Visitor Berthing
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All visitor berths should be booked online, other than for boats over 18m LOA who should book directly through the Berthing Office (mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk 01983 872828 ext 1). A 5% discount on the standard berthing fees listed below is applied to all online bookings including boats over 18m.
Click here for a quick reference Guide to Visitor Booking Terms and Conditions.
Water (own hose), Harbour Dues and VAT are included in the berthing fees. Electricity is additional (see tariff below). A plan of the Duver Marina can be linked to here. To download a printable list of the rates shown below click here.
Scroll down for the Visitor Berthing Terms and Conditions, updated for 2023. All visiting boats must also comply with the BHA General Berthing Terms and Conditions.
If you are visiting from outside the UK please familiarise yourself with the regulations governing the entry of Arrivals from outside the UK.
2023 Visitor Rates (scroll down for 2023/24 winter rates and walk-ashore offer)
From 31st March to 30th September (online bookings attract a 5% discount)
Berthing fees are based on LOA per metre. Prices include water (own hose), WiFi, Shower/toilet facilities, Harbour Dues and VAT
Duver Marina walk ashore finger berth - max LOA 12.50m - £4.70 per metre per night, Friday and Saturday (and Sunday Bank Holiday weekends)
Duver Marina walk ashore finger berth - max LOA 12.50m - £4.00 per metre per night, Sunday (Monday on Bank Holiday weekends) to Thursday **
Duver Marina walk ashore alongside berth - LOA over 12.51m - £5.00 per metre per night, Friday and Saturday (and Sunday Bank Holiday weekends)
Duver Marina walk ashore alongside berth - LOA over 12.51m - £4.70 per metre per night, Sunday (Monday on Bank Holiday weekends) to Thursday **
Approved Sailing Schools with students under instruction **
Fixed price of £20 per night (excluding July and August)
** the full applicable rate of £4.70 or £5.00 per metre per night applies on Bank Holiday weekends and 7 days a week from 7th July to 2nd September inclusive
Electricity Facilities Charge
£6.00 per day
Short Stay
Up to 10m LOA - £15.00 per tide
Up to 15m LOA - £18.00 per tide
Over 15m+ LOA - £22.00 per tide
Bembridge Beach mooring
£15.00 per night or low tide, inclusive of Harbour Dues and VAT
2023/2024 Visitor's Winter Rates (1st October 2023 - 31st March 2024)
£3.00 per metre per night
2023/24 Winter walk-ashore Pontoon Berthing Offer
Promotion on 6-month or monthly winter walk-ashore berthing available on Duver Marina Pontoon from 01 October 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Advance bookings are now being taken - please apply by email with your requirements to: office@bembridgeharbour.co.uk
Up to 8.5m LOA - £115.00 per month / October to March (6-month Package Price only) £525.00 (£87.50 / month)
8.51m - 10.5m - £125.00 per month / October to March (6-month Package Price only) £570.00 (£95.00 / month)
10.51m - 12.5m - £145.00 per month / October to March (6-month Package Price only) £675.00 (£112.50 / month)
12.51m-14.5m - £175.00 per month / October to March (6-month Package Price only) £795.00 (£132.50 / month)
LOA over 14.5m - monthly and 6-month Package Price on application
Prices include VAT and Harbour Dues (electricity extra)
Live-aboard supplement charge £65.00 / month
Terms
All prices are per metre (LOA) rounded up to the nearest 0.1m and inclusive Water, Shower/Toilet Facilities, WiFi, Harbour Dues & VAT. Electricity charge based on 16A supply.
All moorings are subject to BHA Visitor Berthing Terms and Conditions (below), and BHA General Terms and Conditions. Rights are reserved by the Harbour to review and amend charges at any time.
Please be aware of our Credit Voucher scheme for cancellations or changes to bookings detailed in the Visitor T&Cs below.
Visitor Berthing Terms and Conditions (BHA General Terms and Conditions also apply)
updated 14.4.23
1. All bookings are to be made online on the BHA booking system, via the Harbour website (bembridgeharbour.co.uk). Bookings can now be made online until 0800 on the day of the visit (depending on availability). After 0800 on the day of the visit please contact the Berthing Office (01983 872828 ext 1).
2. A booking can only be made and confirmed with receipt of full payment via the online booking system. As per 1 above, bookings after 0800 on the day of the visit can only be made through the Berthing Office (01983 872828 ext 1).
3. Customer Account
Only one email address should be used for creating and using a Customer Account (this email address is the unique field associated with all bookings).
Full booking information is displayed on the Customer Account, including historical bookings, valid Credit Vouchers and their Expiry Date, and any applicable discounts (note: discounts are not applicable from 7th July to 2nd September).
4. Credit Vouchers
An individual booking, once made, can be changed or cancelled by the customer free of charge via their Customer Account for up to 5 days before the date of a booking.
If applicable, a Credit Voucher will be created and will shortly be visible on the Customer Account, the value of which can be used against a future booking (see Credit Voucher Expiry Dates below).
Credit Vouchers are created and shown on the Customer Account for use on a future occasion in line with the following validity and expiry periods:
- Credit Vouchers issued before the 30th June are valid until, and must be used on a booking date prior to, 31st December in the year issued, after which time they will expire.
- Credit Notes issued from 1st July are valid until, and must be used on a booking date prior to, 30th June the following year, after which time they will expire.
In exceptional circumstances only, a request to reinstate an expired Credit Voucher will be considered if submitted in writing to the Harbour Office (office@bembridgeharbour.co.uk) within 10 days of the booking date in question and will be made at the discretion of the Harbour Management.
5. Cancellation or changes to a booking
As per 4 above, an individual booking can be changed or cancelled online by the customer, without charge, up to 5 days prior to the start date of the booking. A Credit Voucher will be issued for 100% of the booking value and can be used for an online booking taken before the Credit Voucher Expiry Date. Further changes to the individual booking will be subject to a Service Charge (see 6 below).
6. Service Charges
Note: Service Charges apply to berthing fees only. Any payment for electricity will be credited in full.
For changes made less than 5 days prior to the start date of a booking the following Service Charges apply, calculated as follows:
- Cancellation or a change of date between 5 and 2 days prior to the start date: 25% charge applies (Credit Voucher created for 75% of the booking/berthing fee value)
- Cancellation or a change of date, made less than 2 days but more than 24 hours prior to the start date: 50% charge applies (Credit Voucher created for 50% of the berthing fee value)
- Cancellation or a change of date made on the day of the booking – if the Berthing Office are notified by telephone before 10:00, a Credit Voucher will created for 25% of the berthing fee value.If such notification is not given 100% charge applies (no Credit Voucher)
7. Refunds
Requests for a refund of berthing fees will only be considered if a valid reason is submitted in writing to the Harbour Office (office@bembridgeharbour.co.uk), within 10 days of the booking date and will be made at the discretion of the Harbour Management. Any refund deemed due may be subject to the relevant percentage cancellation fee, as above, and will be made within 28 days subject to the required information being given to Bembridge Harbour Authority.
8. Berth allocation and duration
The allocation of a berth is at the discretion of the Berthing Master and is subject to availability. The booking of a berth does not guarantee a specific berth. Bembridge Harbour Authority reserves the right to change the berthing allocation and relocate the booked berth at their discretion for operational and safety purposes.
Visitors booked on a berth are not entitled to continue using the booked berth for a longer period than the time for which they have booked.
Bembridge Harbour Authority reserves the right to increase and decrease the number of berths available to book as is deemed necessary, and without prior notice.
9. Arrival and Departure
Arrival to the berth is available from 12:00 or the next available high water (if high tide is before 07:00). Departure of the berth is required by 12:00 or by the next available high tide (if high water is before 07:00)
10. Rallies
In the case of organised, pre-booked groups such as club rallies (5 or more boats) a Rally Organiser should be nominated to liaise with harbour staff. The Rally Organiser will be issued with a Rally Code to be used by each rally member when making their online booking. A rally discount is available (if the Rally Code is used) other than during the peak period of 7th July to 2nd September (full details on the Rallies page).
11. Terms and Conditions
Bookings are made with the acceptance of these Visitor Terms and Conditions and the BHA General Berthing Terms and Conditions.