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Welcome to Deganwy

Based on the very edge of the Snowdonia national park and just minutes from the A55, Deganwy Marina is perfectly positioned

Perched on the eastern bank of the River Conwy, you are mere minutes from the open waters of the Irish Sea. With Conwy, Anglesey, Liverpool and other desirable sailing destinations, as well as pristine views across Wales’ largest National Park, on-site facilities and great road and water access, Deganwy Marina, is the best place in the area for you to berth your boat.

165 secure berths

Our marina has an owner’s lounge where you can relax and enjoy a beverage, laundry and washroom facilities, fuel station and a lift-out service. Our maintenance service will ensure you keep your boat sea-worthy for as many years as possible allowing you to make those essential repairs and any upgrades you desire.

The nearby town of Llandudno Junction, just 2 minutes from the marina, has all your every-day essentials such as supermarkets, post office, pharmacy, pubs, restaurants and doctor’s surgery.

A private and personable marina

Access to our pontoons is only available via a security key fob which all berth holders are provided with giving you peace of mind that your boat will be safe and secure when you are not here.

We offer visitor, day boat and residential rates giving you more flexibility in how you make use of Deganwy Marina and your boat.

There are also berthing pods for Jet Skis available so you can really enjoy the water. For a full list of our prices, please click below.

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Our friendly team can help with lift outs and cleaning of your boat and can advise you to find professional and experienced contract engineers who can make a range of repairs, improvements and upgrades to your boat on request.

Please contact us for a full list of our services including prices.

Situated on one of the busiest estuaries in North Wales

Our staff are fully trained and highly experienced in navigation and will be on hand to help you safely leave and return to the marina when you are ready to.

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From valuation and marketing, up to the sale or purchase of a boat, you can be assured that our sales team will be there to guide and assist you through the process.

There are plenty of things to do around our Marina and fantastic ways to enjoy your free time, be that cruising along the north Wales coastline or enjoying the local area on solid ground

The nearby town of Llandudno Junction and the popular tourist town of Conwy, are both less than a 10-minutes’ drive from the marina. Both of these destinations have all your everyday amenities and attractions.

There are several cruising routes you can undertake from Deganwy Marina with some more popular than others. Why not ask your fellow berth holders or our friendly staff for their personal and favourite recommendations on where you can take your boat?

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North Wales moorings - facilities

• Thread starter Simon__
• Start date 4 Apr 2018

I posted a couple of months ago of my intentions to buy a boat and I’ve been very lucky in finding a well looked after Vega right on my doorstep. I’m now looking for a summer berth in North Wales for the summer and thanks to the great help from my original thread I have the following preferred options: 1) Mooring at Port Dinorwic via the marina 2) Mooring at PD via Caernarfon 3) Mooring at Menai Bridge 4) Mooring at Conwy 5) Berth at Conwy Quays.. I understand there will be other options, and please do share them if you think I am missing a trick. But my question is, if I choose to lay my own mooring or rent one from Caernarfon for £30, are there any facilities available (I.e shower)? Further to this, what are the additional costs; the marina is my least preferred option but I understand this would be one (large) payment and everything would be in (no need to join a club to use their facilities, pay a yard to use their slip / store my tender, no need to pay for a parking licence or weekly parking fees). For those who moor in the strait on swinging moorings, how do you keep clean, store your tender & park your car?  

savageseadog

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I wouldn't moor my boat in the Southern section of the Strait, it can get mighty rough there. Menai Bridge is by far the better option. Conwy is nearer to civilisation but the tides are strong and the Conwy river is restricted access. Conwy Quays are probably on a waiting list. Best get on with it though, the boats not destroyed at Holyhead will be looking for somewhere to go.  

I suggest you join North West Venturers YC. I am not sure about the current situation with moorings in the bay but the moorings contractors at Gallows Point would advise. All facilities are provided including palatial showers, dinghy and motor storage etc., plus an interesting sailing programme throughout the season. http://nwvyc.org.uk/  

Simon__ said: I posted a couple of months ago of my intentions to buy a boat and I’ve been very lucky in finding a well looked after Vega right on my doorstep. I’m now looking for a summer berth in North Wales for the summer and thanks to the great help from my original thread I have the following preferred options: 1) Mooring at Port Dinorwic via the marina 2) Mooring at PD via Caernarfon 3) Mooring at Menai Bridge 4) Mooring at Conwy 5) Berth at Conwy Quays.. I understand there will be other options, and please do share them if you think I am missing a trick. But my question is, if I choose to lay my own mooring or rent one from Caernarfon for £30, are there any facilities available (I.e shower)? Further to this, what are the additional costs; the marina is my least preferred option but I understand this would be one (large) payment and everything would be in (no need to join a club to use their facilities, pay a yard to use their slip / store my tender, no need to pay for a parking licence or weekly parking fees). For those who moor in the strait on swinging moorings, how do you keep clean, store your tender & park your car? Click to expand...

duncan99210

If you go for a mooring at Port Dinorwic through the marina, I'd have thought you'd get access to their facilities, plus you may be able to park there as well. Any other moorings not too sure about facilities unless you join a club. PD is pretty sheltered as the strait bends round to stop the fetch being too long. We looked at Conway but didn't follow it up because of limited access and a waiting list for moorings. No idea if that's changed. The marinas didn't offer a benefit to us over PD so we went there until we got a mooring off Indefatigable just south of the Britannia Bridge (mooring was for service personnel and overseen by the Joint Services Mountain Training Centre). We never had a problem with the weather there either but the boat was always ashore during the winter months. Lovely sailing round there. Whichever option you go for, enjoy.  

Simon__ said: NWVYC were another option but as I have a fin keel I think the closest comfortable mooring would be at Menai Bridge which would mean a 3mile dinghy ride to the clubhouse. Click to expand...

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Harbour, Moorings and Berths

Conwy harbour.

The historic town of Conwy is home to one of Wales’ largest recreational boating harbours.

• 400+ leisure craft moorings and pontoons across the estuary
• easy access to the Conwy River and the Irish Sea
• small fishing fleet
• commercial ventures

Conwy Harbour Facilities and Services

• Spring Lift In  11 - 12 April 2024

Conwy Harbour offers a wide variety of facilities to harbour users. These include:

• Car park for permit holders
• Berthing sites
• Boat storage facilities
• Electricity cards
• Power washing facilities
• 2x concrete scrubbing berths (free of charge to Conwy mooring holders, Deganwy marina and Conwy marina berth holders)
• Multi-purpose harbour boat ‘Jac y Do’
• Harbour office with dedicated staff

For more information, please see the Conwy Harbour Scale of Charges 2024-25 (PDF, 468KB) or contact the Conwy Harbour Authority:

Telephone: 01492 596253 Email: [email protected]

Emergencies only:  07733012568

Visiting Vessels

Vessels visiting the Harbour are required to contact the Harbour Office on VHF Channel 14 before entering. You will be allocated a mooring or pontoon berth and the Harbour Boatman will collect a fee and act as escort. If arriving overnight, you can also pay by cash, card or cheque at the Harbour Office the following morning. Charges may vary according to size of craft and duration of stay.

The North Wales Cruising Club operate a water taxi in the Conwy Estuary. You can access this service by calling the Launch on VHF Channel 37 using call sign 'Cruising Club Launch'.

There is a small charge for each trip which you must pay on board. For further information on operating times, winter and summer programme, and current charges, please visit the  North Wales Cruising Club’s website .

Please note that Conwy Harbour Authority does not operate this service and we are not able to use our own workboats for this purpose.

Rhos-on-Sea Breakwater Moorings

An additional mooring area is nestled off the coast near Rhos-on-Sea next to the coastal breakwaters. You can take in the views of the Little Orme and Great Orme or simply cruise along the beautiful coast of North Wales.

• sheltered site
• straightforward access to open water
• average of six hours of sailing time on one tide

Apply for It

If you are applying for a mooring or if you are a current permit holder, there are general conditions that you must follow to keep your mooring permit. Please read the  General Conditions document  for more information. To apply for a mooring at Conwy Harbour or Rhos-on-Sea Breakwater Mooring site, please complete the relevant application form below. If you have any questions about the application process or the general conditions for these sites, please contact the Conwy Harbour Authority.

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With the mountains of Snowdonia National Park as a backdrop, Conwy Marina is an ideal base from which to explore the picturesque cruising grounds of the North Wales coast.

• Home to the smallest house in Britain
• 5 minute walk to the beach
• Visit Edward 1st, 13th century Conwy Castle
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