With effect from 1st April 2026, our current Schedule of Charges can be found below (subject to change).
Please note that the majority of prices exclude VAT (zero rated).
Where VAT does apply, these charges are marked with an *
The term ‘Harbour Dues’ encompasses vessel, passenger and goods dues, namely those charges associated with:
but not charges levied for the use of ancillary services or facilities at the harbour provided for such vessels, goods or passengers.
All dues are payable per day during which the vessel is within prescribed harbour limits, unless otherwise specified.
In this schedule, the charge is calculated from the time of arrival at either the berth or other assigned location. This includes vessels within harbour limits that are held in position by DP (Dynamic Positioning) or other such system.
In this schedule of charges:
All enquiries regarding rates and charges should be directed to the Harbour Master’s office.
For vessels not berthed on pontoons, Terms and Conditions apply.
Subject to availability, Terms and Conditions apply.
1) Up to 15m, £1.50 per metre per month/£18 per metre per year
2) Over 15m, £2 per metre per month/£24 per metre per year
3) All vessels £2.20 per metre per day
For vessels under 15m LOA, subject to availability, Terms and Conditions apply.
The below charges are inclusive of Harbour Dues, waste and water charges, but exclusive of Landing, Cargo & Passenger Dues where applicable.
4) 10m finger, £702 per year
5) 14m finger, £1085 per year
6) 10m finger, £1100 per year
7) 14m finger £1500 per year
Payable on arrival.
8) 10m finger, £30 per day
9) 14m finger, £45 per day
10) Multi hulls as above +50%
This rate will come into effect on the day Mousehole Harbour drop the blocks in and will cease on the day Mousehole Harbour lifts the blocks out, or 1st April (whichever is first). Outside of this time, the advertised pontoon visitors rate will be applied.
11) 10m finger, £pro-rata of 4)
12) 14m finger, £pro-rata of 5)
These berths will be allocated to commercial fishermen on a ‘first come, first served’ basis by NP&HC. Vessels intending to make use of this facility should notify NP&HC no later than 1st October.
The four hammerhead berths will be retained for winter visitors and emergency berthing. Wintering fishermen may use these berths but will be moved to accept emergency and visiting vessels when necessary.
For all types of fish, goods and passengers landed or taken onboard within the harbour limits:
13) 2.5% ad valorem on providing landing declaration within 30 days Or 14) £770 per tonne on late/undeclared landings/under-declared proportion of landings
15) £12.50 per certificated pax, per year
16) £1.80 per pallet/m3/tonne for bulk cargoes, by negotiation for other cargoes.
On prior application being made in writing to, or in the sole opinion of the Harbour Master, a vessel as to which the Harbour Master is satisfied –
i) That it is not in use for the purpose for which it is generally intended to be used or for any other commercial or revenue earning purpose; and
ii) That the arrangements made at the expense of the owners or charterers of the vessel for its safekeeping, the safety of navigation and of the harbour are sufficient; and
iii) Is moored at a position approved by the Harbour Master.
17) All vessels £1 per metre per day.
Other charges and fees for Marine & Harbour services:
18) Pre-pay at present rates
19) Under 10m, £1 per month/£12 per year
20) 10 to 15m, £6 per month/£72 per year
21) Over 15m, £24 per month/£288 per year
22) All other vessels as above if taken
Provision of facilities for vessel-generated domestic and general waste only:
23) Under 10m, £6.50 per month
24) 10 to 15m, £25 per month
25) Over 15m, £45 per month
26) All other vessels by arrangement at present rates per bin
27) Waste that cannot be shredded e.g. footropes, wire rigging etc./hazardous waste/contaminated waste/overlanded waste/non-vessel waste etc. by arrangement at cost of disposal
28) Unauthorised use of waste reception facilities £100 + cost of disposal
For agreed operations/arranged storage only, includes but is not limited to items kept in NP&HC compounds or buildings, quayside repair work, trawl beams, nets, pots and any manner of fishing gear, fish pumps or auxiliary equipment, stores, fish bins, sacks etc.
Items left anywhere on the harbour estate without agreement may be removed and disposed of.
29) £10.40 per pallet/m2 per month
30) £26 per pallet/m2 per day
Terms and Conditions apply:
31) Slipping up to 12m, £690
32) Slipping over 12m,£965
33) Thereafter £90 per day
34) Shipwright cost for haul up at present rates
35) Electricity at present rates per kW/h
36) Waste at present rates per bin (1 bin minimum charge applies)
37) Small boats per lift, £104* (includes operator)
38) Cargo loading/unloading, £210* (includes operator) for 2 hours, then
39) £30* per hour thereafter (excludes operator)
Forklift trucks and Harbour Launch must be under the control of a qualified person; Terms and Conditions apply:
40) Harbour Staff £10 per person, per ¼ hour
41) Harbour Launch £60 per hour
42) Forklift £50 per hour or £200 per day
Minimum charge for pollution event clean-up. If exceeded, then full cost recovery will be implemented.
43) £1000
Permits are issued per vehicle, vehicle registration number required. Annual permits are issued for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. A permit does not guarantee parking availability.
Terms and Conditions apply, no overnight sleeping:
44) 0-2 hours, £1.50
45) 2-4 hours, £3
46) 12 hours, £6
47) 24 hours, £12
Applicable to Fishers/Trades only – Please contact Harbour Office. Newlyn Resident permits valid for Sandy Cove only.
48) 1 month, £40
49) 1 year, £330
Only for Fishers/Harbour users for access with 50) above – Please contact Harbour Office.
Vehicles should not be parked on the quaysides and must be moveable on immediate notice.
50) 1 year, £0
Conference room rates (includes tea and coffee facilities only):
51) Full day, £75*
52) Half day, £40*
For using any slipways for trailer launched boats or for personal watercraft of any kind:
53) £15 per year, per boat/PWC.
