Poole Harbour

One of the world’s largest natural harbours and one of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles. Host to many conflicting interests – commercial, recreational, military and environmental and also an internationally important area for nature conservation, most of the foreshore is designated a SPA (Special Protection Area) under the European Habitats Directive and sites around the Harbour are also designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty whilst the southern shores have Heritage Coast status. A wide choice can be found in Poole Harbour, along with many swinging moorings. A new boat haven on Town Quay (Poole Quay Boat Haven) opened in April 2001, offering 100 pontoon berths for visiting craft located immediately adjacent to the town. The public right of navigation is dependant on the payment of these dues and once a vessel is on the water, within Poole Harbour jurisdiction, it is ready to exercise the right of navigation and the Harbour Dues payment is required. All ships entering the Harbour pay ‘Ship Dues’, which is the equivalent of a leisure vessel’s Harbour Dues. We want to make the process of paying harbour dues as easy as possible for our visitors so that they can enjoy a hassle-free trip. To pay, you can visit us directly at the Harbour Office or use other clubs and marinas that will help. You can also make your payment online by clicking the link https://www.phc.co.uk/product/harbour-dues-hd/ In case of an emergency, call 999 and ask for the coastguard Poole Bridge, VHF Channel 12