Port de Dinan

The new pontoons are in and they are very smart. They run the whole length of the river and have excellent electric/water junction boxes. There are some fingers and also alongside pontoon mooring. The facilities are in the back of the marina office, through a side door to the left. They hope to improve them in 2020/2021. Damien is the harbourmaster and is very helpful and efficient. He speaks perfect English. Do call and book before arrival. Space is limited and the “marina” is often full, so do call Damien first to help him with his planning. There is a plan from October to take up to 25m boats. They hope to take them each year out of season when the electric hire boats are not there. They are looking to put electric and water along the area to facilitate this. There is also talk of dredging the river so there is greater depth. From the Chatelier lock to Dinan is a great journey and takes approx 25 mins. The speed limit is 5 knots Going from Lyvett to Dinan, it is very well marked. Red and green buoys have now replaced the red/brown and black/white poles. Do stay close to them as it can be quite shallow even though it was dredged in early 2018. You need less than a 1.5m draft. The wifi is only available at the far end of the marina towards the Harbour office. The facilities are basic with only one toilet for men and one for ladies. The showers are hot and adequate. The facilities are through a door to the left of the marina office and you will be provided with a code. The pontoons are all new for 2018 with very good electric and water. There is more space between fingers but this means they can accommodate a few less boats. An impressive improvement.