Portland Harbour

A short hop to the hustle and bustle of Weymouth and its train links to London and Bristol US troops embarked here for D-Day Follow in Ben Ainslie’s wake and sail the Olympic waters of Portland Harbour Walk the South West Coastal path to the famous Portland Bill Keep an eye out for the local dolphins, Will & Harry! Chesil Beach protects us, all 18 miles of it Portland Port is home to the second-largest artificial port in the world. It is situated on important marine trade routes, 20 nautical miles north of the westerly shipping lanes, and offers quick, secure access around the clock. Because of its unusual location in the English Channel, Portland Port enjoys excellent protection from the predominant south-westerly winds. Reaching any of the berths by pilotage only takes thirty minutes, and they are reachable at any tide. This makes Portland a great option for a South Coast port where damage or reclassification surveys may be conducted and where users can avail themselves of a wide range of services and amenities. There are no air draft, beam, tides, or locks limiting access. There are depths of up to 20 meters (C.D.) in the Outer Harbour and up to 15 meters (C.D.) in the Inner Harbour. The amenities and security Portland Harbor provides to ships in its secure and sheltered waters are unmatched. With the Royal Navy's 1996 departure, Portland has grown into a bustling port with both man-made and natural elements that make it an excellent option for all types of vessels.