Transit & Short-Term Licences
Short term licences: ÂŁ per metre (from 01/04/25)
| Canal | Outward journey | Nights | Outward & return journey** | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian | £26.80 | 7 | £47.90 | 2 x 7 |
| Crinan | ÂŁ16.20 | 4 | ÂŁ28.75 | 2 x 4 |
| Lowlands (Union and Forth & Clyde Canals) | ÂŁ20.05 | 10 | ÂŁ37.70 | 2 x 10 |
| Additional days (all waterways)Â * and ***Â | ÂŁ2.00 | 1 | ÂŁ2.00 | 1 |
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Visitor moorings at Seaport Marina, Inverness are available free of charge for the first night (one free night per licence), thereafter a nightly charge of ÂŁ15.50 finger berth, ÂŁ25.50 hammerhead, and ÂŁ36 wharf.Â
* Limited to 3 additional days on the Forth & Clyde and Caledonian Canals. Thereafter must upgrade to the next duration of licence.Â
** Both trips to be taken within the same calendar year
*** Can only be obtained at Sea LocksÂ
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Fixed period licences: ÂŁ per metre (from 01/04/25)
| Canal | 30 days | 2 weeks | Overnight Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Canal | ÂŁ55.90 | ÂŁ40.60 | ÂŁ5.40 |
| Crinan Canal | ÂŁ55.90 | ÂŁ40.60 | ÂŁ3.10 |
| Forth & Clyde Canal | ÂŁ55.90 | ÂŁ40.60 | ÂŁ5.40 |
| Union Canal | ÂŁ55.90 | ÂŁ40.60 | N/A |
| Additional Days (all waterways) | ÂŁ2.00 | ÂŁ2.00 | - |
Prices include VAT at 20% which may be subject to change by Government.Â
A wide-beam surcharge of 10% may be applied April - Sept for vessels on the Caledonian Canal whose beam exceeds half their LOA.Â
A maximum of two 30 day licences or equivalent duration of visitor licences may be purchased
Short Term licence holders are reminded that Bellanoch Pontoons, on the Crinan Canal, are reserved for long term berth holders and must not be used by visiting craft.
Commercial ItinerariesÂ
Vessels visiting the` Caledonian Canal as part of a commercial itinerary, e.g. hotel boats that include the canal as part of their advertised programme, will be subject to a 50% surcharge on the licence fees above.