Transit & Short-Term Licences
Short term licences: ÂŁ per metre (from 01/04/24)
| Canal | Outward journey | Nights | Hours | Outward & return journey** | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian | £26.15 | 7 | 192 | £46.70 | 2 x 7 |
| Crinan | ÂŁ15.80 | 4 | 120 | ÂŁ28.05 | 2 x 4 |
| Lowlands (Union and Forth & Clyde Canals) | ÂŁ19.55 | 10 | 240 | ÂŁ35.10 | 2 x 10 |
| Additional days (all waterways)Â * and ***Â | ÂŁ1.95 | 1 | 24 | ÂŁ1.95 | 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 finger berth, ÂŁ25 hammerhead, and ÂŁ35 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 01/04/24)
| Canal | 30 days | 2 weeks | Overnight Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Canal | ÂŁ54.55 | ÂŁ39.60 | ÂŁ5.25 |
| Crinan Canal | ÂŁ54.55 | ÂŁ39.60 | ÂŁ3.00 |
| Forth & Clyde Canal | ÂŁ54.55 | ÂŁ36.85 | ÂŁ5.25 |
| Union Canal | ÂŁ54.55 | ÂŁ36.85 | ÂŁ5.25 |
| Additional Days (all waterways) | ÂŁ1.95 | ÂŁ1.95 | - |
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.