About Whitehaven Marina

Whitehaven has had a harbour for over 400 years, and was the third largest harbour in the UK in the 1600s. Over the years Whitehaven developed as an important trading port and then as a centre for shipbuilding in the 19th century.

Today the harbour has been regenerated and supports fishing fleets, commercial craft and leisure boats. A unique feature of Whitehaven Marina is its location in the town centre, offering all the essential shops and services within easy walking distance.

Whitehaven Marina opened in 1998 and the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners operated both the harbour and marina until 2009, when the Commissioners recognised the need to develop further the scale, quality and marketing of the Marina. In April 2009 Marina Projects, south coast based company, took over the management of Whitehaven Marina and have invested over £50,000 in upgrading the marina and its facilities over the last 9 months.

Whitehaven Marina is a member of TransEurope, a group of independent marinas in the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland, Spain and Portugal. Annual berthholders at Whitehaven Marina are entitled to discounts when visiting other member marinas.