Seatons Marina is situated on the north coast of Ireland, three miles upriver from the entrance to the River Bann. It provides pontoon berthing at a fully serviced private marina with fore-and-aft river moorings for short and long-term berth holders. It does not carry visitor berths, however, this may sometimes be arranged by prior contact.

The River Bann provides complete protection and all-round shelter. River access is straightforward between well-lit stone training walls assisted by alignment beacons and leading lights. Once through the entrance, there are no issues progressing up the well-marked river to Coleraine Marina. The entrance, however, is subject to swell, outflow overfalls, and dangerous surf in moderately adverse conditions where careful planning is required. In the worst case, with north and northwest gales, the sea breaks right across it rendering it impassable. Consequently, no attempt should be made by a newcomer in any onshore winds of Force 6 or above.

Keyfacts for Seatons Marina

Position and approaches

Haven position

55° 9.213' N, 006° 41.743' W

This is immediately adjacent to the north-western most pontoon of Seatons Marina.

What is the initial fix?

It is a ½ mile north-northwest of the river entrance. It is set in open water, just inside the 10-metre contour and on the 165° T alignment of leading lights that lead between the pierheads.

What are the key points of the approach?

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What's the story here?

Seaton’s Marina lies on the east bank of the River Bann about 2 miles downstream of Coleraine and 3 miles from Barmouth where the River Bann enters the Atlantic. It is a family-run marina that is fully occupied by local vessels. Most of their vessels are hosted on pontoon berths but there is also a number on fore and aft moorings and some vessels are stored ashore.




The 50-berth marina vessels range from about 4.5 metres to 12.5 metres LOA with depths of more than 3 metres LAT in the approaches and outer pontoon. The marina is oversubscribed but may be able to accommodate a visitor in a vacant berth. Enquiries should be made in advance to Jill +44 (0)771 888 3099, jill@seatonsmarina.co.uk or via their website's contact form . The marina office is staffed on Saturdays, but Jill can be contacted at any time on. If the call cannot be taken, just leave a message or a text and she’ll get back to you.

How to get in?

Offshore details are available in northeast Ireland’s coastal overview for Malin Head to Strangford Lough . The River Bann is entered at Barmouth which is detailed in the Colerain entry. Once inside the river, it is simply a matter of following the well-marked Coleraine river channel that maintains a uniform width of about 200 metres and a depth of 3.4 metres to Seatons Marina.




Seatons is the first marina encountered on the northeast bank about 3 miles from the river's entrance. Berth, if available, according to prior directions.

Why visit here?

Should a berth become available at Seatons Marina it is another opportunity to enjoy the magnificent River Bann with good access to Coleraine.




The River Bann is covered separately in the Lower Bann entry, and Colerain is covered in the Coleraine [linl] entry.

What facilities are available?

Water, diesel fuel by mobile tanker, and free wireless internet access is available throughout the marina. The pontoons are equipped with water and power, and there are facilities for making tea and coffee, as well as a shower and toilet. There is a slip but it is tidal, so those planning to launch should check the state of the tide. Seatons’ trailer hoist can lift yachts up to 45 feet long or 14 tonnes displacement, and up to 7 feet draft, with the mast up or down. They also provide cradles to specification, if required. Good local engineering and repairers are available in the vicinity.

With a population of almost 25,000, shopping in nearby Coleraine is excellent. Likewise, transport connections are good to Belfast 55 miles (88.5 km) to the northwest, and Derry 30 miles (48.3 km) to the east, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. Therefore the City of Derry Airport, plus Belfast International Airport, the main regional airport to the south, and George Best Belfast City Airport to the southeast, are all relatively accessible from Coleraine. The Riversdale Quay in Coleraine has a 35-tonne derrick crane available for lifting yachts where some may be lifted with masts rigged. Some space is available here for wintering on the hard in the open or undercover.

Any security concerns?

The marina has twenty four hour security including a web cam.

With thanks to:

Terry Crawford, local boatman of many decades.