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Dart Harbour is a Trust Port in one of the finest natural harbours in the UK. The River Dart whose source is high on Dartmoor flows through the towns of Totnes and Dartmouth, South Devon, England. While the Dart is a busy port for local fishing vessels and naval shipping, it also makes an ideal and attractive stopover for smaller cruise ships and a wide variety of private luxury yachts. The river Dart is navigable from Dartmouth to the weir at Totnes.

Visitors will enjoy exploring the stunning scenery in the upper reaches of the River Dart.

Today's Weather and Tides

You can check out up-to-the-minute shipping and inshore weather forecasts (direct from the Met Office) at the top of this page. If you are passing the Harbour Office, we also post the weather forecast on our notice board each day.

You can also get up-to-the-minute tidal heights and tide times for Dartmouth, Devon, supplied directly to Dart Harbour by the UK Hydrographic Office. The tides and times for the following six days are also available here »

Moorings & Moorings' Policy

The River Dart in South Devon is one of the finest and safest natural harbours in the British Isles and has approximately 2,800 moorings including 200 visitors’ moorings. Dart Harbour has created a Moorings’ Policy to help guide its moorings’ decisions. More »

Harbour and River Guide

If you have just sailed into Dartmouth and want to find out about facilities then take a look at our Harbour and River Guide. Whether you just want to stock up on the basic foodstuffs, put in for repairs, fuel up for a longer trip or just relax and enjoy the views you will find all the contacts you need in this guide to make your stay trouble-free. More »

All the information contained in this web guide is included in the Dart Harbour Guide, which is available from the Harbour Office.

Commercial Vessels Guide

Dart Harbour is a busy port for local fishing vessels, naval shipping, smaller cruise ships and a wide variety of private luxury yachts. Dartmouth is accessible at any state of tide, in most weather conditions, at any time of day or night. All visiting commercial vessels should contact the Harbour Office on VHF Channel 11, call sign DARTNAV, for information and berthing details. More »

Luxury Yachts

Dart Harbour welcomes visiting luxury yachts and suitable moorings can usually be made available at fairly short notice. More »

Visiting Ships

Residents and visitors to Dartmouth love to see new arrivals in the harbour. You can find details of forthcoming ships visits here and from our links learn more about them. More »

News & Events

Have your diary to hand to note down news and events taking place in and around the Dart river and its harbour. Check the latest up-to-date news and events here »