Castlebay - Harbour Operations Information

Coordinates

56.9545° N, 7.4866° W

Wind & Weather Data

Live wind and weather data can be viewed on the following link:

Live Wind and Weather Data - Castlebay

ISPS

Yes

Yachts

Yachts should enter Castlebay keeping the land area of Ledaig on their starboard side. Yachts are reminded to keep clear of the ferry approach line when approaching Castlebay. CFL do not operate any moorings in the bay area. Moorings are privately owned and there is a Marina with pontoon facilities operated by a 3^rd Party located to the West of the pier. Yachts must make prior booking before approaching the pier.

Cruise Ships

Cruise vessels, up to 100m length and 4m draught, can go alongside the ferry pier with prior booking. Priority will be given to the scheduled ferry service.

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Cruise Ship Tenders

The linkspan can be used for tender landings if notice is given.  Slipway access may also be provided but only upon consultation with the port in advance.

Commercial Vessels

Vessels up to 100m and 4m draught can be accommodated alongside. The scheduled ferry has priority access to the berth.

Fishing Vessels

Fishing vessels can use the main ferry pier and there is a small slipway that can also be utilised to land catch, subject to consultation with the port in advance. The scheduled ferry has priority access to the berth. 

About the local harbour

Castlebay is generally sheltered from all directions. The main attraction is Kisimul Castle which sits out in the bay area to the immediate South of the pier.

More information on local attractions and services can be found at the following link: Bùth Bharraigh

Ferry Movements

There are over 700 ferry movements a year.

Anchorage

Anchorages available as per charts.

Moorings

Moorings are privately owned and there is a Marina with pontoon facilities operated by a 3rd Party located to the West of the pier.

Pontoons

There is a pontoon facility operated by a 3rd Party located to the West of the pier.

Authority / Operator

Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL)

Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd)

Approx annual tonnage

2 000 000 GT

Principal Traffic

Ferry / Cruise / Fishing / Local Sea Tours

River / Tidal Berths

Yes

LOA

100m

Draft

4.0m

No. of berths

1

Commercial cargo handling facilities

Linkspans: 1 capacity 120T

Facilities

Waste - Yes
Electricity - No
Showers - No
Water - Yes
Fuel - No

Harbour User Consultative Forum

Latest meeting records can be found at the links below:

Harbour User Presentation Castlebay Oct 2022 [1MB] Harbour User Meeting Record Castlebay Oct 2022 [212KB]

Harbour User Information

CalMac Harbours would welcome all feedback on Navigation and Port Waste Management. For the questionnaires, please refer to the Procedures and Documents section of the website.