• 560 sheltered and secure pontoon berths
• 24 hour staffing
• 24 hour tidal access
• Gasoil (red diesel - not for road use) and petrol available on the fuel pontoon
• Toilets, showers, laundry and telephones are all available in Bregenz House.
• A holding tank pump out facility is available on the fuel pontoon.
• Water and electricity (240 volts) is available on most pontoons.
• A boatyard service is provided by B.J. Marine on site.
• Free car parking is available on site.
• HM Coastguard's Marine Rescue Sub Centre and a RNLI Atlantic 85 Lifeboat are both based at the Marina.
• A slipway is available for launching smaller boats.

By road
Bangor is reached via the A2 from Belfast City Centre. The Marina is located at the bottom of the Main Street.

Trains and Buses
Trains and buses to Belfast with connections throughout Ireland, run from Bangor Station which is only half a mile from the Marina.

Air Travel
Flights to domestic and international destinations operate from Belfast City and Belfast International Airports.

Ferries
Frequent ferry crossings to a number of destinations operate from Belfast and Larne.

Conservation and progress, in the form of large man-made constructions, can work together as has been shown in Bangor Marina, where a colony of Black Guillemots has taken to nesting in purpose-built nesting boxes.

The holes in the rotting timbers of the buttresses in the old North Pier provided the first nesting places for the Black Guillemots in the early 1900s. Over the years a small population became established, and it was the close contact between the Black Guillemots and people working in the harbour that gradually reduced the birds' fear of humans, and in turn increased the residents and visitors of Bangor's respect for the birds.

Today the Black Guillemots nest not only in holes in the North Pier, but also in nest boxes and holes in the Central and South Piers - indeed the population of breeding birds now exceeds twenty five pairs.

The Black Guillemots occupy Bangor Marina for much of the year, except during August and September when they are moulting into winter plumage on the waters of Belfast Lough. From October onwards they return in the early mornings only, wearing their 'ghostly' winter plumage. Visits in mid winter are brief, but by January most of the birds are moulting back to their brilliant summer plumage - jet black with a large wing patch and legs of intense vermilion.

Thereafter, the duration of early morning visits becomes longer which, together with the pre-breeding displays of the birds on and off the water, provide an un-paralleled and sometimes amusing spectacle. Normally the female lays two eggs around the middle of May and for just over a month, the male and female birds are occupied incubating the eggs. This is followed by a frenzy of activity as parent birds fly in and out of the Marina carrying butterfish for their every-growing and demanding young. The young stay in the nest holes for five to six weeks, after which they too, leave to join the adults in Belfast Lough.

The process of 'ringing' the birds has revealed that they return to breed from about four years of age, and may continue to breed for another ten years or more. By tracking the birds in this way, it has also been found that some young Bangor birds travel to other sites to nest - the Copelands, Belfast Harbour, Carrickfergus and as far as Strangford Village.

You can help the Black Guillemots by trying not to disturb the birds; do all you can to avoid causing pollution of any kind - be it from fuel, bilge water, sewage, noise or rubbish - and discourage any interference with nest, eggs or rafts of birds on the water. Enjoy the Guillemots and they will be in Bangor Marina for your children and their children to enjoy.

Read more about the Black Guillemots in Irish Birds 6: 191-200 (1998).

Contract berthing charges are calculated in the following sequence:

All prices including VAT @ 17.5%.

Please request a marina handbook for further information and the full tariff.

Discount Cruising Offers are available at our other marinas and also at marinas operated by Premier Marinas by reciprocal arrangement.

 Download Bangor Marina Tide Tables here

Bangor is Northern Ireland's major quality maritime resort. The £20 million sea front development includes Bangor Marina, beautiful landscaped gardens and a promenade which leads to a children's play park.
Top class hotels, quality guest houses and excellent shopping means the area has a lot to offer the visitor.

PICKIE FAMILY FUN PARK on Bangor's seafront features swan pedal boats on their own boating lagoon, a maritime adventure playground, children's paddling pool and sand pits, and the Windjammer Cafe - all linked by the Pickie Puffer miniature train.

The NORTH DOWN HERITAGE CENTRE in Bangor Castle has historical exhibitions displaying the early Christian Monastery, the coming of the Scottish Settlers and the nostalgia of North Down's seaside holiday heyday. Admission is free. Gift Shop and Restaurant also available.

WARD PARK is perfect for a Sunday afternoon stroll, its small lakes providing a wildfowl sanctuary and a home for many varieties of exotic birds.

SHOPPING is a pleasure in Bangor with the Flagship Shopping Centre within yards of the Marina and Bloomfield Shopping Centre on the outskirts of the town.
A selection of crafts hand-made in Northern Ireland are on sale at the Tourist Information Centre, while Gray's Hill along the seafront offers a selection of antique shops. The town has top class hotels including the Marine Court Hotel, Royal Hotel and Bangor Bay Inn, which are all situated along the sea front, while the Clandeboye Lodge and Crawfordsburn Inn are a few miles out of the town. The surrounding area also has a wide range of accommodation from the five star Culloden Hotel to a variety of guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES range from scenic walks along the North Down Coastal Path, golf on one of 7 courses, scuba diving to sailing and sea angling. Bangor Sportsplex is a major £4 million sports centre. It includes a large sports pavilion, an athletics track, artificial grass pitches and 3 football pitches. The centre attracts international sporting talent throughout the year. Bangor is the venue for outstanding award winning celebrations and commemorations. The Borough hosts an unsurpassed programme of annual events, ranging from music festivals to firework displays, from family fun days to cavalcades of vintage cars!

The ULSTER FOLK AND TRANSPORT MUSEUM at Cultra, is just a few miles from Bangor, and includes an open-air museum, depicting the Ulster Way of life at the turn of the century, the award winning IRISH RAILWAY COLLECTION and IRISH ROAD TRANSPORT GALLERY which is just as successful as its railway counterpart. A thought thoughtprovoking exhibition dedicated to the ill-fated Titanic, which was built in Belfast, is also worth looking at during your visit.

HOLYWOOD is home to Ireland's last remaining MAY POLE, which stands in the centre of the town. Dating back to the 1700s, it is still the central feature of the annual May Day Fair Celebrations which include market stalls, entertainment and traditional dancing.

The OLD PRIORY CHURCH and NORMAN MOTTE are the oldest features in the town. Whilst the town's yacht club and esplanade mark the starting point of the NORTH DOWN COASTAL PATH which runs through Bangor and Groomsport to Portavoe.

At Bangor Marina we would ask customers to pay particular attention to:

• Slippery surface and steep inclines (particularly in cold and wet weather).
• Please navigate carefully and sensibly within the confines of the marina and harbour. Tidal streams and navigation signals are detailed within the marina handbook.
• Safe use of pontoon electrical sockets - please do not sail off when you are still connected to shore power.
• Marina boatyard and boat hoist dock - please observe staff instructions and signage particularly during boat lifting and chocking operations.
• Fuel pontoon - strictly observe safety instructions.
• Pontoon SOS stations and safety ladders - familiarise yourself with where they are and how to use them.
• Fire - observe notices and familiarise yourself with the fire drill (marina handbook). Do not barbecue aboard your boat or on the pontoons.
• Pets and children - Keep under control! Make sure that young children wear life jackets and that dogs are kept on leads when on marina pontoons.
• Alcohol - avoid alcohol when using your boat.
• Injury - contact a member of marina staff immediately (VHF radio, marina office telephone, or duty berthing master mobile). Berthing Masters are trained first aiders, but will, in almost all instances, call for medical assistance. A first aid kit is kept at the marina office.

In addition at Bangor we would draw your attention to wash generated by commercial shipping outside the marina, in particular the HSS ferries

We try to make boating at Bangor as safe as we possibly can. In addition to the terms and conditions of marina use, the following notes are intended to help.

General

• Don't run or cycle on the pontoons
• Use the handrails on the access gangway
• Don't overload your trolley
• If you need assistance, please ask us for help
• If you are not sure about how to operate washers, dryers or any items of marina equipment, please contact us
• Also, please remember, alcohol and boating don't always mix

Ladders & extinguishers
The centre pages of the marina handbook indicate the existence and location of all the facilities, including safety cabinets and safety ladders. There are fixed and portable ladders on each pontoon and you should know the location of the nearest ladder to your boat. Ladders and safety ropes are also fitted around the vertical faces of the marina basin. Safety cabinets are fitted on each pontoon and hold two dry powder extinguishers and a life ring. Please note the nearest cabinet to your boat.

Fire drill
Fire alarms are tested each Monday at 0900.
In the event of a fire:

1. Raise the alarm
2. Clear the area of any people who may be in danger, without endangering yourself
3. Tackle the fire, only if is safe to do so. Otherwise leave the area
4. Gather at the fire muster point in the car park
5. Take heed of any instructions broadcast over the pontoon loudspeaker system

We don't permit barbecues on the pontoons or on board.

VHF
When on board in the marina, keep your handset or portable on Channel 80. We also listen to Channel 11 for harbour traffic.

Speed
Please observe the 4 knots 'DEAD SLOW' speed limit and do not create excessive wash within the harbour and marina. A speed limit of 8 knots exists between Wilson's Point and Luke's Point.

Electricity
Please remember to disconnect your lead before you leave the berth. Disconnect from the pontoon outlet first. Do not leave live cables on the pontoon. If you see any damage to electrical equipment, please let us know immediately.

Fuel
When you are fuelling, please observe the following rules:

• No smoking
• No naked flames
• No engines running
• No mobile phone use

Vessels should only be fuelled at the fuel berth.

Navigation
When navigating in the marina, harbour or harbour approach, please observe the Bye-Laws and terms and conditions of marina use. In particular, observe the red traffic light signals at the marina and harbour entrance. When these are lit, please contact the office by radio for instructions.

Be aware that large and powerful fishing vessels use the harbour from time to time.

Children & guests
Young children should always be in the care of adults and should wear a lifejacket. Children should not be allowed to ride in marina trolleys. Berth Holders' guests should always be accompanied while on the harbour and marina estate and should be advised of all the safety considerations.

Dinghies, tenders & inflatables
These should not be used for recreational purposes in the marina or harbour.

Access & parking
Don't try to tailgate through the barriers. Parked cars should not block emergency access or access for any deliveries or garbage collections.

Slipway
Let the office know your intentions before you launch. There may be imminent harbour movements or lifeboat emergencies of which you are unaware.

Diary of Events - 2008

For a full list of all sailing events during the season contact the Yacht Clubs.

For a full list of all public and holiday events and entertainments, contact the Council's Tourist Information Centre.

Quay Marinas are committed to encourage and promote environmental awareness at all its marinas. Please consider the needs of the environment for the good of all.

Be aware of Wildlife -
Shoreline habitats support a huge variety of species that can be vulnerable to disturbance. Reduce your speed and check your wash in sensitive areas.

Don't be a noisy neighbour -
Roaring engines, flapping halyards, loud music can disturb other users of the marina and nearby residents. Do what you can to reduce noise pollution to a minimum.

Overboard is out -
Litter spoils the appearance of the marina and harms the environment. Bag your rubbish and dispose of it in the marina bins. It is an offence under the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulations 1988 to dump rubbish at sea.

Don't flush -
Untreated sewage from vessels is unsightly and a health hazard to other water users. Don't pollute the marina environment. Use the shore facilities whenever possible.

Maintain your motor -
By regularly servicing your mechanical equipment your vessel's efficiency will be optimised. This will save engine emissions, engine noise and reduce fuel bills

Don't pollute the water -
Drips and spillages have a serious cumulative effect on the marine environment. Portable fuel tanks and spare fuel containers should be filled away from the water's edge. don't overfill tanks. Provide drip trays and absorbent material. Dispose of used engine oil within the waste oil tanks in the marina.

Paint a pretty picture -
Take care with anti-fouling. Ensure that anti-fouling scrapings are swept up and disposed of. Try not to allow them to enter the water. Where possible use products that are biodegradable, phosphate and chlorine free.

Recycle if you can -
Use your nearest recycling facility if possible. The marina maintains facilities for recycling waste oil, batteries and gas bottles.

Further environmental guidance is available via the joint Royal Yachting Association/British Marine Industry environmental awareness guide, the ?Green Blue' initiative.