1 November 2024

Largs harbour

Contact Largs harbour

Largs Harbour,  Largs, North Ayrshire KA30 8BG

Telephone (UK)

01475 674134

Telephone (International)

+441475674134
Two Caledonian MacBrayne ferries on the Largs to Cumbrae route

 

Coordinates

Position: 55.875816 N, -4.891239 W

Wind & Weather Data

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

Live Wind and Weather Data - Largs

ISPS

Yes

Yachts

Yachts can berth at Largs on the West & South Outer Faces, as well as in the inner Harbour.

Cruise Ships

Largs can accomodate cruise vessels up to 72m, with a draft of 3m on the West Outer Face of the Pier. The pier is ISPS compliant pending 24 hours notice of intention to berth. Vessels must also provide their own safe means of access.

For more information on things to see and do in Largs, please see our Largs port page

Cruise Ship Tenders

There are stairwells on 3 of the berths at Largs; South and both faces of the inner harbour; suitable for cruise tenders to berth.

Commercial Vessels

A number of commercial vessels berth at Largs on a regular basis, with a length of up to 72m and a draft of up to 3m. Berths are allocated on a first-come-first serve basis through the local Port Manager. Larger vessels must provide their own safe means of access.

Fishing Vessels

Largs is used regularly by small fishing vessels to re-fuel and land catch. Fishing vessels can use the stairwells on the South Outer Berth and both sets within the inner harbour.

About the local harbour

The Harbour is located within the heart of the town & an attraction to many tourists enjoying the surrounding scenery or using the regular CalMac service to travel to the Isle of Cumbrae. The harbour is also used recreationally and commercially and is a regular stop for the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley.

For more information on things to see and do in Largs, please see our Largs port page

Ferry Movements

Operating from the Slipway is the CFL service to the Isle of Cumbrae which operates at a frequency of 30 minutes between departures on a 10 minute crossing.

Anchorage

There are no anchorages within the Largs Statutory Harbour Area.

Moorings

There are no moorings operated by CFL within the Harbour Area.

Pontoons

CFL do not operate any pontoons within the Harbour Area.

Port Authority / Operator

Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL)

Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd)

Approximate Annual Tonnage

4 000 000 T

Principle Traffic

Passengers / cargo           

Rivwer / Tidal Berths

Yes

LOA

72m

Draft

3.7m

Number of berths

Commercial / Cargo Handling Facilities

Slipway

Facilities

Water, waste and electricity. 

VHF CH12 Listening Watch

All vessels operating in the bay are requested to listen to VHF CH 12 at all times. Large vessels will make movement safety announcements on VHF CH 12. It is important all vessels are aware of these movements so appropriate action can be taken to ensure navigational safety.