Arrival by Sea
Before any movement, call Boulogne Port on VHF Channel 12. Day and night, follow the port's entry and exit lights and do not impede vessels for which they are shown. The marina office works on Channel 9.
Landmarks on the approach include Cap Gris-Nez to the north and the Alprech light. The entrance is between the caisson of the north breakwater and the north end of the Digue Carnot, about 500 metres apart. Access to the inner port is on a lit transit of 123°. The speed limit in the port is 5 knots.
Choosing a Berth
Visitors berth in the Avant-Port on pontoons A to D, where 70 of the 108 places are kept for visiting boats. Two alongside faces take boats up to 25 metres. The inner basins are reached through locks that open on a published schedule. The office allocates berths on +33 3 66 62 98 80 or VHF Channel 9.
Facilities Afloat
The Avant-Port has safety ladders, fire extinguishers, lifebuoys, a defibrillator, the club house and toilets.
Office Hours
October to May: Monday to Saturday 09:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00, and from October to March a Sunday duty at the Frédéric Sauvage lock times. June: 08:00–20:30. July and August: 07:00–21:00. September: 08:00–20:00.
Ashore
The marina is in the town. The railway station is about 1.5 kilometres away, around 20 minutes on foot, and the A16 motorway links Boulogne with Paris, Lille and the Belgian coast.
Nearby Cruising
The marina publishes these distances from Boulogne: Gravelines 14 miles, Calais 19 miles, Dover 26 miles, Dunkerque 42 miles and Dieppe 52 miles.
Across the Channel
Dover is 26 miles from Boulogne, the shortest crossing to an English marina from this part of the French coast.
Skipper's Notes
Boulogne Port VHF 12 before any movement; marina VHF 9. Avant-Port open 24 hours with 70 visitor berths and alongside berths to 25 m. Speed limit 5 knots. Telephone +33 3 66 62 98 80, email [email protected].
Contact and booking
Book a visitor berth with the marina office on +33 3 66 62 98 80 or [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What VHF channels does Boulogne-sur-Mer use?
The marina office is on Channel 9. Boulogne Port is on Channel 12, which must be called before any movement in the harbour.
How many visitor berths are in the Avant-Port?
70 of the 108 Avant-Port places are for visitors, on pontoons A to D, with alongside berths for boats up to 25 metres.
Is Boulogne accessible at all states of the tide?
Yes. It is a deep-water port open 24 hours, except in very strong west to north-west winds.
How far is Boulogne from Dover?
26 miles.
What is the speed limit in Boulogne harbour?
5 knots.