Cullivoe in North Yell lies on the western shore of Bluemull Sound. The harbour, built in 1991, remains the most active on the island and is accessible in all states of the tide, sheltering both a pier and a small boat marina.

Blue Mull Sound, with its strong tides and turbulent races, can be hazardous in a northerly wind and there are many inshore rocks on the west coast of Unst, north of Cullivoe. Visiting craft should give this rock-bound coast a berth of at least 2 cables.

Visiting yachts should be able to find a berth at the pier where there is ample water. The marina is only suitable for smaller shoal draft vessels. Berths are very limited and are only available strictly by prior arrangement.

Cullivoe makes a good base for exploring the rest of the Yell, especially with R.G Jamieson and Son's taxi service based nearby (+44 (0)1957 744214), as well as R.S Henderson, who sells marine diesel (+44 (0)1957 744248).

Cullivoe Pier and Marina

PIERMARINA
Depth (Low water):6.0m1.2m
Contact:SIC Small Port Supervisor
+44 (0)1595 744221		Andrew Nisbet
+44 (0)1957 7442672
Charges:Please see: SIC Table of Dues£10 per day
Yacht Facilities:Toilets, fuel, fresh water, waste and waste oil disposal, slip, repairs, chandlery, boat hoist (crane truck for hire), engineering services
Other Facilitiues:Telephone, post office, shop, bus service, car hire, taxi serviceBoat hoist (limited by depth and tidal restrictions may apply) For the latest information contact the operators RS Henderson on 01957 744248.

North Yell Marina

MARINA
Berths5 visitor berths are available, all on the outer face or east side of the pontoons.
DepthVisitor berth depths vary from 1.7 to 2.7m at chart datum. Minimum depth in the entrance/approach to pontoons is 2.0m at chart datum. There is less water to the west of the pontoons.
Maximum sizeMaximum size boat is 14 metres but slightly larger boats may be accommodated by arrangement
Contact:If you require information or assistance contact Andrew Nisbet +44 (0)7788412035 or Kate Lonsdale +44 (0)7545389354.
Charges:Visitor Berth Fee is £25 per night. This includes electricity at berth, use of showers/toilet and use of laundry (payment can be made by cash, cheque, card or bank transfer). There is an honesty box for berth fees on the amenity building) or visitor berths can be booked and paid for online
Yacht Facilities:Water, electricity, showers, toilets, laundry (in the amenity building adjacent to the pontoon gangway), bins for waste and recycling are situated near the amenity building.
Other Facilitiues:Fuel is available at the pier by arrangement, there is a shop about 1 mile away with a good range of provisions. Gas bottles are also stocked.

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