Piers, harbours and ferries fees and charges

Piers, harbours and ferries charges 2025/26 (from 1st April 2025)

Ferry charges 2025/26

Rates for ferries 2025/26
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme   - Single         Statutory Charge Set by SPT
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme   - Return        
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - up to Midnight (excl. commercial vehicles) 86.30 Zero Rated 0.00 86.30  
Out of hours Service - Cuan - Commercial Vehicles - up to Midnight 71.92 Standard 14.38 86.30  
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - After Midnight (excl. commercial vehicles) 111.50 Zero Rated 0.00 111.50  
Out of hours Service - Cuan - Commercial Vehicles - after Midnight 92.92 Standard 18.58 111.50  
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult - Return 2.70 Zero Rated 0.00 2.70 Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult – 5 Return Journeys 8.50 Zero Rated 0.00 8.50
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – Return 1.50 Zero Rated 0.00 1.50
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – 5 Return Journeys 4.10 Zero Rated 0.00 4.10
Easdale freight (domestic & commercial) - half boat load  12.33 Standard 2.47 14.80  
Easdale freight (domestic & commercial) - full boat load  23.83 Standard 4.77 28.60  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Car including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card 11.80 Zero Rated 0.00 11.80 New Fare Linked To Concessions And Including The Driver In Overall Fare
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card 9.15 Zero Rated 0.00 9.15 New Fare Linked To Concessions And Including The Driver In Overall Fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac). Spt Discount For Travel Card Holder Too
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including driver return  10.40 Zero Rated 0.00 10.40 New Fare Linked To Concessions And Including The Driver In Overall Fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac)
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Return - Up to and Including 5m (incl driver) 13.00 Zero Rated 0.00 13.00  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and Including 5m - 5 Return Journeys (incl driver) 42.40 Zero Rated 0.00 42.40  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and including 5m – 3 Monthly Unlimited (domestic travellers only - car and driver only) 297.10 Zero Rated 0.00 297.10 Round up to £315 
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - Return (incl rider) 6.90 Zero Rated 0.00 6.90  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - 5 Return Journeys (incl rider) 22.20 Zero Rated 0.00 22.20  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m - Return (incl driver) 20.42 Standard 4.08 24.50  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - Return (incl driver) 29.58 Standard 5.92 35.50  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m - Return (incl driver) 57.92 Standard 11.58 69.50  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m -  5 Return Journeys (incl driver) 95.50 Standard 19.10 114.60  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - 5 Return Journeys (incl driver) 140.83 Standard 28.17 169.00  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m -5  Return Journeys (incl driver) 279.00 Standard 55.80 334.80  
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - Single 2.40 Zero Rated 0.00 2.40 Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare 
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare 
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - Single 2.40 Zero Rated 0.00 2.40
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys 15.20 Zero Rated 0.00 15.20
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys 15.20 Zero Rated 0.00 15.20
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - Single 1.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1.40
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - Single 1.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1.40
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys 7.30 Zero Rated 0.00 7.30
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys 7.30 Zero Rated 0.00 7.30  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Excursion Return (incl driver) 23.20 Zero Rated 0.00 23.20  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles -  Car including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card  20.80 Zero Rated 0.00 20.80 New Fare Linked To Concessions And Including The Driver In Overall Fare
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles -  Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card 16.20 Zero Rated 0.00 16.20 New Fare Linked To Concessions And Including The Driver In Overall Fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac). Spt Discount For Travel Card Holder Too
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles -  Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including driver return  18.60 Zero Rated 0.00 18.60 New Fare Linked To Concessions And Including The Driver In Overall Fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac)
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 6m - single journey (incl driver) 11.40 Zero Rated 0.00 11.80 Change "Up To And Including 6M"
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 6m - 10 Single Journeys (incl driver) 74.10 Zero Rated 0.00 74.10 Change "Up To And Including 6M"
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 6m - 50 Single Journeys (incl driver) 0.00 Zero Rated 0.00 365.30 Change "Up To And Including 6M"
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - Single (incl rider) 7.00 Zero Rated 0.00 7.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - 10 Journeys (incl rider) 44.90 Zero Rated 0.00 44.90  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 6.01m to 8.0m - Return (incl driver) 54.40 Zero Rated 0.00 54.40 Change "6.01M To 8M"
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 8.01m to 12.0m - Return (incl driver) 76.00 Zero Rated 0.00 76.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 6.01m to 8.0m Return (incl driver) 45.33 Standard 9.07 54.40 Change "6.01M To 8M"
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m Return (incl driver) 63.33 Standard 12.67 76.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m Return (incl driver) 125.00 Standard 25.00 150.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods return (incl driver) 125.00 Standard 25.00 150.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - Out of Hours service - up to Midnight 87.67 Standard 17.53 105.20 Recommend out of hours service is £125 plus VAT

Piers and harbours - rates for goods, passengers and vehicles 2025/26

Rates for goods 2025-26
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
General Goods Packaged (per tonne )Includes Fruit, Beverages, Meat, Dairy Products, General Groceries and Confectionery, Cured Fish, etc. 3.20 Zero Rated 0.00 3.20 In determining weights for the purpose of charging dues, the weights of the containers of any goods shall be included. 

In terms of liquid, gaseous bulk products, bulk shipments of materials may be charged at discounted rates subject to a request being made in writing to the Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure, who will then refer the letter to the full Council. 

All empty boxes, barrels, sacks and packages if previously shipped or landed will be exempt.                                                        

Passengers Personal Baggage shall be free of charge.
Dry Bulk Commodities (per tonne) Ores, Aggregates and Crushed Stone, Cement and Building Materials, Timber (including Logs), Salt, etc. 2.85 Zero Rated 0.00 2.85
Liquid and Gaseous Bulk Products (per tonne) 3.55 Zero Rated 0.00 3.55
Explosives (per tonne) 126.00 Zero Rated 0.00 126.00
Livestock  - Poultry (per bird) 0.55 Zero Rated 0.00 0.55
Animals (per Animal) 1.05 Zero Rated 0.00 1.05
Smolt (per thousand) 7.20 Zero Rated 0.00 7.20
Fish, including Shellfish   - Fresh, all varieties and also fish consigned for sale at other markets - percentage of catch   If Applicable 0.00 0.00 2.50% of catch
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Adult Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each) 0.65 Zero Rated 0.00 0.65  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Child Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each) 0.40 Zero Rated 0.00 0.40  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Private Cars, Taxis, Hearses and Agricultural Machinery (Tractors, Trailers, etc.) (each) 2.05 Zero Rated 0.00 2.05  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Caravans or Trailers (except Commercial Trailers) (each) 3.25 Zero Rated 0.00 3.25  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Cycles (each) 0.55 Zero Rated 0.00 0.55  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Motorcycles including sidecar (each) 1.35 Zero Rated 0.00 1.35  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Buses (each) 11.25 Zero Rated 0.00 11.25  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Commercial Vehicles - Per Metre 1.35 Zero Rated 0.00 1.35  

Piers and harbours rates - miscellaneous

Rates - miscellaneous 2025-26
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
Mobile Cranage - for each lift 18.05 Zero Rated 0.00 18.05 For goods remaining in sheds or on the pier or quays for a period longer than 24 hours, 50% of the original pier dues shall be charged for each 24 hours or part thereof. Provided that in the case of sheds occupied from time to time under lease or let from the Council such dues shall not be charged against the occupier or leasee.   The terms of such leases or lets shall be subject to individual negotiation with the Executive Director.
(Note there is a minimum charge of £10.00 for some items)
Fresh Water - per tonne or part thereof (minimum charge £10) 5.15 Zero Rated 0.00 5.15
Left Luggage - per article up to 24hours (minimum charge £10) 4.46 Standard 0.89 5.35
Parcels and Packages up to 50 kg (minimum charge £10) 0.46 Standard 0.09 0.55
Parcels and Packages- where articles can be measured - charge per cubic metre (minimum charge £10) 5.00 Standard 1.00 6.00
Parcels and Packages- where articles cannot be measured - charge per tonne (minimum charge £10) 5.00 Standard 1.00 6.00
Rope Handling - To be charged each time i.e. Arrival and departure to be charged separately (NB to be charged to ferries where additional resources are required) 202.50 Zero Rated 0.00 202.50
Timber Debris Clearance 506.38 Standard 101.28 607.65 Cost of clearing site reflected in increase in charge.
Use of Linkspan - Commercial use 485.55 Zero Rated 0.00 485.55  
Use of Linkspan - non-vehicular traffic 56.60 Zero Rated 0.00 56.60  
Operational Duties on behalf of external bodies               
Car and Pedestrian marshalling - Rothesay and Dunoon (per day) 164.46 Standard 32.89 197.35  
Freight handling - Rothesay Harbour 16.17 Standard 3.23 19.40  
Electricity (per unit) 0.25 Standard 0.05 0.30  
Slipway Landing fee 8.05 Zero Rated 0.00 8.05  
Cruise calls/tenders 809.15 Zero Rated 0.00 809.15  
Oban Transit Marina          
Daily Rate (Between 11:00 and 16:00) 13.42 Standard 2.68 16.10  
Overnight Charge (per metre length) 3.38 Standard 0.68 4.05 Maximum of 3 nights stay
Oban Harbour Conservancy Charges          
Vessels with a GRT over 50 registered tonnage (per tonne) 0.07 Zero Rated 0.00 0.07 charge per tonnage
Calmac Vessels (per tonne) 0.02 Zero Rated 0.00 0.02 charge per tonnage

Rates for vessels

Rates for vessels 2025/26
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£)
1 - Basic Rate  - all vessels to be charged at this rate unless eligible for categories 2, 3, 4 - see comment 2        
Up to 5 metres in length 16.20 Zero Rated 0.00 16.20
Up to 6 metres in length 19.60 Zero Rated 0.00 19.60
Up to 7 metres in length 22.50 Zero Rated 0.00 22.50
Up to 8 metres in length 26.00 Zero Rated 0.00 26.00
Up to 9 metres in length 29.10 Zero Rated 0.00 29.10
Up to 10 metres in length 32.45 Zero Rated 0.00 32.45
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre 3.20 Zero Rated 0.00 3.20
Up to 5 metres in length 80.65 Zero Rated 0.00 80.65
Up to 6 metres in length 96.75 Zero Rated 0.00 96.75
Up to 7 metres in length 112.80 Zero Rated 0.00 112.80
Up to 8 metres in length 131.10 Zero Rated 0.00 131.10
Up to 9 metres in length 146.30 Zero Rated 0.00 146.30
Up to 10 metres in length 161.25 Zero Rated 0.00 161.25
Up to 5 metres in length 591.50 Zero Rated 0.00 591.50
Up to 6 metres in length 709.65 Zero Rated 0.00 709.65
Up to 7 metres in length 827.95 Zero Rated 0.00 827.95
Up to 8 metres in length 946.20 Zero Rated 0.00 946.20
Up to 9 metres in length 1,064.50 Zero Rated 0.00 1,064.50
Up to 10 metres in length 1,182.90 Zero Rated 0.00 1,182.90
Up to 5 metres in length 430.15 Zero Rated 0.00 430.15
Up to 6 metres in length 516.15 Zero Rated 0.00 516.15
Up to 7 metres in length 602.35 Zero Rated 0.00 602.35
Up to 8 metres in length 688.15 Zero Rated 0.00 688.15
Up to 9 metres in length 774.20 Zero Rated 0.00 774.20
Up to 10 metres in length 860.15 Zero Rated 0.00 860.15
1a - Any ship of a gross tonnage less than 15 tonnes or used for recreation or pleasure -  charge is subject to 20% VAT     0.00 0.00
Up to 5 metres in length 13.83 Standard 2.77 16.60
Up to 6 metres in length 16.50 Standard 3.30 19.80
Up to 7 metres in length 19.21 Standard 3.84 23.05
Up to 8 metres in length 21.92 Standard 4.38 26.30
Up to 9 metres in length 24.71 Standard 4.94 29.65
Up to 10 metres in length 27.42 Standard 5.48 32.90
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre 2.76 Standard 0.55 3.31
Up to 5 metres in length 68.63 Standard 13.73 82.35
Up to 6 metres in length 82.17 Standard 16.43 98.60
Up to 7 metres in length 95.92 Standard 19.18 115.10
Up to 8 metres in length 111.54 Standard 22.31 133.85
Up to 9 metres in length 124.29 Standard 24.86 149.15
Up to 10 metres in length 137.08 Standard 27.42 164.50
Up to 5 metres in length 502.67 Standard 100.53 603.20
Up to 6 metres in length 603.21 Standard 120.64 723.85
Up to 7 metres in length 703.75 Standard 140.75 844.50
Up to 8 metres in length 804.25 Standard 160.85 965.10
Up to 9 metres in length 904.88 Standard 180.98 1,085.85
Up to 10 metres in length 1,005.42 Standard 201.08 1,206.50
Up to 5 metres in length 365.67 Standard 73.13 438.80
Up to 6 metres in length 438.67 Standard 87.73 526.40
Up to 7 metres in length 511.88 Standard 102.38 614.25
Up to 8 metres in length 584.92 Standard 116.98 701.90
Up to 9 metres in length 658.21 Standard 131.64 789.85
Up to 10 metres in length 731.33 Standard 146.27 877.60
2 - Vessels actively engaged in a commercial undertaking.        
If registered:- per gross registered tonne (see comment 3) 0.58 Zero Rated 0.00 0.58
If not registered then:        
Up to 5 metres in length 8.34 Zero Rated 0.00 8.34
Up to 10 metres in length 16.51 Zero Rated 0.00 16.51
Up to 15 metres in length 24.84 Zero Rated 0.00 24.84
Up to 20 metres in length 32.95 Zero Rated 0.00 32.95
Up to 25 metres in length 41.35 Zero Rated 0.00 41.35
Up to 30 metres in length 50.14 Zero Rated 0.00 50.14
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre 1.81 Zero Rated 0.00 1.81
Up to 5 metres in length 40.57 Zero Rated 0.00 40.57
Up to 10 metres in length 81.44 Zero Rated 0.00 81.44
Up to 15 metres in length 121.79 Zero Rated 0.00 121.79
Up to 20 metres in length 163.46 Zero Rated 0.00 163.46
Up to 25 metres in length 204.27 Zero Rated 0.00 204.27
Up to 30 metres in length 245.21 Zero Rated 0.00 245.21
3 - All vessels operating a scheduled ferry or pleasure service per gross registered tonne.  0.1595 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1595
Unmanned Pier 0.1595 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1595
Laying up of ferry at a non ferry/commercial berth 0.50 Zero Rated 0.00 0.50
4 - Vessels regularly engaged in commercial fishing and paying appropriate fish landing dues to Council:        
Up to 10 metres in length 3.77 Zero Rated 0.00 3.77
Up to 15 metres in length 5.57 Zero Rated 0.00 5.57
Up to 20 metres in length 7.48 Zero Rated 0.00 7.48
Up to 25 metres in length 9.34 Zero Rated 0.00 9.34
Up to 30 metres in length 11.17 Zero Rated 0.00 11.17
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre 0.58 Zero Rated 0.00 0.58
Up to 10 metres in length 19.10 Zero Rated 0.00 19.10
Up to 15 metres in length 28.78 Zero Rated 0.00 28.78
Up to 20 metres in length 38.29 Zero Rated 0.00 38.29
Up to 25 metres in length 47.97 Zero Rated 0.00 47.97
Up to 30 metres in length 57.17 Zero Rated 0.00 57.17
Up to 10 metres in length 497.65 Zero Rated 0.00 497.65
Up to 15 metres in length 746.55 Zero Rated 0.00 746.55
Up to 20 metres in length 992.60 Zero Rated 0.00 992.60
Up to 25 metres in length 1,247.05 Zero Rated 0.00 1,247.05
Up to 30 metres in length 1,487.35 Zero Rated 0.00 1,487.35

Piers, harbours and ferries charges 2026/27 (from 1st April 2026)

Ferry charges 2026/27

Rates for ferries 2026/27
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme   - Single         Statutory Charge Set by SPT
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme   - Return        
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - up to Midnight (excl. commercial vehicles) 86.30 Zero Rated 0.00 91.50  
Out of hours Service - Cuan - Commercial Vehicles - up to Midnight 71.92 Standard 15.25 91.50  
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - After Midnight (excl. commercial vehicles) 111.50 Zero Rated 0.00 118.20  
Out of hours Service - Cuan - Commercial Vehicles - after Midnight 92.92 Standard 19.70 118.20  
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult - Return 2.70 Zero Rated 0.00 2.85 Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult – 5 Return Journeys 8.50 Zero Rated 0.00 9.00
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – Return 1.50 Zero Rated 0.00 1.60
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – 5 Return Journeys 4.10 Zero Rated 0.00 4.35
Easdale freight (domestic & commercial) - half boat load  12.33 Standard 2.62 15.70  
Easdale freight (domestic & commercial) - full boat load  23.83 Standard 5.05 30.30  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Car including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card 11.80 Zero Rated 0.00 12.50 Driver included in overall fare
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card 9.15 Zero Rated 0.00 9.70 Driver included in overall fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac). Spt Discount For Travel Card Holder Too
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including driver return  10.40 Zero Rated 0.00 11.00 Driver included in overall fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac)
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Return - Up to and Including 5m (incl driver) 13.00 Zero Rated 0.00 13.80  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and Including 5m - 5 Return Journeys (incl driver) 42.40 Zero Rated 0.00 44.95  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and including 5m – 3 Monthly Unlimited (domestic travellers only - car and driver only) 297.10 Zero Rated 0.00 314.95  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - Return (incl rider) 6.90 Zero Rated 0.00 7.30  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - 5 Return Journeys (incl rider) 22.20 Zero Rated 0.00 23.55  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m - Return (incl driver) 20.42 Standard 4.33 25.95  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - Return (incl driver) 29.58 Standard 6.28 37.65  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m - Return (incl driver) 57.92 Standard 12.28 73.65  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m -  5 Return Journeys (incl driver) 95.50 Standard 20.25 121.50  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - 5 Return Journeys (incl driver) 140.83 Standard 29.86 179.15  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m -5  Return Journeys (incl driver) 279.00 Standard 59.15 354.90  
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - Single 2.40 Zero Rated 0.00 2.55 Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare 
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare 
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - Single 2.40 Zero Rated 0.00 2.55
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys 15.20 Zero Rated 0.00 16.10
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys 15.20 Zero Rated 0.00 16.10
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - Single 1.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1.50
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - Single 1.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1.50
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys 7.30 Zero Rated 0.00 7.75
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys 7.30 Zero Rated 0.00 7.75  
Lismore Cycle charge 2.00 Zero Rated 0.00 2.00  
Lismore E-Cycle charge 4.00 Zero Rated 0.00 4.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Excursion Return (incl driver) 23.20 Zero Rated 0.00 24.60  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles -  Car including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card  20.80 Zero Rated 0.00 22.05 Driver included in overall fare
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles -  Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including concession driver return - must present SPT ferry travel card 16.20 Zero Rated 0.00 17.15 Driver included in overall fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac). Spt Discount For Travel Card Holder Too
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles -  Car with blue badge holder (25% discount) including driver return  18.60 Zero Rated 0.00 19.70 Driver included in overall fare
Blue Badge Discount Now 25% Rather Than 50% To Align With Others (See Cal Mac)
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 6m - single journey (incl driver) 11.40 Zero Rated 0.00 12.50  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 6m - 10 Single Journeys (incl driver) 74.10 Zero Rated 0.00 78.55  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 6m - 50 Single Journeys (incl driver) 0.00 Zero Rated 0.00 387.20  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - Single (incl rider) 7.00 Zero Rated 0.00 7.40  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - 10 Journeys (incl rider) 44.90 Zero Rated 0.00 47.60  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 6.01m to 8.0m - Return (incl driver) 54.40 Zero Rated 0.00 57.65  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 8.01m to 12.0m - Return (incl driver) 76.00 Zero Rated 0.00 80.55  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 6.01m to 8.0m Return (incl driver) 45.33 Standard 9.61 57.65  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m Return (incl driver) 63.33 Standard 13.43 80.55  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m Return (incl driver) 125.00 Standard 26.50 159.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods return (incl driver) 125.00 Standard 26.50 159.00  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - Out of Hours service - up to Midnight 87.67 Standard 18.58 111.50 Recommend out of hours service is £125 plus VAT

Piers and harbours - rates for goods, passengers and vehicles 2026/27

Rates for goods 2026-27
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
General Goods Packaged (per tonne )Includes Fruit, Beverages, Meat, Dairy Products, General Groceries and Confectionery, Cured Fish, etc. 3.45 Zero Rated 0.00 3.45 In determining weights for the purpose of charging dues, the weights of the containers of any goods shall be included. 

In terms of liquid, gaseous bulk products, bulk shipments of materials may be charged at discounted rates subject to a request being made in writing to the Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure, who will then refer the letter to the full Council. 

All empty boxes, barrels, sacks and packages if previously shipped or landed will be exempt.                                                        

Passengers Personal Baggage shall be free of charge.
Dry Bulk Commodities (per tonne) Ores, Aggregates and Crushed Stone, Cement and Building Materials, Timber (including Logs), Salt, etc. 3.10 Zero Rated 0.00 3.10
Liquid and Gaseous Bulk Products (per tonne) 3.85 Zero Rated 0.00 3.85
Explosives (per tonne) 136.10 Zero Rated 0.00 136.10
Livestock  - Poultry (per bird) 0.60 Zero Rated 0.00 0.60
Animals (per Animal) 1.15 Zero Rated 0.00 1.15
Smolt (per thousand) 7.80 Zero Rated 0.00 7.80
Fish, including Shellfish   - Fresh, all varieties and also fish consigned for sale at other markets - percentage of catch   If Applicable 0.00 0.00 2.50% of catch
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Adult Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each) 0.70 Zero Rated 0.00 0.70  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Child Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each) 0.45 Zero Rated 0.00 0.45  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Private Cars, Taxis, Hearses and Agricultural Machinery (Tractors, Trailers, etc.) (each) 2.20 Zero Rated 0.00 2.20  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Caravans or Trailers (except Commercial Trailers) (each) 3.50 Zero Rated 0.00 3.50  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Cycles (each) 0.60 Zero Rated 0.00 0.60  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Motorcycles including sidecar (each) 1.45 Zero Rated 0.00 1.45  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Buses (each) 12.15 Zero Rated 0.00 12.15  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Commercial Vehicles - Per Metre 1.45 Zero Rated 0.00 1.45  

Piers and harbours rates - miscellaneous

Rates - miscellaneous 2026-27
Description Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
Mobile Cranage - for each lift 19.50 Zero Rated 0.00 19.50 For goods remaining in sheds or on the pier or quays for a period longer than 24 hours, 50% of the original pier dues shall be charged for each 24 hours or part thereof. Provided that in the case of sheds occupied from time to time under lease or let from the Council such dues shall not be charged against the occupier or leasee.   The terms of such leases or lets shall be subject to individual negotiation with the Executive Director.
(Note there is a minimum charge of £10.00 for some items)
Fresh Water - per tonne or part thereof (minimum charge £10) 5.55 Zero Rated 0.00 5.55
Left Luggage - per article up to 24hours (minimum charge £10) 4.83 Standard 0.97 5.80
Parcels and Packages up to 50 kg (minimum charge £10) 0.50 Standard 0.10 0.60
Parcels and Packages- where articles can be measured - charge per cubic metre (minimum charge £10) 5.42 Standard 1.08 6.50
Parcels and Packages- where articles cannot be measured - charge per tonne (minimum charge £10) 5.42 Standard 1.08 6.50
Rope Handling - To be charged each time i.e. Arrival and departure to be charged separately (NB to be charged to ferries where additional resources are required) 218.70 Zero Rated 0.00 218.70
Rope Handling at Campbeltown Harbour for Commercial Vessels - Out of Hours on non-public holidays.- To be charged each time i.e. Arrival and departure to be charged separately. 218.70 Zero Rated 0.00 218.70 New charge proposed as a budget saving.
Rope Handling at Campbeltown Harbour for Commercial Vessels - Out of Hours on public holidays.- To be charged each time i.e. Arrival and departure to be charged separately. 434.70 Zero Rated 0.00 434.70 New charge proposed as a budget saving.
Timber Debris Clearance 546.88 Standard 109.38 656.25 Cost of clearing site reflected in increase in charge.
Use of Linkspan - Commercial use 524.40 Zero Rated 0.00 524.40  
Use of Linkspan - non-vehicular traffic 61.15 Zero Rated 0.00 61.15  
Operational Duties on behalf of external bodies            0.00  
Car and Pedestrian marshalling - Rothesay and Dunoon (per day) 177.63 Standard 35.53 213.15  
Freight handling - Rothesay Harbour 17.46 Standard 3.49 20.95  
Electricity (per unit) 0.25 Standard 0.05 0.30  
Slipway Landing fee 8.70 Zero Rated 0.00 8.70  
Cruise calls/tenders 873.90 Zero Rated 0.00 873.90  
Oban Transit Marina       0.00  
Daily Rate (Between 11:00 and 16:00) 14.50 Standard 2.90 17.40  
Overnight Charge (per metre length) 3.63 Standard 0.73 4.35 Maximum of 3 nights stay
Oban Harbour Conservancy Charges       0.00  
Vessels with a GRT over 50 registered tonnage (per tonne) 0.10 Zero Rated 0.00 0.10 charge per tonnage
Calmac Vessels (per tonne) 0.02 Zero Rated 0.00 0.02 charge per tonnage
Rates for Vessels 2026-27
Description Other Net (£) VAT Rate VAT (£) Gross (£) Notes/Comments
1 - Basic Rate  - all vessels to be charged at this rate unless eligible for categories 2, 3, 4 - see comment 2           COMMENTS
1. The category and rate under which a vessel is to be charged must be paid at the time of the berthing or on invoicing as appropriate.


2.  All vessels are liable for dues at the Basic Rate. Only those, which are actively engaged in the relevant activity, are eligible for Category 2,3 or 4.


3. All vessels actively engaged in commercial undertaking, these would be subject to minimum payment by length as for unregistered vessels.


4. Rothesay and Campbeltown Pontoon are not managed by Argyll and Bute and are subject to their own charges. 


5. The above rates and dues include for Port Waste Facilities to the level required by local and leisure craft. Any requirements for additional waste facilities or specialised waste disposal, in terms of the Merchant Shipping & Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003, must be made to the Service Director at least 24 hours in advance. This cost shall be paid prior to the provision of the service.


6. Concession rates for unlimited use will be available only for vessels “regularly sailing”. Additional dues will be required for vessels, which have made payment for unlimited use but are not “regularly sailing”. A vessel will be deemed to be “regularly sailing” if it leaves the installation for a continuous period of not less than 6 hours between 0600 hours and 2000 hours in any one day for more than 14 days.


7. Periods are:
Summer period April to September inclusive, or part thereof.
Winter period October to March inclusive, or part thereof.


8. All concession rates for unlimited use must be paid for in advance of the period for which they cover. Failure to do so will result in full rates being applied.

9. Commercial rates at Campbeltown Harbour (non-ferry) determined against market rates as a comparator against similar ports and recharged to shipping companies, as is standard practice in the global shipping market.

10. VAT Zero Rating only applies where the vessels are "qualifying ships".  A "qualifying ship" is legally defined as any ship of a gross tonnage of not less than 15 tonnes and neither designed nor adapted for use for recreation or pleasure.  The customer is a business customer who belongs outside the UK (it does not matter what size the vessel is).   
 
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  17.50 Zero Rated 0.00 17.50
Up to 6 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  21.15 Zero Rated 0.00 21.15
Up to 7 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  24.30 Zero Rated 0.00 24.30
Up to 8 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  28.10 Zero Rated 0.00 28.10
Up to 9 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  31.45 Zero Rated 0.00 31.45
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  35.05 Zero Rated 0.00 35.05
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  3.45 Zero Rated 0.00 3.45
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 87.10 Zero Rated 0.00 87.10
Up to 6 metres in length Weekly 104.50 Zero Rated 0.00 104.50
Up to 7 metres in length Weekly 121.80 Zero Rated 0.00 121.80
Up to 8 metres in length Weekly 141.60 Zero Rated 0.00 141.60
Up to 9 metres in length Weekly 158.00 Zero Rated 0.00 158.00
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 174.15 Zero Rated 0.00 174.15
Up to 5 metres in length Summer 638.80 Zero Rated 0.00 638.80
Up to 6 metres in length Summer 766.40 Zero Rated 0.00 766.40
Up to 7 metres in length Summer 894.20 Zero Rated 0.00 894.20
Up to 8 metres in length Summer 1,021.90 Zero Rated 0.00 1,021.90
Up to 9 metres in length Summer 1,149.65 Zero Rated 0.00 1,149.65
Up to 10 metres in length Summer 1,277.55 Zero Rated 0.00 1,277.55
Up to 5 metres in length Winter 464.55 Zero Rated 0.00 464.55
Up to 6 metres in length Winter 557.45 Zero Rated 0.00 557.45
Up to 7 metres in length Winter 650.55 Zero Rated 0.00 650.55
Up to 8 metres in length Winter 743.20 Zero Rated 0.00 743.20
Up to 9 metres in length Winter 836.15 Zero Rated 0.00 836.15
Up to 10 metres in length Winter 928.95 Zero Rated 0.00 928.95
1a - Any ship of a gross tonnage less than 15 tonnes or used for recreation or pleasure -  charge is subject to 20% VAT          
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  14.96 Standard 2.99 17.95
Up to 6 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  17.83 Standard 3.57 21.40
Up to 7 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  20.75 Standard 4.15 24.90
Up to 8 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  23.67 Standard 4.73 28.40
Up to 9 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  26.67 Standard 5.33 32.00
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  29.63 Standard 5.93 35.55
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  2.96 Standard 0.59 3.55
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 74.13 Standard 14.83 88.95
Up to 6 metres in length Weekly 88.75 Standard 17.75 106.50
Up to 7 metres in length Weekly 103.58 Standard 20.72 124.30
Up to 8 metres in length Weekly 120.46 Standard 24.09 144.55
Up to 9 metres in length Weekly 134.25 Standard 26.85 161.10
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 148.04 Standard 29.61 177.65
Up to 5 metres in length Summer 542.88 Standard 108.58 651.45
Up to 6 metres in length Summer 651.46 Standard 130.29 781.75
Up to 7 metres in length Summer 760.04 Standard 152.01 912.05
Up to 8 metres in length Summer 868.58 Standard 173.72 1,042.30
Up to 9 metres in length Summer 977.25 Standard 195.45 1,172.70
Up to 10 metres in length Summer 1,085.83 Standard 217.17 1,303.00
Up to 5 metres in length Winter 394.92 Standard 78.98 473.90
Up to 6 metres in length Winter 473.75 Standard 94.75 568.50
Up to 7 metres in length Winter 552.83 Standard 110.57 663.40
Up to 8 metres in length Winter 631.71 Standard 126.34 758.05
Up to 9 metres in length Winter 710.88 Standard 142.18 853.05
Up to 10 metres in length Winter 789.83 Standard 157.97 947.80
2 - Vessels actively engaged in a commercial undertaking.          
If registered:- per gross registered tonne (see comment 3)   0.65 Zero Rated 0.00 0.65
If not registered then:          
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  9.00 Zero Rated 0.00 9.00
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  17.85 Zero Rated 0.00 17.85
Up to 15 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  26.85 Zero Rated 0.00 26.85
Up to 20 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  35.60 Zero Rated 0.00 35.60
Up to 25 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  44.65 Zero Rated 0.00 44.65
Up to 30 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  54.15 Zero Rated 0.00 54.15
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  1.95 Zero Rated 0.00 1.95
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 43.80 Zero Rated 0.00 43.80
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 87.95 Zero Rated 0.00 87.95
Up to 15 metres in length Weekly 131.55 Zero Rated 0.00 131.55
Up to 20 metres in length Weekly 176.55 Zero Rated 0.00 176.55
Up to 25 metres in length Weekly 220.60 Zero Rated 0.00 220.60
Up to 30 metres in length Weekly 264.85 Zero Rated 0.00 264.85
3 - All vessels operating a scheduled ferry or pleasure service per gross registered tonne.    0.1723 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1723 Ferry Charges rounded to 4 decima`l places
Unmanned Pier   0.1723 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1723 Ferry Charges rounded to 4 decimal places
Laying up of ferry at a non ferry/commercial berth   0.54 Zero Rated 0.00 0.54  
4 - Vessels regularly engaged in commercial fishing and paying appropriate fish landing dues to Council:            
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  4.05 Zero Rated 0.00 4.05  
Up to 15 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  6.00 Zero Rated 0.00 6.00  
Up to 20 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  8.10 Zero Rated 0.00 8.10  
Up to 25 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  10.10 Zero Rated 0.00 10.10  
Up to 30 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  12.05 Zero Rated 0.00 12.05  
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre   0.65 Zero Rated 0.00 0.65  
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 20.65 Zero Rated 0.00 20.65  
Up to 15 metres in length Weekly 31.10 Zero Rated 0.00 31.10  
Up to 20 metres in length Weekly 41.35 Zero Rated 0.00 41.35  
Up to 25 metres in length Weekly 51.80 Zero Rated 0.00 51.80  
Up to 30 metres in length Weekly 61.75 Zero Rated 0.00 61.75  
Up to 10 metres in length Annual charge 537.45 Zero Rated 0.00 537.45  
Up to 15 metres in length Annual charge 806.25 Zero Rated 0.00 806.25  
Up to 20 metres in length Annual charge 1,072.00 Zero Rated 0.00 1,072.00  
Up to 25 metres in length Annual charge 1,346.80 Zero Rated 0.00 1,346.80  
Up to 30 metres in length Annual charge 1,606.35 Zero Rated 0.00 1,606.35  
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