Visitor Launching
There are currently three options for launching in Ceredigion Harbours these are on the below basis.
- Per Day
- Per Week
- Annual (01/04 - 31/03)
Should you wish to launch a vessel in one or all three of the Ceredigion Harbours (Aberaeron, Aberystwyth and New Quay) please complete and return the launching application form along with a copy of your vessels insurance. Your application will then be reviewed, and you will be informed of the outcome in due course (contact page below).
Should your initial application be approved, you will be issued with a permit number which is required to make payment via Ceredigion Council’s Online Payments portal or via the Council’s contact centre Clic (during normal office hours only) by calling 01545 570881.
When using the Online Payments portal you should follow the steps below:
- Click on the Online Payments button
- Select Other from the drop-down menu
- Select Harbour Services from the Service Area drop-down list.
- Select the relevant Launching Fee
- Enter launch permit reference number
- If selecting day or week launch fee enter the number of number of days / weeks required
- Enter your name and address
- If selecting day or week launch fee enter the total fee to be paid (number of days / weeks x day / week fee)
- Click on Continue
- Check the summary details and then click Make Payment button
- Follow the payment instructions
Please note that you will not have authorisation to launch until confirmation has been received that you have successfully made the appropriate payment. Upon payment you will be cleared to launch in any three of the Ceredigion Harbours for the length of time applied for.
The launch fees are detailed in the current Fees and Charges document.
If you want to make an application or have further questions, please contact the Harbour Services Team via the Contact Us page.
Please be advised that no parking rights are afforded to anyone who has applied to launch. Harbour users are required to make their own parking arrangements. There are public pay and display car parks in the vicinity of each of the harbours including the following Council managed pay and display car parks:
- Aberystwyth: New Promenade Car Park
- Aberaeron: South Beach Car Park
- New Quay: Rock Street Car Park and Church Road Car Park
For information on parking and Council Pay and Display car parks please visit the Parking & Civil Parking Enforcement page.