I reviewed these notes in July 2022. The Kererra Marina struggles on to make ends meet since the Council put the pontoons in at the North Pier - which went from one night, to two nights and then three nights. They changed the financial dynamic for everyone else . We'll wait and see what happens when the Council finds that their boat park needs maintenance

Very encouraged by the actions of the new owners as the marina is in excellent shape, selling diesel again (up to 100 litres). Water available, showers and toilet block good, and the restaurant is functioning at time of writing with limited menu which includes their wonderful Island boil of seafood. Ferry and marina booked on line, but it’s probably best to find a berth first then book on line.

At least that is what they are called to avoid the council actually stating that they operate a marina.
However to you and me marina it is and a great facility with a max stay of 3 nights but saves a lot of humphing of those Tesco bags.
One major failing is the layout of service bollards and the excess of 32amp sockets for which the normal yacht would not have a matching plug so some have to go without.
So for 2018 if you want to be gaurenteed shore power bring a 32amp adaptor

Spent some time there in May 2017. Great change to the place, the new owners and managers are really making a go if it. The Waypoint is re-open as is the bar. Additional water tanks and fuel is now available. The new team are mainly ex- Clipper race skipper & crew who know the needs of yachting people and they live on the island. They couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Facilities are all new 1 pound coin only. They have ambitious plans for improving and modernising and I believe they will succeed.
Definitely back on my port of call list.

The new council pontoons are now under construction and the whole complex will be operating by the end of July this year. See our navigation gallery for a plan of their layout

I have reviewed these notes and made alterations to cover the new ownership of the marina and the installation of transit pontoons by the pier. I have talked extensively with the new owner who is throwing everything he has into this to make it successful. He has just about cracked the diesel supply and has managed to overcome the difficulties of resupply of that. He's charging £2.50 pmpn plus extra for shore power(cards)

I have learnt that the Marina has finally been sold. Have a look at the link in our introduction for their news page.
Good news indeed

Some recent negative reviews have seemed a bit harsh.

Yes the ferry service is curtailed, I understand because of staff shortages, and you do have to book each trip. However the pontoons are good, the location handy, the wifi excellent to the pontoons, the laundry facilities good and there is a nice little bar still open in the evening.

Just stayed here for a four night stay and enjoyed it. It is undoubtedly a bit rough and ready at the moment, and could do with some investment.

Depends on what you are after, I guess.

Nice walks on Kerrera.

On round Britain trip starting from South Coast. This was first marina entered in Scotland. I hope they are not all like this. Marinas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, I entered, were all well run and efficient.
Fuel no longer available.
£19 a night for a mooring, ensure you do not pick 50 ton mooring as they will then charge you £50 per night.
The mooring gets you a mooring and somewhere for rubbish, expect to pay for all else including showers.
The mooring field now means there is very little room to anchor.
Notices in showers say be careful not to swallow any water or use it for washing food or making ice.
The water taxi runs 4 times a day 9, 11, 13 and 17:00. There is not much of anything unless you take the water taxi.
First task for any new owner will be customer service training for staff. It felt like they were doing me a favour, and was an unpleasant experience.
Marina must be haemorrhaging goodwill at the moment.

Oban marina does not have fuel for sale (since 2014) despite the pilot books telling you differently. We were also surprised to find that the only place to eat had shut down. The staff are trying hard to run a place that is clearly not receiving any investment.

We have discovered that Oban Marina is up for sale which is why it is running down. Do not expect a big welcome until a new proprietor is found - everything is there but from nine to five only and the water taxi runs every two hours between 0900 and 1700. If you book in advance they can lay on a return trip to the Marina at 2000. All told a bit of a shame - anyone want to buy a marina?????

Arrived at 1650 as they were packing up for the day. They saw me coming and rushed off!! Discovered from another visiting boat that that was it for the night, no restaurant, no electric, no interest, next water taxi 0900 tomorrow and only running every two hours. No wonder the place was next to empty. Left and picked up a visitors buoy on the other side - disgusted.

Marina better each time we go. Water sparse. WiFi working. Electricity by debit card! You pay £5 deposit for the card plus £3 credit which can be topped up, and they refund unused credit.
Oban also has Argos & Lidl, excellent chandlery, and the best fish restaurant is the Waterfront Cafe, now renamed Fish House on the Railway pier. £65 lunch for 2 inc drinks. Italian restaurant on North Pier £100 dinner for 3 inc 2 bottles wine

These notes were reviewed by Don in April 2015. A few little changes but nothing major. We still await the pontoons in the Oban side of the bay.

I have visited on 3 occasions and was never disappointed. Access is easy and the pontoons were well sheltered. We were storm bound there once and had no problems There is a free ferry leaving on the hour for Oban, returning on the hour + 10 minutes. They have a chandlery, fuel & repair facilities. There is a bar & restaurant as well.
The EE-USK (sounds like 'iasc', gaelic for 'fish') restaurant on the pier at Oban was really good. Fresh, well prepared fish. Oban itself is a reasonable town