Albert Edward Dock
Built within the historic Albert Edward Dock, Royal Quays Marina is widely considered the top boating facility in the north of England — and once you arrive, it's easy to see why. You get excellent access straight out to the open sea or can head inland along the sheltered River Tyne, making it a genuinely versatile base. The dock itself carries real industrial heritage, with original mooring bollards still in place amid the modern marina development.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Albert Edward Dock · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest around 09:00 — mostly boats leaving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 85% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~40h
Plan a Passage
Popular
12 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 6th busiest of 8 nearby spots across the year