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Swan Island
Swan Island is a quiet anchorage off Portaferry where you drop the hook and take in the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough. It's the kind of spot that feels a world away from the bustle of the town quay, with the surrounding lough and its wildlife-rich shores making it worth lingering. The nearby Portaferry town centre is easily reached by dinghy if you need to stretch your legs.
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Marinas and anchorages near Swan Island · times are dock to dock
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Popular Times
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- Busiest on Saturdays
- Busiest around 16:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 15:00
- 81% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~22h
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