Location
Easy access provides a stress free start to your experience, and first impressions are everything...

Ipswich Haven Marina provides an ideal location from which to start your voyage, within a short walking distance of Ipswich town centre. Access by road or rail couldn't be easier; the marina is just a few miles off the main A14 which in itself provides easy access to the A12, M11, M1 and M6; or by train frequent, direct high speed rail links make Ipswich accessible from London Liverpool Street (1 hour), Norwich (40 minutes), and Birmingham (3.5 hours)

Opened in 2000 Ipswich Haven Marina is the award-winning 250 berth facility situated in the Port of Ipswich.

Standing at the head of the River Orwell, this five Gold Anchor rated marina is equipped with a host of modern facilities, including laundry, a well-stocked chandlery, and for those who don't want to leave the ambiance of the marina itself, fine waterside dining can be enjoyed at The Last Anchor Bistro.

Explore…

The coast of East Anglia provides a wealth of scenic, navigable river estuaries to explore, together with some of the most interesting cruising in sheltered waters.

From your location on the River Orwell you are well placed for all, including the much loved Norfolk Broads. Adjacent to the Orwell is the picturesque River Stour; Walton Backwaters and its many creeks; and further south the Colne and Blackwater estuaries offer yet more variety. Heading north don't miss the River Deben, harbouring the pretty town of Woodbridge ; and further on prepare for the fast tides of the Ore and Alde and on to Havergate Island and the charm of Orford.

Or why not explore Holland , Belgium and France , to connect with a change of culture and many stunning waterways. The Dutch inland seas are considered to be the ultimate boaters' playground.