Whitby Marina sits at the mouth of the River Esk, marking the end of the river's 28-mile journey from the Esklets on Westerdale Moor to the North Sea.

The marina is tidal, with tidal influence extending upstream as far as Ruswarp Weir, roughly two miles to the west. A slipway at the south end of the marina car park provides boat launching access, usable at most states of the tide.

Berth holders and visiting leisure vessels can moor here, with overnight stays permitted.

The marina was developed as part of a broader project jointly funded by Scarborough Borough Council, Yorkshire Forward, and the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at diversifying the local economy.