Floating pontoons for marinas, harbours and bathing areas

Top Marine designs and manufactures floating pontoon solutions for marinas, sheltered boat harbours, bathing areas, floating platforms and other marine projects.

Our pontoon systems are suitable for many different locations, from protected inland waterways to demanding harbour environments. The right solution depends on the site conditions, water depth, wave exposure, intended use and required load capacity.

Which type of floating pontoon should you choose?

The best pontoon type depends on how and where it will be used.

For demanding marina and harbour projects, a stable heavy-duty pontoon may be the right choice. For a natural-looking and durable solution, you can choose a timber pontoon with concrete floats. For smaller boats and sheltered waters, a boat pontoon with plastic floats can be a practical option.

We also produce comfortable swimming pontoons for bathing areas and pontoon structures for special projects, including floating houses.

Explore the different floating pontoon types below to find the solution that best matches your project.

Heavy duty pontoons

Timber pontoons with concrete floats

Boat pontoons with plastic floats

Swimming pontoons

Swimming Pontoons ECO

Floating houses & pontoon platforms

What is a pontoon?

A pontoon is a floating structure that provides buoyancy and support for a deck, walkway, platform, marina berth or other marine structure. Unlike a fixed pier, a floating pontoon rises and falls with the water level, making access easier in locations where water levels change.

Floating pontoons are commonly used in marinas, boat harbours, bathing areas, floating platforms, service pontoons and temporary marine structures.

What is the difference between a jetty and a pontoon?

A jetty is usually a fixed structure built on piles or other permanent supports. It extends from the shore into the water and normally stays at a fixed height.

A pontoon is a floating platform. It moves with changes in water level and can be used as a floating jetty, marina pontoon, swimming pontoon or working platform. Choosing between a fixed jetty and a floating pontoon depends on the location, water depth, wave conditions, ice conditions and intended use.

Key factors to consider when choosing a floating pontoon

It is easier to choose the right floating pontoon solution if you can answer a few important questions:

What will the pontoon mainly be used for — boat mooring, swimming, marina access, floating platforms or service work?
Is the location a sheltered inland waterway, a marina, a harbour or a more exposed shoreline?
What load capacity is required?
What wave height and water level changes should the pontoon withstand?
How long and wide should the pontoon be?
What freeboard height is suitable for the boats using the pontoon?
Should the pontoon be installed parallel or perpendicular to the shore?
What kind of anchoring, gangways and safety equipment are needed?

You can compare the technical details, prices, maintenance requirements, accessories, installation and anchoring options on each product page.

For completed projects and product examples, see our floating pontoon gallery. If you need help choosing the right pontoon system, please contact our specialists.

FAQs

A floating pontoon can be used as a marina berth, boat harbour pontoon, floating jetty, swimming pontoon, working platform or access platform. The right solution depends on the location, load requirements and intended use.

Not exactly. A jetty is usually a fixed structure, while a pontoon is floating. A floating pontoon rises and falls with the water level, which makes it practical for marinas, harbours and locations where water levels change.

For marinas and harbour projects, the best choice is usually a stable concrete pontoon or another heavy-duty pontoon solution. The final choice depends on boat size, wave conditions, water depth, berthing layout and required service equipment.

Yes. Swimming pontoons are suitable for bathing areas, lakes, beaches and recreational waterfronts. They can be combined with ladders, railings, access bridges and other safety equipment.

Yes. We supply pontoon and marina accessories such as anchoring systems, gangways, mooring equipment, fenders, safety equipment and service pedestals.

Customer Reviews: Floating Pontoons

Read what our satisfied customers are saying about our floating access pontoons:

Top Marine was selected as the best option for the implementation of our project. Security of supply, reliability, and professional design were particularly positive aspects of the cooperation. We recommend Top Marine's floating pontoons to other companies as well!

Göran Berghem, Owner & Harbor Master of Baggö Marina

„We chose Top Marine because they offered the perfect product for our needs. There is a good range of options for design. We were kept informed of progress of our order and received friendly and helpful advice right from our first enquiry all the way through to delivery. We were so impressed with our first order that we returned to purchase more items later on.
The main thing that impressed us was the customer service. We received a lot of help choosing the right pontoon. Everything was delivered on time and to the schedule we were promised.
The second important thing is the quality of the items we purchased. They are well designed and constructed, exactly as described. They are also very competitively priced.
I also want to say how much Top Marine helped us with arranging import of the items. Being based in the UK there were added complications following Brexit but Top Marine helped us through this
I would have no hesitation in recommending Top Marine to anyone. The service and help we received with our purchase was first class and the products they supplied are top quality. They have a really friendly, helpful and expert team and we will certainly be using them again for our future pontoon requirements.“

Ray Hoffmeister, Olton Mere Sailing Club, UK

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“Top Marine acted very professionally in responding to the call for tenders and in the negotiations: the presentations of the work and production made added confidence in the company’s reliability and the success of the project.
Both the CEO and the project manager took full account of our needs and wishes. Top Marine kept its promises and fulfilled all its obligations under the contract impeccably. The price-quality ratio was also in place.
That’s why I dare to recommend Top Marine to other companies and yacht clubs, and I have already recommended it!
In conclusion, I can say that this is an exemplary company that will definitely find new customers and transactions, even here in Finland on the shores of Lake Päijänne”.

Jouko Chrons, Commodore from Hollola boatclub, Finland

Friends gave me a small ECO pontoon for my birthday in 2010. We installed it in one day and in the evening we were already enjoying sauna. Until then, we had been walking along the pond bank to go for a swim from our genuine smoke sauna in Haanja, but as the bank got slippery, it wasn’t convenient to get in and out. After receiving a floating pontoon, the smoke sauna is much more enjoyable. With the swimming pontoon, you can easily get into the pond and use the ladder to get out. The pontoon needs very little maintenance. I clean it when needed, but no more than once every couple of years. Of course children enjoy the swimming pontoon the most! Before, the pond was just a puddle in the corner of the garden, but now spending free time has moved to the pond. The swimming pontoon is a great place for spending free time – for sunbathing, swimming, barbequing, watching the stars, and just for hanging out.

Andrus Vare, private client, Estonia

When creating the Kakumäe marina, we set the goal to create the best 5-star maritime centre in the Gulf of Finland and in the Baltic States. To realise the idea, we chose the most uncompromising idea generator, Top Marine, as our partner.
We can proudly tell our customers that the Haven Kakumäe marina has been planned, designed and manufactured in Estonia.
We are very pleased with our cooperation so far. Thank you Top Marine!

Indrek Ilves, Director of Haven Kakumäe marina, Estonia

I can say without any kind of exaggeration: Kalev Yacht Club’s experience with Top Marine has been enjoyable in all respects.
The cooperation has been very smooth in terms of quoting, design, preparation, installation, and after-sales service stages. When it comes to suggesting engineering solutions, they are professionals who also listen and take our thoughts into account.
What is also noteworthy is the expertise and problem solving skills of Top Marine employees even in situations where there is a lot of stress due to time pressure, unexpected problems or the ongoing introduction of technical changes to the project.

René Allik, Manager of Kalevi Yacht Club, Estonia