Marinas for boats over 24m in Hampshire

Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 24m (80ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those. Large yacht berths are few and often booked well ahead, so ask early.

12 sites · typical £35,352 a year for a 24m boat (£19,200–£48,269 across 9 published tariffs)

At a glance

12 sites: 10 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 2 on the open coast.
None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
For a 24m boat, published prices run from £19,200 a year (Gunwharf Quays Marina) to £48,269 a year (Port Hamble Marina); the middle of 9 is £35,352 a year.
Longest boat taken: 80m (262ft) at Gunwharf Quays Marina.
Of the 12, 11 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 5 a boat hoist and 5 visitor berths.
1 of the 12 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: MDL Marinas (7).

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Berthon Lymington Marina

Lymington, Hampshire · Lymington River

£10,193 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Gunwharf Quays Marina

Portsmouth, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour

£7,100 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Mercury Yacht Harbour

Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble

£14,202 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Northney Marina

Hayling Island, Hampshire · Chichester Harbour

£13,224 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Ocean Quay Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£4,770 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Ocean Village Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · Southampton Water

£11,526 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Port Hamble Marina

Hamble, Hampshire · River Hamble

£14,904 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Port Solent Marina

Portsmouth, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour

£7,560 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Royal Clarence Waterside & Marina

Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour

£6,520 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Saxon Wharf

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£9,042 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Shamrock Quay

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£10,770 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Hamble Point Marina

Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble

Prices not published

Compared: prices for a 24m boat

Site	Where	A year, 24m boat	Longest boat	Widest beam	Deepest draught	Space
Berthon Lymington Marina	Lymington, Lymington River	£27,113	30.5m (100ft)	–	–	Not reported
Gunwharf Quays Marina	Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour	£19,200	80m (262ft)	–	–	Not reported
Mercury Yacht Harbour	Southampton, River Hamble	£40,795	24m (79ft)	–	–	Not reported
Northney Marina	Hayling Island, Chichester Harbour	£33,869	24m (79ft)	–	–	Not reported
Ocean Quay Marina	Southampton, River Itchen	–	30m (98ft)	–	–	Not reported
Ocean Village Marina	Southampton, Southampton Water	£43,402	80m (262ft)	–	–	Not reported
Port Hamble Marina	Hamble, River Hamble	£48,269	24m (79ft)	–	–	Not reported
Port Solent Marina	Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour	£21,360	24m (79ft)	–	–	Not reported
Royal Clarence Waterside & Marina	Gosport, Portsmouth Harbour	–	30.5m (100ft)	–	–	Not reported
Saxon Wharf	Southampton, River Itchen	£35,352	40m (131ft)	–	–	Not reported
Shamrock Quay	Southampton, River Itchen	£37,656	70m (230ft)	–	–	Not reported
Hamble Point Marina	Hamble, Southampton, River Hamble	–	30m (98ft)	–	–	Not reported

From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.

Questions

How much does a mooring for a 24m boat cost in Hampshire?

Across the 9 marinas for boats over 24m here that publish a price, a 24m boat costs from £19,200 a year at Gunwharf Quays Marina to £48,269 a year at Port Hamble Marina. The middle figure is £35,352 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 24m in Hampshire?

For a 24m boat, Gunwharf Quays Marina is cheapest at £19,200 a year in Portsmouth.

Which marinas for boats over 24m in Hampshire have space now?

None of the 12 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.

Where can I keep a boat over 24m (79ft) in Hampshire?

All 12 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Berthon Lymington Marina (30.5m (100ft)), Gunwharf Quays Marina (80m (262ft)), Mercury Yacht Harbour (24m (79ft)), Northney Marina (24m (79ft)), Ocean Quay Marina (30m (98ft)), Ocean Village Marina (80m (262ft)), Port Hamble Marina (24m (79ft)), Port Solent Marina (24m (79ft)) and 4 more. Check beam and draught too.

Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 24m in Hampshire?

1 of the 12 say you can: Ocean Quay Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.

Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?

On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

Broader

Marinas for boats over 24m in nearby counties

Marinas for boats over 24m near towns in Hampshire

Marinas for boats over 24m in the wider area

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