Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berthon Lymington Marina
Lymington, Hampshire · Lymington River
£10,193 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m in Hampshire
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. 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.
10 sites · typical £37,656 a year for a 24m boat (£27,113–£48,269 across 7 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 24m boat, published prices run from £27,113 a year (Berthon Lymington Marina) to £48,269 a year (Port Hamble Marina); the middle of 7 is £37,656 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 80m (262ft) at Ocean Village Marina.
- Of the 10, 9 have electric hook-up, 3 diesel, 4 a boat hoist and 5 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: MDL Marinas (7).
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
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
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 7 estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m here that publish a price, a 24m boat costs from £27,113 a year at Berthon Lymington Marina to £48,269 a year at Port Hamble Marina. The middle figure is £37,656 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m in Hampshire?
For a 24m boat, Berthon Lymington Marina is cheapest at £27,113 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m in Hampshire have space now?
None of the 10 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 10 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Berthon Lymington Marina (30.5m (100ft)), Mercury Yacht Harbour (24m (79ft)), Northney Marina (24m (79ft)), Ocean Quay Marina (30m (98ft)), Ocean Village Marina (80m (262ft)), Port Hamble Marina (24m (79ft)), Royal Clarence Waterside & Marina (30.5m (100ft)), Saxon Wharf (40m (131ft)) and 2 more. Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m in Hampshire?
1 of the 10 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
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m in nearby counties
- Kent 3
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 24m in the wider area
- England 28
- South East 14
- The Solent 11
- The South Coast 15
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