Estuaries & tidal rivers
Ocean Village Marina
Southampton, Hampshire · Southampton Water
£11,526 a year for a 10m yacht
Marinas for boats over 20m near Southampton
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 20m (65ft): 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.
5 sites · typical £32,658 a year for a 20m boat (£29,460–£33,996 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 20m boat, published prices run from £29,460 a year (Saxon Wharf) to £33,996 a year (Mercury Yacht Harbour); the middle of 4 is £32,658 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 80m (262ft) at Ocean Village Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: MDL Marinas (4).
- Closest to Southampton: Ocean Village Marina, 1.2km south-east of the centre. All 5 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Ocean Quay Marina
Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen
£4,770 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
Saxon Wharf
Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen
£9,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Mercury Yacht Harbour
Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble
£14,202 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 20m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 20m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Village Marina | 1.2km south-east | £33,936 | 80m (262ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Ocean Quay Marina | 1.4km north-east | – | 30m (98ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Shamrock Quay | 1.9km north-east | £31,380 | 70m (230ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Saxon Wharf | 2km north-east | £29,460 | 40m (131ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Mercury Yacht Harbour | 7.3km south-east | £33,996 | 24m (79ft) | – | – | 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 20m boat cost near Southampton?
Across the 4 marinas for boats over 20m here that publish a price, a 20m boat costs from £29,460 a year at Saxon Wharf to £33,996 a year at Mercury Yacht Harbour. The middle figure is £32,658 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 20m near Southampton?
For a 20m boat, Saxon Wharf is cheapest at £29,460 a year in Southampton.
Which marinas for boats over 20m near Southampton have space now?
None of the 5 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 20m (66ft) near Southampton?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Ocean Village Marina (80m (262ft)), Ocean Quay Marina (30m (98ft)), Shamrock Quay (70m (230ft)), Saxon Wharf (40m (131ft)) and Mercury Yacht Harbour (24m (79ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest marina for boats over 20m to Southampton?
Ocean Village Marina, 1.2km south-east of the centre of Southampton, on the Southampton Water.
Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 20m near Southampton?
1 of the 5 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.
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