Marinas for boats over 30m near Southampton

Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 30m (100ft): 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. Superyacht berths are few and often booked well ahead, so ask early.

4 sites · typical £50,661 a year for a 30m boat (£47,070–£54,252 across 2 published tariffs)

At a glance

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Ocean Village Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · Southampton Water

£11,526 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

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

Compared: prices for a 30m boat

SiteDistanceA year, 30m boatLongest boatWidest beamDeepest draughtSpace
Ocean Village Marina1.2km south-east£54,25280m (262ft)––Not reported
Ocean Quay Marina1.4km north-east–30m (98ft)––Not reported
Shamrock Quay1.9km north-east£47,07070m (230ft)––Not reported
Saxon Wharf2km north-east–40m (131ft)––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 30m boat cost near Southampton?

Across the 2 marinas for boats over 30m here that publish a price, a 30m boat costs from £47,070 a year at Shamrock Quay to £54,252 a year at Ocean Village Marina. The middle figure is £50,661 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 30m near Southampton?

For a 30m boat, Shamrock Quay is cheapest at £47,070 a year in Southampton.

Which marinas for boats over 30m near Southampton have space now?

None of the 4 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 30m (98ft) near Southampton?

All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Ocean Village Marina (80m (262ft)), Ocean Quay Marina (30m (98ft)), Shamrock Quay (70m (230ft)) and Saxon Wharf (40m (131ft)). Check beam and draught too.

What is the nearest marina for boats over 30m 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 30m near Southampton?

1 of the 4 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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