Visitor moorings
The River Hamble Harbour authority welcomes all visitors and encourages river users to enjoy their visit safely and responsibly.
Whether you’re familiar with the River Hamble or visiting for the first time, please make sure you’ve read the byelaws and general directions for visitors
Those visiting the River Hamble from overseas should be familiar with the Border Force guidance for visitors sailing to and from the UK.
- Daily launching
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Charges, payable according to length overall and power
Vessel Daily fee Annual fee Under 6 metres and under 10hp Free - Under 6 metres or over 10hp £5 £105 Over 6 meters and over 10hp £8 £160 Jet ski £10 £120 - Warsash jetty
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Electricity is included.
Visitors may moor tenders in the area marked in red, but not overnight.
Minimum depth approx. 1.8m at chart datum.
Time Fee Short stay (up to 4 hours): - up to 12 metres length overall - £8
- over 12 metres length overall - £10
Overnight (after 5pm) £3 per metre Weekly £3 per metre per night - Hamble jetty
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No electricity available.
Minimum depth approx. 1.5m Hamble.
Time Fee Short stay (up to 4 hours): - up to 12 metres length overall - £8
- over 12 metres length overall - £10
Overnight (after 5pm) £2.50 per metre Weekly £2 per metre per night - Visitor pontoon
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A mid stream visitor pontoon is available between piles B1 and B6 marked with blue piles. Visitors may moor tenders in the area marked in red, but not overnight.
A continuous pontoon with a capacity of 240m including rafting.
The mid stream visitor’s pontoon is available for advance bookings for rallies and events between April and October.
Space is available for individual visiting yachts.
No electricity available.
Time Fee Short stay (up to 4 hours): - up to 12 metres length overall - £5
- over 12 metres length overall - £8
Overnight (after 5pm) £2 per metre Weekly £2 per metre per night - Long stays
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Visitors may stay:
- a maximum of 2 months between 1 April and 30 September
- a maximum of 6 months between 1 October and 31 March
Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Harbour Master.
- How to pay
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Mooring fees can be paid at the Harbour Office or collected by the Harbour Patrols VHF CH 68.
If payment is made in advance, vessels that stay for six consecutive days will be rewarded with the seventh night free of charge.
- Marina visitor moorings
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Marina visitor moorings may also be available. The marinas and boatyards offer extensive chandlery and boat maintenance services. Make direct contact with individual marinas for availability and services on VHF channel 80. Telephone contact details along with details of services provided are in the River Hamble Handbook.