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

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 £6 £110
Over 6 meters and over 10hp £9.50 £160
Jet ski £15 £160
Warsash jetty

Electricity and water available (included in fees).

Visitors using Midstream pontoon may moor tenders with Harbour Masters permission.

Minimum depth approx. 1.8m at chart datum.

Time Fee - Summer (Peak) Fee - Winter (Off-peak)
Short stay (up to 4 hours):

Summer (Peak) 1 April to 31 October
Winter (Off-peak) 1 November to 31 March

All sizes are LOA (i.e including davits, bow sprit, engine)
  • Up to 6 metres - £8
  • Over 6 metres to  12 metres - £10
  • Over 12 metres - £12
  • Up to 6 metres - £8
  • Over 6 metres to  12 metres - £9
  • Over 12 metres - £11
Overnight (after 5pm) £3.50 per metre per night £3 per metre per night

Weekly

*Offer - Advanced weekly pay 6 for 7 nights
(Payment in advanced only)

 £3.50 per metre per night
(See advanced weekly for savings)		 £3 per metre per night
(see advanced weekly for savings)
Hamble jetty

No electricity available.

Minimum depth approx. 1.5m Hamble.

Time Fee - Summer (Peak) Fee - Winter (Off-peak)
Short stay (up to 4 hours):

Summer (Peak) 1 April to 31 October
Winter (Off-peak) 1 November to 31 March

All sizes are LOA (i.e including davits, bow sprit, engine)
  • Up to 6 metres - £8
  • Over 6 metres to 12 metres - £10
  • Over 12 metres - £12
  • Up to 6 metres - £8
  • Over 6 metres to 12 metres - £9
  • Over 12 metres - £11
Overnight (after 5pm) £3 per metre per night £2.50 per metre per night
Weekly

*Offer - Advance weekly - pay 6 for 7 nights (Payment in advanced only)

 £3 per metre per night
(See advanced weekly for savings)		 £2.50 per metre per night
(See advanced weekly for savings)
Visitor pontoon

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 - Summer (Peak) Fee - Winter (Off-peak)
Short stay (up to 4 hours):

Summer (Peak) 1 April to 31 October
Winter (Off-peak) 1 November to 31 March

All sizes are LOA (i.e including davits, bow sprit, engine)
  • Up to 6 metres- (as per > 6m-12m)
  • Over 6 metres to 12 metres - £8
  • Over 12 metres - £10
  • Up to 6 metres- (as per > 6m-12m)
  • Over 6 metres to 12 metres - £7
  • Over 12 metres - £9
Overnight (after 5pm) £2.50 per metre per night £2 per metre per night
Weekly

*Offer-Advanced weekly - pay 6 for 7 nights
(Payment in advanced only)

 £2.50 per metre per night
(See advanced weekly for savings)		 £2 per metre per night
(See advanced weekly for savings)
Long stays

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

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

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.