For visiting boats
Deacons Marina is a small, sheltered marina on the west bank of the upper River Hamble at Bursledon, opposite Swanwick Marina. Its boatyard lifts sailing and motor boats up to 14 m and 15 tonnes, with covered sheds for winter work, and the site has berth-holder showers, the Force 4 chandlery and the Seahorse Bistro. Fuel, pump-out and a laundry are across the river at Swanwick.
- Guest berths
- Deacons is near the head of the navigable Hamble at Bursledon, opposite Swanwick Marina. Call reception on VHF 80. Visitor boats over 14 m are price on application. Hamble: 6-knot limit; vessels over 20 m call Hamble Harbour Radio on VHF 68 at No. 1 pile; Southampton VTS on VHF 12 in Southampton Water. Fuel and pump-out at Swanwick across the river (pump-out ±2 h HW).
- Limits
- length up to 14 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°53.07′ N 1°18.23′ W (50.88452, -1.30376)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Swanwick Marina self-service fuel pontoon (across the river), 0.3 km.
- Phone
- +44 23 8040 2253
Prices
| Visitor berth Up–12.5m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 5 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £4.80 per m / day |
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| Visitor berth 12.6m–14.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 5 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £5.50 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours per metre per visit, incl. VAT; 8 m minimum charge; no electricity | £1.60 per m / day |
Included in the berth price: wifi, water and electricity. Price list (PDF) → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
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Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Deacons Marina?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Swanwick Marina self-service fuel pontoon (across the river), 0.3 km.