For visiting boats
Saxon Wharf is MDL's marine service centre for big boats on the River Itchen, just upriver of Shamrock Quay in Southampton. Its 200-ton hoist and heavy-duty, fully serviced pontoons with three-phase power take yachts up to 40 m for quick lift-outs, repairs and refits, and a dry stack handles boats up to 13 m. The site is staffed every day of the year, with showers and storage ashore.
- Guest berths
- Saxon Wharf is on the River Itchen just north of Shamrock Quay; call on VHF 80. Heavy-duty pontoons with 3-phase power for boats up to 40 m. Fuel at Hythe Marina Village.
- Limits
- length up to 40 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°54.71′ N 1°22.84′ W (50.91185, -1.38059)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Hythe Marina Village fuel berth, 5.0 km.
- Phone
- +44 23 8033 9490
Prices
| Visitor berth any length LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £5.15 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Short stay up to 4 hours, up to 15 m fixed price, incl. VAT | £13.10 / visit |
| Short stay up to 4 hours, 15.1 m and over fixed price, incl. VAT | £19.30 / visit |
Included in the berth price: wifi, water and electricity. Price list → · 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 Saxon Wharf?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Hythe Marina Village fuel berth, 5.0 km.