For visiting boats
Shamrock Quay is a working marina on the River Itchen in Southampton, named after the J-class Shamrock V, which had her first refit here in 1967, and still a major refit and boatbuilding centre with more than 25 marine firms on site. Its 255 berths include a 70 m superyacht berth and a 60 m visitor berth, and the yard has a 75-ton travel hoist, a 25-ton boat mover and storage ashore for over 200 boats. A café, chandlery and shower block are on the quay, and Southampton city centre is minutes away.
- Guest berths
- Shamrock Quay is on the west bank of the River Itchen above Ocean Village; call on VHF 80. A 60 m visitor berth takes larger yachts. Fuel at Hythe Marina Village.
- Berths
- 255
- Limits
- length up to 70 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°54.57′ N 1°22.82′ W (50.90952, -1.38036)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Hythe Marina Village fuel berth, 4.5 km.
- Phone
- +44 23 8022 9461
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
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
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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 Shamrock Quay?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Hythe Marina Village fuel berth, 4.5 km.