For visiting boats
Swanwick Marina is on the east bank of the River Hamble about two miles above its mouth, opposite Bursledon, with 24-hour access to the Solent and Premier Marinas' head office on site. It has a large full-service boatyard with a 65-tonne travel lift and a 35-tonne transporter working at all states of the tide, dry-stack storage and plenty of hard standing, plus a self-service fuel pontoon with pump-out, a laundry and the Boathouse café-restaurant. The Hamble is busy: keep to 6 knots and mind your wash.
- Guest berths
- Swanwick is about two miles up the Hamble from Southampton Water; 6-knot limit on the river, keep to the centre line or starboard of it and stay off the lit entrance piles at low water. Vessels over 20 m call Hamble Harbour Radio on VHF 68 at No. 1 pile; Southampton VTS (VHF 12) applies in Southampton Water. Report to reception on VHF 80. Self-service fuel pontoon (diesel, petrol) 08:00–18:00 in summer, daylight in winter; pump-out on the fuel pontoon ±2 h of HW.
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°52.93′ N 1°18.01′ W (50.88215, -1.30023)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +44 1489 884081
Prices
| Visitor berth 8m–12.5m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £4.95 per m / day |
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| Visitor berth 12.6m–16.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £5.80 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 16.1m–20.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £6.10 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 20.1m–24.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £6.80 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
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Fareham – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Swanwick Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.