For visiting boats
Universal Marina is a quiet, tree-lined marina on the east bank of the River Hamble about two miles above Southampton Water. It has visitor and annual berths, shower and toilet blocks, Mermaids coffee shop and the Riverside Social restaurant, and a compact boatyard with a purpose-built hoist bay, a 75-tonne travel lift, a 25-tonne transporter and a marine forklift for dry stacking. Fuel is a short hop upriver at Swanwick's self-service pontoon.
- Guest berths
- Universal is on the east bank of the Hamble about two miles above the entrance; keep to the centre line or to starboard of it and stay off the entrance piles at low water. Report to reception on VHF 80. 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 at Swanwick Marina just upriver.
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°52.52′ N 1°18.23′ W (50.87540, -1.30388)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Swanwick Marina self-service fuel pontoon, 0.8 km.
- Phone
- +44 1489 574272
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 Universal Marina?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Swanwick Marina self-service fuel pontoon, 0.8 km.
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.