Originally built by Sir Robin Knox Johnston, Mercury Yacht Harbour is situated in a sheltered wooded site where the shallow waters of Badnam Creek join the River Hamble. Just a 20 minute walk from Hamble village, the marina offers berthing for 360 boats and enjoys deep water at all states of tide. Among its excellent facilities are a chandlery as well as a bar and restaurant with waterfront views.

It is a scenic, peaceful spot, which still provides easy access to Southampton Water and the Solent. There are plenty of other tranquil anchorages to visit, such as Newtown Creek on the Isle of Wight or the pretty Beaulieu River.

Further afield is Poole Harbour and to the east lie Portsmouth and the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour.

There's always activity on the River Hamble, with fleets of racers out every weekend during the summer. Throughout autumn, many hardy sailors participate in the Hamble Winter Series. Mercury Yacht Harbour also provides an ideal base from which to visit some of our other marinas in the Southampton area. Nearby Ocean Village Marina boasts two cinemas along with restaurants and bars; a wide range of marine services are available at Shamrock Quay and Hamble Point Marina.

Fuel Facilities

Whether you’re heading off into the Solent or returning to port, it’s always reassuring to know that MDL has high quality refuelling facilities close at hand. Our fuel berth at nearby Port Hamble Marina sells both petrol and diesel seven days a week. Late night opening during summertime makes life even simpler.

The Port Hamble Marina fuel berth is located at an easily accessible point on the end of B pontoon. Fuel is supplied exclusively by Shell to ensure consistently high quality, and we also stock a range of oils and additives. Also very handy, are the discounts available to Club Outlook members and for those embarking on longer voyages, volume fuel discounts are available. Please ask for details.

Facilities & Services

• 360 berths
• Max LOA: 24m
• Fuel (petrol, diesel) available at nearby Port Hamble Marina
• Boat lifting and storage ashore
• Electronic services
• Towing
• Chandlery
• Laundry facilities
• Bar and restaurant
• Yacht brokerage
• Sailing schools
• Yacht charters
• MDL WiFi

How to get to Mercury Yacht Harbour

By Road
The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO31 4HQ.

From the M3 take the M27, Eastbound for Portsmouth. Exit Junction 8 of the M27 for Southampton East / Hamble. Follow signs for Hamble on the B3397, Hamble Lane, going straight across three roundabouts and over a humpback bridge. After approximately 3 miles, you will arrive at the village square of Hamble. Follow the road as it curves to the left, which will put you onto Satchell Lane (signposted to Mercury Yacht Harbour). Follow the road for approximately 1 mile. Mercury Yacht Harbour is on the left.

By Rail
There is a main line station at Southampton Central, from where a local service operates to Hamble station. From Hamble rail station a local bus service operates to Hamble village. After alighting from the bus at Hamble village, proceed along Satchell Lane, the entrance to the marina is approximately 1 mile along on the right.

By Boat
Keep clear of commercial shipping in Southampton Water. From abeam Calshot Castle head for Hamble Pt South Cardinal buoy at the mouth of the well-marked river. From here the channel is narrow between drying banks, so be sure to leave the No 2 East Cardinal beacon to port. At night two directional lights lead to Warsash Jetty on the east bank. About 1.35 miles north, Mercury Yacht Harbour is the third marina on the west bank. It is essential to call on VHF Ch 80 or by phone for a vacant berth.

Contact Mercury Yacht Harbour

Mercury Yacht Harbour,
Satchell Lane,
Hamble,
SOUTHAMPTON,
SO31 4HQ

Tel: (023) 80455994
Fax: (023) 80457369

Contact Name: Cathy Swift
Position: Marina Manager