Gunwharf Quays / Portsmouth

The marina sits at the mouth of Portsmouth Harbour beneath the Spinnaker Tower, placing visiting crews directly beside the retail and leisure waterfront.

Small craft bound for Gunwharf must enter through the Small Boat Channel and cross north of Ballast Pile only after obtaining KHM permission on VHF Channel 11. Use engines where fitted through the controlled route.

Gunwharf advertises short stays, overnights and longer-term options, subject to prior contact and availability. Contact the marina on VHF Channel 80, telephone 07500 969540 or 023 9283 6732, or email [email protected] before arrival; do not assume an unrestricted visitor berth.

The principal attraction is the immediate waterfront destination: shops, restaurants, cafs, cinema and city transport are close to the berth. The operator lists 24-hour security, water, electricity and complimentary laundry.

Small craft departing Gunwharf must obtain KHM permission on Channel 11 before crossing the main channel, then cross directly to Ballast Pile and leave through the Small Boat Channel.

Destination, berth and service details were checked against Gunwharf Quays; controlled arrival and departure directions were checked against KHM Portsmouth.

Enter via the Small Boat Channel and obtain KHM permission before crossing north of Ballast Pile for Gunwharf.

Blind-bend harbour entrance and large-vessel traffic.

Controlled crossing of the main channel.

Strong tidal streams and back eddies at the entrance.

Check the operator, harbour authority, current Notices to Mariners, weather and tide information immediately before arrival.

Gunwharf Quays / Portsmouth earns its place in a Portsmouth-area collection by offering a distinct kind of stop, not by pretending every berth serves the same passage plan.

This editorial Guide does not replace current charts, almanacs, Notices to Mariners or harbour-master directions.