Portsmouth Harbour
When enjoying your RIB charter, there are a few good reasons to visit both sides of Portsmouth Harbour.
Portsmouth Harbour is home to Gunwharf Quays. Crammed with outlet shops of all varieties and a wide selection of food and drink venues. There is something for everyone to enjoy. If you’ve got a head for heights take a trip up Spinnaker Tower. Dare you stand on the glass floor?
Portsmouth Harbour is also the home to some very large Royal Navy Vessels. If you are in luck you may spot the aircraft carriers HMS The Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth. Grand warships that can be seen from a distance – but don’t try to get too close or you’ll receive a blue light escort! If you want to check what ships are likely to be in the harbour, take a look beforehand at the Marine Traffic website.
As you cruise Portsmouth Harbour keep your eyes peeled to see the rigging of HMS Warrior and HMS Victory. They stand as part of the permanent displays in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Well worth a visit and a 15-minute walk from the marina at Gunwharf Quays.
If you’d like to learn a little more about Old Portsmouth, then this walking tour is really enjoyable and easily accessible from Gunwharf Quays Marina. It’s free to enjoy but please donate as Steve who takes the tour passes that onto Cancer Research.
On the other side of Portsmouth Harbour is the town of Gosport. Home to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.
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How long to get there
From Hamble Point it will take around 50 minutes to reach the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour.
Restaurants and Bars
On the Gunwharf Quays side of Portmouth Harbour you’ll find a wide range of bars and restaurants. Click here to see a list.
At Haslar Marina you have The Lightship restaurant.
Within Gosport Marina you have The Boathouse.
Where to moor
Gunwharf Quays has its own marina. Radio in and you can stop as a short-term visitor for your stay.
On the other side of Portsmouth Harbour you can moor at Gosport Marina or Haslar Marina.




