Shipping viewed from the shores of Netley Village.

Netley Abbey is an attractive Victorian village edging Southampton Water. It's a delight to view the following shipping; Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Arcadia, Artimas, Aurora, Black Watch, Grand Princess, Independence of the Seas, Oceana, Oriana, Sea Princess, Ventura, Adonia, Azura, Oriana, Auror, Crown Princess and many other Cruise and Cargo vessels from its shoreline as they enter the Port of Southampton, 'Gateway to the World'.  All major shipping lines can be seen. Use link for more information: Associated British Ports Southampton

Port and starboard are nautical terms which refer to the left and right sides (respectively) of a ship or aircraft as perceived by a person on board facing the bow (front). At night, the port side of a vessel is indicated with a red navigation light and the starboard side with a green one.

P.O.S.H. - Port Out, 'Places that you will see as you sail down the Southampton Water'

Western Docks, Eastern Docks, Town Quay, Ocean Village, Woolston, Weston, Netley Abbey, Hamble, Warsash, Hook and Chilling. 

P.O.S.H. - Starboard Home, 'Places that you will see as you sail up the Southampton Water'

Calshot, Fawley, Hythe and Marchwood. 

Port of Southampton, 'Ferries & Cruises for everyone'

There are Ferries, Hydrofoil services available to take you to the Isle of Wight and a variety of other destinations.

Southampton Water, 'Water Front Events & the Cunard Queens'

Southampton Water is home to many Shows and Events throughout the year.

Southampton Water and River Hamble local Sailing & Yacht Clubs

Hamble River Sailing Club, Netley Sailing Club, Royal Southampton Yacht Club, Warsash Sailing Club & Weston Sailing Club.