Asia-Pacific Region Boat Show and Events 2024
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht industry is back in action with events being hosted in Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong. These combined with the international events means there is a lot to look forward in the second half of 2024, and here are some events coming up!
10 - 15 September 2024: CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2024
Venue: Vieux Port & Port Pierre Canto, Cannes, France
Back for its highly anticipated 47th edition, the Cannes Yachting Festival is a staple event for both the yachting and social calendars of Cannes. This show is one of the leading in-water yacht shows in Europe, and attracts around 700 boats each year, which are divided between two iconic marinas; Vieux Port and Port Canto. Setting itself aside from many other yachting events, the show offers visitors rare opportunities to indulge in sea trials on various motor yachts and luxury yacht charters providing a first-hand experience of the yachting lifestyle at its best.
www.cannesyachtingfestival.com
5- 24 September: SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2023
Venue: Mayflower Park/West quay, Southampton, UK
The show features everything the leisure marine industry has to offer. Ranging from paddleboards to superyachts, and all the products and services needed to enjoy life in, on or around the water. In 2021 the show launched the brand-new layout which comprised of new sector-specific zones. This proved very successful and the zones are here to stay for 2024!
19-24 September 2024: GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Venue: p. le Kennedy 1, 16129 Genoa, Italy
The Genoa International Boat Show is an essential for both the international yachting market and the sea enthusiasts. Additionally, it serves as a comprehensive platform for the comparison and benchmarking of institutional, technology, and market trends across the entire sector on a global scale. The 64th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show will be held from 19th to 24th September 2024.
www.salonenautico.com
25 - 28 SEPTEMBER 2024: MONACO YACHT SHOW 2024
Venue: Port Hercules
Monaco's premium yachting event is scheduled to return once again to the beautiful Port Hercule.
Pushing all the boundaries for the utmost VIP indulgence, the Monaco Yacht Show is once again set to welcome a plethora of luxury charter yachts and prestige yachts for sale to the coast of Monte Carlo.
Scheduled to run from 27-30 September 2023, this edition looks to continue the success of the badge system introduced in 2021, where visitors to the Monaco event will have the opportunity to view some of the most esteemed yachts on the market and truly make the most of the exclusive VIP environment.
10-13 October 2024: BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2024
Venue: Port Vell, Barcelona, Spain
The Barcelona International Boat Show takes place in Port Vell, drawing a strong crowd to the annual collection of national and international marine brands, representing all sectors of the boating industry.
www.salonnautico.com
12- 20 October 2024: America’s Cup Barcelona Edition
Venue: Port Vell, Barcelona, Spain
Welcome to the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup taking place between August and October 2024 in the beating heart of beautiful Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and one of the most visited cities on planet Earth. Situated around Port Vell and along the beach to Port Olímpic, the sailing world has made Barcelona their home for what promises to be one of the most intense America’s Cups in the event’s 174-year history
25 - 29 October 2024: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2024
Venue: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
The largest in-water boat show in the world is set to return to the Florida coast when the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) takes place at the end of October. FLIBS is spread across seven locations and features six miles of floating docks, showcasing something for everyone at the show.
All conceivable shapes, sizes and styles of yachts are on display from sleek sports yachts to stunning superyachts, and plenty of luxury yacht charters as well. Around 100,000+ visitors that makes FLIBS the biggest on-water boat show in the world.
1-3 November 2024: THAILAND CHARTER WEEK
The Thailand Charter Week is Asia’s premier B2B charter event for yachts and superyachts, a luxury yachting event, that provides a platform to luxury charter yacht companies, in a stunning location. The Thai Yachting Business Association, who are the organisers of the Thailand Charter Week, held their second, and highly successful event, from the 16th to the 19th of November 2022 following on from the inaugural edition in November 2019. The second edition was once again kindly hosted by the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.
9 November 2024: Qatar Boat Show
Venue: Old Doha Port Qatar
The Qatar Boat Show’s inaugural edition promises an extravagant celebration of marine life, leisure, and luxury at Old Doha Port. It marks a significant milestone as Doha’s premier yacht event, showcasing world-class superyachts and boats, vessels, innovations, and entertainment.This iconic global event unites the finest yachts, marine experts, and diving enthusiasts, and goes beyond marine attractions to feature luxury brands from various industries. Inclusivity is a key focus, ensuring an extraordinary experience for captains, sailors, boat owners, new boat buyers, watersport enthusiasts, divers and a diverse audience.
18-21 November 2024: METSTRADE 2024
Venue: RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre
METSTRADE is a one-stop-shop for marine industry professionals. The METSTRADE trade show brings you right into the heart of the leisure marine industry with around 1,300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors. With excellent networking opportunities a broad range of showcased innovation and located in Amsterdam, this show is where you do business.
21-24 November 2024: ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2023
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Marina Hall & Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS)brings together some of the world’s best brands and industry specialists, ADIBS is the ideal show for leisure marine companies to exhibit, discuss business and find partnerships to help boost the growth of this sector.
www.adibs.ae
28 Nov to 1 Dec: Hong Kong International Boat Show 2024
The Hong Kong International Boat Show will be back again in November with an exciting four-day programme at the Club Marina Cove. Organised in response to the popular demand from boat dealers and boating enthusiasts, the event will be held between 28November and 1 December, 2024. Hong Kong Boating Industry Association will be hosting the HKBIA Cocktail Reception on the 29 November 2024.
www.hongkongbia.com