Major Boat Shows in Europe and North America 2025
By: Bradley Axmith
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A list of Europe and North America’s best and biggest boat shows. We regularly visit these boat shows to research the newest boats and yacht toys to make reviews for our YouTube channel.
Find the one nearest to you that you can visit when you want. Click the month to scroll down:
Boat Shows in January
Boot Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany
January 20-28, 2024
One of the world’s largest indoor boat shows, showcasing a vast array of yachts, boats, and watersports equipment, along with various seminars, workshops, and social activities.
Link: https://www.boot.com
Toronto International Boat Show
Toronto, Canada
January 19-28, 2024
Canada’s largest indoor boat show, offering a wide selection of boats,
Boat Shows in February
Miami International Boat Show
Miami, Florida, USA
February 14-18, 2024
A premier event featuring yachts, sailboats, and marine technologies across multiple venues, attracting a global audience.
Boat Shows in March
Sacramento Boat Show
Cal Expo, Sacramento, California, USA
March 7-10, 2024
The largest boat show in Northern California, showcasing boats, personal watercraft, and marine accessories.
Palm Beach International Boat Show
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
March 21-24, 2024
Known for its luxurious yachts and marine accessories, the show features over $1.2 billion worth of yachts and products, catering to boating enthusiasts and the luxury lifestyle.
Boat Shows in April
Sarasota Suncoast Boat Show
Marina Jack, Sarasota, Florida, USA
April 19-21, 2024
A popular regional boat show in Florida, featuring over 150 exhibitors, marine accessories, and family-centric workshops like Hook the Future (a fishing clinic for kids).
Palma International Boat Show
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
April 25-28, 2024
The kickoff to the Mediterranean yachting season, featuring over 300 companies showcasing new yachts under 24 meters, along with the latest in water sports and nautical services.
Boat Shows in May
Jersey Boat Show
St. Helier Marina, Jersey, Channel Islands
May 4-6, 2024
The largest maritime event in the Channel Islands, showcasing a range of boats, marine equipment, and family-friendly activities.
Boat Shows in September
Wooden Boat Festival
Port Townsend, Washington, USA
September 6-8, 2024
A celebration of wooden boats, maritime crafts, and traditions, this festival includes boat displays, demonstrations, and workshops.
Hamburg Yacht Festival Show
Hamburg, Germany
September 6-8, 2024
A comprehensive showcase of the boating industry in Northern Europe, featuring a wide array of boats and maritime products.
Link: https://www.yachtfestival.de/en/hamburg-yachtfestival/
Cannes Yachting Festival
Cannes, France
September 10-15, 2024
A prestigious festival where over 700 boats, including superyachts and multihulls, are showcased along the French Riviera, making it a must-visit for luxury marine enthusiasts.
Newport International Boat Show
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
September 12-15, 2024
One of the largest in-water shows in the Northeast, this event features a wide range of new sailboats and powerboats, showcasing the latest trends in the nautical lifestyle.
Southampton International Boat Show
Southampton, UK
September 13-22, 2024
The UK’s largest boat show, featuring boats of all sizes, from dinghies to superyachts, with a strong focus on environmental conservation and sustainable marine practices.
Monaco Yacht Show
Port Hercule, Monaco
September 25-28, 2024
The epitome of luxury in the yachting world, showcasing some of the largest and most extravagant superyachts, attracting the global elite.
Boat Shows in October
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
October 30 – November 3, 2024
The world’s largest boat show, featuring a diverse range of luxury yachts, innovative marine technologies, and more, spread across multiple locations.
Link: https://www.flibs.com
Barcelona International Boat Show
Port Vell, Barcelona, Spain
October 12-15, 2024 (to be confirmed)
A significant event in the Mediterranean, showcasing the latest in boating and marine technology, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
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