Venue: Mayflower Park & Town Quay, Southampton, United Kingdom
Website: www.southamptonboatshow.com
Size:
- Exhibition Space: 70,000+ sq. meters (onshore) + 2 km of purpose-built marina docks
- Exhibitors: 600+ international brands (2024 data), including Sunseeker, Beneteau, Jeanneau, and RS Electric Boats
- Visitors: 100,300+ annual attendees (2024 data), with 30% international visitors from Europe and Asia-Pacific
Features:
- Premiere Showcase
- Global & UK Debuts:
- Sunseeker Ocean 156: A 47m superyacht featuring hybrid propulsion and AI-driven navigation, making its European debut .
- Rustler 41 MY: The first motor yacht from Rustler Yachts, combining classic design with eco-friendly diesel-electric hybrid technology .
- RS Electric Boats Pulse 63: A fully electric RIB with a 100-mile range and hydrogeneration capabilities, launching in the UK .
- Brokerage Basin: Over 150 pre-owned vessels, including classic wooden yachts and modern catamarans .
- Global & UK Debuts:
- Innovation & Sustainability
- Electric & Hybrid Vessels:
- Epropulsion Spirit 150E: A 150 hp electric outboard motor with a 10-hour runtime, showcased at the demo dock .
- Greenline 45 Fly: A diesel-electric hybrid yacht with zero-emission mode and solar-powered flybridge .
- Circular Economy Practices:
- Partnership with The Green Blue to implement zero-waste stations and compostable packaging .
- Solar-powered hydration stations eliminating plastic bottle use .
- Environmental Awards: Recognizes exhibitors for sustainable practices, such as reusable stands and eco-friendly materials .
- Electric & Hybrid Vessels:
- Lifestyle & Networking
- Quayside Club: Exclusive access to gourmet dining by Michelin-starred chef Jonas Lodge, Bentley automotive displays, and live jazz performances .
- Culinary Delights: Pop-up restaurants featuring locally sourced seafood and craft beers from Renegade Brewery .
- Marine Tech Demos: Live underwater drone exhibitions and AI navigation system workshops .
- Education & Community
- Sustainability Talks: Workshops on reducing marine mammal collisions using real-time hazard-button technology .
- Cruiser’s Classroom: Free courses on coastal navigation, diesel maintenance, and offshore emergency medicine .
- Youth Programs: Junior sailing clinics and STEM-focused activities for aspiring mariners, supported by the UKSA (UK Sailing Academy) .
Industry Status:
- UK’s Largest Boat Show:
- Ranked among the top 5 boat shows globally, attracting high-net-worth buyers and industry leaders .
- Generates £150 million annually for Southampton’s economy, supporting 1,200+ local jobs .
- Market Leadership:
- 82% of exhibitors report securing sales leads, with an average transaction value of £1.2 million .
- 2024 edition set a record with 650+ craft and the largest in-water boat display in its history .