Palma International Boat Show

Palma International Boat Show – April 30 – May 3, 2025

Venue: Marina Moll Vell, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Websitewww.palmainternationalboatshow.com

Size:

  • Exhibition Space: 86,000 sqm (onshore) + 260+ vessels afloat
  • Exhibitors: 320+ international brands (2025 projection)
  • Visitors: 35,000+ industry professionals and high-net-worth individuals

Features:

  1. Superyacht Showcase
    • Palma Superyacht Village:
      • 100+ superyachts (24m+) on display, including 85.3m Silveryachts Bold and 101m Attessa IV .
      • Focus on luxury sailing yachts (e.g., 38m Perle Bleue by Royal Hakvoort) and motor yachts (e.g., 80m Aalto by Oceanco) .
      • Dedicated Refit & Repair Zone for maintenance services, highlighting Mallorca’s expertise in marine upkeep .
  2. Innovation & Sustainability
    • Superyacht New Build Hub (Club de Mar):
      • Premieres of custom projects like 69m Project Zero (fossil-free yacht by Vitters) and 58m Tankoa Diamond Binta .
      • 360-degree design experiences with shipyards like Benetti and Sanlorenzo .
    • Superyacht Square:
      • Sustainable technologies: hydrogen propulsion, solar-driven yachts, and bio-based materials .
      • Panel discussions on AI navigation and circular economy practices .
  3. Industry Leadership
    • Mallorca Yachting Summit:
      • Talks on workforce development and digitalization, hosted by the Balearic Marine Cluster .
    • Balearic Superyacht Forum:
      • 300+ experts discuss Palma’s role as a Mediterranean refit hub, with insights from Burgess and Edmiston .
  4. Lifestyle & Networking
    • VIP Lounges:
      • Exclusive access to art exhibitions (collaboration with Palma Modern + Contemporary Art Fair) and Michelin-starred pop-up restaurants .
    • Aquazone:
      • Water sports demos (e.g., e-foiling) and family-friendly activities .

Industry Status:

  • Mediterranean Season Opener: Kicks off the nautical calendar, attracting 36% international visitors (Europe, Middle East, and Americas) .
  • Economic Impact:
    • Generates €400 million annually for Mallorca’s economy, supporting 6,000+ jobs .
    • 74% of exhibitors target high-net-worth buyers in the Mediterranean .
  • Sustainability Certification:
    • Applying for ISO 20121 certification; 2025 will measure carbon footprint and launch a reduction plan .