Southampton International Boat Show 2024. What’s Happening?

The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is a maritime event you won’t want to miss. Running from 13 – 22 September. Whoever you’re going with, this guide will help you make the most of the show. Read on for a general overview of the event!

How To Get There

Held in the bustling port city of Southampton at Mayflower Park, the show is easily reachable by train, car, or even plane.

The new entrance is located next to the West Quay Showcase Cinema, a shift from its previous years near Southampton’s Town Walls outside West Quay’s food court. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by 40 lighthouses from the ‘Light the South’ trail, supporting Southampton Children’s Hospital, this year’s chosen charity.

What’s On?

Inside the venue, the show is divided into various zones, each dedicated to a specific type of boating or activity, including:

• Watersports Zone
• Mayflower Park & Ocean Hall
• Shipyard (organised by GAC Pindar)
• Marina
• Dinghy Zone
• Classic & Day Boat Zone (sponsored by Classic Boat Magazine)
• On the Water Zone

While you’re there, you can grab a map to navigate over 70,000 square metres of events, attractions, and boats on display!

Largest UK Collection Of Boats

Be sure to visit the event’s custom-built show marina, the largest in Europe.

Here, you’ll find over 350 boats of all shapes and sizes from around the globe. You can explore a diverse array of vessels, from massive superyachts and foiling powerboats to blue water cruisers, adventure and explorer powerboats, fishing boats, tenders, and more. Look out for companies such as: Sunseeker, Beneteau, Suzuki, Bavaria, Fairline, Hanse, J Boats, Princess Yachts, Arcona, Ruster.

This year, the marina features a new layout that groups similar types of boats together. Additionally, the marina hosts several attraction boats, including the ship Thalassa.

More Than Just Boats

The show also features luxury lifestyle brands like Bentley, Hydropool, and Crown Pavilions, along with essential marine gear from top brands like Musto, Helly Hansen, Dubarry, and Sebago. With so many retail and chandlery stands, you’re sure to find everything you need for your maritime adventures.

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