Dear Mr. Hansen,
Thank you very much for the e-mail and for the kind words. It will be a pleasure for me to contact you again in case we need accommodation. All the best to you and have a nice day!
Kind regards,
Stanislava Petrova
Southampton Boat Show 2026
(18 September 2026
- 27 September 2026
)
Venue:
Mayflower Park
Organizer:
British Marine Federation
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Update
Southampton Boat Show 2026 will occur in Mayflower Park between the 18th and 27th of September 2026. The event will be held in an in-person format.
Preface
The Southampton International Boat Show is the UK’s most extensive and popular boating festival. It showcases a wide range of boats and products from many worldwide marine brand names. The Boat Show also showcases the most up-to-date and advanced marine technologies. The Boat Show occurs in Mayflower Park.
Southampton Boat Show attracts a large group of attendees from both the UK and the world. For instance, one edition received over 100 exhibitors and 103 000 visitors. Besides the UK, attendees come from countries such as the USA, the Netherlands, and Germany. Specialists tend to be manufacturers, distributors, traders, and salespeople. Many are also heads of projects, innovators, or marina developers.
About the Southampton Boat Show
The Southampton Boat Show is a leading boating festival and maritime industry highlight. Its goals include showcasing the latest innovations and promoting brand growth. It furthermore aims to encourage networking and drive sales. Organisers provide attendees with ample opportunities through diverse sub-events to achieve such goals.
The sub-events are frequently part of the Spotlight Days. These are themed days that present the latest issues within the industry. Examples include subjects related to pedagogy, environment, women, and associations. Each such challenge is debated during a specific day. Most frequently, the Spotlight Days influence the topics of the Foredeck Stage. It includes panel meetings, conferences, and presentation sessions that overview various subjects of interest.
The Southampton Boat Show likewise features many zones that allow participants to examine various wares and topics. One such location is the Water Sports Zone. It is the showcase site for water sports, such as paddleboarding and windsurfing. This includes being able to examine brands, as well as experience such sports via the Try-a-Boat and Get Afloat shows.
Similar in intent is the Dinghy Zone. It displays the latest dinghies, trailer vessels, cabin cruisers, boat-building providers, equipment, seafaring clubs, holiday suppliers and training opportunities. Additionally, visitants can learn about operating such a vessel via the on-site training site provided by RYA - the Royal Yachting Association.
Participants should also consider the similar Classic & Day Boat Zone. It is the location for examining classic boats. Such include day boats, wooden models, materials, and equipment. Additionally, participants can learn about boat woodworking skills. This is due to the training area that includes on-site demonstrations, building technique talks, and keynote speeches. Attendants should also consider the Show Marina. This is a purpose-made marina berth zone for presenting various sailing, power, tender, and chase boats.
Southampton Boat Show’s exhibitors include leading companies such as:
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Many industries are present at the event during its editions. Such include apparel, water sports, yachting, the marine sector (including the boats-related ones) and sea-coast guard agencies.
Southampton Boat Show Accommodation
Procure suitable accommodation for Southampton Boat Show before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Mayflower Park and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
Past Iterations
Southampton Boat Show 2021
The Southampton Boat Show 2021 occurred between 10-19.09.2021. The event took place as an in-person event at Mayflower Park. The iteration included strict COVID-19 prevention measures, including participants needing to provide negative tests. The exhibition was hailed as one of the most successful yet. The 2021 rendition showcased over 350 brands and over 500 boats, including many new debuts. Over 88 000 visitants attended despite the pandemic. This showed the importance of the event. The rendition featured many changes, including a new layout, five dedicated zones, and a larger footprint. Over 30 yachts made their debut on the marina or land. Over 13 760 visitants showed a wish to try water-sports-related activities.
Southampton Boat Show 2022
Southampton Boat Show 2022 occurred in Mayflower Park between 16-25.09.2022. The locale did not feature coronavirus safeguards because the UK removed its pandemic restrictions. The event received 685 exhibitors and over 83,000 visitors on more than 70,000 m2 of event space.
Southampton Boat Show 2023
Southampton Boat Show 2023 occurred as a live event between 15-24.09.2023. It featured over 92 000 visitants. They examined the wares of 640 exhibiting firms.
Southampton Boat Show 2024
The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 was a live event held between 13-22.09.2024. It featured more than 650 crafts presented by 575 exhibiting firms. They were overviewed by over 100 300 visitants on more than 70 000 m2.
Southampton Boat Show 2025
Southampton Boat Show 2025 was a live event held between 19-28.09.2025. It featured over 540 exhibiting firms and 92 000 visitants.
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Our visitors for the event
Stanislava Petrova
Emel Bulut
Dear Tom,
As the operating and marketing manager of our new office abroad, sometimes one just doesn`t have enough time to take care of small details that come back to haunt you at the very last minute. Even though, I was not familiar with your company before and I had never worked with an external company either, you remained reassuring and have kept your word. Within a very limited time frame and with only a few emails you were able to put me and 10 of my colleagues in a good hotel, with excellent service and near the city center... I have already send you the dates and locations of our next fairs! It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you again.
Emel
Genny Fiore
Dear Tom,
Many thanks for your e-mail.
Everything was ok with Paris Porte De Versailles Expo, thanks!
Thanks and best regards
Genny
Pharmapack Europe - 2024
Gabriella Arany
The agency was very polite and helpful and really managed our book reservation very well. My colleauges were happy with the hotel so thank you very much for your help indeed!
Melanie Preedy
Hi Tom,
Just a quick email to say thanks very much for organising our hotels – all went well at the Fair and the hotel was very nice.
Thanks again
Mel,
Katharina Fersch
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Adrian Iurcan
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Patricia Ziebis
Hello Megan,
Yes, I have been told by colleagues that the hotel was very good in terms of facilities, rooms and breakfast. The hotel was a great success, so close to the fairgrounds that they could go for a short walk. Thank you very much for your great choice 😊
Thank you!
Gunnar Nordbo
All went okay and the hotel was good.
Aqua Nor 2023
Lena Knoke
Good morning Jack,
As promised, I would like to give you some feedback on our stay in Munich last week.
We are very happy with the hotel and the organisation. Thank you very much for your great support.
Wish you all the best!
IFAT - 2024
Jean-Pascal
Bonjour Simon,
Everything was perfect.
Thanks!
JP
Silvana Simionato
Hello Mr Turner,
we would like to thank you for the excellent recommendation of the Best Western Hotel der Fohrenhof * * *.
The stay was pleasant and we really appreciated the restaurant's cuisine: the opportunity to have dinner in the hotel was providential given the long travel time of just 15 km separating the hotel from the fair (45-60 minutes).
For us the exhibition was successful and we have already signed up for the next edition in 2026: any possibility for you to find a more convenient solution? Better if reachable on foot or well connected by public transport.
Thank you and best regards
Silvana Simionato - Export sales dept.
EuroTier - 2024
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