The 2025 yacht show calendar offers a busy roster of yacht shows globally. Whether you are a yachting industry specialist or an enthusiast looking to enter the yachting world, 2025’s yacht shows offer something for everyone.
No matter your role in the yachting industry, the world’s best yacht shows offer the ideal opportunity to network, learn about the latest trends shaping the industry, meet with industry experts, and browse the world’s finest yachts, including luxury yachts for charter and sale alongside exciting global launches from leading shipyards.
In January, our team of yacht marketing experts attended North America’s largest indoor boat show, the 2025 Toronto International Boat Show, enabling us to gain fascinating insights from boating experts in Canada. You can read more about the show in our exclusive Toronto International Boat Show interview with Rick Layzell, CEO of the Boating Ontario Association.
But, if you missed out on this yacht show event, fear not, as there’s a superb selection of yacht shows still to come in 2025. Here’s our round-up of this year’s must-attend yacht shows.
What are the best yacht shows 2025?
Some of the best yacht shows of 2025 are:
- Dubai International Boat Show
- Palm Beach International Boat Show
- Mediterranean Yacht Show
- Cannes Yachting Festival
- Monaco Yacht Show
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Yacht Show 2025 calendar
Dubai International Boat Show 2025
February 19th to the 23rd
The Dubai International Boat Show is just around the corner, scheduled to take place from February 19th to the 23rd in the beautiful Dubai Harbour. Held in the glittering emirate of Dubai, the Dubai International Boat Show offers a stunning display of luxury yachts, cutting-edge marine technology, and thrilling water sports. The show is now in its 31st year and has grown in prestige, now sitting at the forefront of the global marine industry.
Expect to view an incredible selection of luxury yachts and product launches and enjoy the chance to connect directly with leading industry specialists. The 2025 Dubai International Boat Show will feature the popular Superyacht Avenue, the Marina Display, and the Marine Luxury & Lifestyle, an exhibition which showcases the pinnacle of ocean-inspired luxury. Attendees will also enjoy world-class entertainment, networking opportunities, social events, and the chance to experience the best of the UAE.
Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025
March 19th to the 23rd
This year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show will take place from March 19th to the 23rd in beautiful Palm Beach, Florida, just a short distance from our Miami office. This superb yachting event will showcase more than 800 boats on display and over 600 exhibiting brands.
The show first took place in 1982 and has grown into one of Florida’s most eagerly anticipated yachting events. It now offers the ideal opportunity to browse luxury yachts for sale and charter, meet with leading industry professionals, and view some of the latest yachting technology. With Palm Beach’s superb weather, white sandy beaches, and world-class restaurants and resorts, it offers a superb all-around experience.
Discover some of our insights from the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Mediterranean Yacht Show 2025
May 3rd to 7th
The Mediterranean Yacht Show, or MEDYS, is one of the newer yacht shows, now in its 10th year. The show has grown to become one of the world’s largest crewed yacht charter shows, showcasing the world’s best luxury yachts for charter. It offers the ideal opportunity for charter brokers to view the best yachts for charter and meet with crews first-hand to better understand the charter fleet.
This year’s show will take place from May 3rd to 7th in the beautiful town of Nafplion, Greece, offering the perfect backdrop. In addition to viewing a superb selection of luxury yachts for charter, the show also features a wonderful social programme, offering the ideal opportunity to network with other industry professionals.
Cannes Yachting Festival 2025
September 9th to 14th
The Cannes Yachting Festival is a highlight of the Mediterranean yacht show calendar and one which our team attends regularly. This prestigious yacht show is a six-day celebration of all things yachting, regularly attracting more than 50,000 visitors alongside a superb selection of luxury yachts for sale and charter, from 5 metres to over 50 metres, alongside an excellent roster of seminars, demonstrations, and competitions.
This prestigious show attracts industry titans across yacht charter, sales, management, construction, design, and technology. Set in Cannes, along the heart of the French Riviera, attendees also benefit from the area’s exceptional amenities, from ultra-luxurious resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants, and exclusive beach clubs, ideal for networking or simply sampling the Cote d’Azur’s legendary luxury lifestyle.
Mark your calendars for September 9th to 14th so you don’t miss this superb yacht show 2025.
Monaco Yacht Show 2025
September 24th to 27th
The annual Monaco Yacht Show is the highlight of the yearly yachting calendar, and this year’s will be no exception. Scheduled to take place from September 24th to 27th around the world-famous Port Hercule in the Principality of Monaco, the Monaco Yacht Show 2025 is the hottest yacht show ticket.
Each year, our yacht marketing experts attend the show, where we meet world-class experts, browse the world’s largest superyachts for sale and charter, view exciting new construction projects, and learn about the latest trends.
This year, the Monaco Yacht Show will showcase 120 superyachts alongside more than 560 expert exhibitors, including a variety of luxury lifestyle brands synonymous with the yachting lifestyle. Popular Monaco Yacht Show 2025 highlights include the Sustainability Hub and the Yacht Design and Innovation Hub.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025
October 29th to November 2nd
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – or FLIBS – is the largest in-water boat show in the world and a not-to-be-missed event. This five-day action-packed 2025 yacht show will run from October 29th to November 2nd and will showcase more than 1,300 boats and 1,000 exhibiting brands.
Expect to view an excellent selection of boats on show, from day cruises to traditional sailing yachts, eco-friendly vessels, catamarans, and the world’s most luxurious superyachts by pedigree European shipbuilders, alongside a host of informative seminars, demonstrations, tournaments, live music, and entertainment.
Our US team regularly attends FLIBS, where we take the opportunity to meet with industry experts at the show to gain insights from the yacht industry.
How can Relevance help with yacht show 2025 marketing?
We are a leading, full-service creative and digital yacht marketing agency with two decades of experience in supporting niche industry start-ups and global powerhouses in the yacht industry. If you want to elevate your yacht marketing ahead of a busy calendar of yacht shows in 2025, we can help. Our digital yacht marketing experts are here to help you make the most of every opportunity and to help you reach and engage with your target audience. Contact us today to learn more about our bespoke yacht marketing services.