With around 2,000 exhibitors presenting an unprecedented variety of yachts across 16 themed halls, boot Düsseldorf is set to see in its Golden Anniversary in style this year.
Since its first show in 1969 boot Düsseldorf has established itself as the biggest and most important indoor boat show in the world with many manufacturers using the first show in the calendar year to unveil some spectacular new builds.
Running from 19 January to 27 January, the 50th boot Düsseldorf is set to up the wow-factor even further with 1,500 yachts and motorboats expected to be exhibited on the stands, including a bigger segment dedicated to luxury boats than ever before.
What is on offer at boot Düsseldorf 2019?
Covering 220,000 square metres and with almost a quarter of a million visitors attending each year the great thing about boot Düsseldorf is no matter what you are looking for, you are almost sure to find it at the show.
From the most luxurious superyachts to a chance to try something fun like surfing or stand-up paddle boarding you won’t be disappointed, or you can listen to one of the numerous talks and get some expert advice on boating or plan your next holiday.
Luxury superyachts and motorboats
If luxury is your style then head to Halls 5, 6 and 7a - where the high-end international shipyards will be displaying their newest offerings, many on show for the first time to the public.
Premieres from the likes of Jeanneau, Invictus and Larsen are expected, but with luxury tenders and chase boats in vogue all of the top manufacturers will be present, as boot Düsseldorf offers a bigger luxury segment than ever before.
If you are interested in superyachts then Hall 7a should be on your list, as it features presentations from shipyards and yacht designers specialising in superyachts measuring over 25 metres.
Motorboating has six halls dedicated to it this year - including Hall 10 which includes a range of motorboats with 15HP. Boats of this size are often a good place to get started in boating, and as such there is a dedicated area in this hall for those new to boating and looking to learn more.
For an extra treat visit the sailing yachts in Hall 16 and see this year’s biggest sailing yacht celebrating its world premiere.
Diving, canoeing, surfing and more...
Boot Dusseldorf is always a real hive of activity with so much else going on beyond the beauty and elegance of the luxury boats.
Hall 3 is the home of the Dive Center. Modelled on a Pacific diving center, the leading manufacturers in the diving world such as Aqualung, Suunto, Cressi, Garmin and Mares will be showing their latest products under real underwater conditions in the diving tower and pool.
If you are an adrenaline junkie then you should head to Hall 8a - an action packed hub for boardsports, not least for the chance to ride a giant stationary wave and enjoy the 1,400 square metre flatwater pool.
Hall 13 is the World of Paddling with the chance to go on a canoe tour or, if fishing is your thing, try out the latest equipment on the indoor pond in the Sportfishing Center.
Caring for the environment also is a strong theme at the show this year with Hall 14 dedicated to ocean protection and Hall 17 focusing on sustainability and e-mobility in boating.
On 21 January Price Albert of Monaco will present the Ocean Tribute award - an award aimed at projects working on the development of innovative, future-oriented technologies to protect and conserve the oceans
New for 2019
Hall 4, which focuses on daycruisers and weekenders, has a fantastic new powerboat racing simulator - test it out and experience the thrill of racing.
For the first time the Inland Waterways Association will be present to give you a comprehensive overview of relaxing canal and river cruises and boating holidays you can enjoy.
There are also some new additions to the Dive Center with its diving tower and pool that will only further cement its reputation as the event of the year for the diving community.
And of course there are the many new boats that will be on display for the first time at the show.
Getting Around
If you are going then make sure you grab your easy to understand, color coded map.
Spread across 16 interlinking halls, boot Dusseldorf can be explored by foot. Each of the seven areas and their corresponding halls are colour coded and make getting around at the show is as easy as possible.
Tickets
One-day and two-day tickets are available with reduced rates for children and OAPs.
Tickets can be booked online or at the door. However tickets booked in advance online offer savings and do entitle the holder to travel to and from the Dusseldorf Trade Fair Center free of charge on Rheinbahn, Rhine-Ruhr Transport Network routes.
In addition boot.club members can get two days for the price of one at the show. The membership programme is free to join and offers a number of other benefits.
Getting to the show
Getting to and from the show should be simple with the Messe Düsseldorf located just three kilometres from Düsseldorf Airport and almost as close to Dusseldorf Central Train Station.
Buses and trams run regularly to exhibition and, if you are driving, there are two large car parks just off of Junction 29 on the A44 motorway with free shuttle buses to the door of the show.
Explore Dusseldorf
If you have the time, be sure to explore the city of Düsseldorf itself - like boot Düsseldorf it also offers something for everyone.
Voted the sixth most liveable city in the world this year, this vibrant metropolis on the Rhine offers you the chance to go shopping, sightseeing and take in the culinary highlights in the world famous Düsseldorf Altstadt.
This year will also see boot-related activities in Dusseldorf itself, such as a special event on the city’s ice-skating rink while the shops in the shopping district will be specially decorated to mark the event’s 50th anniversary.
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