Established as a leading event for promoting luxury yachting on the Asian continent, the China International Boat Show is an all-under-one-roof event, offering visitors everything they need for an indulgent yacht experience.
Covering 40,000 sqm of exhibition space, the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre hosts CIBS every year and offers an exemplary backdrop to the Asian event, with more than 600 exhibitors representing all niches of the luxury yachting sector.
Yachts on Show at CIBS
Usually running for three days in March and April, there's always an eclectic array of motor yachts to view up close, including traditional yachts and trawler yachts, to the latest sportsfishers and flybridge yachts.
Known to welcome some of the key players in the yachting industry, the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show provides visitors with a good all-round spectrum of yachts and shipyards, allowing buyers to view and compare different styles and brands with ease.
With brokers and brand representatives on hand around the exhibits, CIBS provides ample opportunities for the Asian market to learn more about yacht ownership and get a first-hand experience of the premium quality of the models on display with guided tours and curated exhibitors in the designated areas.
Regularly welcoming industry-known names such as Jeanneau and Beneteau, CIBS has been known to showcase some stylish yachts over the years including the Sunseeker Manhattan 55 and the Azimut 66.
Tickets and Access to the 2025 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show
Ticket packages for the 2025 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS) feature three main options, which are pre-bookable online through the official website. The options available include:
- General Admission: Access to the main exhibition areas, showcasing boats, equipment, and services.
- VIP Passes: Additional benefits such as exclusive lounge access, priority entry, and special events.
- Group Packages: Discounted rates for group bookings, often available for organizations or large parties.
China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2025 Opening Times
The 2025 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is scheduled to run from 30 March - 2 April.
Opening times have not yet been released.
Highlights and Hospitality at CIBS 2025
With footfall reaching up to 35,000 visitors each year, CIBS offers a multitude of additional side attractions as well as the displays of yachts for sale, all designed to create a complete yachting package.
From exquisite boutique shopping experiences to informative seminars and watersports demonstrations, the show has everything for a budding yachtsman. Advertising more than 150 different activities to see and try, there's more than enough to keep visitors occupied throughout the three-day run of the show.
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