Asia Boating Awards

The Asia Boating Awards recognize the best yachts, brands, marinas and clubs, charter companies, builders, boat shows, and more. Held each year in April, the ceremony takes place in Singapore the day before the opening of the Singapore Yacht Show.

Created in 2005 by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines, the Asia Boating Awards showcase both the Asian market and the international market - with around 25 categories in total.

Nominations for each category come from online polling from Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating readers before they go to an esteemed panel of judges, of whom are all heavily involved in the superyacht industry.

Group photo of all the winners at the 2019 Asia Boating Awards, holding up trophies.

Awards included in the ceremony at the Capitol Theatre include;

Best Asian Yacht Builder
Best Semi-Custom-Built Yacht
Best Asian-Built Yacht
Best Custom-Built Yacht

Postponed after the 2019 edition due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the award ceremony has taken a long-term pause but organizers are keen to assure the industry the ceremony will return.