A great show for fans of Italian yachts, but also with a good international showing, the event is scheduled to run from 16-21 September 2021 and regularly attracts thousands of visitors alongside a fleet of around 240 yachts.
After going ahead with a special, socially distanced edition in 2020, the Genoa International Boat Show will continue in 2021 with the 61st annual event, held once again at the Piazzale John Fitzgerald Kennedy in northwest Italy.
The event has been running since 1962 nonstop and has developed a solid reputation for its international presence and strong turn-out from Italian yards.
4 boat shows in 1
Since 2018, Genoa has been the ‘4 in 1’ boat show, divided into quadrants so that it can appeal to each and every type of yachting enthusiast.
Yachts and Superyachts (Banchini F-H)
The biggest part of the show, the Yachts and Superyachts section lives up to its name, displaying the largest and most extravagant inboard-motor-powered boats that the show has to offer.
Sub-categories include the Power Village for sports yachts, the Catamaran Hubs to show off the best multihull boats available to buy and the Maxi RIBs Harbour, for tenders above 10m (33’).
Sailing World (Banchini A-C)
Sailing World is dedicated to sailing yachts, as well as their gear and accessories.
Boating Discovery (Banchini C-D)
Boating Discovery is dedicated to the best of the shorter tenders for sale, as well as boats with outboard motors.
Tech Trade (Pavillion, 2nd floor)
The TechTrade fair is dedicated to marine services and products. It also hosts an industry area, built for meetings and seminars.
Design Innovation Awards
The Design Innovation Awards debuted in 2020 and honoured the best of the preceding year’s watercraft penning. The judging panel is made up of a mix of journalists and industry insiders, who will hand out trophies in nine different categories this year:
- Cruiser sailing boats
- Regatta sailing boats
- Motorboats
- RIBs
- Superyachts over 24m (79’)
- Superboats over 10m (33’)
- Multihulls
- Accessories
- Equipment
If you’re interested in attending, please get in touch with a broker. While the show is open to all, having a broker by your side will help you navigate the wide market of new and pre-owned yachts for sale.