Southampton International Boat Show 2024

13th - 22nd September 2024   -   Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK

Britain's Biggest and Best Festival of Boating returns to Mayflower Park, 13 – 22 September 2024

Europe's largest purpose-built marina, Mayflower Park, will host a vast array of yachts for sale this September as the Southampton International Boat Show makes its return.

Well known for its relaxed atmosphere and the sheer variety of sub-30m (98.5ft) motor yachts it displays each year across its 50,000 square meters of docks, the Southampton International Boat Show often showcases several debuts, especially from British builders such as Sunseeker, Princess, and Pearl Yachts.

The European boat show has grown markedly since it was launched in 1969, and yacht buyers can expect to see around 600 global brands represented across the ten-day event.

Yachts at the Southampton Boat Show

Launching a revised layout for the 2024 edition, the Southampton International Boat Show presents a clean-cut zoned layout, grouping styles of yachts together for an easy approach to direct comparisons around the pontoons. Some of the types of boats scheduled to appear at the event include sports yachts, flybridge models, cruisers, and tenders.

In addition to the range of modern and classic style yachts for sale, there are many attractions dotted around the show including an enticing selection of bars and restaurants on hand, plus the Discovery Deck which showcases the latest innovative products and services.

Crowds of people and yachts and Sunseeker sign on marquee at Southampton International Boat Show

The 2024 show in Southampton will see Sunseeker present their OCEAN 156 shortly after it's world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival. Princess Yachts will showcase seven yachts from the X95 to the V40 ranges. 

Sunseeker OCEAN 156 world premiere
Sunseeker OCEAN 156 world premiere
Princess X95 on show in Southampton
Princess X95 on show in Southampton

If you are considering attending the show, read the complete guide to the Southampton International Boat Show and get an idea of what is currently on the market by using the YachtBuyer advanced search filters to view all new and pre-owned yachts for sale.

2024 Southampton Boat Show Opening Times

The Southampton International Boat Show will be open for ten days.

13 – 21 September 2024 – 10am to 6pm
22 September 2024 – 10am to 5pm

Tickets and Access to the Southampton Boat Show

Tickets to the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show include ...

Any One Day ticket - £29.99
General admission tickets admit one and are valid for any one day of the show. 
This ticket includes access to the show attractions, stages, and the purpose-built show marina, with over 300 boats on display.

Visitors can explore all zones including Watersports, Dinghy, Classic & Day Boat, Mayflower Park, On the Water, and the Shipyard.

Enjoy activities such as paddleboarding, dinghy sailing and taking to the Solent on powerboats and sailing yachts.

Two-Day tickets - from £39.99

Concession tickets - £19.99
Admits one. Valid for any one day at the show. Concession tickets are available for:

  • NHS and emergency services staff
  • Visitors aged 60 and over
  • Students
  • Military personnel (serving and veterans)
  • Residents from the SO14 to SO19 postcodes*

Please note that a valid ID (* or proof of address) may be required to validate your concession ticket 

Young Persons (aged 18 - 21) - Free
Young Persons aged 18 to 21 receive free entry for any one day of the show.

Carers' Complimentary Tickets
Carers assisting guests with disabilities throughout the show receive complimentary tickets.

Highlights and Hospitality at the Show

Shipyard

Saturday 14th September, open from 10am to 9pm
DJ Chris Moyles presents his ‘90s Hangover tour' at the Shipyard, for a journey through the best music of the '90s, spanning indie, rock, pop, and dance.

Saturday 21st September, open from 10am to 9pm
Symphonic Ibiza will take the Shipyard stage, blending iconic Ibiza dance anthems with live vocals, a sensational DJ, and an exhilarating live orchestra.

Chris Moyles 90s Hangover Tour at Shipyard Southampton Boat Show
shipyard stage at southampton boat show
Symphonic Ibiza at Southampton Boat Show

Join the exclusive Quayside Club at the Southampton International Boat Show and indulge in first-class hospitality at the exclusive waterfront lounge. Enjoy access to a premium bar, complimentary drinks*, and great food, all from the best seats in the house. Tickets are limited, so act quickly to secure your place at the heart of the show.

Quayside Club benefits:

  • Your entry ticket to the show
  • Exclusive access to the Quayside Club Waterfront Lounge
  • Complimentary drinks* throughout the day
  • Delicious food to be enjoyed with a waterfront view
  • Exclusive upgrades to Try-a-Boat+ experiences

*Complimentary drinks include all draught, house and sparkling wine, all soft drinks, tea and coffee, single house spirits, and mixers.

food trucks at Southampton International Boat Show
RibEye stand in Southampton
food truck in Southampton boat show SHIPYARD area

The Shipyard is the place to be for fantastic catering options. At the 2024 show, visitors can enjoy specialty foods from around the world.

Models that attended 'the' Southampton International Boat Show 2024

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Sunseeker

95 Yacht

28.06m  

Princess

Y80

25.5m  

Sunseeker

76 Yacht

23.6m  

Fairline

Squadron 68

21.12m  

Prestige

590

18.7m  

Princess

V55

17.81m  

Pardo Yachts

GT52

16.58m  

Princess

V50

16.02m  

Princess

F50

15.65m  

Prestige

M48

14.97m  

Azimut

Atlantis 45

14.61m  

Fairline

Targa 45 GT

14.2m  

Pardo Yachts

P43

14m  

Galeon

440 Fly

13.97m  

Sealine

F430

13.55m  

Galeon

405 HTS

13.5m  

Bavaria Yachts

SR41 HT

13.21m  

Beneteau Yachts

Antares 12

12.97m  

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 41 XL

12.81m  

Bavaria Yachts

R40 Fly

12.65m  

Galeon

400 Fly

12.5m  

Sealine

S390

12.5m  

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 39 XL

11.97m  

Rodman

1290 Evolution

11.9m  

Sargo Boats

Sargo 36 Explorer

11.8m  

Bavaria Yachts

SR36

11.68m  

Bavaria Yachts

SR33

11.4m  

Nord Star

33+

11.4m  

Fountaine Pajot

MY4.S

11m  

Sargo Boats

Sargo 33

10.99m  

Targa

Targa 32

10.78m  

Sealine

C335

10.31m  

Sealine

S335

10.31m  

Windy Boats

W34 Alizé

10.3m  

Sargo Boats

Sargo 31

9.96m  

Bavaria Yachts

S30 Open

9.31m  

Bavaria Yachts

S29 Open

9.26m  

Targa

Targa 27.2

9.19m  

Windy Boats

W27 Solano

8.24m  

Tenders that attended 'the' Southampton International Boat Show 2024

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Williams Jet Tenders

SportJet 520

5.19m  

Williams Jet Tenders

TurboJet 325

3.3m  

Southampton International Boat Show 2024 Location

Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK SO15 1ST

 
Southampton International Boat Show 2024

Herbert Walker Ave, Southampton SO15 1EE