UK Must-Visit Boat Shows
The UK is home to some of Europe's most significant, exciting and largest boat shows. Whether you’re searching for a new day boat, yacht, the latest watersport gear, or boating suppliers these shows have you covered! Read on for insights on the Southampton Boat Show, London Luxury Afloat, Seawork and RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show.
Southampton International Boat Show
The Southampton International Boat Show is Britain’s largest and most famous boating festival, promising a wonderful day out for all visitors. The 55th edition of the show will take place from the 13th until the 22nd of September at Mayflower Park and will feature everything the leisure marine industry has to offer! Watersport enthusiasts, serious boat buyers, and boating fanatics will love this show and it’s great for family fun.
The show hosts an entire zone dedicated to watersports with unlimited board sports action, the latest equipment, and an exciting new watersports lake, sponsored by Towergate Insurance. At the lake, guests can try a wealth of amazing watersports for free including canoeing, windsurfing and paddleboarding! Visitors can even test the latest scuba diving equipment in an allocated dive tank.
If you’re all about the boats, you’re in luck! This event is home to a spectacular show marina, hosting European and UK yacht launches, RIBs and day boats, as well as luxury yachts.
Tickets are available to purchase now. General admission currently ranges from £0 to £39.99 per person and VIP Quayside Club tickets range from £124.99 to £199.99.
London Boat Show | London Luxury Afloat
The next exciting UK boat show is London Luxury Afloat 2025, hosted by the organisers of the renowned Southampton Boat Show! This show will be located at, St Katherine Docks, in the heart of London. The docks are renowned for their tranquillity and are home to fantastic fine dining and leisure activities that visitors can enjoy alongside the event.
The London Boat Show brings the best in luxury superyachts, sailing, and motor, from leading brands like Azimut, Oyster, Princess and Sunseeker. Last year, at the shows debut, visitors experienced the Oyster 495’s premier, alongside Oyster’s fastest selling yacht in history, the Oyster 595! As well as brilliant new boat classes and models, guests can also experience smaller crafts, products and boating services.
Tickets and dates are not yet available for London Luxury Afloat but keep an eye out for updates!
Seawork
Seawork is Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition. The fantastic show is based in Mayflower Park in Southampton from the 10th until the 12th of June 2025. This show is focused on commercial rather than consumer products and has been a key meeting place and platform for product sourcing in the marine industry for 25 years.
If you plan to attend the show, don’t miss Seawork’s cardboard boat regatta. The regatta starts at 5:30 pm and finishes at 7:30 pm, including live music, bar and food on the quayside! The theme for this year is SILVER, and organisers encourage participants to be creative!
Additionally, the show hosts the prestigious European Commercial Marine Awards (ECM) with entries from throughout Europe. The ceremony is being held in Seawork's spectacular restaurant, overlooking the marina.
Having recently celebrated its 25th anniversary Seawork has received record rebooking rates for 2025. If you are considering exhibiting, the exhibition stands are impressive, so you’ll need a great design. Quadrant2Design, a UK-based exhibition stand design and build contractor, is a trusted, sustainable stand builder for the boating industry. Stands are custom-designed yet reusable, using a modular and reconfigurable system. View Quadrant2Design’s recent Seawork Show Visit alongside their Video Reviews and Exhibition Stand Ideas!
RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2025
Last but not least, make a splash at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, taking place at Farnborough International on the 22nd – 23rd of February 2025. This show is jam-packed full of fun, featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, foiling and paddleboarding! You can race remote-controlled dinghies, test yourself on the trapeze rig, or fly through the water using VR. Families can also enjoy interactive fun with watersport displays, live coaching, demonstrations and hundreds of boats.
The tickets for this show are not available yet but will be released later this year.
Conclusion
Each of these boat shows offers an incredible opportunity for boating enthusiasts to explore the latest marine industry innovations, enjoy watersports, and experience spectacular boat displays. From the Southampton International Boat Show's family-friendly atmosphere to the luxury offerings of the London Boat Show and the commercial focus of Seawork, each event caters to different interests within the boating community. Whether you're looking for a fun day out, or looking to engage in business networking, these boat shows have something for everyone. Keep an eye out for updates on dates and tickets for the upcoming events!
