Get ready for a record-breaking boat show season. Fast approaching, the first shows are soon to take place in Cannes, Monaco, and Fort Lauderdale, followed by a list of other exotic locales further into the season. Get the details and mark your calendars! Photo by K L Turner Just as summer is beginning to cool its jets, the international boat show calendar is coming in red hot for the 2025-26 season. New yachts, exciting technology, and exotic destinations will delight attendees beginning with the Cannes Yachting Festival, Sept. 9-14, 2025. The excitement continues through Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, Düsseldorf, Miami, Palm Beach, and Dubai, with many other notable shows in between. Engaging social creatures, boat shows deliver a concentrated mix of interesting, valuable, and entertaining products and services, often in beautiful marine environments. Many a dream has come alive walking docks lined with beautiful vessels, and visions made real by impressive deals struck at the shows. This might be the year to make dreams come true. Whether actively searching for a new yacht or simply enjoying the scenery, here is a selection of important show dates for every yacht fan’s calendar: Cannes Yachting Festival Sept. 9-14, 2025 The Cannes Yachting Festival, which stretches along the famous Croisette, takes place in the Bay of Cannes at Vieux Port and Port Canto. Photo by Mandoga Media/picture alliance via Getty Images picture alliance via Getty Images MORE FOR YOU Sail or power, monohull or multi, 50 meters or 5, there will be about 700 boats on display in Cannes at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Taking command of the Vieux Port and Port Canto, the show is easier than ever to get around using various-sized sea shuttles between the two ports, and the traversantes, the pedestrian bridge shortcuts that provide links between specific areas at scheduled times throughout the day. Review the classic big yacht lineup by visiting the Sanlorenzo SD132 Andiamo, the Sanlorenzo SL110A, the 150-foot Cantiere delle Marche RJ, the Tankoa 148-foot Singolare, the Columbus Yachts 138-foot Crossover Big Naan, and the Benetti 131-foot Oasis Cada Dia. Then have a look at the stunning Cantiere del Marche Flexplorer 146 Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell, or the 34-meter Pendennis Fox for adventure. If speed is the thing, the Dolcevita Super is a good choice, but the Bluegame BGF45 foiling yacht is worthy of a look. Sailors will also find exciting yachts in the Wallywind 110, the Swan 88, or the Sunreef 60, 70, and 80 models. Also of note is the Picchiotti Gentleman’s Line, a refined new yacht ranging from the compact 24 to the expansive 55, echoing the period between the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Sometimes called yachting’s golden age, these yachts are gracious and beautiful with an understated elegance that commands attention. Tickets are available online, priced at $46.43 for a single-day adult ticket, with lots of options for two-day tickets, six-day tickets, and VIP selections all the way up to a Platinum six-day ticket for two guests at $1810.63. Children up to 10 years and under are granted free admission. Monaco Yacht Show Sept. 24-27, 2025 Monaco provides an iconic backdrop for an exquisite collection of the world's finest superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show. Photo by Mandoga Media/picture alliance via Getty Images picture alliance via Getty Images The overall experience of the Monaco Yacht Show simply cannot be compared to any of the others. It is, after all, Monaco, and that means Michelin star dining, exquisite accommodations, stellar guest lists, and lots and lots of parties. The only thing that outshines the stellar crowd is the lineup of superyachts, both featured in the show and moored in the harbor. This 34th edition of the show will start with a grand opening night celebration at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco, on Tuesday, September 23. Attendance is by invitation only. Presentation of the environmental sustainability Blue Wake Awards will take place at the opening. Celebrated in collaboration with the Water Revolution Foundation, the organization was created to enable partners in the superyacht industry to share important real-time solutions that work to keep oceans healthy through groundbreaking technology and proven practices. As the show opens on Wednesday, the Monaco Yacht Summit will present dialogue among experts, engineers, yacht buyers, and representatives with panel discussions focused on industry trends and superyacht evolution. Later that afternoon, a special screening of Ocean with David Attenborough will deliver a message of hope about the wonder of the seas and the challenges faced. This year’s show will feature 120 superyachts, almost half of which will be world premieres ranging in size from 79 to 360 feet, accompanied by an impressive roster of approximately 60 luxury tenders. Additionally, MYS will embrace sailing yachts in a big way, welcoming the Italian Sea Group 61-meter Katana, the Burgess 144-foot Magic, the Vitters 5193-foot Maximus, the Nautor Swan 128, and the Ferretti Group Wallywind 110, among others. Also on display will be more than 40 motor yachts over 78 feet with build dates of 2025 and 14 from 2024. Iconic new builds on display will include the Feadship 259-foot Valor, the Italian Sea Group 236-foot Project 596, the 203-footAres Simona, the 196-foot Damen After You, the 190-foot Salorenzo 58 Steel, and the 180-foot Heesen Solemates. Tickets are only available online and can be secured for $841.45 for a 1-day pass, $1427.56 for a 2-day pass, and $2263.20 for a three day pass. Applications are accepted online for the high-profile visitor Sapphire Experience VIP pass, which offers a tailored itinerary, gala evening, private cocktails aboard yachts, and the opportunity to meet and talk with major industry professionals engaged as builders, brokers, and designers. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2025 A helicopter sits on the deck of an HMY Yacht on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Getty Images The world’s largest in-water boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show puts on a display that runs the gamut. More than 1300 boats and 1000 exhibitors treat the 100,000+ attendees to five days of marine-focused fun across seven locations at FLIBS, connected by a busy cadre of water taxis, golf carts, buses, and limos. All the big dogs will be docked down at Pier 66 South at the Superyacht Village. The collection of luxury yachtbuilder pavilions here is dazzling. Events like exotic car shows or submersible and helicopter displays are often scheduled for the plaza, and a pleasant enclosed bar and dining space is central to it all. Steps away, the 17th St. Yacht Basin provides a quieter space for 100+ foot yachts and serious discussion with builders and brokers. Also nearby, the Pier 66 Marina gathers elite brokerage yachts. Serving all of these locations, the recently completed remodel of the Pier 66 Resort offers several dining options and posh accommodations nestled close to all the most iconic yachts in the show. The Broward County Convention Center is the place for boats less than 50 feet. It also serves as the transport hub with a good deal of parking and access to all modes of travel throughout the show. The Hall of Fame Marina plays host to a mix of brokerage and new construction boats with exhibit halls focused on marine equipment, water toys, clothing, and marine accessories, sprinkled with a few casual dining spots and the Windward VIP Club. This year’s boats on display have yet to be listed. It is still early, and as yachts make their way across the Atlantic post-Mediterranean season, the list will confirm appearances, so watch the FLIBS website for updates. Using past years as a gauge, suffice it to say that attendees will not be disappointed. Other Must-Attend Shows Continue Through 2026 Several other shows round out the season from January through May of 2026, offering desirable destinations and dates to catch up on the latest designs, innovations, trends, and engineering marvels in the yachting world. Boot Düsseldorf Jan. 17-25, 2026 It may be winter in Germany, but Boot Düsseldorf brings summer to life indoors for nine glorious days at Messe Düsseldorf’s 16 Halls. From Jan. 17th-25th, the world’s largest indoor water sports show opens its doors to guests. Hall 6 puts yachts between 65 and 115 feet in the spotlight with a solid selection of superyachts, multihulls in both sail and power, and a special area for superboats and tenders to complement the parent yachts. There is also a dive center in Hall 12 and a surf sports array in Hall 17, along with a full schedule of lectures, workshops, documentaries, and even an opportunity to try diving or sailing in Hall 15 and wakeboarding at the surf sports area in Hall 17. Discover Boating Miami Yacht Show Feb. 12-16, 2026 A general view shows the Miami Bay, with boats on display during the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, in Miami, Florida. Photo by GIORGIO VIERA / AFP) (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images From Feb. 12-16, Discover Boating Miami Yacht Show will gather 100,000 guests to explore close to 1000 boats and products from 1000 exhibitors. Those interested in superyachts should secure tickets to the SuperYacht Miami at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami portion of the show, which is a separate ticket from the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, DBMIBS. So, know that when the website mentions “one ticket, six locations,” there is a caveat. All locations are accessible via transport on water taxis, golf carts, and shuttles, with Miami Beach connected to locations on the mainland via the bridge over Biscayne Bay. To get to Superyacht Miami, guests need to board water taxis to Watson Island. Land-based activities like entertainment, seminars, and dining are located at the Convention Center and Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park. Herald Plaza hosts motor boats from 30 to 125 feet in addition to motors, tenders, and retail pavilions. Sailing yachts and accessories are located at Museum Park Marina, and Venetian Marina offers sea trials on over 75 vessels. Look for tickets to go on sale mid-December. Palm Beach International Boat Show Mar. 19-23, 2026 Boats are docked in preparation for the Palm Beach International Boat Show in West Palm Beach. John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A strong show for superyachts, building strength every year, the Palm Beach International Boat Show is a lovely, laid-back, graceful event with manners and money. It is well laid out, not as busy or crowded as the other shows, and definitely becoming more sophisticated as it gains momentum with the big boat builders and buyers. The Palm Beach show is supported by a clutch of superb dining and accommodation options within walking distance of the show on the mainland in West Palm, and others on the island of Palm Beach proper a short drive away. Last year’s show boasted 1000 boats on display and 600 exhibitors viewed by 55,000 guests, contributing a $1.05 billion economic impact to the area. Details have not been released yet for the 2026 show, but look for exhibitor lists and ticket sales around the beginning of the year. Dubai International Boat Show Apr. 7-11, 2026 Visitors walk past boats docked at the Dubai International Marine Club in Dubai. Photo by MARWAN NAAMANI AFP via Getty Images The opulence of the Dubai International Boat Show cannot be overstated. It is grand in scale and design, and the boat show is like a jewel set into the crown of this exotic location, so expect a royal experience along with a good dose of superyachts on display. As with most of the shows in 2026, few details have yet to be released. As the show gets closer, look for the exhibitor list and event opportunities in early 2026. Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions