The ultimate outdoor boating experience, the Sydney International On-Water Boat Show, will take over Sydney’s Darling Harbour from 13 to 16 November 2025.
This four-day celebration of marine lifestyle will showcase 150+ luxury vessels on a purpose-built marina in Cockle Bay, with a vibrant onshore festival extending across Palm Grove, Tumbalong Boulevard and Tumbalong Park, anchored by the new Discover Boating Festival Hub.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s premier marine lifestyle event:
EVENT OVERVIEW
- Four-day event from Thursday 13 November to Sunday 16 November 2025
- Held at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, with the Discover Boating Festival Hub to extend across Palm Grove, Tumbalong Boulevard and Tumbalong Park
- Show hours: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm
- Expect more than 120 brands ranging from high-end motor yachts to sailboats, family fun and expert-led education
- For more information visit www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
- Media assets: ACCESS TO THE MEDIA KIT INCLUDING IMAGE LIBRARY
WHAT’S ON
- The Discover Boating Festival Hub with FREE entry
- Explore more boating displays, accessories and product launches plus interactive activations, roving entertainment, live music and a diverse selection of gourmet food and wine experiences.
- Wine Selectors Tasting Deck – join celebrated wine judge Will Figueira as he swaps the judging table for the tasting deck, hosting guided masterclasses that combine exceptional drops with the stories behind them.
- Wine Selectors Tasting Deck masterclasses include: Bon Voyage Bubbles, Waves of White, Captain’s Choice, Summer Reds, and Sunset Sips.
- 30-minute Wine Selectors Masterclass sessions include four curated wine tastings for just $15 with any 1 Day Pass purchases.
EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS
- More than 23 international and Australian launches and premieres
- The Yacht Sales Co. showcases two Asia Pacific premieres: the Dufour 48, and Fountaine Pajot FP41.
- Queensland Marine Centre features four Boston Whalers and, for the first time ever at this Show, two all-new NAVAN boats.
- Cantiere Mimì Libeccio 8.5 Cabin will be presented by Boatology marking its Australian debut. Meet Italian naval architect Valerio Rivellini and Cantiere Mimì Director, Domenico Senese at the Show.
- Be among the first to step aboard the all-new Princess F65, marking Southern Hemisphere’s debut at the Show.
- Leopard Catamarans will showcase the new Leopard 46 Sail & Leopard 46 Powercat. These two models side by side marks a first for Australia.
- Hunts Marine South Coast brings the all-new E770HT, E695HT, and Explorer 635 Hard Top.
- The Show will host a variety of global, Asia-Pacific and Australian products.
- Jeanneau presents the new Merry Fisher 1295 Coupé, making its Asia Pacific debut at the Show.
HOT TOPICS:
- Most expensive boat – Ray White Marine – Ferretti 1000 valued at $23million
- Largest boat on display – Flagship International – Horizon 100
- Exhibitor with the most boats on display – Smaller Vessels: Marine Co (14), Bigger Vessels: Flagship International (11) and Ray White Marine (10)
- Exhibitor with the most expensive display – Ray White Marine worth $70 million
- Vessel with the widest beam – ILIAD 53F by The Yacht Sales Co
- Exhibitor with the most expensive showcase – Ray White Marine with 10 pontoons and 10 vessels
- Most unique vessels – Carbon Yachts – Candela C-8 (Electric foil boat)
- Number of vessels on display – more than 160
- Number of brands represented – more than 120 brands
EXHIBITOR MEDIA CALLS
- Maritimo – Thursday 13 November from 10am, on stand
Contact: Leanne St George – 0417 636 471
MOBILE APP
- The Show’s very own smartphone app is an easy way to ensure visitors find all the boats and brands on their wish list
- Using the app, visitors can take a sneak peek at the exciting brands premiering at the show, view the What’s-On Guide, see the schedule for on-stage talks, download the show maps and access the Exhibitor Directory with details of what boat or brand to find where
- The app can be downloaded from your favourite app store closer to the Show.
TICKETS
- General admission tickets are $36 +BF and include access to the Discover Boat Show Festival Hub at Tumbalong Park, or come and just enjoy the Hub for free!
- Children under 16 enter free when accompanied by a paying adult
- Add on a Wine Selectors Masterclass with four curated wine tastings for just $15 for 30-minutes, with any 1 Day Pass purchases
- Tickets via www.sydneyboatshow.com.au and via Oztix.
GETTING TO THE SHOW
- Darling Harbour offers exceptional accessibility with convenient parking, easy pedestrian access, ferries, buses and direct transport links from Town Hall and Wynyard stations
- Travellers from interstate and overseas are also just a quick 20-minute trip from Sydney Airport by car or train.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
- The 2025 Sydney International On-Water Boat Show is presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) in conjunction with event delivery partner Mulpha Events
- Proudly supported by official partners, Walcon Marine, GMSV, Century Batteries, MitchCap Finance, Ocean Media and Wine Selectors.
