Southampton Boat Show: The Absolute Guide

Southampton International Boatshow is a highlight of the boating calendar. Taking place this year from the 16th to the 25th of September, 2022, it has everything for watersports and boating enthusiasts. From stand-up paddleboards to superyachts, and everything in between, you’ll find something that catches your eye. 

What to expect at Southampton Boat Show 2022?

The event is jam packed with everything to do with being on the water. It is often described as a family friendly boat festival, which is a great description as there is lots to see and do. There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to get out and have fun on the water or just to peruse over 300 boats on display, showcasing classic boat craft as well as the latest in boat building innovation. 

There are hundreds of global marine brands exhibiting at the show, meaning experts are on hand at all times to help you find what you’re looking for, be that a new piece of tech or a whole new boat!

How to get there?

The show’s entrance is connected to Southampton’s Westquay shopping centre where there are 4,000 parking spaces. Follow directions to Mayflower Park and the entrance will be hard to miss. 

Make sure to buy a ticket ahead of the event, with standard tickets (depending on the day you attend) starting at £26.00. Two children (aged 15 and under) can attend for free with each adult ticket bought. 

Learn more about Sunsail at Southampton Boat Show on stand J155

Sunsail has been a leading provider of global sailing holidays for almost 50 years. We are proud to offer bareboat, skippered and flotilla charters in more than 20 stunning destinations around the world.  

At Southampton, we will be showcasing our newest sailing locations, making it easier to plan your next unique adventure. Come speak to us on our stand J155 for an exclusive boat show offer, and to find out which voyage would best suit you and your would-be crew. We have a new Dubrovnik to Montenegro itinerary, exploring two culturally and historically rich destinations in one trip. 

If you have your heart set on sailing around Greece, we have a number of options for you. Our two week Cyclades bareboat holiday explores one of the most popular island groups in the Aegean Sea. Setting out from Athens, you will come across stunning sandy beaches, distinctive white and blue architecture, friendly locals, folk music and breath-taking landscapes as you island hop your way around the islands.

Our Ithaca flotilla explores Paxos in the first week and then island hopping around Meganisi, Kalamos and Ithaca on your second week. Enjoy deliciously fresh Greek seafood, try exciting water sports and visit picturesque fishing towns, all while sailing the calm waters of the gorgeous Ionian Sea.

Meet our drinks partner, Lost Years Rum, an award-winning rum brand setting out to save endangered sea turtles. Through working closely with its charity partner, SEE Turtles, Lost Years Rum, named after the lost years juvenile turtles spend when they are unobservable in the ocean, saved more than 31,000 sea turtles through the money raised in the brand’s first year of operation. 

Come and chat with our tourist board partners from Antigua, Bahamas and St Lucia and learn all about your favourite destinations from the experts first hand!

Visit the official Southampton Boat Show website for more information on what to wear, how to get there, what parking is available if you are attending Southampton Boat Show and much more. 

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