Southampton International Boat Show 2024

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Come and speak to us at Southampton Boat Show

13th – 22nd September 2024

What to expect

Since 1974, our holidays are carefully crafted for sailors by sailors in over 20 spectacular destinations worldwide.

This year is an extra special show for us as we will be celebrating our 50th birthday, so expect lots of celebrations and unique opportunities at stand J155.

To find out more about the world’s most dynamic charter fleet and what types of holidays and sailing school opportunities we offer, here is what you can take part in at our stand.

Set sail on your next adventure and save up to 20% across all our destinations with our exclusive offer at this year’s Boat Show.

Terms and conditions:

• The discount is for a maximum of 20% off a yacht charter with Sunsail.
• Offer is combinable with 5% loyalty discount and 10% September Special
• Offer is valid on bookings confirmed from 13 September – 30 September 2024.
• Offer is valid on charters of 7 days or more.
• Offer is not applicable to customers chartering boats for regatta/racing events.
• Offer is subject to availability and change and can be withdrawn at any time
• Up to 20% off valid for departure dates from 1 November 2024 – 12 December 2025.
• Valid for Bareboat and Flotilla charters only.
• Offer is for new bookings only.
• A confirmed booking must have a deposit on it.
• The discount amount must be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added retrospectively.
• The offer discount is deducted from the yacht charter amount, cannot be applied to any other item/product, and is non-exchangeable and non-transferable.
• Any booking is subject to Sunsail’s booking terms and conditions
• Only applies to bookings made with Sunsail UK only

• Speak with our expert Holiday Planners about the range of yacht charter options available including our Bareboat, Skippered and Flotilla Holidays.
• Liaise with our friendly teams about honing your skills on one of our sailing school courses in at our Lefkas base in Greece or Agana in Croatia.
• Learn more about our bespoke yachts, from the new spacious Dufours to the sleek-lined Beneteau monohulls to our spacious Robertson & Caine catamarans.
• Talk to our tourist board representatives to gain insider tips and discover the best spots on and off the water to create your perfect holiday.
• New this year: Participate in our exciting gamification challenge for a chance to win an unforgettable sailing adventure.
• Join us on the Foredeck stage for two insightful discussions on Monday, 16th September, for two informative live talks featuring Claire, our Lefkas base manager.

• Wine Tasting from Greece Tourist Board: Savour a selection wines from unique regions from Greece on Friday 13th September.
• Cooking Demonstrations from Thailand Tourist Board: Join MasterChef quarter-finalists as they prepare and share traditional Thai food tastings on Sunday 15th September.
• Cocktail Sampling from BVI and Antigua Tourist Boards: Enjoy the British Virgin Islands Painkiller cocktail on Saturday 14th September. Taste Antigua’s Rum punch on Saturday 21st September.
• VR Experience from Antigua Tourist Board: Take a virtual tour of Anitgua and experience all that this destination has to offer exclusively on Saturday 21st.
• Chocolate Tasting from St. Lucia Tourist Board: On Thursday 19th and Sunday 22nd September, indulge in unique chocolate showcasing the rich flavours of the island’s world-renowned cocoa.

On Monday, 16th September we’ll be live on the Foredeck Stage for two informative talks featuring Claire, our Lefkas base manager.

• Session 1: ‘Top Tips for Planning Your Sailing Adventure’ (in partnership with the RYA) – Learn from the experts and get insider knowledge to enhance your sailing adventures.
  Time: 13:30
  
• Session 2: ‘Get Afloat’ – Discover how to start sailing, including essential tips, recommended courses, and practical advice from experts so you can set sail with confidence.
  Time: 14:00

This year we are offering our valued charter guests the opportunity to book one-to-one appointments with our holiday planners to ensure you have a dedicated time slot to talk through dream charter expectations.

Appointment times will be limited, so we encourage you to plan ahead and secure your preferred time at your earliest convenience.

Your next big adventure could be closer than you think. Do not miss the opportunity to get involved in the biggest festival of boating at the Southampton Boat Show hosted every September. 

Dogs are allowed access to the Southampton Boat Show, however, may be restricted access to the main marina at busy times.