Boat Show: more brands, more boats and more sustainable

More than 200 boats, 170 direct exhibitors and more than 300 brands will fill the Moll de la Fusta and Marina Port Vell in Barcelona for the 63rd edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show. Organized by Fira de Barcelona with the collaboration of the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), the show will present a wide selection of boats from major brands of all lengths, in addition to the largest displays of catamarans in the European nautical trade fair calendar.

The main national and international firms will unveil their latest novelties. Innovation and sustainability of new models play a leading role in the market, of which the show will exhibit a wide sample with prestigious firms and shipyards, such as the Beneteau Group, a world-leading French company in the construction of recreational boats, which will be present with its brands Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon and Excess, both motor and sail, along with companies such as Mercury, Fjord, Bluegame, Navan, Quicksilver, Sea Ray and X-Yachts.

High-end sailing brands such as Oyster, Amel and YYachts are also returning to the Barcelona Boat Show after several years of absence. Spanish shipyards Amura, Kattum, Lema and Pantiera will have a space to show their latest innovative models, with the presence also of firms such as Aventura, Bali, De Antonio Yachts, Dufour, Girbau, Highfield, Honda, Karnic, Kawasaki, Kumbra, Leopard, Level, Maxim, Pardo, Pirelli, Raymarine, Sasga, Saxdor and Sunreef. This is one of the most outstanding and diversified offers of recent years.

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The extensive exhibition of boats, afloat and on land, will feature as a world premiere the display of the new YYachts Y6 sailing yacht, measuring 19.65 metres. The show will also exhibit for the first time in the country the YOT 53 catamaran, with two outboard motors, as well as eight vessels nominated for the European Yacht of the Year awards. The event will feature boats of all lengths, including 14 vessels over 16 metres, among which stand out the Amel 50.2, the Cranchi 62 LAI, the Pearl 63 and the Beneteau First 60.

On land, the presence of boats such as the Bayliner C21 OB, the Williams Jet Tender-Turbo Jet 280 MX, the Tiger Infinity 280 and the Highfield UL 240 will stand out among those to be exhibited. "We are facing one of the best editions in recent years, with an exceptional offer due to its quality, diversity of models and variety of lengths —points out the president of the show, Luis Conde—. In this sense, we are especially proud that the main brands in the sector are reinforcing their commitment to Barcelona. In addition, we are incorporating new areas and experiences that make the show the great meeting point for everyone who wants to discover, buy or enjoy the nautical world”.

New sectors and experiences

The show is debuting new spaces dedicated to nautical sports, destinations, and water experiences. At the Moll de la Fusta, SeaMotion will host Experience Water, a zone for product and accessory demonstrations. The Indoor Pavilion will incorporate Marinas & Harbour Facilities, focused on the role of marinas in the nautical sector and maritime tourism, and Diving, Shopping & Water Sports, dedicated to scuba diving, water sports, and the nautical lifestyle.

In its commitment to innovation and sustainable sailing, the Innovation Dock will bring together 100% electric boats and gadgets, with an exhibition area on land and demonstrations at sea. Furthermore, the show will strengthen its usual guided sailing tests, one of its differential features on a European scale.

The general director of ANEN, Jordi Carrasco, explains that "the nautical sector is going through a moment of transformation, with challenges such as competitiveness, training, sustainability, and new forms of access to boating," which make it "a key space to take the pulse of the sector and share the vision of companies regarding the main challenges and opportunities that are opening up in this new context."

According to data from ANEN based on the records of the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy, between January and August, 4,371 recreational boats were registered in Spain, 7% more than in the same period of 2025. A positive evolution that shows the growth of the sector and reinforces the good prospects of the nautical market.