Venice Boat Show 2026, the great international showcase returns to the Arsenal

Venice Boat Show 2026, the Arsenal at the center of the international nautical scene from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31, the seventh edition promoted by the Municipality of Venice and organized by Vela spa in collaboration with the Italian Navy, confirms itself as one of the most anticipated events in the Mediterranean.

300 boats will be present and 270 exhibitors from Italy, Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean. A complete panorama that embraces all shipbuilding, from the latest generation yachts, catamarans to traditional boats, from inflatable boats to solutions for electric and hybrid navigation. Arsenal, a symbol of Venetian maritime tradition, is preparing to welcome industry operators, shipyards, designers, and enthusiasts from around the world in a unique setting, among historic docks and renewed exhibition spaces, with over 55,000 sqm of water mirror and more than a kilometer of docks, where history, innovation, and maritime culture dialogue.

The main dock, the “Riviera,” will host large yachts and new products from international shipyards: among them, the Ferretti Group brings seven boats including the world premiere Ferretti 670 and the Pershing 6X, with its sleek and agile shapes and cutting-edge technology; Next Group arrives with the fast flybridge AB 80 with jet propulsion, and then the sailing catamaran with electric propulsion Sunreef 70 from Sunreef Yachts, a masterpiece of design and innovation, a 70-foot yacht.
For the first time at the Venice Boat Show, Numarine arrives from Turkey with the 30XP, the first diesel-electric model of the successful XP explorer range.

World premiere in the water for the Gran Turismo 50 by Beneteau, the French shipyard chooses Venice for the launch of its new boat. Sustainability is represented by the Greenline 42 from Greenline Yachts, making its debut in Venice, which inaugurates a new era in hybrid navigation.

The design of Azimut Magellano 66 with the Dual Mode hull, which ensures stability and comfort, the artisanal care of Invictus Yacht with TT460, up to the world premiere Calita from Biondi Yacht, an 11-meter catamaran that represents a double debut, for the boat itself and for the shipyard’s first participation in the Show.

Useful Information for Visiting the Venice Boat Show

• Opening hours: Every day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM). On Saturday, May 30, a special extended opening is scheduled until 10:00 PM.
• Exhibition: About 270 exhibitors and 300 boats from around the world are expected. The main focus of the fair is on sustainability, with large areas dedicated to electric, hybrid, and hydrogen propulsion (including the E-Village and the E-Regatta competitions), in addition to the presence of luxury yachts and traditional wooden boats.
• Events and Activities: In addition to the boats in the water, the program includes talks and technical conferences on the future of navigation, exhibitions, artistic installations, water trials, and educational workshops for children.

It is possible to reach the exhibition both on foot and by public transport in Venice:

• ACTV Vaporetto: Dedicated lines and stops near the exhibition area (stops Arsenale, Bacini, or Celestia depending on the lines such as 1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2).
• Shuttle Service: During the event days, a direct connection usually operates linking Piazzale Roma to the internal stop “Arsenale Torre di Porta Nuova” every 30 minutes.
• Alilaguna Lines: Blue Line for those arriving directly from Marco Polo Airport.