Southampton International Boat Show 2026 Preview: show debuts, new launches and everything you need to know

The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park from 18 to 27 September 2026, bringing together more than 700 exhibitors and 500 boats and watercraft across ten days on the water. Organisers say the 2026 edition will feature more than 20 world, UK and show debuts, with over 250 vessels displayed in the marina alone. Event Director Jasmine Hill said this year’s line-up “highlights the incredible innovation, craftsmanship and diversity within our sector, from cutting-edge performance yachts to luxury motor vessels and accessible boats designed for everyday adventures.”

From a six-figure flybridge cruiser to a hand built wooden runabout, here is everything new to see on the water this year, plus the practical details for planning a visit.

The show runs daily from 10am to 6pm at Mayflower Park, Southampton (SO14 2AS), with the Shipyard entertainment zone staying open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. The final day, 27 September, closes early at 4:30pm.

Adult tickets currently start from £29, with under 15s admitted free and Premium tickets, which include fast track entry, lounge access and a table served lunch, from £149. Group bookings of ten or more save 10 percent on the gate price.

By road, the venue sits just off the M3 and M27, with event signage guiding traffic to the waterfront. By rail, Southampton Central station is a 15 to 20 minute walk away, with Quayconnect buses linking the station, Westquay and Town Quay, and Red Funnel’s Isle of Wight ferry terminal sits right next to the show entrance. Show parking can be pre-booked online, with the Westquay Multi-Storey, Harbour Parade, Town Quay and an official Park and Ride all within easy walking distance.

The Shipyard is the social heart of the show, with live music, waterside seating and street food ranging from wood fired pizza to fresh seafood, plus the returning Guinness Bar. Elsewhere, highlights include the new Key Yachting J/70 Invitational Cup race, a Sail Hub aimed at sailing content creators, demonstrations at the Wooden Boat Stage, and hands-on watersports including paddleboarding and diving experiences. Dryrobe also returns as an exhibitor, showcasing a new collaboration with the RNLI, named the show’s Charity of the Year for 2026.

Powerboat & RIB will be sponsoring the PowerHub Zone again at this years show. This special area of the show will be dedicated to trailer-borne craft, RIBs, sports boats, tenders and outboards. The PBR team will be reporting live from the event, so look out for them and come and say hello.

Here are the standout new powerboats confirmed for Southampton International Boat Show 2026, from six-figure flybridge cruisers to a hand built retro runabout.

Fairline’s Targa 58 GTO arrives on stand M710, pairing a drop-down patio door and fold-out balconies with a reimagined garage-turned-beach-club. Port and starboard balconies open out with hammocks and director’s chairs, while the helm gets triple 16-inch Garmin displays and an integrated joystick. Entry pricing starts at £1,742,000.

Highfield’s new ADV9 lands on stand P48 as a rugged, VOM Creations-designed cabin crossover with slide-on tubes, up to four berths and a heated or air-conditioned cabin. It is built for extended family cruising, chase-tender and charter work, with a 50-knot top end and 250 nautical mile range, priced from £165,000 inc VAT.

Finnish builder Nord Star brings the NS49+SCY to stand M327-M335, fitted with an optional triple Volvo Penta D6-480 stern drive setup for its first showing outside Finland.

Alongside it, for it’s UK debut, Nord Star shows the 49+SCY Flybridge, the brand’s largest serial production model. The “SCY” designation stands for Semi Customised Yacht, meaning buyers can choose alternative layouts for the upper deck and aft entertaining area.

Spanish yard Rodman unveils the 790 Ventura SD (Sun Deck) on stand M210, a space-efficient day boat with reclining bow solarium seating and a versatile aft cockpit that converts into an additional sundeck. An optional pilot and co-pilot module can add a fridge and cooker, with prices from £75,000 plus VAT.

Scandinavian brand Quarken introduces the 27 T-Top walkaround on stand M112/M114, a deep-V performance boat aimed at the premium 8-metre class. For 2026 it can be specified with twin Yamaha 150hp outboards and the Yamaha Helm Master joystick system for precise low-speed docking, alongside the larger 35 Cabin.

Cornish builder Cockwells unveils the Duchy 45 on stand M111, designed by Andrew Wolstenholme as the largest motor launch it has built to date. A super king-size master cabin with en-suite heads and a flexible two or three-cabin layout sit behind twin Volvo Penta IPS pod drives, giving a 25-knot cruising speed and 31-knot top end.

German newcomer Mini Fisher brings its retro-styled MF Classic to stand A60, a compact runabout inspired by 1950s and 60s design with a rear seat that converts into a sun lounger. At just 5.5 metres on its trailer it suits a standard garage, and it is licence-free with engines up to 15hp, priced from £9,500 inc VAT.

Nordbalt shows the Swedish-built Ockelbo B21 on stand M016, with further details due to be confirmed closer to the show.

Sole UK distributor Saltwater Solutions brings the Windy SR40 to stand M143/M144, the Scandinavian yard’s latest cruiser built for entertaining and weekend escapes. Large sliding side doors shelter both helmsman and guests, continuing the ergonomic cockpit design Windy has refined over 50 years, priced from around 934,780 euros ex VAT.

Sebino Yachts shows the Bellini Astor 38 on stand M147, an evolution of the popular Astor 36 with a larger second cabin and enlarged aft deck. This example, hull number 29, is finished in pale grey with dark orange accents and fitted with a Besenzoni retractable bathing ladder and twin fridges, powered by twin Volvo Penta V8 380hp engines for a 40-knot top speed.

Wessex Marine unveils the Levi Trentuno on stand M330-M338, a hand built homage to designer Sonny Levi’s 1968 G. Cinquanta, originally created for Italian magnate Gianni Agnelli. Built by a small team of artisans on the Venetian lagoon, it pairs 1960s styling with a 520hp Mercury Racing V8 for a top speed of around 45 to 50 knots.

Fine Design Marine, the UK distributor for Viknes, brings the Norwegian-built S35 Panorama to stand M337, a Scandinavian cruiser with an electrically opening glass roof over the saloon and an enclosed aft deck that opens the same way. It sleeps five across three cabins and is powered by Yanmar diesel options up to 440hp, from £330,909 ex VAT.

Excite Sports brings Boatworld’s Carbon Pro 330 and Cruiser 320 to stand P43. The Carbon Pro 330 is a heavy-duty tender for motor cruisers and yachts, launched in an exclusive black-and-orange colourway, while the Cruiser 320 inherits its catamaran hull from the larger Cruiser 380 and packs down small enough for a yacht locker, vehicle boot or motorhome garage.

Away from the marina, organisers say a further 20-plus debuts span electronics, onboard systems and watersports gear. Icom brings a world premiere double act to stand A58: the slimline IC-M430 fixed-mount VHF and the MA-600TRBB Class B+ AIS transponder. ZGYRO gives its all-electric, oil-free gyro stabiliser a UK premiere on stand H172, claiming up to 95 percent less roll at anchor and underway. Jimmy Green Marine unveils its self-launching Ankerplex Drop anchor as a world premiere alongside the UK premiere of its SnubberBuddy quick-release chain hook, both on stand H8. Honda Marine UK shows its full outboard range, from 2.3hp to 350hp, alongside Honwave inflatables on stand P40, while Sea Scooter UK gives the Sublue Vapor Pro underwater scooter, capable of 12km/h to a 40 metre depth, its world debut on stand H100. For life aboard, GN Espace unveils what it calls the world’s first IPX5-rated electric deck grill, the Alize Gastro Grill, while Advance Yacht Systems brings UK premieres of Cristec’s energy-management system and Dessalator’s quieter, brushless watermakers to stand H148.

Beyond the new arrivals, look out for Princess Yachts’ six-strong fleet spanning the V50 to the X80, a beautifully refitted Princess 72 from Setag Yachts showing what a quality refit can achieve, and a preview of SE Yachts’ 2027 Delta 48 Adventure, due to be unveiled live during the show. Organisers say further debuts will be announced in the run-up to September. With ten days of new boats, expert talks and waterside dining to explore, SIBS 2026 is shaping up to be a show you shouldn’t miss.