Over 400 boats at Vene 25 Båt Boat Show

Helsinki International Boat Show, Vene 25 Båt, held from February 7–16, 2025 is the largest boating event in Northern Europe. This year’s show presents several new features and more motorboats than ever before. The fishing section has also expanded with a more diverse offering too…

Around 85% of the boats at the Vene 25 Båt show are manufactured in Finland, and several new boat models will be launched during the event. The Finnish boat industry is internationally respected, and Finnish expertise is highly valued abroad. While the boat show is primarily a national event, it also attracts visitors from abroad. The Vene Båt show is the only event where visitors can experience the full spectrum of boating under one roof – from new motorboats to classics, sailing, equipment, and services such as boat clubs, marina services, and boat maintenance. Fishing and water sports are also strongly represented.

The exhibition features over 400 motorboats, including tens of new models. Among the highlights are the open boats Silver Hawk SCX & BRX in full aluminum, the modern leisure boat AMT 150 R in fiberglass, the Yamarin Cross 55 BR available in both standard and fishing versions, the latest generation of holiday boats Aquador 400 HT, the versatile adventure boat Saxdor 340 GTWA, the foiling and highly fuel-efficient Arronet Arrofoil 25 Cabin, as well as the modern ‘mini-superyacht’ XO EXPLR 44. The largest and most expensive boat at the show this year is the Sunseeker Manhattan 55, which is 17 meters long, nearly 5 meters wide, and weighs 27 tons. More fishing boats are on display than ever before, and in the fishing area, fly fishing has taken on a stronger role alongside spin fishing and trolling.

The classic boats section (MYS) features, among others, three restored Riva boats, while the wooden boat builders’ section showcases an electric boat. The show also features rower Jari Saario’s new rowing boat, with which he plans to row around Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America at the end of 2025 and continue toward Cape Town, South Africa. The rowing project is called Horn to Hope. Saario will showcase the boat daily at his stand.

This year, 28 boat clubs will participate in the show’s Boat Clubs´stand (Seuratori), where they will present their services and inspire visitors to take up boating. Additionally, the Start Your Boating Life program will take place on Sunday, February 9″, says Sales Manager Kalle Mäkelä from Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. “Everyone is guaranteed to find a boat that suits them at the boat show.”

Another new feature at the boat show is the Archipelago’s Harbors (Saariston satamat) area, where guest harbors are showcased. The boat show also features an exhibition of innovative boating equipment that has been awarded the DAME Design Awards.

The Helsinki International Boat Show, Vene 25 Båt, will be held from February 7–16, 2025, at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre organizes Northern Europe’s largest boating event on behalf of the Finnish Marine Industries Federation, Finnboat. The John Nurminen Foundation is the event’s sustainability partner for 2025. For the first time, the Helsinki Outdoor & Hunting Fair will be held simultaneously during the opening weekend, from February 7–9, 2025.

The boat show is open on Friday, February 7, from 11 AM to 7 PM; Saturday–Sunday, February 8–9, from 10 AM to 6 PM; Monday–Friday, February 10–14, from 11 AM to 7 PM; and Saturday–Sunday, February 15–16, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Tickets are available at a discounted price when purchased in advance through the webshop: https://shop.messukeskus.com/en-US/

For more information: Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Communications Specialist Teija Armanto, tel. +358 50 376 0804
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