The Barcelona International Boat Show has concluded its 62nd edition with an attendance of 18,000 visitors.
This year’s event had a new format with an expanded exhibition space at the Barcelona quay, allowing for larger and more prestigious boats.
Other new concepts also included the Marina Village which was introduced as an exclusive networking area and a space which also included a new gastronomic hub.
The changes were designed so the 2025 edition attracted a more exclusive audience than in previous editions with higher purchasing power.
200 exhibitors and 500 boats
Over the five days of the show, the event, organised by Fira de Barcelona in collaboration with the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), bought together 200 exhibitors and 500 boats, including 130 afloat, 24% of the craft being large yachts.
Highlights included new launches and a wide range of models from leading brands such as De Antonio, Girbau, Karnic, Kumbra, Rodman, Sea Ray and Nuva.
The show also saw the world premiere of the Horizon FD100, a 31-metre yacht; a large exhibition of catamarans and innovations in propulsion such as the Earthling E40 electric catamaran.
The event also focused on new engines, sustainability and the blue economy in the Agora Port conference and seminar area, organised by the Port of Barcelona.
Challenges and opportunities
The forum had more than 30 sessions with over 100 marine industry professionals discussing the challenges and opportunities for the country’s nautical and port sector.
The exhibition “marks a firm first step toward a more exclusive, business-oriented experience,” said president of the Barcelona International Boat Show, Luis Conde.
“It encourages us to continue working to anchor this event among Europe’s top nautical gatherings and to promote Barcelona as the yachting capital of the Mediterranean.”
And he said the show will continue to evolve in the coming years to attract key players in the industry and offer an increasingly exclusive and high-quality experience.
The next edition is scheduled to take place from 14 to 18 October 2026.
