With a record-breaking 824 boats on display. 422 in the water and 402 on land. This was truly a marine spectacle like no other in Australia.
This year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS 2025) made waves like never before, officially becoming the largest show in its 36-year history.
With a record-breaking 824 boats on display, 422 in the water and 402 on land, this was truly a marine spectacle like no other in Australia.
Tens of thousands of excited visitors came to the show to discover the latest in marine innovation, superyacht luxury, and everything related to the boating lifestyle
According to Mulpha Events’ Head of Events, Corey Rattray-Wood, this year’s boat numbers were up almost 10% from the last event.
That growth wasn’t just in numbers, it was in energy too. From families to serious yacht buyers, the atmosphere was vibrant, sun-soaked, and packed with action.
Some of the standout displays this year included:
Candela C-8 from Carbon Yachts – a sleek, all-electric hydro foiling vessel that drew big crowds.
Pazienza by CDM – an Italian-built luxury yacht making its debut.
Riviera’s massive showcase worth $50 million, featuring two global premieres.
Horizon Yachts’ display, packed with $100 million worth of marine innovation.
Many leading brands reported strong sales, new leads, and meaningful customer connections. Maritimo, for example, showcased their reimagined M50 Flybridge and S50 Sedan, generating plenty of buzz and closing deals.
Riviera had its largest-ever presence at SCIBS, unveiling two new world premieres — the 4300 Sports Express and the long-range 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II. Their team welcomed over 2,000 owners over just the first three days.
The event also showcased marine tech like never before. Navico Group wowed with products like the Simrad NSS® 4 and Zeus SR by B&G, launching them in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.
As one of the world’s premier boating lifestyle events, SCIBS continues to set the bar high. The next show is already on the horizon, mark your calendars for May 21-24, 2026.
Whether you’re a seasoned boater, tech enthusiast, or just love luxury on the water, the
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is where the marine world comes to life.
Source: Marine Business News
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