Southampton Boat Show

One of the Show’s biggest attractions is its spectacular Show Marina, where you can stroll among over 300 boats afloat and soak up the warmth of late summer in beautiful surroundings. It's a truly brilliant spectacle - a dazzling display of craft of all sizes, shapes and classes.

And there’s a wide range of over 500 exhibitors, each presenting their very latest products and services, from boats and fashion to electronic gadgets and equipment. Many of the exhibitors at the Show are happy for you to climb aboard, so make the most of the opportunity to ask them questions and try before you buy. As always, exhibitors will be advertising special Show prices, so make sure you take advantage and grab a real bargain!

And there are loads to see and try free, including Try a Boat with onthewater.co.uk, Try a Dive with Andark, Zorbing and much, much more. Enjoy the ever popular Solent Catering Village featuring the Guinness Bar or head over to the Piper Heidsieck Champagne & Seafood Bar for a glass of something sparkling while overlooking the spectacular Show Marina. The Nautical Imaginarium stage show in Solent Park offers visitors the chance to get involved during a summer pantomime. And what’s more, you can take up the challenge and race up a climbing wall or fly into the audience on the bosun’s chair! Or just treat yourself to a taste of luxury on the water by indulging in the Platinum Experience in association with Princess.