Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is one of the most popular events held each year on the Gold Coast. The boat show attracts many people domestically and worldwide with a range of brand-new boat models, sailboats, marine products and accessories.

Located near Australia’s leading leisure boat manufacturing region, the Boat Show attracts many suppliers and buyers to the event every year.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 2026 Tickets, Map & Schedule

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the most glamorous, immersive, unmissable boating lifestyle event in the Southern Hemisphere – from the luxury lifestyle of the superyacht set to the family fun of messing around with everything on, under and around the water.

The latest-and-greatest boating tech and equipment, exclusive waterside VIP experiences and over 45,000+ visitors, 300+ exhibitors, 800+ boats and 2,500+ marine products make this Australia’s biggest celebration of exotic and aquatic lifestyles. What will you discover at the greatest show afloat?

There’s so much going on at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, you’ll need a jet ski to keep up! Loaded with motor yachts, sailboats, pleasure craft, gear and gadgets, it’s a blockbuster event over four action-packed days on the Gold Coast. From SUPs to eFoils, boat accessories and water toys, you’ll find it all at Australia’s largest marine showcase.

Since its launch in 1988, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has evolved into a four-day celebration of the aquatic lifestyle.

Parking is available on-site, but must be pre-purchased along with your ticket. Warner Bros. Movie World, conveniently located off the M1, offers free parking and a Park’ n’ Ride service.