07 Jun 2023
Add a touch of luxury to your Southampton International Boat Show 2023 visit with the Quayside Club VIP experience
Book now to take advantage of the VIP early bird ticket offer available until the end of June only!
The Southampton International Boat Show VIP experience, the Quayside Club, returns with a new offering for the 2023 show.
For a limited time only visitors looking to make their visit extra special can take advantage of an exclusive early bird VIP ticket offer and enjoy 20% off the price of a VIP ticket.
For £125 per person (full price £156.25) VIP ticket holders will enjoy access to the show itself, plus entry to the exclusive Quayside Club waterfront lounge. On arrival you will be greeted with a welcome glass of Hattingley Valley sparkling wine and enjoy complimentary drinks* throughout the day and a delicious premium served buffet lunch.
Situated in a prime location overlooking the marina, the lounge promises some of the very best seats in the show, where you can sit back and relax, take a coffee break, or enjoy your favourite tipple, before venturing back into the hustle and bustle of the show.
“Following the success of the Quayside Club launched at last year’s show we are delighted to see it return this year”, commented Lesley Robinson, CEO, British Marine. “We have taken on board feedback from our VIP visitors and will be increasing the outdoor seating area and making the interior more intimate, providing an exclusive oasis within the show where our VIP guests can truly enjoy an added touch of luxury.”
The Quayside Club VIP early bird ticket offer will be available until 30 June 2023. Tickets are limited so to avoid disappointment purchase your early bird VIP ticket today by visiting www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip/ and add a touch of luxury to your visit.
As a VIP ticket holder, you also have the option to take advantage of exclusive VIP parking, located just moments away from the entrance to the Quayside Club. With just 25 parking spots available each day be sure to select this option when purchasing your tickets. VIP parking is available to VIP ticket holders only at the additional price of £40.
When purchasing your VIP ticket, you will also have the opportunity to book your place on the impressive Thalassa Tall Ship, one of the most beautiful and fastest of the Dutch tall ships. Step back in time on board this imposing three mast ship and enjoy a late afternoon cruise, complete with complementary glass of sparkling wine. Fitted with all modern safety conveniences, including a bar area where can enjoy a drink and nibbles, you will enjoy a warm atmosphere and a truly unforgettable experience. The cruise costs £50 per person and sets sail at 16.00 each day for 2 hours.
*Complimentary drinks include: all draught, all house wine and sparkling wine, all soft drinks, tea and coffee, single house spirits and mixers.
About the show
The Southampton International Boat Show is the biggest UK marine festival and one of Europe’s largest on-water events. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, the show boasts some 600+ exhibitors, hundreds of boats, plus an array of attractions and exclusive show features.
From tall ships to dinghies, paddleboards to fliteboards, kayaks to catamarans, SUPs to superyachts there’s a boat for everyone at the Southampton International Boat Show which runs over 10 days from 15-24 September, and with your Quayside Club VIP ticket you will bring a luxury to your visit, for a totally unique boat show experience.
Get your ticket
Tickets for the Boat Show can be purchased online at https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/visitor-information/tickets/
Upgrade your visit with the exclusive Quayside Club VIP package at https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip/
The show is open from 10am – 6pm daily except the final Sunday when the show will close at 5pm.
Get your ticket
Tickets for the Boat Show can be purchased online at www.southamptonboatshow.com/visitor-information/tickets/
Don’t forget, with every adult general admission ticket, two children under 17 go for free. Plus new for 2024, Young adults aged 18-21 also enjoy free admission, making this an accessible event for families and young enthusiasts alike.
You can also make a donation to this year’s show charity when purchasing your tickets. This year we are delighted to be working with the Southampton Hospitals Charity and their Light the South art trail to raise funds for Southampton Children's Hospital, one of the top children's hospitals in the UK. Your donation will help transform the facilities and hospital experience for young patients, deliver vital support for families and continue life-changing research to keep your children's hospital truly world class.
Want to make your visit extra special? Treat yourself with our Quayside Club package – https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip/
The show is open from 10am – 6pm daily except on the final Sunday when the show will close at 5pm. The Shipyard will remain open until 9pm on both Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 September.
Visit the website www.southamptonboatshow.com or follow our social channels for all the latest show updates.
Notes to Editors
Further information
For more information please contact: British Marine Press Team – pr@britishmarine.co.uk
About the Southampton International Boat Show
From SUPs to superyachts and everything in between, the Southampton International Boat Show is an on-water event, one of the largest in Europe and the biggest and most popular of its type in the UK. Welcoming thousands of visitors, the event provides a showcase for everything the leisure marine industry has to offer and provides an exciting family day out with many chances to get afloat.
For further information visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com
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The Southampton International Boat Show (19 -28 September 2025) is owned and operated by British Marine. British Marine is the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. Through the provision of world-class events, specialist services and business support tools, we support over 1,300 members from both sea-going and inland sectors in achieving long-term sustainable growth and represent an industry which employs more than 38,000 people in the UK.
For more information about the work of British Marine and how to join, please visit the website: www.britishmarine.co.uk, or follow British Marine on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
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