21 Aug 2023
Don’t miss it, get your ticket today - Wednesday 20 September already sold out!
Add a touch of luxury to your boat show visit with an exclusive Quayside Club VIP ticket.
Already proving popular with visitors, with VIP tickets already sold out for Wednesday 20 September, if you’re planning a visit to the show, then why not make it extra special with a VIP experience.
For £156.25 per person, 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 buffet lunch.
Situated in a prime location overlooking the marina, the lounge offers 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.
With even more outdoor seating than before and a more intimate lounge interior, VIP ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive oasis within the show where they can truly enjoy an added touch of luxury.
Tickets are limited so to avoid disappointment purchase your VIP ticket today by visiting https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip/
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 and 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
Get your VIP tickets at – https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip/
General admission tickets available at www.southamptonboatshow.com/visitor-information/tickets/
The show is open from 10am – 6pm daily except the final Sunday when the show will close at 5pm.
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.
Further information
For more information please contact: British Marine Press Team – pr@britishmarine.co.uk
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