07 Jul 2023
Media accreditation now open
I delighted to inform you that press accreditation for the 54th Southampton International Boat Show is now open.
Press passes are valid for the entirety of the show and are available to:
Please visit https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/register-for-your-2023-southampton-international-boat-show-press-pass/ and complete the online form to register.
Once you have registered you will be emailed details about your e-ticket that you will be required to bring with you to show, along with your media credentials / business card in order to gain entry.
On arrival at the show please visit the Media Centre to collect your press pass. The Media Centre is located in Solent Park next to the Quayside Club VIP lounge.
For all the latest press releases, downloadable images and show logos and more please visit the online press area: https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/press-area/
Planning your visit
Want to get out on the water? Need somewhere to position your satellite truck? Want to speak to specific exhibitors? Need a quiet place to work?
If you have any special requirements or need any assistance, then please email boatshow@klaxonn.co.uk or call 020 3897 0333.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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