The 2026 Napoli Boat Show opens today, 18 March, at Marina di Stabia in Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, and runs until 22 March.
Over 100 brands are exhibiting at the inaugural edition of the on-water show, with vessels displayed in the water and sea trials available on request in the Gulf of Naples. Organisers say that all boats moored are available for on-water demonstration. Sea trials can be booked directly with exhibitors.
The launch of the show comes a year before Naples steps into the global spotlight as host city of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in 2027.
This first edition brings together exhibitors across a range of categories, including motorboats, gozzi, RIBs, personal watercraft, marine engines, accessories and charter services.
Motorboats account for the majority of on-water vessels. Brands represented include Riva, Cranchi, Saxdor, Cayman Yachts, Prestige, Rizzardi Yachts, Posillipo Yachts, De Antonio, FIM, Salpa, Bellini Yachts, Airon Marine, Italyure Yachts, Innova Yachts, Echo Yacht, Mig Marine, Pascucci Yacht, Marinello, Scan Marine, Saver, Ora Yacht, Ayros, Barqa, Italmar, I-Boat, Cantieri Speedy and Selva Marine.
Traditional gozzo construction is represented by Nautica Esposito, Izzo Mare, and Sasga, with models ranging from wooden-hull designs to updated configurations.
The RIB segment includes sixteen brands, among them Pirelli Speedboats, Sacs, G-Tender, Nuova Jolly, Alson, Zodiac Nautic, Marsea, PY Yachts, Aqvaboats, Domar, Gagliò, Agilis Jettenders, Miami Gold, NV Style, SPX RIB and SUR Marine.
In the personal watercraft and water toys category, exhibitors include Sea-Doo, Seabob, Hydroflyer, Jobe Sport and Seanxt.
Marine propulsion systems are being represented by Mercury Marine, Yanmar, FPT Industrial, AS Labruna, Tohatsu and Selva Marine, with distribution handled by multiple dealers.
Accessories and onboard systems makers and marine services firms are also present, with more than 40 companies participating. These include Garmin, Raymarine, Seakeeper, Seakeeper Ride, Dockmate, Smartgyro, Fischer Panda, Mase Generators, Besenzoni, YachtPower and YachtOnCloud. Technical clothing brands Helly Hansen and Slam are also exhibiting, alongside suppliers such as Klevers Italiana, Higold Milano, Opacmare, MTPlex, Tappezzeria Aisler Project Design, Tappezzeria Nautica Di Lorenzo and Operalegno.
Charter and tourism operators include Rimà Charter and Pompei Grand Tour, the latter offering combined sailing and land-based itineraries linked to regional archaeological sites.
Marina infrastructure
Designed by the Massimiliano Fuksas studio, Marina di Stabia includes approximately 900 berths, facilities for larger yachts up to 100m, a boatyard equipped with a 200-tonne travel lift, a heliport and a yacht club with areas for meetings and presentations.
On Friday evening (20 March 2026), the programme includes a sunset event, during which exhibitors can host clients within their allocated spaces.
Access and visitor information
Entry to the Napoli Boat Show is ticketed, with tickets available online and at the venue.
The event runs from 10am to 6.30pm from Wednesday to Sunday, with extended hours until 10pm on Friday.
Marina di Stabia is located at Corso Alcide De Gasperi 313 in Castellammare di Stabia, near Torre Annunziata, and is accessible via the A3 Naples–Salerno motorway.
Naples Capodichino International Airport is around 30 km away and Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport about 50 km, both within an hour by road. Rail connections from Naples Centrale reach Castellammare di Stabia in under an hour, with the marina a short walk or taxi ride from the station.
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