The Bodrum Boat Show, from October 14-18, 2026, will feature over 250 boats and 500 brands, showcasing a 40% growth from its inaugural year.
The Bodrum Boat Show, which will be held at Bodrum Port from October 14-18, 2026, will bring the maritime sector together in Bodrum with a 40% growth compared to its inaugural year. The fair is preparing to host over 250 boats, more than 500 brands, nearly 200 participants, and over 25,000 visitors, gathering the most important players in the industry, from mega yachts to marine equipment.
Organized by ED Fuarcılık in cooperation with the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping, the Bodrum Boat Show will open its doors for the second time from October 14-18, 2026. The event is supported by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, Bodrum Municipality, MUTTAŞ Maritime Inc., the Turkish Shipbuilders' Association (GİSBİR), and the Association of Ship, Yacht, and Service Exporters. Following its successful debut last year, the Bodrum Boat Show will gather leading producers in the maritime sector, global brands, distributors, marina operators, brokers and charter companies, investors, sea enthusiasts, and luxury lifestyle aficionados at Bodrum Port, showcasing significant growth momentum in its second year.
This year, the Bodrum Boat Show has recorded approximately 40% growth compared to last year, with a significant expansion in the number of participants and exhibition space. More than 250 boats will be showcased both on land and at sea during the fair. The number of participating companies is expected to approach 200, while over 500 brands will be represented at the event. With increasing interest, the exhibition area has also expanded. The number of tents, which was 65 last year, has risen to 95 this year, and the entire Bodrum Port will be used as the exhibition area. Global brands will participate in the fair both directly and through their Turkish distributors, while local manufacturers will present their latest products and technologies for visitors to enjoy.
Dilek Soydan, Founding Partner of ED Fuarcılık, stated that one of the most important features that distinguishes the Bodrum Boat Show from similar organizations is the advantage that Bodrum Port provides for large vessels. She noted that large-sized boats, which cannot be exhibited at fairs in Istanbul, will be able to meet visitors thanks to Bodrum Port. Soydan mentioned that 10% of the boats to be exhibited at the fair will consist of super yachts and mega yachts over 35 meters, emphasizing that the Bodrum Boat Show will strengthen its position as one of the few organizations that hosts the mega yacht segment, similar to important international boat shows in the Mediterranean. In addition to boats, marine engines, equipment and accessories, marina solutions, leasing and insurance services, water sports equipment, fishing and diving products will also meet visitors at the fair. Soydan stated, 'The Bodrum Boat Show, which encountered intense interest from the sector in its first year, has transformed this confidence into strong growth in its second year. The Bodrum Boat Show is rapidly progressing towards becoming a strong brand on an international scale.'
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
