One of the most important annual events in our city, an event that draws the attention of the entire boating world to Genoa: the Genoa International Boat Show is just a few days away, taking place from September 22 to 27. It’s time for all interested parties to make their boat berth reservation at our Marina Porto Antico, to have a mooring in the center of Genoa perfectly connected to the Show: visitors can count on a dense network of connections, both by bus and shuttle boat, to quickly and comfortably reach the Show from our berths. This is an opportunity to fully experience the most representative event of global excellence in the Italian pleasure boating sector. And certainly, this year’s edition – the 62nd – will not disappoint expectations. The organizers have emphasized that sold-out status for Italian and international exhibitors was already reached in June, confirming the high prestige of this historic event. Today we summarize everything a visitor needs to know to get the most out of the Genoa Boat Show 2022.

Genoa Boat Show: A Bit of History

With 61 editions to its credit, and with celebrations for its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Genoa Boat Show is internationally recognized as an expression of an inimitable heritage, capable of combining expertise and history, innovation and design, technology and research. The first edition of the Genoa Boat Show was held in 1962: initially, the event took place in mid-winter, between January and February. Subsequently, the event was moved to October, and then permanently scheduled for September. In its early editions, the exhibition occupied just 30,000 square meters, growing year by year: currently, the Genoa Boat Show can count on 200,000 square meters on land, as well as a water space extending for about 100,000 square meters. Boats of all types have passed through the Genoa Boat Show, making the event an essential point of synthesis for the history and development of the nautical and international sector. An interesting fact: the largest vessel ever hosted by the Genoese nautical event was the megasailer Maltese Falcon by Perini Navi. Presented during the 46th edition of the Show in October 2006, the sailing flagship has a length of 88 and a half meters, an absolute record for the Genoa Boat Show.

The 5 Shows of Genoa

Starting from the 2018 edition, the Genoa Boat Show features 5 different shows within it, with a format that is articulated into 5 complementary thematic areas characterized by a distinctive personality. Specifically, these areas are:

• Yacht & Superyacht: this area is gathered around a particularly rich marina, which presents itself as an interesting bridge to the future, between yachts and superyachts. Technology and design enthusiasts will find plenty to satisfy their interests in this futuristic area, moving among specialized hubs such as the Catamarans Hub, the Super Boat Area, and the Power Village, dedicated to nautical propulsion. The cherry on top is the VIP Lounge, the ideal space for business meetings and public relations.
• Sailing World: the reference thematic area for those interested in sailing vessels. This area alone would be enough to build a show of international interest, presenting everything that might interest sailing enthusiasts, from the most innovative boats to technical clothing, from components to accessories.
• Boating Discovery: space for outboard motors! Here, visitors can encounter the best international brands for outboard propulsion and inflatable boats. Those wishing to test the available boats need only book a sea trial.
• Tech Trade: the most decidedly technological thematic area. Components, electronic instrumentation, equipment for tourist ports, power generators, fuels, and accessories: here, the casual visitor can admire the best of the sector, while businesses can take advantage of important meetings with buyers and industry operators.
• Living the Sea: the show within the show that gathers the best of services for pleasure boating and related activities. The motto in this case is “Live the sea, know it and respect it”. Here you will find industry operators ready to engage with Associations, Federations, and Institutions, to delve into the most important issues for the development of the sector and its environmental sustainability.

Events at the Genoa Boat Show 2022

The calendar of events within the Genoa Boat Show never disappoints. This holds true for the 2022 edition as well. We’re talking about meetings, conferences, workshops and various types of discussions. Among the prominent appointments is the return of the “Design Innovation Award“, promoted by Confindustria Nautica and I Saloni Nautici. Now in its third edition, the competition aims to promote excellence, rewarding exhibitors who distinguish themselves for innovations and quality of their products. There will also be all the events of the Forum 2022, dedicated to topics such as fiberglass, anchoring, speed, taxation, emissions, onboard comfort, nautical professions, and so on.

Genoa Boat Show: Road to 2023

The Genoa Boat Show 2022 will also be the last opportunity to experience the “historic” Show. The “Road to 2023” journey, launched in 2020, is indeed progressing, leading to the realization of a new show, starting with completely renovated and functional exhibition spaces. We’re talking about the grand redevelopment project of the Eastern Waterfront of Genoa, which follows the design of starchitect Renzo Piano. The Genoa Boat Show is therefore looking to the future with conviction and determination, to give new impetus to both the sector and the city of Genoa itself.

Are you planning your visit to the Genoa Boat Show between September 22 and 27? If you’re looking for a comfortable and secure mooring for your boat, we invite you to take advantage of our online boat berth reservation service: our tourist port of Genoa Marina Porto Antico offers you boat berths just a few steps from the city center, perfectly connected to the Boat Show!