In Genoa, which a few weeks ago became the world sailing capital during the Ocean Race, the highly anticipated International Boat Show returns, an unmissable and iconic event for our city, for sea enthusiasts, and of course for the global boating market. A celebration, a historic event, a platform for technical, market, and institutional exchange that finds its ideal location in Genoa. This is due to our city’s relationship with the sea, its connection to the nautical sector, and the importance always recognized in the maritime economy, an essential element of Liguria’s territorial development as a whole. The dates to mark in your calendar – though we’re sure most interested parties have already done so – are
The 2022 edition counted a total of 1,000 boats on display and almost 1,000 brands exhibiting, numbers that should increase further this year, thanks also to 150 new berths available at the Show. It all began back in
The New Waterfront Di Levante and the 63rd Edition of the Genoa Show
The Genoa International Boat Show is, as always, a unique opportunity to admire sailboats, boats with motors, inflatable boats, outboard motors, yachts, and everything related to the nautical world, knowing that it’s the only international show of its kind in Italy. That said, the Genoa Show is also a standalone event, which this year presents itself in a somewhat different guise. The location will be Piazzale John Fitzgerald Kennedy, with the Genoa Fair utilizing the available spaces and architecture of the new Waterfront di Levante, designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano – the Genoese architect has already left his mark in his hometown with the restoration of the Old Port, Piazza delle Feste, the Bigo, the Isola delle Chiatte, the Biosfera, and so on. Thus, the upcoming Genoa Show will feature a new exhibition area alongside the Blue Pavilion. The work on the new Waterfront is almost complete: it’s expected to be fully finished in 2024, with the delivery of the residential units included in the project.
The Innovations at the 63rd Genoa International Boat Show
As people who have visited the Genoa International Boat Show in recent editions know well, the exhibition encompasses 5 shows, namely:
- the YACHT AND SUPERYACHT Show
- the SAILING WORLD Show
- the BOATING DISCOVERY Show
- the LIVING THE SEA Show
- the TECH TRADE Show
In recent weeks, some of the main innovations of the Genoa Show have already been revealed. These include the
This year also marks the return of the Design Innovation Award, the Prize established by Confindustria Nautica and I Saloni Nautici in 2020 to support nautical excellence and promote innovative processes: there will be 10 award categories in total. Finally, it should be noted that the Genoa Show is organized following ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, and Governance), applying these principles in worker organization, reduction of emissions, waste management, and so on.
Tickets and how to Reach the Boat Show
As mentioned, the 63rd Genoa International Boat Show will run from September 21st to 26th. The entrance ticket can be purchased online, costs 23 euros (plus 1 euro for pre-sale) and is valid for 1 entry (thus for one day) for one person. Getting to the Genoa Boat Show is not difficult. Those arriving by car on the A10 from the west, or from the north on the A26 or A7, can exit at Genoa West, then take the Aldo Moro elevated road; those coming from the East on the A12 can opt for the Genoa Nervi or Genoa East exits, then easily reach the Boat Show area. Those traveling by train should preferably head to
