The 26th Hong Kong Worldwide Boat Present (HKIBS) – held from December 4-7, 2025 – featured 25 on-land stands and near 50 in-water vessels. These included 5 flybridge motoryachts from 78ft upwards, after a few massive yachts and different fashions set for regional premieres have been unable to attend as a consequence of transport delays.
Membership Marina Cove once more hosted the occasion, which was first held in 1982 and which in recent times has featured a various vary of yachts representing lots of the world’s main shipyards alongside stands displaying marine toys, yacht parts, equipment and providers.
Winnie Ng, Membership Marina Cove’s Common Supervisor, mentioned that as China’s ‘southern gateway’, Hong Kong – lengthy a vibrant yacht buying and selling and providers centre, with a constantly excessive variety of consumers and boating fans – is a perfect place for the event of marine tourism and yacht financial system.
Ng added that the Membership is dedicated to selling the yacht tradition, pooling the sources of the yachting trade, and – with the help of the Hong Kong Boating Business Affiliation, and authorities initiatives – to assist develop the yacht financial system. Together with a Korean boat-show delegation, this yr’s free-entry occasion additionally attracted guests from China, Southeast Asia, Europe and Russia.
New exhibitors included Fraser, one of many world’s main superyacht brokerage and constitution specialists; Walcon Marine Australia, a marina builder; Broad Fortune, a Shenzhen yacht transportation administration firm; Huariwin, a Ningbo vessel-moulding maker; and ePropulsion, the electrical propulsion specialist, which displayed an NYX42e catamaran.
The opening ceremony, on the early afternoon of the primary day, hinted that parts of the occasion could be pared down, out of respect for the latest Tai Po District hearth tragedy.
Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific hosted the Asia premiere of the Sanlorenzo SL86A asymmetrical planing yacht, together with a Sanlorenzo SX88 and BG62 by sister model Bluegame. Luca Santella, Bluegame’s founder and Head of Product Technique, attended the present and was current at an early night cocktail soiree aboard the SL86A.
Simpson Marine, owned by Sanlorenzo, additionally confirmed an Axopar 25 Cross High and Axopar 29 Cross Cabin.
Tom Allen, Simpson Marine’s Hong Kong and China Nation Gross sales Supervisor, mentioned: “This present is a vital platform for Simpson Marine-Sanlorenzo APAC as we current a complete showcase of our portfolio of manufacturers.
“It’s additionally important for deeper engagement with our yacht house owners, clients and companions, whereas reinforcing our long-standing dedication to the event of a dynamic yachting neighborhood in Asia, with Hong Kong being our house metropolis for over 4 a long time now.”
Marine Italia Asia displayed the Azimut Fly 62 and Azimut S6 sportfly flybridge motoryachts together with the Aquila 42 Yacht flybridge powercat, whereas sister firm Absolute Marine displayed Absolute’s 52 Fly.
Paul Grange, Marine Italia Asia’s co-founder and COO, mentioned: “Marine Italia Asia was very blissful to be displaying our vary of thrilling yachts on the largest and most influential boat present in Hong Kong. It was properly attended, and it was nice to see each purchasers and new yachting fans expressing curiosity in yachting. In early 2026, we plan to host a separate showcase of our newest new fashions and bigger yachts to observe up on the curiosity in Azimut yachts on the present.”
DCH Marine, the regional consultant for Sunseeker, Saxdor and Williams, confirmed the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed alongside the British builder’s Manhattan 55, with Mark Chinery, Sunseeker’s Head of Gross sales, and Douglas Culverwell, Director of Enterprise Growth, flying in from UK for the present. The dealership additionally confirmed three Saxdor fashions – the 400 GTC, 320 GTC and 270 GTO – and held a cocktail gathering aboard the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed.
David Walder, DCH Marine’s Regional Gross sales Supervisor, mentioned: “The present exceeded our expectations. The sturdy turnout of tourists and the spectacular presence of trade professionals from throughout the area highlighted the occasion’s rising affect.
“We have been proud to current the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed and visitors have been amazed by its distinctive quantity and modern design. Saxdor continues to thrive, and we’re busy test-driving consumers to progress their curiosity in proudly owning one among these fabulous craft.”
Ferretti Group Asia Pacific displayed Wally’s 89ft, 200GT wallywhy200, a Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 80 and a Ferretti Yachts 580.
Andrew Pitchford, Ferretti Group Asia Pacific’s Gross sales Director, mentioned: “Ferretti Group was delighted to affix the 2025 version of the Hong Boat Worldwide Boat Present, showcasing a formidable line-up at Membership Marina Cove in one of many main regional occasions on our calendar.”
Asia Yachting confirmed three Status motoryachts – the X60 and 590 monohulls, and the M48 flybridge multihull.
Olivier Besson, Asia Yachting’s founder and CEO, acknowledged: “The present welcomed a gradual stream of high quality guests, and we have been happy to satisfy many well-qualified purchasers throughout the occasion. We have been proud to showcase boats from every of the Status ranges – M-Line, F-Line and X-Line – every highlighting innovation, consolation and refined design on the water.”
Asiamarine’s most in depth present show up to now, totalling six yachts, included the Asia premieres of the Galeon 560 Fly and Nimbus W11. Its different boats comprised a Lagoon 51 crusing catamaran, 4 Winns TH36 powercat and two Beneteau crusing yachts: the Oceanis 37.1 and the First 30, the latter making its Hong Kong debut.
Eric Noyel, Asiamarine’s founder and CEO, mentioned: “I seen a really optimistic revival in curiosity from Hong Kong-based consumers, a distinction with the prevailing temper of the previous two years. It appears the surplus from the COVID interval has now been digested by the market.
“As well as, a formidable inflow from first-time Chinese language consumers based mostly in Hong Kong added to the optimistic sentiment. Congratulations to the organisers for the most efficient boat present within the area by way of high quality of tourists.”
Asiamarine additionally hosted the Tecnomar for Lamborghini Yachts Lounge within the clubhouse foyer following the supplier’s appointment because the model’s consultant throughout Larger China and Southeast Asia.
Fraser, represented in Asia by Asiamarine, offered the Fraser Lounge – with shows and area for personal consultations – within the clubhouse foyer, the place Yacht Type once more had a sales space by the doorway.
Laura Verbrugge, Supervisor of Fraser Asia, mentioned: “We have been extraordinarily pleased with this yr’s present that mirrored the rising vitality in Hong Kong and throughout Asia for superyacht experiences.
“The Fraser Lounge was a superb approach to join with purchasers and showcase every thing Fraser provides. We noticed sturdy curiosity in abroad charters, particularly within the Mediterranean and a rising urge for food for extra adventurous regional locations. In gross sales, there was an increase in enquiries about new-build tasks and customisations.”
Princess Yachts Hong Kong had a stand and displayed a Princess S72 and F50, which have been joined on the weekend by a newly arrived Y72. Jack Wong, Director of Princess Yachts Hong Kong, defined: “The brand new Y72 arrived late on the Friday, and the group spent the entire night time getting the boat prepared for Saturday morning.”
A couple of steps again from its in-water show, the group had additionally arrange a sizeable out of doors lounge for the present, with VIP parking. “Our cocktail reception on Saturday was nice,” Wong mentioned. “We had properly above 100 visitors, together with fairly just a few from throughout the trade.”
NextWave offered the Beneteau Antares 12 and Antares 7 motorboats plus a Capoforte SX200, whereas on land it showcased NextWave Marine Companies merchandise together with Whisper Energy options and Dockmate distant docking techniques. SunAzure Yachting exhibited two Fiat Automobile 500 Off-Shore dayboats, which look appreciated floating automobiles.
China Pacific Marine’s seven-boat show included 5 Jeanneau fashions, comprising three Merry Fisher motorboats – 1095 Coupe Serie2, 795 Sport and 895 Sport – and the Solar Odyssey 350 and 490 sailboats.
Lawrence Chow, China Pacific Marine’s Undertaking Supervisor, mentioned: “The present has been an awesome success this yr. It’s nice to see so many new firms exhibiting from the Larger Bay Space [of mainland China]. We look ahead to the 2026 version.”
As Chair of the Hong Kong Boating Business Affiliation, Chow gave a brief speech concerning the prime quality of the present on the annual HKBIA networking get-together on the Friday night.
Lodestone Yachts displayed an Oceanwalker S60 energy catamaran, whereas VP Yachts confirmed a Dufour 41 sailboat. Membership Cyclone Runner Restricted, a yachting instructor-training firm, confirmed an Azimut 38, and Wah Hing (China) Marine displayed a Parker 790 Explorer.
On-land exhibitors included Voyager Threat Options, Ocean Independence, Seabob and Grandtech Worldwide Engineering, which represents Volvo Penta, Go Filter and French Eau. Volvo Penta’s Erik Strohm, Head of Marine, Worldwide, based mostly in Sweden, and Roger Liu, Head of Marine, China, additionally attended the present.
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