Melbourne Boat Show returns to the Docklands from October 15 – 18, bringing four days of boats, boating gear, marine technology and entertainment to the heart of the city.
Now in its 64th year, the show will assemble a broad cross-section of boats, outboards, electronics, fishing equipment, accessories and marine services from leading brands and businesses.
For 2026, organisers have also reworked the layout to draw the event closer to Melbourne’s CBD and Marvel Stadium, creating a more connected waterfront precinct through Docklands.
That should make it easier to stroll from boats to gear, fishing displays to family attractions, without feeling as though you’ve signed up for a marathon.
On the boat front, the directory reads like a who’s who of the Australian market. Major trailerboat names include Bar Crusher, Haines Hunter, Quintrex, Stacer, Stejcraft, Seafarer, Northbank, Formosa, Stabicraft, Surtees, White Pointer, Senator, Evolution, Makaira and Sea Storm, alongside imported brands such as Axopar, Jeanneau, Beneteau, Chaparral, Robalo, Parker and Saxdor.
There is plenty for buyers at the larger and more luxurious end of the marina too. Sundance Marine’s portfolio includes Beneteau power and sailing models, Highfield RIBs, Invictus and Navan, while Palm Beach Motor Yachts, Premier Yachting and Riviera Nautic broaden the mix into prestige powerboats, multihulls and sailing craft.
Image: Quintrex SCA 650
Watersports buyers are also well catered for, with Malibu, Axis, Nautique, Supra, Camero, MB Sports and Sea-Doo among the brands listed, along with Yamaha WaveRunner personal watercraft. Pontoon boating is represented by names including Barletta, Bennington, Manitou and Nexgen.
Naturally, there’s plenty of horsepower. Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda feature prominently across numerous dealer displays, while Volvo Penta and Kohler represent the larger inboard and auxiliary end of the spectrum.
Marine electronics and equipment are equally well represented, with Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine, Simrad, Icom, Fusion and Humminbird, plus specialist technologies including Seakeeper gyros and Ride systems, Zipwake trim control, Humphree, Muir, Savwinch, Lone Star winches and ePropulsion electric outboards.
Clubs including the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron and Albert Park Yacht Club will be represented alongside Australian Sailing, with dinghies and keelboats on display and opportunities for visitors to find out how to get involved in the sport.
There’ll be plenty happening beyond the hardware too. Organisers are promising demonstrations, educational exhibits, entertainment and interactive activities aimed at seasoned boaters, anglers, water sports enthusiasts, newcomers and families.
Among the attractions listed for 2026 are the Suzuki Marine Main Stage, Supertank fishing demonstrations, seafood cooking demonstrations, a Suzuki Clean Ocean Project Kids Zone, tall ships and wooden boats, safe-boating displays and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard.
The Making Waves Foundation will also be on site, with visitors able to step aboard the Farr 47 ninetySeven over the weekend and learn more about its sailing and boatbuilding programs.
Bar Crusher
Makocraft
Malibu Boats
Seadoo
Saxdor
Stabicraft
Iron Boat
GETTING THERE
The Docklands’ central location makes this one of the easier major boat shows to reach, with Southern Cross Station nearby and tram, bus and ferry services servicing the precinct. Visitors can also arrive by water via Melbourne City Marina.
Entry is free, although visitors are encouraged to register online before attending.
SHOW HOURS
Thursday October 15: 12pm - 6pm
Friday October 16: 10am - 6pm
Saturday October 17: 10am - 6pm
Sunday October 18: 10am - 4pm
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