Hong Kong Show Reflects “Positive Revival”

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The 26^th Hong Kong International Boat Show (HKIBS) – held from December 4-7, 2025 – featured 25 on-land stands and close to 50 in-water vessels. These included five flybridge motoryachts from 78ft upwards, after a couple of large yachts and other models set for regional premieres were unable to attend due to shipping delays.

Club Marina Cove again hosted the event, which was first held in 1982 and which in recent years has featured a diverse range of yachts representing many of the world’s leading shipyards alongside stands displaying marine toys, yacht components, accessories and services.

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Winnie Ng, Club Marina Cove’s General Manager, said that as China’s ‘southern gateway’, Hong Kong – long a vibrant yacht trading and services centre, with a consistently high number of buyers and boating enthusiasts – is an ideal place for the development of marine tourism and yacht economy.

Ng added that the Club is committed to promoting the yacht culture, pooling the resources of the yachting industry, and – with the support of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association, and government initiatives – to help develop the yacht economy. Along with a Korean boat-show delegation, this year’s free-entry event also attracted visitors from China, Southeast Asia, Europe and Russia.

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New exhibitors included Fraser, one of the world’s leading superyacht brokerage and charter specialists; Walcon Marine Australia, a marina builder; Wide Fortune, a Shenzhen yacht transportation management company; Huariwin, a Ningbo vessel-moulding maker; and ePropulsion, the electric propulsion specialist, which displayed an NYX42e catamaran.

The opening ceremony, on the early afternoon of the first day, hinted that elements of the event would be pared down, out of respect for the recent Tai Po District fire tragedy.

Sanlorenzo SL86A and SX88; Photo: Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific

Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific hosted the Asia premiere of the Sanlorenzo SL86A asymmetrical planing yacht, along with a Sanlorenzo SX88 and BG62 by sister brand Bluegame. Luca Santella, Bluegame’s founder and Head of Product Strategy, attended the show and was present at an early evening cocktail soiree aboard the SL86A.

Simpson Marine, owned by Sanlorenzo, also showed an Axopar 25 Cross Top and Axopar 29 Cross Cabin.

Axopar 29 Cross Cabin and 25 Cross Top; Photo: Simpson Marine

Tom Allen, Simpson Marine’s Hong Kong and China Country Sales Manager, said: “This show is an important platform for Simpson Marine-Sanlorenzo APAC as we present a comprehensive showcase of our portfolio of brands.

“It’s also essential for deeper engagement with our yacht owners, customers and partners, while reinforcing our long-standing commitment to the development of a dynamic yachting community in Asia, with Hong Kong being our home city for over four decades now.”

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Marine Italia Asia displayed the Azimut Fly 62 and Azimut S6 sportfly flybridge motoryachts along with the Aquila 42 Yacht flybridge powercat, while sister company Absolute Marine displayed Absolute’s 52 Fly.

Paul Grange, Marine Italia Asia’s co-founder and COO, said: “Marine Italia Asia was very happy to be displaying our range of exciting yachts at the biggest and most influential boat show in Hong Kong. It was well attended, and it was great to see both clients and new yachting enthusiasts expressing interest in yachting. In early 2026, we plan to host a separate showcase of our latest new models and larger yachts to follow up on the interest in Azimut yachts at the show.”

DCH Marine, the regional representative for Sunseeker, Saxdor and Williams, showed the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed alongside the British builder’s Manhattan 55, with Mark Chinery, Sunseeker’s Head of Sales, and Douglas Culverwell, Director of Business Development, flying in from UK for the show. The dealership also showed three Saxdor models – the 400 GTC, 320 GTC and 270 GTO – and held a cocktail gathering aboard the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed.

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David Walder, DCH Marine’s Regional Sales Manager, said: “The show exceeded our expectations. The strong turnout of visitors and the impressive presence of industry professionals from across the region highlighted the event’s growing influence.

“We were proud to present the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed and guests were amazed by its exceptional volume and innovative design. Saxdor continues to thrive, and we are busy test-driving interested buyers to progress their interest in owning one of 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 Sales Director, said: “Ferretti Group was delighted to join the 2025 edition of the Hong Boat International Boat Show, showcasing an impressive line-up at Club Marina Cove in one of the major regional events on our calendar.”

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Asia Yachting showed three Prestige motoryachts – the X60 and 590 monohulls, and the M48 flybridge multihull.

Olivier Besson, Asia Yachting’s founder and CEO, stated: “The show welcomed a steady stream of quality visitors, and we were pleased to meet many well-qualified clients during the event. We were proud to showcase boats from each of the Prestige ranges – M-Line, F-Line and X-Line – each highlighting innovation, comfort and refined design on the water.”

Asiamarine’s most extensive show display to date, totalling six yachts, included the Asia premieres of the Galeon 560 Fly and Nimbus W11. Its other boats comprised a Lagoon 51 sailing catamaran, Four Winns TH36 powercat and two Beneteau sailing yachts: the Oceanis 37.1 and the First 30, the latter making its Hong Kong debut.

Asiamarine’s six-boat, five-brand display: Photo: Asiamarine

Eric Noyel, Asiamarine’s founder and CEO, said: “I noticed a very positive revival in interest from Hong Kong-based buyers, a contrast with the prevailing mood of the past two years. It seems the excess from the COVID period has now been digested by the market.

“In addition, an impressive influx from first-time Chinese buyers based in Hong Kong added to the positive sentiment. Congratulations to the organisers for the most productive boat show in the region in terms of quality of visitors.”

Asiamarine also hosted the Tecnomar for Lamborghini Yachts Lounge in the clubhouse lobby following the dealer’s appointment as the brand’s representative across Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Fraser Lounge; Photo: Asiamarine

Fraser, represented in Asia by Asiamarine, presented the Fraser Lounge – with displays and space for private consultations – in the clubhouse lobby, where Yacht Style again had a booth by the entrance.

Laura Verbrugge, Manager of Fraser Asia, said: “We were extremely happy with this year’s show that reflected the growing energy in Hong Kong and across Asia for superyacht experiences.

“The Fraser Lounge was an excellent way to connect with clients and showcase everything Fraser offers. We saw strong interest in overseas charters, especially in the Mediterranean and a growing appetite for more adventurous regional destinations. In sales, there was a rise in enquiries about new-build projects and customisations.”

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Princess Yachts Hong Kong had a stand and displayed a Princess S72 and F50, which were joined at the weekend by a newly arrived Y72. Jack Wong, Director of Princess Yachts Hong Kong, explained: “The new Y72 arrived late on the Friday, and the team spent the whole night getting the boat ready for Saturday morning.”

A few steps back from its in-water display, the team had also set up a sizeable outdoor lounge for the show, with VIP parking. “Our cocktail reception on Saturday was great,” Wong said. “We had well above 100 guests, including quite a few from within the industry.”

NextWave presented the Beneteau Antares 12 and Antares 7 motorboats plus a Capoforte SX200, while on land it showcased NextWave Marine Services products including Whisper Power solutions and Dockmate remote docking systems. SunAzure Yachting exhibited two Fiat Car 500 Off-Shore dayboats, which look liked floating cars.

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China Pacific Marine’s seven-boat display included five Jeanneau models, comprising three Merry Fisher motorboats – 1095 Coupe Serie2, 795 Sport and 895 Sport – and the Sun Odyssey 350 and 490 sailboats.

Lawrence Chow, China Pacific Marine’s Project Manager, said: “The show has been a great success this year. It is great to see so many new companies exhibiting from the Greater Bay Area [of mainland China]. We look forward to the 2026 edition.”

As Chair of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association, Chow gave a short speech about the high quality of the show at the annual HKBIA networking get-together on the Friday evening.

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Lodestone Yachts displayed an Oceanwalker S60 power catamaran, while VP Yachts showed a Dufour 41 sailboat. Club Cyclone Runner Limited, a yachting instructor-training company, showed an Azimut 38, and Wah Hing (China) Marine displayed a Parker 790 Explorer.

On-land exhibitors included Voyager Risk Solutions, Ocean Independence, Seabob and Grandtech International Engineering, which represents Volvo Penta, Go Filter and French Eau. Volvo Penta’s Erik Strohm, Head of Marine, International, based in Sweden, and Roger Liu, Head of Marine, China, also attended the show.

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