The Malta Boat Show takes place at Dockyard Creek in Cottonera from 29 October to 1 November 2026. Organised by Yachting Malta, it brings yachts, boats, marine companies and industry visitors together across the historic Three Cities waterfront, with Grand Harbour Marina among the participating hosts.
Set against the limestone waterfronts and historic dockyards of Cospicua, Vittoriosa (Birgu) and Senglea, the Malta Boat Show is a showcase for the island's diverse and growing marine industry. Dockyard Creek becomes a meeting place for boat owners, captains, crews, buyers, enthusiasts and specialist businesses, combining boats on the water with exhibits and conversations ashore.
The show brings together companies from across Malta working in the superyacht, luxury yacht and leisure boating sectors. Alongside yacht builders, dealers, brokers and charter professionals, visitors can explore tenders, rigid inflatable boats, dayboats, sailing craft, personal watercraft and other water toys. Marine engines, propulsion systems, navigation and communications technology, deck equipment and accessories demonstrate the practical side of life afloat.
Equally important are the businesses that keep yachts operating: marinas and berthing providers, shipyards, refit and maintenance specialists, marine engineers, chandlers, insurers, yacht managers and other service companies. For owners and visiting captains, the exhibition offers an introduction to Malta's wider maritime network and a chance to meet local representatives in one waterfront location. For Maltese businesses, it provides opportunities to strengthen relationships, introduce products and connect with international visitors.
The setting adds a distinctive character. Rather than taking place in an anonymous exhibition hall, the displays sit within a harbour shaped by centuries of maritime activity. Visitors can walk between pontoons, exhibitors and waterfront areas while enjoying the architecture and atmosphere of the Three Cities. The programme appeals to professionals as well as families and leisure-boating enthusiasts, reflecting the full breadth of Malta's boating community.
The current Yachting Malta event series began in 2024, following earlier, separately organised local boat shows. The 2024 edition brought 80 boats and more than 45 exhibitors to Dockyard Creek. Yachting Malta reported 176 boats and 79 exhibiting brands or businesses in 2025. Grand Harbour Marina's opening information for 2026 refers to more than 150 boats and yachts, an early figure rather than a confirmed final total and not a count of superyachts alone.
Beyond the displays, the value of the show lies in bringing different parts of Malta's maritime economy together, from large-yacht operations to leisure craft, water sports and the companies providing everyday technical support. It offers a platform for the island to present both its boating culture and its capabilities as a Mediterranean yachting centre.
Event photograph: © Stephen Yardley / Superyacht Guide.
| Type | Boat Show |
|---|---|
| Dates | 29 October 2026 – 1 November 2026 |
| Destination | Malta |
| Organiser | Yachting Malta Ltd |
| Venue | Dockyard Creek / Dock 1, Cottonera (Three Cities) |
| Location | Cospicua (Bormla) , Malta |
| Website | https://yachtingmalta.org/the-malta-boat-show/ |
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Photographs by Stephen Yardley / Superyacht Guide
All photographs © Stephen Yardley / Superyacht Guide.
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