Camper & Nicholsons Brings ZEEPAARD and VERO to Lantau Boat Show

A three-day brokerage showcase in Hong Kong

Camper & Nicholsons has confirmed its participation in the Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show, also known as Festa Nautica, from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November 2026. The event takes place at Lantau Yacht Club in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong. The brokerage lists two yachts as its direct display: ZEEPAARD and VERO. The announcement gives buyers a focused opportunity to arrange viewings, but its wider list of yachts in Asia must not be confused with vessels physically berthed at the event.

The distinction between a display and regional availability is central to interpreting the brokerage's event page. Camper & Nicholsons also lists larger yachts in the area and presents a broader selection of Asian-market inventory. Those additional entries can help visitors understand market choice without implying that each yacht will be open for inspection at the show. Owners and prospective buyers should confirm individual appointments, current availability and whether a yacht is actually on site before making travel arrangements.

ZEEPAARD heads the published display

The largest yacht explicitly named in Camper & Nicholsons' show display is ZEEPAARD, a 37.18-metre motor yacht originally built in 2003 and shown by the brokerage with a 2011 refit reference. Its advertised asking price is US$7.9 million, with five cabins for ten guests. These figures describe the brokerage listing at the time of the event announcement; they are not a verified sale price or an independent assessment of value. The yacht's condition and inventory require detailed inspection.

At this size, the buying decision is about much more than the length or price displayed on a show card. A purchaser should examine class and flag status, machinery histories, survey findings, maintenance records, crew accommodation and the practical cost of operating the vessel. A 2003-built yacht can offer substantial accommodation, but the extent and quality of later upgrades will affect its suitability for a modern owner. The show provides an opening conversation, not a substitute for technical due diligence.

VERO provides a newer, smaller contrast

The second named display is VERO, listed at 23.96 metres, built in 2024 and offered at €5.2 million. Camper & Nicholsons gives four cabins with accommodation for eight guests. The yacht sits just below Superyacht Guide's usual 24-metre fleet threshold, a useful illustration of how show lineups may straddle different market definitions. Its inclusion is relevant to an article about the event without treating it as a vessel automatically qualifying for every superyacht database category.

Comparing the two display yachts simply by asking price would be misleading. They differ by more than thirteen metres in length, by build year, by accommodation arrangement and potentially by registration, crew requirements and operating profile. Currency differences also prevent a direct numeric comparison without a stated conversion date and exchange rate. The value of viewing both is that buyers can consider very different approaches to private yachting and decide which fits the intended use.

The wider Asian listings are separate

Camper & Nicholsons' event page also highlights regional yachts including SOLAFIDE, Song of Songs and INFINITE VOYAGE III, alongside several other listings. SOLAFIDE is shown as a 52-metre yacht with an asking price of €19.25 million, while the 42.27-metre Song of Songs is presented at €22.888 million. Those figures are source-attributed asking prices and can change. Crucially, the broker labels this material as yachts in the area or beyond the show, rather than making a clear claim that each will be displayed at Lantau.

The distinction matters to both buyers and editorial readers. A broker's regional portfolio can demonstrate the breadth of available yachts, but a boat show inventory requires exact attendance information. An owner cannot assume that every listing can be inspected without moving between harbours or arranging access. Prospective visitors should use the show as a meeting place with the brokerage, then establish which yachts can be viewed, what notice is necessary and whether the seller has imposed restrictions.

What Lantau Yacht Club offers as a setting

Discovery Bay provides a waterfront setting that differs from the dense central Hong Kong skyline often used to portray the territory's yacht market. The show is organised around Lantau Yacht Club, with Camper & Nicholsons promoting opportunities to explore yachts and speak to its team. Its official page does not publish a complete list of all exhibitors, attendance numbers or a detailed programme of seminars, so those should not be inferred from the brokerage's promotional description.

For a visitor considering a yacht based in the region, the location may be part of a broader assessment of mooring, service and cruising arrangements. The marina's suitability for an individual yacht depends on berth dimensions, depth, shore utilities and operational access, matters that must be confirmed with the facility itself. The event is useful precisely because it can bring owners and service providers together, but a three-day exhibition cannot establish the full range of year-round operating conditions.

The role of an experienced brokerage

Camper & Nicholsons operates across yacht sales, charter, design, construction and management services. Its Lantau participation is principally a sales and relationship-building activity, with the named display yachts available as concrete examples for conversation. A prospective buyer can use such an event to ask how brokerage representation works, how offers are handled and which checks precede completion. Those procedural questions can be more consequential than choosing a yacht based on a brief catalogue description.

Buyers should establish who represents the seller, the intended transaction structure and the point at which an independent surveyor will become involved. Technical inspection, legal title, tax position, encumbrances and delivery terms can vary significantly between transactions. None of those matters is resolved by the mere presence of a yacht at a show. A broker can coordinate documentation and access, but the owner must still make informed decisions with appropriate professional advice for the exact vessel.

Pricing needs careful interpretation

The published asking prices for ZEEPAARD and VERO are US$7.9 million and €5.2 million respectively. Asking prices are invitations to negotiate, not realised sales values. The figures can be affected by changing inventory, refit expenditure, market conditions and the seller's objectives. The currency labels must remain attached when the numbers are reported, particularly for an international readership. Converting them into a single currency would require a dated reference rate and should not be presented as an original listing figure.

Market comparisons should also account for annual operating expenses and likely capital expenditure after purchase. A less expensive older yacht may require a different maintenance programme from a newer vessel, and crew, berth, insurance and survey costs are shaped by operational choices. The show announcement contains no independently reviewed annual budgets for either yacht. Presenting an assumed fixed percentage of purchase price as their actual running cost would therefore be unwarranted.

How to approach a show viewing

Visitors who want meaningful information from a short appointment should begin with their planned cruising area, expected days aboard, number of guests and preference for crewed or owner-operated use. The brokerage can then explain whether the displayed yachts meet those priorities and where compromises are likely. A viewing should cover accessibility, guest circulation, storage, deck arrangements and the machinery spaces wherever access is permitted. The visual appeal of an interior tells only part of the ownership story.

A serious buyer may also request an equipment inventory, maintenance record summary and an indication of the vessel's certification before commissioning full surveys. Information obtained at the show can establish whether a yacht deserves a deeper investigation. The purpose is not to conduct a complete technical evaluation in one visit, but to decide which questions require independent verification. Buyers should avoid relying on shorthand listing descriptions when a vessel's operational condition or legal status is material.

Hong Kong as a meeting point for regional buyers

An event in Hong Kong can bring together owners whose cruising plans extend across parts of East and Southeast Asia. The Lantau show offers an opportunity to discuss local regulations, service support and yacht availability with businesses active in the region. Camper & Nicholsons' list of Asian-market yachts reflects that wider geographical interest, although its page does not quantify buyers, completed sales or expected attendance. The presence of advertised inventory is not evidence of a particular level of market demand.

Regional ownership also raises practical questions about berth access, import or tax arrangements, seasonal weather and maintenance support. These differ between jurisdictions and vessels, so a buyer should obtain current local advice rather than rely on a single general rule. A brokerage event can introduce suitable specialists and help build a shortlist. The longer process of choosing a home port and operating structure will usually continue well after the show ends.

What the official announcement confirms

The confirmed dates are 6 to 8 November 2026, with the event at Lantau Yacht Club in Discovery Bay. Camper & Nicholsons explicitly names ZEEPAARD and VERO as display yachts and publishes their asking prices and accommodation details. It also provides a separate regional list of yachts in Asia. These are source-based facts, not claims that every listed yacht will attend. The brokerage's own event information remains the appropriate place to check appointments and last-minute changes.

For Superyacht Guide readers, the show is a concise view of a wider brokerage process: vessels of different ages and sizes are presented to buyers who must evaluate much more than headline specifications. The most useful outcome of a visit is a better-qualified shortlist and access to documentation, rather than an assumption that a purchase can be judged from display information alone. As the event opens, confirmed attendance and individual yacht availability should take precedence over broader promotional language.

Primary source: Camper & Nicholsons official Lantau Boat Show 2026 listing.