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Plymouth Boat Fest
Shaw Way
Mount Batten
Plymouth
Devon
PL9 9XH
Opening Times
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Prices
Free to enter
About us
After an incredible 2025, Plymouth Boat Fest is back for 2026 — bigger, better, and bursting with maritime magic! Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of the sea, where adventure meets heritage and the spirit of Plymouth truly shines.
This year’s festival will once again bring together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a weekend of nautical fun and discovery. From sleek yachts and innovative watercraft to beautifully restored traditional vessels, there’ll be plenty to explore, climb aboard, and admire.
Meet industry experts, discover the latest in boat technology and marine services, and experience hands-on activities for all ages. With exciting on-water displays, children’s entertainment, and fantastic local food and drink stalls, Plymouth Boat Fest 2026 promises a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of our maritime heritage — and you won’t want to miss it!
Marine Technology Zone
Continuing to build on Plymouth’s status as the home of maritime autonomy, several marine technology businesses will be exhibiting, including Marine AI, Fugro, Thales, OSHEN, SEA-KIT and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
A key theme of the Marine Technology Zone will be employability, highlighting the sector and the wide range of skills and career opportunities available in engineering, AI, software development and robotics. Event partner Marine AI will host a student ‘Meet and Greet’ during the event, while local marine training provider SeaRegs Training will also provide opportunities for those looking to enter the sector.
On The Pontoons
The on-water exhibition area will also be expanded, with additional pontoon space allowing even more vessels to be displayed. Supported by Plymouth Marine Centre, exhibitors afloat include Princess Motor Yacht Sales, The Island Trust’s 96ft tall ship, WetWheels, Wolf Rock Boat Company, Wills Marine, the Plymouth RNLI lifeboat, and vessels from Cattewater Harbour Commissioners, among others.
Marine Leisure Zone
The shoreside marine leisure and services sector will be led by new partner Haven Knox-Johnston, with exhibitors including Hemisphere Rigging Services, Nathan Bone Yacht Repair, Ancasta, Red Ensign Yachts, Fischer Panda and the Ocean Conservation Trust.
Live Demonstrations
At the heart of the event is the opportunity for visitors to watch live, on-the-water demonstrations from a diverse range of marine companies.
With live commentary throughout the day, demonstrations will range from autonomous boats with Marine AI to efoiling with EFoil UK, flare demonstrations by SeaRegs Training, live exercises by the Plymouth RNLI team and Plym Yacht Club’s junior sailors will showcase their dinghy sailing skills.
Visitors can also try rowing with Cattewater Gig Club, take part in a treasure hunt with the Ocean Conservation Trust, and step aboard Devon & Cornwall Police response vessels.
