Venice awaits boat enthusiasts

From May 27 to 31, 2026, the Venice Arsenal will host the seventh edition of the Salone Nautico Venezia, a prestigious exhibition of yachts and boats. — One of the largest international events in the yachting world will span a water area of 55,000 sq. m and 30,000 sq. m of open-air exhibition space.


Ferretti Yachts 670

Exhibition highlights include:

• Around 300 yachts and boats (240 of which afloat);
• Meetings, presentations, and thematic conferences;
• E-Village dedicated to electric boats — participants of the E-Regatta;
• Exhibitions, art installations, guided tours, and educational activities for children;
• On-water trials and competitions;
• Stands featuring designers, craftsmen, component manufacturers, and yacht furniture makers;

AB Yachts AB95

Along the Arsenal waterfront, large yachts and world premieres will be showcased, including the high-speed AB80 and AB95 from AB Yachts, the flybridge cruisers Pershing GTX70 and Ferretti 670, the Sunreef 70 catamaran and Beneteau Gran Turismo 50, as well as the Invictus ST550 and Pearl 63 motor yachts. Also featured are the world premiere of the Say Carbon 32, the debut of the Greenline 42, and the Calita catamaran by Biondi Yacht. Visitors can see the latest Itama 54, the elegant Riva Aquariva Special, and the powerful wallypower58 dayboat.



Pershing GTX70

The sailing segment will feature the Fountaine Pajot Elba 45, the Seawinds 11.70 catamaran, as well as boats from Excess, Bali Cat Space, Lagoon 38, and the flagship Jeanneau 65. The exhibition fleet will be complemented by Grand Soleil, Beneteau, Bavaria, and Solaris.

The central theme of the 2026 edition is sustainability, with a focus on new propulsion technologies. Indoor areas will showcase electric and hybrid systems, hydrogen solutions, marine electronics, and innovative materials designed to reduce the carbon footprint and fuel consumption, as well as to replace valuable natural materials such as teak.



Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre

At Pier P2, yachts and boats with an eco-friendly focus will be on display: the Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre, the Omega 7.2 by Helios, the Sun Kiss electric catamaran, and the CyberCat — a fully electric utility vessel for collecting waste on the water. The Seabin project will also be presented — floating devices that capture microplastics in ports.



Wood Village

In the Wood Village area, visitors can discover traditional wooden boats and historic construction techniques.

The exhibition also features a dedicated zone for water toys — electric hydrofoils, underwater scooters, water bikes, and more. These can be tested on the water right within the exhibition area.

In 2025, the exhibition attracted over 30,000 visitors — this year, organizers are confident that even more guests will attend.