Boat & Marine Show 2026
South Asia’s Premier Marine Festival Anchors in Colombo

Sri Lanka gears up to host its premier international boat show Yet a global showcase of marine innovation, lifestyle, and tourism.Colombo, Sri Lanka — From January 30 to February 1, 2026, the island nation will welcome the world to Boat Show 2026, South Asia’s premier marine festival. Held at the spectacular Port City Colombo and open daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the event promises to be the biggest and most dynamic edition in its history.

Organized by the Chamber of Marine Industries Sri Lanka and managed by CDC Events (Pvt) Ltd, the show is backed by the Ministries of Industry, Foreign Affairs, Employment and Tourism, and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). This strong endorsement underscores Sri Lanka’s ambition to become a regional hub for boating, yachting, marine tourism, and boat and ship building.

Highlights:

  • Largest marine festival in South Asia since 2008.

  • Where Sri Lanka charts its bold course as South Asia’s marine gateway, truly The Emerging Nautical Jewel of the Indian Ocean…

  • Exhibitors: boats, yachts, canoes, ribs, marine engines and equipment, composite suppliers, diving, eco-tourism & water sports, ship builders, offshore marine service providers, marine finance and insurance, marine safety gear, white water rafting, marine communication systems,

  • Global delegations expected from India, Singapore, Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Turkey, Africa, South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East.

  • Buyers: investors, resorts, marina operators, navies, coast guards, charter operators, fisheries, and high-net-worth individuals.

  • Sri Lanka government-backed priority event — with credibility, visibility, and investor confidence.

  • Festival atmosphere with trade, lifestyle, boat rides, and entertainment all in one.

Glimpse of Boat Show Sri Lanka 2023

Our Sponsors

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSORS

In Association with

Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development

Supported BY

Sri lanka Export
Development Board

Quick Facts
 
 
Port City, Colombo
Location
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
Date
Daily 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Time
Floor Plan Boat Show Port City