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There’s considerable overlap between the worlds of superyachts and private jet hire. So much so, in fact, that providers like Skyllence find themselves helping hundreds of clients reach luxury locations like the French riviera every year in search of the best yacht shows to augment their jetset lifestyles.
If you’re keen to see how private jet travel and luxury yachts fit together so well, there are some go-to destinations you should be aware of. This article will break down the world’s 8 best yacht shows, giving you ample ideas of where you might head out for after you’ve hired a private jet charter and ensured only the best luxury travel.
Once your destination’s decided, contact Skyllence to rent a private jet with the best in the business. After all, if you’re heading to the world’s best events, it’s only right that you use the world’s best charter private jet providers to get you there!
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Let’s take it from the top: boasting an economic impact of almost $1.8B, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the largest in-water boat show in the world. This east-coast Florida destination sees hundreds of thousands of visitors descend in late October every year, with 2023’s event set to take place from the 26th to the 30th.
It’s a general rule that things in America are bigger and more intense than any where else in the world, and nowhere is that more the case than at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. If you want the best in the business and the most significant additions to your luxury lifestyle, then you know what to do: book a private jet and head on down to Fort Lauderdale.
Dubai International Boat Show
If America is famed for size, then surely Dubai and the other gulf states are famed for their dedication to lavish opulence. This might seem trivial at times, but when it comes to superyachts we’re firmly in a domain where luxury is of paramount importance. The year-round splendour of Dubai is only added to come the International Boat Show held in the city, but there’s more on display than just luxury.
The Dubai International Boat Show also features a whole range of entertainment, networking and lifestyle sub-events – not just shows featuring seafaring vessels. The 1–5 March are the dates to earmark, then, if you’ve got an eye on attending this luxury event via one of the many private jets that Skyllence offer.
Abu Dhabi International Boat Show
If it’s substance that you’re after, then Dubai’s middle-eastern rival boasts of its status as the largest maritime and leisure event in the region. The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show has a more intense focus on the yachts themselves, so if that’s the sole focus of your visit then this might be a more attractive option.
Alternatively, there’s another draw that makes the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show an incredible destination for VIPs, HNWIs, or anyone with a luxury lifestyle: the grand prix takes place 10 days after the Boat Show finishes! The 16–19 November are when the Boat Show will be held in 2023, with the grand prix on the 29th, making an extended getaway via one of Skyllence’s luxury private jets seem like a better idea by the minute.
Metstrade Yacht Show
For a more European affair that’s catered to business-to-business interests rather than individuals, the Metstrade Yacht Show can’t be beaten. Hosted in Amsterdam on 15–17 November this year, this marine leisure event is the perfect place to network and build success for the future for those who are always on the clock.
If you’re in marine leisure, or any other industry that relies heavily on boats and yachts, then you won’t want to miss this event, but don’t let the tagline fool you: it’s not all work no play. Conferences and meetings certainly take place, but a range of other entertainment events and attractions mean that those who book a private jet and head to Metstrade won’t feel like they’re working – anything but!
Antigua Yacht Show
Ever wondered what the main draw is of heading to a boating show on a sun-kissed Carribean island, with crystal-clear waters rippling around the yachts and pearl-white sand providing the perfect backdrop? Me neither. Put simply, Antigua is breath-taking, and it takes a substantial effort to drag your eyes away from its beauty for long enough to glance at the yachts that you’re ostensibly there to see.
In addition to its stunning natural location, this event is also hosted in the Antigua Naval Dockyard – a UNESCO world heritage site, for good measure. Not only are you steeped in history and stunned by scenery, but there are also racing events and a whole host of other incredible activities to keep you occupied. Visiting the Antigua Yacht Show via private jet flights ticks every box then, and the fact that it’s hosted from the 4th to the 9th of December also makes it the perfect refrain from a dreary European winter!
Palm Beach International Boat Show
Speaking of stunning locations, this list now comes to its second entry in Florida. The 23–26 March 2023 saw the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and while you’re too late for this year – Skyllence are good, but not that good! – browsing the media from this event tells you everything you need to know.
Incredible beaches, perfect weather, and a sun-kissed extravaganza of the superyachting world await any who book private jet flights to Palm Beach. The clue’s in the name, after all – how can a place be called ‘Palm Beach’ and not be a tropical paradise?
Monaco Yacht Show
The 27–30 September 2023 will see the jewel in the crown of the yachting world. Monaco’s storied reputation for old money, luxury and opulence cannot be understated. This legacy, paired with the helpful fact of it having a harbour, make it the ideal place for a yachting event like no other.
The rarefied air of these exclusive environs plays host to royalty, VIPs, and HNWIs from around the world, and counting yourself among their number during the yacht show gives you access to a world of luxury. Matching this luxury inside the private jet that gets you there, and pairing it with seamless travel, private airport lounges, and an incredible range of VIP services, is the perfect way to attend this event.
Cannes Yachting Festival
Arguably Cannes’ 2nd-most famous festival, the yachting extravaganza that takes place on 12–17 September this year has a storied history that’s full of prestige. Just down the coast from its ultra-indulgent partner, here the emphasis is on size and history. Being the largest yachting event in the Mediterranean, the Cannes Yachting Festival brings together hundreds of years of nautical history.
This results in a huge range of boats of all sizes and ages, with boutique vintage models alongside the best and most modern up-to-date craft. All of this is wrapped up in the incredible surroundings of the French Riviera – surely the world’s foremost destination when it comes to yachting. If you rent private jet services and head to this part of the world to attend a yachting event, one thing’s for certain: you won’t be disappointed.
Anchors Aweigh!
With a whistle-stop tour of the world’s best yachting events buffeting your sails, you’re now ready to decide where you’ll drop anchor. Whichever event(s) you choose from this list, you’re certain of an incredible experience among the very best that the yachting world has to offer. Once you’ve settled on the destination in which you’d most like to peruse luxury yachts, there’s only one step left: contact Skyllence. If only buying a luxury yacht was as easy as hiring a private jet!
Skyllence’s CEO, Vilma Vaitiekunaite, has helped clients attend luxury yachting events around the world, and loves being part of their journey: “It’s so rewarding, especially when we know that there are expectations of serious luxury and we’re certain that they’ll be met. When clients want a VIP experience, we can’t wait for them to get inside the private jet solutions we’ve organised. We know their expectations will be exceeded tenfold, and the looks on their faces when they see how high our standards are are rewards in themselves!”
