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Visitor Information

Plymouth Boat Fest 2026

Saturday 20th June 2026, 10am to 5pm.


At Plymouth Yacht Haven, Shaw Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH.


Tickets are free for visitors, but must be reserved in advance.

Demonstration Schedule

At the heart of Plymouth Boat Fest is the ability to watch live on-the-water demonstrations from a diverse range of marine companies.


Check out 2026 provisional demonstration schedule below.


Timings subject to change. Please listen to the PA tannoy system for latest timings and where to watch the demonstrations

2026 Provisional Demonstration Schedule

10.15, 11.30 & 12.45

Life Beneath The Keel - Learn what’s on the seabed and watch via ‘Crab Cam’ with The Island Trust. *These talks will take place onboard yacht yacht Johanna Lucretia in zone 5. Due to limited space onboard , please reserve your tickets to this talks. 

10.30

Flare demonstration with SeaRegs Training on their stand in zone 4.

11.00

Private Meet & Greet for graduates to learn about careers in marine autonomy and software development with Marine AI.

11.00, 13.15 & 16.00

Watch a life raft deployment and inflation at Mount Batten Boat House in zone 3.

11.15

Interview with Rebecca Smith MP and official event opening.

11.30

Plymouth RNLI demonstrate their Severn class Lifeboat response working alongside Cattewater Harbour Commissioners.

12.30

Fugro demonstrate their unmanned surface vessel (USVs).

13.00

Witness the new watersports craze of efoiling with EFoilUK.

13.30

Marine AI demonstrate their autonomous boat technology, along with their uses and careers in the industry.

14.00

Plym Yacht Club's Cadet Sailors demonstrate their sailing skills and capsize recovery.

15.00

Plymouth RNLI demonstrate their B Class Atlantic Lifeboat with a Man Overboard training exercise in the Yacht Haven.

15.45

Interview with the Multihull Centre, a tour of their Dazcat and discussion about multihulls Vs monohulls. 

Car Parking

There are various car parks nearby but please note there is no car parking for visitors on-site at Plymouth Yacht Haven. 


The nearest car parks are:


  • Mount Batten Gravel Car Park. Google Map
  • Mount Batten Car Park. Google Map
  • Elphinstone Car Park, Google Map, with access via the Mount Batten Ferry. 
  • Lambhay Hill Car Park, Google Map, with access via the Mount Batten Ferry.


Other car parks are available around Sutton Harbour with access to the Mount Batten peninsula via the Mount Batten Ferry.

Mount Batten Ferry

Food & Drink

We are proud to be working with a number of local food and drink companies for you to enjoy at Plymouth Boat Fest.


You can also find food and drinks at The Bridge Bar Restaurant and the Galley Kitchen Cafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much are tickets? Tickets are free but must be claimed via our Ticket page.
  • Can I bring my dog? Yes dogs are welcomed but please be aware that they may not be permitted onboard vessels.
  • Is it outdoors? The Show is entirely outdoors, spread across shoreside areas and on the pontoons.
  • What time is the event? It is open from 10am to 5pm, on Saturday 20th June 2026.
  • Can I exhibit my boat or company? Absolutely! Head to Exhibitor page to find out more and enquire.

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Our Partners and Sponsors

With thanks to our sponsors of Plymouth Boat Fest 2026.

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