Boat Show Sri Lanka – Boat & Marine Show

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

Sri Lanka gears up to host its largest 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.

Boat & Marine Show 2026: South Asia’s Premier Marine Festival –9 th Edition

Quick Facts

Location - Port City, Colombo

Dates- January 30 – February 1, 2026

Time - Daily 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Organized by - Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka

Event management by - CDC Events (Pvt) Ltd

Endorsed by - Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Employment and Tourism, Sri Lanka Export Development Board

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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.