12 things to do at Sanctuary Cove International Boat show

The biggest boat show in Australia (yes, we’re claiming it) has 700 vessels to check out plus the latest in marine tech and gadgets. Here’s a top 12 must sees at Sanctuary Cove

12 things to do at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in full swing, but as the weekend kicks off, the crowds of buyers are expected to disperse to make way for families to enjoy the spoils of the show.

The show will continue until May 25. Tickets are available for $35 for general admission and $388 for a VIP ticket with access to The Lagoon Beach Club.

Here are 12 highlights from the show:

1. See show’s biggest boat

One of the world's most luxurious boats, the $40m Pazienza, is on display at the show. Picture: supplied.

Cantiere delle Marche’s Pazienza is a whopping 35 metre spectacle and is worth $40m, securing itself as the biggest boat at the show. The vessel is fresh off the back of winning awards at the World Superyacht Awards in Venice. Its palatial nature can only be appreciated in person.

2. On another level

See the Candela C-8, which seems to levitate as it glides over the water. The hydrofoiling boat is 100% electric and 100% carbon fibre. It is part of the Carbon Yachts exhibit at the show, worth $750,000.

The Candela C-8 is a 100% electric, 100% carbon fibre, hydrofoiling boat. Picture: supplied.

3. Caravan meets Boat

For those looking for a caravan that’s also a boat, look no further than Boat A Home. The vessel can be put on a trailer to explore on land, and as a boat it offers all the functionality and convenience of a caravan. A modern Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which starts at $220,000.

Boat A Home is a caravan for on and off the water. Picture: supplied.

4. Sails up

For those keen to see something other than a powerboat, TMG Yachts showed their Lagoon Sixty 5. The luxurious sailing catamaran made its Australian debut at the show.

Lagoon catamarans shows a luxury catamaran, The Lagoon sixty 5. Picture: supplied.

5. Riviera’s $50m fleet

See the best of the Gold Coast maritime industry at Riviera’s exhibit, a showstopping fleet of 12 boats all designed and built on the Gold Coast.

The combined value of the boats is $50m, and features the premiers of two boats including the Riviera 4300 Sports Express ($1.6m) and the Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II ($6.3m).

Gold Coast-based boat manufacturer, Riviera, is showing $50m worth of boats all built and designed in our backyard. Picture: supplied.

6. VIP vibes

The Lagoon Beach Club is where the show’s VIPs are wining, dining and rubbing shoulders with the creme de la creme of the Gold Coast’s social scene.

Sip bottomless champagne at The Lagoon Beach Club. Picture: supplied.

There’s free flowing Veuve Clicquot and an all-day grazing bar stacked with delicacies to help refuel after a big day at the show.

Tickets for The Lagoon Beach Club are $379, and include access to the show.

7. Become the ultimate adventurer

Enter the draw at the Australian Marine Centre Display for your chance to win a fully kitted Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series, paired with a Bar Crusher 670HT boat. The dream combo for any Aussie adventurer.

Enter the draw to win a Toyota LandCruiser 79 series and the Bar Crusher 670HT. Picture: supplied.

8. Wake sports wonder

For the highest level performance in wake sports, without compromising on luxury, drop into the Nautique exhibit. The Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon is their flagship model, and is worth a look for all show-goers.

Nautique showed seven boats all specifically designed for wakeboarding. Picture: supplied.

9. One-Stop Toy Shop

The one exhibit guaranteed to have something for everyone is JSW Powersports. It is a one-stop toy shop with everything from Seabob, Fliteboard and Sea-Doo, to – you guessed it – more boats.

JSW powersports is the ultimate one-stop shop for toys. Picture: supplied.

10. Maritimo new launches

Gold Coast boat builder, Maritimo, debuted two reimagined boats at the 2025 boat show, the M50 Flybridge and the S60 Sedan. Both are known and loved models, but the Maritimo team keeps redefining luxury. The M50 Flybridge is worth $2.77m and the S60 starts at $3.5m.

Gold Coast boat manufacturer, Maritimo, showed reimagined versions of their S60 Sedan and the M50 Flybridge. Picture: supplied.

11. On-land luxury

If you get seasick, change tack to luxury on land at the Bentley exhibit. See the newest models of Bentleys – and plenty of other luxury cars – all lined up for your admiration.

The latest range of Bentley vehicles will be on display at the Bentley suite. Picture: supplied.

12. Next-Gen Marine Safety

Get hands-on with FLIR’s new Ocean Scout Pro thermal monocular. The FLIR exhibit is a must-visit for anyone with plans to be on the water, as its ability to detect human heat in the water could make a big difference in a dangerous situation.

FLIR Ocean Scout Pro thermal monocular. Picture: supplied.

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