Must-see million dollar yachts at 2023 Melbourne Boat Show

by Rebeka Powell 24 Oct 2023 20:04 UTC 26-29 October 2023

Melbourne Boat Show 2023 © Melbourne Boat Show

This week the Melbourne Boat show returns to Docklands, with the state's premier marine event set to be bigger and better than ever.

From Thursday, October 26, to Sunday, October 29, the Docklands precinct will host over 80 exhibitors featuring more than 100 vessels and thousands of marine products. The event will be a standout showcase of the boating lifestyle from luxury motor yachts and sailboats to a host of exhibitors displaying the latest trailer boats and marine technology.

Highlights include a 60-foot Cetera motor yacht worth $4 million. Boarding the Cetera feels like being whisked away to a floating villa off the picturesque shores of an island paradise. Its multi-space design ensures all living areas, including luxurious cabins, are on the main deck, offering the ambience of a lavish seaview suite.

One of the yacht's other special features is the main deck lounge/bar, providing a stunning 180-degree sea panorama and leading to a vast front terrace.

As well as such five-star luxury afloat, Premier Yachting will have two Jeanneau Sun Odyssey sailboats on display.

If you're seeking inspiration for your own boat, check out the Hooked Up Rig Rundown, a special display that includes 10 handpicked rides featuring brands such as Veitch, Haines Hunter, Edencraft and Tidal Flare which boat owners have embraced to make them stand out from the sailing crowd.

The Melbourne Boat Show is a free annual event that celebrates everything related to boating and the nautical lifestyle. With a rich history and a commitment to showcasing the latest trends and innovations, this is the number one event for the local marine industry.

This year the Boat Show also has an impressive array of activities and attractions suitable for the whole family. Collingwood premiership star Jack Crisp, the 2023 Melbourne Boat Show ambassador, said he was especially looking forward to spending the day out with his daughters Lilah, 5, and Sloane, 4.

"The girls love a bit of fishing. Dad's got us sorted up at Myrtleford and it's nice to get out of the city," he said.

"Over summer our family has speedboats and fishing boats, and growing up I spent a lot of time water skiing and enjoying all the other great things about being on the water, so I'm rapt to be involved with the Boat Show as their ambassador."

A nautical showcase: Explore the latest and greatest in the world of boating with a dazzling array of watercraft, from sleek sailboats to luxury cruising boats and a boat in a bag - that can actually be inflated and on the water in less than 15 minutes. Boating enthusiasts will find their dreams afloat at the Docklands waterfront.

Fishing fiesta: Calling all fishing aficionados! Dive into a sea of fishing gear, expert advice and live demonstrations that will have you hooked in no time. Learn to lure a variety of fish at the Supertank live fishing station, then head to get your gear at Tackle Island.

Family fun ahoy: Bring the whole crew along for a day of family fun. Enjoy kid-friendly activities such as taking the ferry to visit the Heritage and Wooden Boat precinct at North Wharf. Step aboard the magnificent Tall Ship Alma Doepel or the historic steam tug Wattle, and expand your horizons on a replica topsail schooner, the Enterprize. There's plenty of entertainment and interactive exhibits to keep the little sailors engaged while parents explore the maritime wonders.

Learn from the best: Gain nautical knowledge from industry experts through informative workshops and seminars, perfect for those eager to learn more about boating and fishing. Whether it be related to safety equipment, boating rules, making weather decisions, or other information for current or new boaters.

The 2023 Melbourne Boat Show has expanded to take over more waterfront space at Docklands, with plenty of great exhibits on land and water at Victoria Harbour, Harbour Esplanade and New Quay.

Tickets are free. To register visit www.melbourneinternationalboatshow.com.au.

All patrons that scan in at the event go into the running for a major prize of $5,000 to spend with one of the exhibitors.

The 61st Melbourne Boat Show: Thursday, October 26, to Sunday, October 29.