Boating Industry Takes Centre Stage at Docklands

The wait is almost over; the 2026 Melbourne Boat Show opens this Thursday for four action-packed days at Docklands. Months of planning, collaboration and hard work are about to come to life, with an outstanding line-up of exhibitors, boats, marine products, industry experts, family entertainment and on-water experiences ready to welcome visitors from across Victoria. From the Suzuki Marine Main Stage, Cookie’s Supertank and new Shimano Fish Fighting Simulator to Tall Ships and Wooden Boats, the Lady Cutler, inclusive boating experiences, the Suzuki Marine Clean Ocean Project and Kids Zone, Casting Zone, Women on Water, and tours aboard Ship4Good. This year’s program showcases everything we love about boating. See the full schedule here.

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