Palma International Boat Show 2025 (PIBS 2025) is just around the corner. The prestigious nautical fair that opens the Mediterranean season is scheduled from 30 April to 3 May 2025 at Moll Vell in Palma. For four days, this event, organised by ADR Balears (Agència de Desenvolupament Regional de les Illes Balears) and BYBA (Balearic Yacht Brokers Association), becomes the global epicentre of the industry, where new boat models and products are showcased, making it the ideal stage for worldwide launches. Additionally, this year it expands with a new exhibition area at Club de Mar, adding 5,000 more square metres, and opening hours will be from 10:00 to 20:00.
Tickets are already available online at this link.
The 2024 edition showcased around 600 boats at Moll Vell. Photo: PIBS.
Club de Mar, the big novelty at Palma International Boat Show 2025
The addition of Club de Mar to Palma International Boat Show 2025 will add 5,000 square metres to the 80,000 square metres usually available at Moll Vell, thus responding to the growing business and exhibition demand. With this expansion, Palma International Boat Show 2025 will feature two distinct areas, connected by sea via maritime shuttles, allowing visitors to travel from one area to another in just five minutes, facilitating circulation and access to all boats and services present at the show.
The new PIBS 2025 area will allow the exhibition of large vessels, mainly sailing yachts between 40 and 100 metres in length, built by shipyards specialising in unique models. On land, a space will be set up for companies offering services and equipment for these luxury yachts, including repair, maintenance, naval engineering, and interior design firms.
Palma Superyacht Village
With a solid track record, the event offers a comprehensive selection that includes everything from new boats to nautical equipment and services, as well as marinas and yacht harbours. A highlight of the exhibition is the Palma Superyacht Village, an exclusive section dedicated to vessels over 24 metres, both sailing and motor yachts. This space also includes a specialised yacht repair and maintenance area, known as refit & repair, featuring top industry companies.
Palma International Boat Show 2024 attracted more than 28,000 people. Photo: CAIB.
The 2024 edition, a resounding success
The 2024 edition was a resounding success for PIBS. With the participation of 295 companies and around 600 boats on display, more than 260 of which were in the water, the event occupied an area of over 80,000 square metres. Over the course of the show, more than 28,000 visitors, both enthusiasts and professionals, gathered at Moll Vell, making it one of the most significant industry events worldwide.
The 2024 edition generated an economic impact of €20.1 million, according to a study by the Government of the Balearic Islands. This impact not only benefits businesses within the yachting sector but also helps to counteract seasonality in tourism by attracting thousands of national and international visitors during the low season, thus stimulating the local economy with positive effects on hotels, restaurants, transport, and commerce.
In numbers:
- Direct impact (€13.5 million)
Derived from tourists travelling to Palma for the show, local attendees, and exhibitor activity. Visitors spent an average of €435 per day, nearly 2.5 times more than the traditional April tourist expenditure (€176). - Indirect impact (€6.5 million)
This impact stems from service providers such as catering, transport, and supplies needed for the event. - Attendance and direct expenditure
In just four days, the fair attracted more than 28,000 visitors, with direct spending exceeding €8.2 million. - Tourist profile
Two-thirds of the visitors come from Europe. Additionally, 67% stay in hotels with four stars or more, compared to only 3% opting for holiday rentals. - Satisfaction and return rate
A 99% visitor satisfaction rate indicates they will return for the next edition, and most international exhibitors also expressed high satisfaction with the event.
All information is available on the official website: www.palmainternationalboatshow.com
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