The Palma International Boat Show 2025 closed with a very positive outcome, attracting over 30,000 visitors, a figure that surpasses the 28,000 from the previous year. Held from 30 April to 3 May across the Moll Vell in Palma and the Club de Mar, the show has firmly established itself as one of the Mediterranean’s most important nautical events. The organisers have already announced that the next edition will take place from 29 April to 2 May 2026, with plans to continue growing in both participation and international impact.
Photos: PIBS 2025.
Pending the final results of the satisfaction surveys, initial data points to a high level of loyalty, with 95% of exhibitors expressing their intention to return for the next edition. According to the organisers, this strong commitment reflects the excellent health of the event and its commercial value for the industry. It’s also worth noting that the 2025 edition set a new record with 304 exhibitors, marking a milestone in the show’s history.
Optimism at the Palma International Boat Show 2025
The atmosphere throughout the four-day event was notably optimistic, with commercial transactions exceeding expectations and a significant presence of visitors with a genuine interest in purchasing, according to numerous exhibiting companies. This trend has reinforced the reputation of the Palma International Boat Show 2025 as a strategic platform for generating business within the nautical sector.
The quality and competitiveness of the exhibitors’ offerings was also highly praised by both professionals and the general public. In fact, several shipyards have already expressed their interest in participating in the next edition, aiming to present new models and vessels as world premières. This confirms the appeal of the event, which is organised by the Regional Development Agency of the Balearic Islands (ADRBalears), under the Ministry of Business, Employment and Energy, together with the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA).
Furthermore, the show had a significant media impact, with more than 350 journalists accredited, most of whom travelled from abroad specifically to cover the event. This international coverage has further reinforced the show’s position as one of the leading nautical showcases in the Mediterranean.
Expansion to the Club de Mar
One of the key achievements of this edition was the expansion of the exhibition area through the addition of the Club de Mar. This new space allowed, for the first time, the inclusion of an exclusive area for “one-off” vessels —custom-made, unique models. The space featured around ten sailing yachts at sea and numerous stands on land, raising the bar in terms of quality and reinforcing the show’s international profile.
Marcial Sánchez Barcáiztegui Award ceremony
Among the most memorable moments of the event was the presentation of the Marcial Sánchez Barcáiztegui Award to Toni Salom, owner of Nautipaints and former president of the Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC). The award was handed over by the Minister of Business, Employment and Energy, Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro, in recognition of Salom’s leadership and the growth achieved by the cluster under his tenure, expanding from just twenty companies in 2019 to over one hundred member companies today.
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