Newport International Boat Show officially kicks off the 2024 Boat Show Season

2024 Newport International Boat Show © Newport International Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over 15 acres with six connecting show sites along historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island.

Walk the docks and view a spectacular display of new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. This year there's an acre of even more boats to see throughout show, including a brokerage basin, with both power and sail boats ranging up to 90-feet now on display for the first time. On the land side, visitors will find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle.

The Cruiser's Classroom, located Below-Deck at the Hammetts entrance to the Show, is an educational experience featuring interactive presentations covering an array of marine-related topics such as boating, fishing, safety, boat maintenance and financing 101. Tech Talks are hands-on technical training classes for boaters of all experience levels led by American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) expert and Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman.

As the kickoff to the boat show season, many exhibitors launch new models for the first time in the U.S. at the Show. When walking the show, keep an eye out for the red and blue Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program decals and burgees indicating each boat or product entry. Industry experts will judge each entry on opening day and awards are given in several categories. All winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 13. This year the program is featuring over 45 new marine product and boat debuts, both in power and sail.

New for this year, the Show is offering an exclusive experience at the Windward VIP Lounge. This exciting addition gives guests a private setting with views of Narragansett Bay and the ocean sounds of an active waterfront. It includes a premium open bar with endless options, gourmet food served all day, private restrooms and a place to relax and lounge, indoors and outdoors, and daily must-see pop-up activations.

"We are just hours away from the start of this year's Show and we are so excited to kick things off," said Jocelyn Emory, Marketing Director of Newport International Boat Show. "We'd like to thank everyone that helped make this happen from our sponsors, partners, exhibitors and of course the boating community who come to join us every year. Whether you are in the market for a new boat, need some accessories, or are just looking for a great way to spend the day, this is going to be a Show you won't want to miss!"

To purchase tickets online, click here. Opening Preview Day is Thursday, September 12, sponsored by Discover Newport and Marsh McLennan Agency, and the ticket price is $40. A One-Day General Admission ticket if purchased now through September 11 is $31 or day-of tickets are $33, valid any one-day Friday-Sunday.

Windward VIP Lounge One-Day Tickets are $275. This VIP ticket is admission to the Windward and is your admission to the show for any one day of the Show. Visitors must be 18 or older to enter the Windward VIP Lounge. Limited quantities available.

The best place to park in town is at Easton's Beach in Newport. A parking pass is $40 per vehicle and we recommend securing your spot by purchasing online. There will be continuous, complimentary shuttles to and from the Show site (only 1.5 miles) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please follow the Newport International Boat Show's Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to its YouTube channel for the latest updates, schedules of events and sponsor giveaways and prizes.

For more information, visit: newportboatshow.com.

Show Dates & Hours:

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 12th, 13th, and 14th: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 15th: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.