Southampton International Boat Show
The Southampton International Boat Show is back on 18-27 September for ten days of boating, watersports and entertainment on the waterfront.
Take advantage of our great travel offers plus a special discount on admission below.
Travel Offer:
Foot Passenger Day Return - Adult: £14 | Child: £7
15% Off Vehicle Ferry Travel
Valid: 18 - 27 September
T&C's apply, see below.
Admission Ticket Offer
Tickets for the Southampton International Boat Show are just £23.00 per adult for Red Funnel customers travelling from the Island
Use code RFSIBS2026 for your exclusive discount on show admission, and make the most of our £14 Red Jet day return to get there!
Children 15 and under go free, with a special £7 Red Jet day return available for kids.
Book your ferry travel above, and Southampton Boat Show tickets below using code RFSIBS2026.
Please present both your event ticket and ferry ticket on the show gate.
What's On
The Southampton International Boat Show is back on 18-27 September for ten days of boating, watersports and entertainment on the waterfront.
Expect a packed programme from start to finish, with on-the-water activities, diving, live demonstrations, and expert talks covering everything from professional sailing and powerboat racing to traditional wooden boat building.
The purpose-built marina, Europe’s largest, will be lined with over 250 boats of every shape and size, from sleek yachts and high-powered boats to classic and modern sailing boats. Leading marine brands will also be showcasing the latest technology, apparel, and equipment all under one roof.
Add in live music, food, drink and family activities, and you’ve got a full festival on the water across ten unforgettable days!
Want in on the action? Get any day tickets for just £23 with code: RFSIBS2026.
Children 15 and under go free. Premium tickets from £149 include access to the Waterside Lounge.
Offer ends 27 September.
Buy your tickets today on the Southampton International Boat Show website.
Getting There
Sail over from West Cowes on our Hi-Speed Red Jet service and arrive in Southampton in under 30 minutes, for just £14 per adult day return or £7 per child.
Southampton Boat Show will be taking place at Mayflower Park, a short distance from our Southampton ferry terminals.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a day return crossing between 18 - 27 September 2026, with up to 7 people (additional passenger rates available) in a car. Subject to availability. Conditions: Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Valid for new bookings only. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply †A £5 handling charge applies to telephone bookings. Offer available online only.
Red Jet: Valid for a day-return trip taken between 18 - 27 September 2026, on any sailing between Southampton and West Cowes. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book specific sailing times with these tickets. Offer available online only.
Southampton Boat Show Special: Any One Day ticket available online for £23.00pp using code RFSIBS2026 when booking via the Southampton Boat Show website.Children 15 and under go free! Offer must be booked online in advance.
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