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A New Chapter for the Marseille Boat Show
Officially unveiled on October 13, 2026, in Marseille, MAREA Marseille is continuing preparations for its first edition. The trade show, under the general direction of Damien Denizot, will welcome industry professionals and the general public from April 6 to 11, 2027, on the Gisèle-Halimi Esplanade at J4.
The organizers are aiming for 45,000 visitors, 200 participating brands, and 300 boats on display, spread across an area of more than 30,000 m². At this stage, these figures represent the goals for this inaugural edition.
Sales of exhibition space will begin on Monday, October 19. Companies in the boating industry and other maritime sectors will then be able to sign up to participate in this new Mediterranean event.
Six leaders to support MAREA's growth
At the same time, the trade show announced the creation of an advisory board tasked with guiding its strategy and its relationships with the various industry sectors.
It features Nicolas Barraqué, an underwater photographer and editor-in-chief of TAKE THE PLUNGE! ; Christian Cano, director and editorial manager of Fishing & Hunting ; Frédéric Di Meglio, president of the FFESSM; Sidonie Folco, advisor to the General Secretariat for the Sea; Richard Gibeaud, representative of the Federation of Nautical Industries; and Frédéric Vanhoutte, president of Eventiz Media Group.
This lineup reflects the organizers' desire to expand the scope of the show beyond recreational boating alone, by incorporating underwater activities, tourism, and the maritime economy.
A New Event to Be Developed for the Boating Industry
For shipyards, equipment manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, the start of ticket sales will provide an opportunity to learn about the specific requirements for participating in MAREA Marseille.
The show's positioning still needs to be further defined, particularly regarding the breakdown between boats in the water and on land, the categories of exhibitors, and the space reserved for industry professionals.
With its inaugural edition scheduled for spring 2027, MAREA Marseille aims to establish a new nautical and maritime event in Marseille. The number of exhibitors signing up, starting October 19, will serve as an initial indicator of how well the project is being received by companies in the sector.
