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Show dates, location and format
Nauticales 2026 will take place from April 14 to 19, 2026.
The show takes place in La Ciotat, on the port (Port des Capucins and Bassin à flot), in an urban and maritime setting easily accessible from Marseille, Aubagne and Toulon.
It's an "afloat and ashore" show: boats are on static display alongside the quayside, but are also available for sea trials in a dedicated area.
In 2025, the show will bring together some 25,000 visitors, 300 to 400 boats and around 300 exhibitors, giving an idea of the size of the event, although the 2026 figures may vary slightly.
The 2026 edition is positioned as the Mediterraneanâ??s â??great spring nautical rendezvousâ?, with a very broad offer for yachtsmen, professionals and the curious.
Organization and general spirit
Les Nauticales is organized by the AixâeurosMarseilleâeurosProvence metropolitan area, which has taken over this historic show to make it a showcase for the regional and Mediterranean nautical industry.
The show focuses on several key areas: discovering boating for the general public, promoting boatyards and equipment manufacturers, and highlighting innovation and sustainable boating.
The atmosphere is family-friendly, accessible and sea-focused, with a strong Mediterranean flavor: yachting, board sports, fishing, diving and port life.
There are both "classic" trade stands and a host of events, demonstrations, talks and meetings with industry professionals.
Boats and unit types on display
The 2026 edition will feature over 200 boats, both afloat and afloat, ranging from small semi-rigid boats to cruising catamarans.
The show highlights new products for 2026, with models presented in avantâeurospremière by major international brands and regional shipyards.
Among the unit types announced :
- Cruising and regatta sailboats, with performance and comfort-oriented models.
- Powerboats (semi-rigid, premium launches, dayboats, open, helms).
- Sailing and motor catamarans, for family cruising or charter.
- Electric and hybrid boats, a fast-growing segment, highlighted as a showcase for sustainable boating.
- New and used boats to suit all budgets.
Find your fishing boat
More than 79 brands were listed in recent editions, and this scale has been renewed for 2026.
They typically include :
- Sailboat and catamaran builders (major French and international shipyards).âeuros
- Well-known brands of semi-aerosols, such as Zodiac, which has announced its participation with demonstrations afloat and the presence of its distributors Servaux Yachting and ProTec Mer.âeuros
- More confidential or specialized projects, notably electrified or innovative units.
The show also serves as a platform for discussing the blue economy and coastal preservation, with conferences, roundtables and information areas on :
- Protecting the Mediterranean.
- New regulations (low-emission zones, anchorages, etc.).
- Solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of yachting.
Animations, sea trials and activities
Nauticales has announced 40 or more events to be held throughout the show.
These animations cover a wide spectrum:
- Sea trials of new boats, via a dedicated test area in the immediate vicinity of the port.
- Introductory courses and water baptisms (light sailing, paddle, kayak, or even discovery outings at sea, according to the detailed annual program).
- Demonstrations of board sports and innovative watercraft.
- Workshops or events on safety at sea, weather, cartography or boat maintenance.
The program also includes professional meetings:
- Conferences on the nautical market, export or new practices (rental, sharing, charter).
- Presentations by institutional and industry players (Fédération des Industries Nautiques, Métropole, ports, associations).
- Activities focusing on seafaring professions, for young people or those undergoing retraining.
For the general public, the show retains a "springtime outing" feel, with on-site catering, stands selling sea-related products (textiles, decorations, marine art) and a convivial atmosphere on the quayside.
