As the world ushers in a new decade, the Thailand Yacht Show has extra reason to celebrate as the 2020 edition.
Held on Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 January at Royal Phuket Marina, the 2020 Thailand Yacht Show marks the fifth anniversary of the country's premier maritime and luxury lifestyle event.
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Make sure you don't miss the fifth celebration of the Thailand Yacht Show; where the journey begins.
YACHT PREMIERES GALORE
The Show has always prided itself on showcasing the crème de la crème of the yachting world and this year we will have over 15 national, regional and world yacht premieres on display, including Asian premieres from Custom Line, Fairline Yachts, Lagoon Catamarans, NEEL Trimarans, Prestige Yachts, Princess Yachts and Riviera plus a brand new model from Monte Carlo Yachts. Legendary shipyard Riva Yacht will exhibit for the first time in Thailand. In a first for the show, we will have two world premieres, the Raptor 375 Solarium and Thailand built Stealth 36e Catamaran.
A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE
Now in its fifth year, the Thailand Yacht Show has firmly established itself as, not only one of the leading maritime shows in South East Asia, but also as a must-visit event for those who call Phuket home. The Show, with the stunning Royal Phuket Marina as its backdrop, offers both industry professionals and local residents the perfect environment to network or simply mingle with friends and family. In the Marina, the Show will debut its new Floating Bar, the perfect setting for nautical lifestyle seekers to relax with friends - or close a deal - surrounded by some of the most beautiful motor- and sailing-yachts in South East Asia.
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
As well as the exceptional line-up of yachts and luxury products on display, the Show will also have a range of food and beverage options to keep visitors well-fed and hydrated during the four-day event. L'Opera, one of the island's best Italian restaurants, is taking up residence on the Boardwalk, accompanied by Russian Caviar House and Oysters by Castaway Club House Beach Bar for your daily fix of vitamin-sea whilst The Mexican Taco Truck will keep visitors well-fed, while resident Royal Phuket Marina restaurant Speakeasy will be serving their favourite international dishes over the four-day event. The popular Whisgars Lounge returns to the Show and our VIP Lounge, designed by local furniture and interior design experts M2 Plus, offers the ideal respite from the hustle and bustle of the Show.
LUXURY PRODUCTS, LUXURY SETTING
See all the latest luxury property developments, marine technologies, gadgets and lifestyle products in the Exhibition Hall before checking out the world's most beautiful yachts - of all sizes and for all budgets - in the Marina. Relax with drinks and a veritable smorgasbord of culinary delights on the always atmospheric Boardwalk before welcoming the evening in style with live entertainment and glamorous yacht parties. During the 9 - 12 January, there will simply be no better place to be in Phuket than at the Thailand Yacht Show!
FESTIVALS & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
From fashion shows to caviar tastings, live music to art exhibitions and workshops, the Thailand Yacht Show has always aimed to deliver an experience for visitors that goes beyond just a boat show and, for 2020, we have various free side-events and activities that all the family can enjoy. On Saturday 11th, Town Square will come alive to the sound of music as we introduce the inaugural Children's Day Music Festival - held on the Official Le Meridien Phuket Stage - an afternoon of classical and contemporary jazz music performed by local students and musicians. During the four-day event we also have international DJs playing the latest beats, piano performances in the VIP Lounge and live musicians turning the Boardwalk into their evening stage.
If you're unsure of what to do this Children's Day, a trip to the Thailand Yacht Show offers a whole range of fun activities that all the family can enjoy, including live animators and entertainers plus mega-sized Transformer robots, providing memorable experiences for children of all ages.
PARTIES, PARTIES & MORE PARTIES
A yacht show wouldn't be a yacht show without a party or two and we will have a number of exciting opportunities to mingle, network or unwind after the busy festive period. From the Official Welcome Party - complete with LED fireshow and the beats of international DJ Fabrizio Capua - to Sunday evening's closing "bash". Friday evening will light up the Docks with a number of invitation only parties with Simpson Marina, Boat Lagoon Yachting and Multihull Solutions, while on the boardwalk Yachting Sourcing will go long into the late night. Saturday night check out the Drake Marine party on Town Square.
DID WE MENTION BOATS?
The Show's main draw, of course, is the stunning selection of 50 yachts - of all shapes and sizes - for visitors to admire and even purchase! From sleek motoryachts to sporty day-trippers, spacious catamarans to RIBs and tenders, the Thailand Yacht Show will once again offer the very best international yachting brands from the region's leading brokers, including Asia Yachting, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Derani Yachts, Lee Marine, MGC Marine (Asia), Multihull Solutions, Northrop & Johnson and Simpson Marine. Representing themselves will be Leopard Catamarans, Sunsail and Ringle Marine.
DEMONSTRATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
This year we will have something for everyone with an exciting programme of workshops, demonstrations and side-events planned throughout the four days, including sommelier courses, oyster and caviar tastings, photography classes and art exhibitions, whilst our painting masterclasses will help you unlock your inner Van Gogh. In the Marina, we have partnered with the Phuket Yacht Club, who will be offering sailing lessons to children of all ages - a great way for your child to find their sea legs! If fashion is more your thing, designers from all over the country will be presenting their latest collections of evening dresses, beachwear, jewellery and accessories in our daily fashion shows.
NETWORKING WITH YOUR PEERS
.The Thailand Yacht Show is an important meeting place for the region's boating fraternity and offers a link between brands, dealers, brokers and local service providers to new industry contacts and new buyers. By joining together in a cohesive industry gathering, we can build an ever-growing platform and deliver real results in a burgeoning marketplace that the region's yachting community should be driving themselves.
IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME!
Yes, you read right, it is going to be awesome! Make sure you don't miss out on Thailand's premier yachting and luxury lifestyle event!
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