25–27 Oct 2026 · Cape Town, ZA

Boatica Cape Town

Boatica Cape Town is Africa's boating exhibition held at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, aimed at boating enthusiasts, manufacturers and buyers of luxury boats, accessories and marine equipment. The event features on-water and on-land exhibitions including South African-built boats, yachts, catamarans, powerboats, jet skis, navigation systems, water sports gear, live demonstrations, races and hands-on experiences like sailing lessons and SUP. It is presented in partnership with the City of Cape Town and the South African Boat Builders Association (SABBEX).

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Dates
25–27 Oct 2026
Venue
Messe Frankfurt South Africa
Location
Cape Town, ZA
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
3 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
40Estimate
Visitors
1,400,000Fact
Area
1,200 m²Fact
Maritime & Fishing
Event website

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Boatica Cape Town

Boatica Cape Town is a flagship trade fair for the Maritime & Fishing industry, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2026 edition runs 25–27 Oct 2026 at Messe Frankfurt South Africa. It brings together an estimated 40 exhibitors and 1,400,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 40 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Messe Frankfurt South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Who exhibits at Boatica Cape Town

We've captured 40 exhibitors for Boatica Cape Town (roster as of 2024). They span 6 countries, 16% of them based outside South Africa.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • South Africa84%·31
  • Netherlands5%·2
  • Belgium3%·1
  • Germany3%·1
  • Denmark3%·1

Based on 37 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing29%·7
  • Services29%·7
  • Automotive21%·5
  • Construction8%·2
  • Energy Electronics8%·2

Based on 24 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

80%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 40 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

16%Class Fof exhibitors are based abroad

Predominantly national — a mainly domestic exhibitor base.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed50%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises50%·1

1,000+ employees

Of 2 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Boatica Cape Town 2026 exhibitor list

The Boatica Cape Town exhibitor list currently counts 40+ indexed companies. They span industries including services, construction and thermography. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • International Marine Certification Institute IMCI
  • Ullman Sails
  • Deltec Energy Solutions
  • Invest Cape Town
  • Yamaha South Africa
  • Stingblade
  • Airwave Engineering
  • Amdoor
  • Aquadex Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Blue Cape
  • Boating World
  • Cape Town Yacht Services
  • CLARK MARINE
  • EVADEX
  • Inteto Connect
  • Jo Fensham
  • Katay Racing Motorcycles and Watercrafts
  • Leopard Catamarans
  • Maritime Training
  • McCarthy's Auto Trimmers

+ 15 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Boatica Cape Town 2026?
Boatica Cape Town 2026 runs 25–27 Oct 2026 at Messe Frankfurt South Africa.
Where is Boatica Cape Town held?
Boatica Cape Town is held at Messe Frankfurt South Africa in Cape Town, South Africa.
How many exhibitors does Boatica Cape Town have?
Boatica Cape Town counts an estimated 40 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 40 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Boatica Cape Town?
Indexed exhibitors include The World Leader in Maritime Safety, ZARC, Flir and VETUS. The event spans the Maritime & Fishing sector.
Is Boatica Cape Town worth attending?
Boatica Cape Town is a flagship trade show for the Maritime & Fishing industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. It brings together an estimated 40 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Boatica Cape Town exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 40 companies exhibiting at Boatica Cape Town so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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