Biograd Boat Show - Central Europe’s Largest Boat Show

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22. BIOGRAD BOAT SHOW 21. - 25.10.2020. Croatia’s Largest Boat Show and Central Europe’s In-water Show

Biograd Boat Show

WITH JUST UNDER A MONTH TO GO MORE THAN 140 EXHIBITORS HAS REGISTERED THEIR PARTICIPATION

New dates: This year, the Biograd Boat Show will last one day longer, with the opening set for Wednesday, 21 October 2020, while the closing is planned for Sunday, 25 October 2020.

24. September

Latest news:

The 22nd International Biograd Boat Show, organized and hosted by the tourism company Ilirija d.d. of Biograd na Moru, has registered more than 140 exhibitors with just under a month to go. This proves resilience of the nautical industry and has instilled optimism during these challenging times.
The 3 largest exhibitors have registered a total of 28 vessels averaging more than 11m in length.
The largest vessel to be displayed so far is the 20m Elling E6. www.ellingyachting.com/the-elling-motor-yacht-range/157727/elling-e6/
Ilirija d.d. is working in coordination with the Civil Headquarters of Zadar County and the Civil Headquarters of the City of Biograd na Moru to implement all national and health measures and recommendations in order to ensure maximum safety for all exhibitors, visitors and participants.

The Gateway to Central European Boaters

More and more, the show attracts visitors and exhibitors from neighboring countries and afar, including many owners of boats in Croatia, as well as many of the thousands that participate in nautical events held in Biograd throughout the year. Big attractions include over 300 registered exhibitors and 300 boats on display, as well as over 1500 charter yachts represented at the show, and approximately 100 used boats, displayed according to strict standards. Many side events take place with themes such as business, education, social, culinary, sport and recreation.

The "Boat Show Experience"

Sunset marks the end of the exhibition day and the beginning of an on-site evening program offering great food and entertainment continuing into the town centre until the late hours, all within a short walk. Known as the “Boat Show Experience”, it is the key to the show’s success, visible in the eyes of the locals as well as many affluent visitors from Central Europe that make a holiday of the event.

Special Hotel Rates

Visitors and Exhibitors are offered special hotel rates at Ilirija Hotels, available from 39,00 Eur per person per night . Ilirija d.d. is a company with more than 50 years of tradition, established in 1957. The company headquater is in Biograd, which is considered to be ideal boating destination becouse of its position on the most indented part of the Adriatic Sea and near the Kornati islands.

Marina Kornati, Biograd na Moru

Having recognized the exceptional potential of Biograd na Moru as a nautical town in the vicinity of Kornati archipelago, ILIRIJA d.d. built the first nautical harbor in Croatia back in 1974, the today's hotel harbor called Kornati, from which the nautical tourism started to develop systematically along the Adriatic coast. It also procured the first own charter fleet of 40 ELAN vessels, thus rightfully assuming the title of a pioneer of nautical tourism and turning the town of Biograd into the cradle of nautical tourism.

With the total sea area (maritime zone) of 91 912 m2 and the land area of 39 688 m2, today's marina Kornati is certainly one of the largest nautical harbors in the Zadar County and the only real driver of nautical tourism development at Biograd Riviera which, thanks to the boating potentials of the city itself and the vision and courage of ILIRIJA d.d., enabled Biograd not only to become the yachting city, but also the center for development of nautical tourism.

The maritime zone annually hosts more than 40 domestic and international regattas of all classes and over 30 flotillas, which are attended by up to 10,000 sailors from around the world. Therefore, the marina Kornati and Biograd na Moru rightly and proudly deserve to wear the title of not only a nautical, but also a regatta center of Northern Dalmatia.

Marina has retained its status of the leading charter center in Croatia with over 300 charter boats owned by 12 charter companies operating within the marina and selling the world's leading manufacturers' vessels, in addition to their charter business.

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International Reputation

The Biograd boat Show is Central Europe’s in-water Boat show. The event has taken on an international flavor due to the importance of Croatia as a boating destination and the impressive facilities and management of Ilirija d.d. which include Marina Kornati, Ilirija hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. Favorable pricing for all services adds to the leisurely atmosphere, while a pontoon bridge links the main marina with Marina Kornati West, offering a unique and attractive in-water exhibition.

Member of the IFBSO

The Biograd Boat Show is a Gold Member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers, adopting the high standards of the organization and participating in its further development by sharing its unique business model, and innovative touches such as the 360 degree virtual tour.