Biograd Boat Show - Central Europe’s Largest Boat Show

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23. BIOGRAD BOAT SHOW 20. - 24.10.2021. Croatia’s Largest Boat Show and Central Europe’s In-water Show

Biograd Boat Show

OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR THE 23RD SHOW

Marina Kornati, Biograd na Moru, Croatia

In organisation: Ilirija d.d., Biograd na Moru

Date: 20-24/10/2021

BIOGRAD N/M - Central and Eastern Europe’s largest in-water boat show celebrates its 23rd year, with 21 years of continuous record breaking shows followed by the highly successful 2020 show, one of only three boat shows held in Europe during the pandemic. Registration is now in progress and optimism is high on all fronts, with many exhibitors planning expanded exhibits as the overall situation is expected to be very favourable.

New Brands and Models

Some of the new vessel brands that will be introduced to the Croatian market include the luxury sailboat shipyard Solaris, as well as the motorboat brands De Antonio from Spain, as well as 3B Craft sport fishing boats from Italy. The Finnish brand Saxdor will also debut their 4 seat Saxdor 200 Sport model. Rib brands that will have their Croatian debut include: Italian brands Panamera and AB Inflatables, as well as the Canadian Brand Gala. In the Luxury motor yacht segment Absolute will host the Croatian premiere of the new Navetta 48, direct from its world premiere in Cannes. In the Catamaran Segment, the Bali 4.2 and 4.6 sailing catamarans will have their Croatian premiere alongside the Bali 4.3 motor catamaran. Electric powered vessels will be more prevalent at the show, including the world premiere of the Solar Ferry, by Agena Marin a compact solar powered electric catamaran ideal for tours and transfers.

Biograd B2B and Croatia Charter Expo

The show is held in the resort town of Biograd, at Marina Kornati and includes Ilirija hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. The special atmosphere and a rich calendar of events attracts many exhibitors and visitors from all neighboring countries, making it a truly international event for those interested in boating on the Adriatic. This show is unique, as the resort venue comes alive from morning to night, and we expect a gradual return to the social activities that make this show special, as well as many affluent international visitors that make a holiday of the event.

During the show, the BiogradB2B business networking event will take place with an expanded congress program and social events, including the Croatian Chamber of Economy’s 5th nautical Days, The Croatia Charter Expo, and the first congress of the Boat Charter Agency Association which now has over 200 international members.

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 40,50 € per night in a double room, bed and breakfast. 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.