Love boats? Just love being on the water? Then mark your calendar, because the Marco Boat Show is back at Marco Island Yacht Club from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026! It’s the largest in-water recreational boat show in the Naples–Marco Island area, and it’s one of our favorite ways to kick off the fall season on the island. Here’s everything you need to know before you go!
What Is the Marco Boat Show?
The Marco Boat Show is owned and run by the Marine Industries Association of Collier County, and it brings together boat dealers, marinas, and marine businesses from all over Southwest Florida. The best part? It’s an in-water show. Instead of walking a convention floor, you’ll stroll the docks at Marco Island Yacht Club, step right down into the cockpit, and settle into the helm seat to see how a boat really feels on the water.
Whether you’re seriously shopping for your next boat, daydreaming about one, or just want a fun morning by the marina, there’s plenty to see!
Marco Boat Show 2026: Dates, Hours & Tickets
- Dates: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day
- Location: Marco Island Yacht Club, 1400 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island
- Admission: $15 in advance or $20 at the gate
- Kids: 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult
Pro tip: grab your tickets in advance online and save a few bucks for a post-show lunch!
Parking & Getting There
Parking is easy! Park at Rose Marina and hop on the complimentary shuttle straight to the show. No circling the lot, no stress, just more time on the docks.
Tips for Enjoying the Show
- Go early. Mornings are the most comfortable time to walk the docks, and you’ll get more one-on-one time with the dealers.
- Wear boat-friendly shoes. Non-marking soles are a smart choice when you’re stepping on and off boats.
- Bring the kids! With free admission for little ones 12 and under, it’s an easy family outing, and kids love climbing aboard and “driving” from the captain’s chair.
- Pack sunscreen and water. October on Marco Island is sunny and gorgeous, so come prepared.
Make a Weekend of the Marco Boat Show
The show is only half the fun! After you’ve toured the docks, spend the rest of your weekend actually getting out on the water. Book a dolphin cruise, rent a kayak, or charter a sunset sail, and our concierge team is happy to help set it up. Then wind down with fresh local seafood and a Gulf sunset from Tigertail or South Marco Beach.
Looking for more to do while you’re here? The Paradise Coast tourism site is a great resource for what’s happening around Marco Island and Naples all fall.
Stay Close to the Action
Fall is one of the best times of year on Marco Island. The weather is beautiful, the island is relaxed, and weekends like this one make it easy to plan a getaway. Browse our Marco Island vacation rentals to find a home base just minutes from the Yacht Club, or search all of our rentals to check availability for your dates.
We’ll see you on the docks at the Marco Boat Show this October!
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