Bosphorus Boat Show Wind Blowing in Istanbul

Bosphorus Boat Show, the world’s second and Turkey’s largest land-based exhibition, met with sea enthusiasts for the second time at the Istanbul Expo Center between February 15-22. Organized by YATED Fuarcılık A.Ş. and with the strategic partnership ofED Fuarcılık, the fair went down in history as the biggest meeting of the maritime industry in 2025.

The opening ceremony, hosted by Murat Bekiroğlu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Yacht and Boat Industry Association, was attended by Dr. Nail Anlar, Deputy Governor of Istanbul; Tamer Kıran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the IMEAK Chamber of Shipping; Cem Seven, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ship, Yacht and Services Exporters’ Association; Dilek Soydan, Co-Founder of ED Fuarcılık; and Emel Yılmaz, Co-Founder of ED Fuarcılık. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, we welcomed nearly 41 thousand visitors to our fair, which attracted great interest. More than 200 companies, more than 300 boats and more than 500 brands turned the fairground into a visual feast. More than 1500 types of products including motor yachts, catamarans, sailboats, fishing boats, marine engines, inflatable boats and boating equipment took place in our fair.

The fact that 50 percent of the boats exhibited at our fair were produced by domestic manufacturers once again demonstrated the strength and development of the domestic industry. This important event, which contributed to the development of the maritime sector, offered great opportunities for both domestic and foreign exhibitors. Bosphorus Boat Show has become an important meeting point in the maritime world by showcasing the latest developments and innovations in the sector. This year’s show provided unforgettable moments for exhibitors and visitors, and presented a promising picture for the future of the sector.