400+ Boats. Hundreds of Exhibitors. Endless Inspiration.
For over 50 years thousands of boaters have gathered at City Dock every October to step aboard the newest models, explore the latest marine innovations, and experience what’s next on the water. Year after year, they keep coming back, because there’s so much to see and do!
On the Water
Featured Boats
Find Your Next Boat. Compare Them All in One Place.
The Mid-Atlantic’s largest in-water powerboat show returns to downtown Annapolis this October.
Step aboard hundreds of new powerboats. Compare brands side by side. Meet with manufacturers and dealers. Take a sea trial. Discover the latest marine technology. Shop thousands of products from the industry’s top names.
Whether you’re buying your first center console or upgrading to your next cruiser, this is where boating decisions get made.
Everything You Need For Your Next Season
From hopping on your next boat to upgrading the one already in your slip, you’ll find it here.
- Luxury yachts
- Center consoles
- Fishing boats
- Cruisers
- Trawlers
- Trailerable boats
Gear and Services
Everything to outfit the boat you already own, or the one you’re about to buy:
- Marine electronics
- Engines
- Docking equipment
- Fishing gear
- Safety equipment
- Apparel
- Accessories
- Charter companies
- Service providers
Hundreds of brands on display, including these featured brands
Why Serious Boaters
Come to Annapolis
You can spend months researching online. Or, you can spend one day walking the docks.
The Annapolis Powerboat Show brings more boats, more brands, and more experts together in one place. Step aboard, compare layouts, open every hatch, ask questions and get a true feel for the boats you’ve been researching.
Talk directly with manufacturers, dealers and marine experts. See new models, compare features side by side and discover options you won’t find scrolling through a screen.
For serious boaters, it’s the ultimate opportunity to research, compare and find the right boat for the way you actually want to spend time on the water.
There simply isn’t another shopping experience like it.
Why Buy at the Show?
Many exhibitors introduce new models, offer exclusive promotions, unveil new technology, and bring together their full sales teams for one weekend only.
Instead of driving from dealer to dealer, you’ll have the opportunity to compare dozens of brands side by side and leave knowing you’ve made the right decision.
More Than Boats
Learn
Gain valuable boating knowledge from industry experts through engaging seminars and hands-on learning.
EXPERIENCE
Step aboard for a firsthand sea trial and experience the latest powerboats on the water with industry experts.
Plan Your Visit
Tickets
General Admission, October 9-11 – $32
Preview Day, October 8 – $45
Children 7–15 – $10
Children 6 and under – Free
Military Personnel Day – $22 Sunday, October 11 only.
Dates and Hours
Thursday, October 8 – 10:00am to 6:30pm
Friday, October 9 – 10:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00am to 6:30pm
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location
City Dock, Annapolis, MD
Box Office located on
Compromise St., exit bus at 2nd stop.