SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS: TOP 12 HIGHLIGHTS AT THE 2025 SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

May 20, 2025

By Sydney Boating team

If you’re looking to sample all the excitement of Australia’s premiere marine lifestyle showcase, these star attractions are sure to draw the crowds.

Making waves will be the $40 million Italian masterpiece, Pazienza — one of the world’s most luxurious yachts from Cantiere delle Marche – in his glittering Australian debut. Designed by Italian master craftsman Francesco Paszkowski, this 35-metre luxury motor yacht embodies elegance and engineering excellence, with sleek curves, expansive windows, and a sun deck reminiscent of a penthouse on the sea. Pazienza has recently won the Displacement Motor Yachts – 499GT and below, 30m to 34.9m and 40m to 45.9 category  at the World Superyacht Awards in Venice.

Making their SCIBS debut this year, Awake jetboards bring a new kind of energy to the water — electric, fast, and surprisingly accessible. As part of the Tenders & Toys by Carbon Yachts range, daily demos will showcase just how effortlessly fun high-performance can be. Showgoers will also be able to experience the Candela C-8, a revolutionary 100% electric, 100% carbon fibre, hydrofoiling boat that glides above the water for a near-silent, ultra-smooth ride, at the J Pier luxury sea trials in its Australian premiere. 

What if you could combine a caravan with a boat and take off on an adventure? Boat A Home is a trailerable caravan boat with cutting-edge tech and boat design. Take a look at this revolutionary Queensland cruiser that’s perfect for camping off grid or cruising our beautiful waterways, delivering families the freedom to chase epic adventures in style. It’s already gone viral on social media.

Making its Australia debut, the Lagoon SIXTY 5, presented by TMG Yachts, strikes the perfect balance between performance, comfort, and elegance. The pocket super yacht of the Lagoon range, the SIXTY 5 is designed to meet the demands of discerning sailors and global explorers alike. Designed by renowned naval architects, the luxury vessel offers multiple possible configurations, without compromises.

Riviera Australia will have one of the largest new motor yacht display at SCIBS, including the world premiere of the Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II and the spectacular and highly versatile Riviera 4300 Sports Express. The Riviera 72 combines outstanding sports-inspired looks and performance with ultra-luxurious interiors. It offers an incomparably vast cockpit and covered alfresco deck, spectacular standard power and true long-range capability. The Riviera 4300 is propelled by twin diesel Volvo Penta IPS 600s rated at 440hp or IPS 650s rated at 480hp each to get you there and back effortlessly and economically.

Sip Veuve Cliquot while overlooking the Marina and rubbing shoulders with VIPs.

The all-inclusive Lagoon Beach Club, supported by partnerships with Gold Bullion Australia, Moet Hennessy Australia, GMSV and Keogh’s is a luxury experience like no other. Ticket holders will enjoy Boat Show access, an InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort all-day grazing bar, the exclusive pop-up Veuve Clicquot Sun Club, free-flowing beverages including Whispering Angel Rosé, Peroni, Night Merchant and Bimbadgen, plus non-stop live entertainment.

Australian Marine Centre (AMC) and Motorculture Australia have joined forces for a powerhouse collaboration at SCIBS. Together, they are unveiling a fully decked-out Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series, paired with the ultimate offshore weapon, the Bar Crusher 670HT – the ultimate hard top plate aluminium fishing boat powered by a Suzuki DF200APX. This collaboration brings together rugged off-road capability and elite plate boat performance — a true dream combo for any Aussie adventurer. Visitors to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show have the chance to win this incredible package, simply by purchasing tickets to the Show and entering the draw at the AMC display.

Nautique will have seven stunning boats on display, including their flagship model, the Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon, the most advanced wake sports boat on the market. Blending luxury and performance, this revolutionary model combines a passion for refinement and elegance with the highest levels of innovation, making it a must-see for all showgoers.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show | 22-25 May 2025
Join us from May 22-25, 2025 on Queensland’s Gold Coast for Australia’s largest boating showcase – the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
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