Asia Water-Based Tourism, Sports, Leisure Crafts and Yacht Expo and New Energy, Intelligent and Unmanned Boat Eco Expo 2026

Asia Water Sports and Yacht Expo will take place from May 15 to 17, 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Supported by the Cruise & Yacht Branch of the China Communications and Transportation Association and hosted by the Guangdong Yacht Industry Association, the expo will feature over 200 exhibitors from yacht manufacturing, diving gear, sightseeing boats, and water-based tourism industries. The event expects more than 35,000 professional and public visitors and will host forums with 100 investment and finance institutions, experts, and scholars. The expo serves as a high-level platform for showcasing marine leisure products and promoting the integrated development of water tourism and the marine industry under China’s dual circulation and Greater Bay Area strategies.

Range of Exhibition

• Boats & Yachts:
  Powerboats, sailboats, fishing boats, workboats, jet skis, new energy leisure and sightseeing vessels (including pure electric, methanol-fueled, hydrogen fuel cell-powered, and hybrid-powered boats), smart yachts, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
• Electric Systems for Boats:
  Electric propulsion and power systems for boats, energy storage and power solutions, electrical equipment and control systems, as well as auxiliary equipment and technologies.
• Marine Technologies and Accessories:
  Yacht propulsion systems, marine electronics, boat components and spare parts, safety equipment, yacht furniture and appliances.
• Water Sports & Entertainment Equipment:
  Kart boats, kayaks, inflatable boats, paddleboards, diving gear, and more.
• Other Services:
  License training, yacht management, berth rental, business parties, events, competitions & training, design and related services.

Target Audience

Yacht/boat manufacturers, agents, and distributors. Research institutions, experts, and scholars in the new energy boat industry. Provincial/municipal culture and tourism departments/bureaus, cultural and tourism authorities, industry associations, and related organizations. Large cultural tourism groups, tourist destination developers, real estate developers, and operators. 5A/4A-level resorts, national scenic areas, national forest parks, UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites, world cultural landscapes, global/national geoparks, ancient town tourism zones, and mountain leisure resorts. Theme parks, ecological parks, urban parks, hot spring/lake resorts, and ecological nature reserves. Coastal tourism resorts, golf courses, yacht clubs, yacht designers, yacht marina planners and constructors, and water sports clubs. Financial investment institutions, banks, insurance companies, and financing & guarantee agencies.