Taiwan International Boat Show Opens in Kaohsiung on November 13, Featuring 56 Exhibitors and Autonomous Vessels

Preface

The 2026 Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS) will take place in Kaohsiung from November 13-15, bringing together yacht builders, international distributors, marine technology providers, and boating enthusiasts. Organized by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Kaohsiung City Government, and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, the event will be centered on Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area. It will connect four marinas and showcase vessels across both waterfront and land-based venues. The exhibition offers a broad view of Taiwan’s yacht sector, from high-end custom construction and leisure craft to marine propulsion equipment and autonomous-vessel research. With 56 exhibitors and 78 boats on display, it aims to introduce visitors to the industry’s international reach, manufacturing capabilities, and evolving connections with marine recreation.

Lazy bag

The 2026 Taiwan International Boat Show runs in Kaohsiung from November 13-15, with 56 exhibitors, 78 boats, and 103 booths across venues connected to four marinas. The show will feature Taiwanese yacht manufacturers, international brand distributors, competition sailboats, leisure craft, marine engines, and autonomous-vessel technology. Its central theme is the breadth of the yacht industry: traditional boatbuilding and custom design appear alongside smart navigation and maritime innovation, giving visitors a snapshot of the sector’s current capabilities and future-facing work.

Main Body

The 2026 Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS), described as a leading professional yacht exhibition in Asia, is scheduled to open in Kaohsiung from November 13-15. The event is organized by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Kaohsiung City Government, with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council responsible for implementation. Its location focuses on the Asia New Bay Area and links four waterfront sites: the 嘉信22號 Yacht Marina (嘉信22號遊艇碼頭), the 愛河灣亞果 Yacht Marina (愛河灣亞果遊艇碼頭), the 亞灣 Yacht Marina (亞灣遊艇碼頭), and the Kaohsiung Third Ship Channel Yacht Marina (高雄第三船渠遊艇碼頭). Together, these venues create a show that combines on-water displays with land-based exhibition areas.

The exhibition brings together 56 companies, with 78 boats and 103 booths. Organizers invite domestic and international buyers, industry representatives, marine recreation enthusiasts, and members of the public to visit Kaohsiung’s harbor and learn about Taiwan’s yacht industry. The range of participants is intended to show how the sector extends beyond the construction of complete vessels. It includes premium yacht manufacturing, international brand representation, leisure boats, smart maritime technology, and services related to marine recreation. This range allows visitors to see different parts of the business in one event, from the design and building of vessels to the products and expertise that support boating.

Taiwanese manufacturers will present their work in yacht design, boatbuilding, and high-end customization. 嘉信遊艇 (嘉信遊艇), 強生遊艇 (強生遊艇), 隆洋遊艇 (隆洋遊艇), and 巨星造船 (巨星造船) are among the domestic companies participating. Their presence highlights the local industry’s experience in developing and producing vessels tailored to different customer requirements. Custom manufacturing can involve adapting a boat’s design, features, and interior to a buyer’s preferences, while also meeting the technical demands of safe and reliable construction. The show’s manufacturer lineup offers an opportunity to view these capabilities alongside products from international brands.

International yacht distributors participating in the event include 錚儀遊艇 (錚儀遊艇), 奧莫爾遊艇 (奧莫爾遊艇), 辛普森遊艇 (辛普森遊艇), 亞平開發 (亞平開發), 台灣公主遊艇 (台灣公主遊艇), and Asia Yacht (亞果遊艇, 7566-TW). They will bring recognized international names and a variety of vessel types. The range extends from luxury flybridge yachts to boats that combine considered design with practical leisure features. By presenting different sizes, configurations, and styles, these distributors will give visitors a chance to compare offerings and understand the diversity of the international yacht market represented in Taiwan.

Competition sailing and recreational boating will form another part of the display. 樂活海洋 (樂活海洋) and 亞趣遊艇 (亞趣遊艇) will feature award-winning boats that achieved strong results in the 2026 Taiwan–Ryukyu International Sailing Regatta (2026台琉國際帆船賽). Visitors will be able to view these vessels at close range and observe design elements associated with professional racing sailboats. Competition boats are shaped by the demands of performance and handling under sail, making them distinct from many craft intended primarily for leisure or cruising. Their inclusion provides a practical way to connect the exhibition’s broader yacht displays with the technical and operational qualities of competitive sailing.

Smaller leisure boats will also be represented. 科建鋁船 (科建鋁船), 海拓亞 (海拓亞), and 大方船舶 (大方船舶) will present recreational applications of aluminum boats. Aluminum is one of the materials used in boat construction, and these exhibitors will show how such craft serve leisure purposes. This part of the exhibition adds another scale and use case to the event: alongside luxury yachts and racing sailboats, visitors can explore smaller boats intended for recreation. The combination helps illustrate the variety of vessels within the wider marine leisure market.

The land-based exhibition area will include marine propulsion equipment from Taiwan Honda (台灣本田). Its display will cover research and development in four-stroke engine technology, propulsion performance, and fuel-saving efficiency. Outboard engines are used across different types of boats and can support a range of recreational navigation needs. By including propulsion systems, the show presents a more complete picture of the yacht industry, extending from the vessel itself to equipment that enables it to move. This also gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the role of engines in leisure boating and in the operation of different craft.

Forward-looking maritime technology is another feature of this year’s program. 哥倫遊艇 (哥倫遊艇) will exhibit an uncrewed vessel called “Piranha No. 6” (「食人魚6號」), while the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (船舶中心) will present “智馭號” (「智馭號」). These displays will highlight Taiwanese research in smart navigation and autonomous vessel technology. Uncrewed boats and autonomous functions are part of a broader effort to apply advanced systems to maritime operations. Showing them alongside traditionally built yachts allows visitors to consider how established boatbuilding skills and newer technologies can coexist within the same industry.

Overall, the exhibition is designed to present the yacht sector as a connected ecosystem rather than a single product category. Local builders, international distributors, sailboat teams, leisure-boat makers, engine suppliers, and maritime research organizations each contribute a different perspective. The waterfront locations make boats central to the visitor experience, while the land-based displays provide room to explore equipment and technology. By linking these elements across four marinas and exhibition venues, TIBS offers a structured introduction to Taiwan’s manufacturing strengths, international connections, recreational boating choices, and developments in smart maritime systems.

For visitors, the event provides a chance to compare vessels and technologies in one setting, while for industry participants it creates a venue to present products and capabilities to buyers and the public. Its scale—56 exhibitors, 78 boats, and 103 booths—underscores the range of the program without limiting the show to luxury yachts alone. The displays span custom manufacturing, international brands, racing sailboats, aluminum leisure craft, four-stroke marine engines, and autonomous vessels. Taken together, they show how Taiwan’s yacht industry draws on both established craftsmanship and developing technology, while connecting those capabilities with marine recreation and the wider international market.

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