IYBA & IGY Launch New Caribbean Charter Yacht Show

IGY Marinas, in partnership with The International Yacht Brokers Association, is thrilled to announce that they will stage the inaugural Caribbean Charter Yacht Show at Yacht Haven Grande - St. Thomas, USVI, from 9-12 December 2021.

For some years now the superyacht industry has been debating the future direction of boat shows, and the subsequent challenges imposed by the pandemic has certainly focused attention on the return on investment from participating in yachting events.

Over the course of the past 18 months, what has emerged is the widespread desire for a new model that delivers tangible returns on the investment of exhibiting or attending, but what does that look like?

Stakeholders are calling for a more localized and targeted format tailored to the specific needs of a target audience. Post pandemic, stricter health and safety measures are also more feasible with scaled down events.

Charter brokers want to visit participating yachts and to network with peers, but there’s also a huge appetite for information on local cruising grounds, logistics, supplies and shore support. Charter brokers want detailed insight into what’s possible and the types of experience they can confidently offer to their clients, and this is where a local show can really deliver. 

For participating yachts, Yacht Haven Grande is the perfect environment to host the event, capable of berthing vessels up to 200m (656 ft) in one of the most popular charter destinations during the Caribbean winter season. Registration and dockage fees are also comparatively low and there is no minimum stay. 

Tom Mukamal, IGY’s CEO comments: “As the leading superyacht marina owner and operator, over the years IGY has worked hard to provide a great platform for yachting businesses to connect with customers and each other and has implemented new, innovative and frankly more economical ways for all stakeholders to generate ROI.” 

Open to charter brokers from around the globe, the show is anticipated to host a total of 50 superyachts and exhibits from a range of support services at a time when the need for assistance could not be greater. There will also be a host of informative presentations, fun activities and entertainment, all with a local United States Virgin Islands’ theme.

“This will be a unique, intimate, secure and value driven experience in a private marina in support of an industry that directly impacts local economies.” says IYBA’s President Bob Saxon. “While the need for certain large scale superyacht trade shows remain, we believe that an opportunity exists to begin to reset the boat show model and annual calendar with more targeted events like this.” 

Key benefits for participants include:

• Lower registration fees and dockage with no minimum stay

  Dedicated show flight, hotel and US visa support services

  Easy access to view the world’s top superyachts

  Welcome center, VIP charter broker lounge and vendor promenade

  Exciting lineup of activities and entertainment with a USVI Caribbean theme 

Show Recap:

What: Caribbean Charter Yacht Show
Where: Yacht Haven Grande - St. Thomas, USVI
When: Thursday, December 9th through Sunday, December 12th, 2021
Who: Leading international charter brokers and 50 of the world’s best charter superyachts from 80-450 feet
Why: Generate charter business and kick start the winter charter season    

More details will be provided over the coming weeks and months.

Visit our website: Caribbean Charter Yacht Show

To register, please contact: registration@caribbeancharterys.com