Show Program for MEDYS 2023

The Mediterranean Yacht Show is just around the corner and already the port of Nafplion is buzzing with expectation. The largest yachting showcase in the world, the MEDYS is a fixture on the international yachting calendar – a stand-out event for industry professionals and brokers alike.

This year the Show will be taking place from April 29th to May 3rd. Across five action-packed days, the world will be welcomed into the shining new era of Mediterranean yachting culture. With a first-class fleet of yachts, an exciting series of activities and a vast network of international attendees, the 8th MEDYS is set to be the best yet.

From exclusive yacht viewings to the annual Chefs’ Competition, here’s what’s in store for this year’s MEDYS:

Friday 28 April  
12:00: Exhibitors' Setup
18:00: Reception desk opens for early check-in
20:00: Chefs’ competition briefing (for registered participants only at GYA reception desk)

Saturday 29 April  
08:30 - 18:30: Registration at the reception desk
10:00 - 18:30: Official exhibition area opening times
10:00 - 13:30: Yacht viewing
13:30 - 15:30: Lunch Break
15:30 - 18:30: Yacht viewing
19:00: Opening Ceremony at the port of Nafplion
20:30: Welcome Reception at the Palamidi Fortress

Sunday 30 April
10:00 - 18:30: Official exhibition area opening times
10:00 - 13:30: Yacht viewing
10:00 - 18:30: Chefs' Competition category A
13:30 - 15:30: Lunch Break
15:30 - 18:30: Yacht viewing

Monday 1 May 
10:00 - 18:30: Official exhibition area opening times
10:00 - 13:30: Yacht viewing
10:00 - 18:30: Chefs' Competition category A Platinum
13:30 - 15:30: Lunch Break
15:30 - 18:30: Yacht viewing

Tuesday 2 May
08:30 - 10:00: Informative Hour: MEDYS Captains...Meet and Greet 
10:00 - 18:30: Official exhibition area opening times
10:00 - 13:30: Yacht viewing
13:30 - 15:30: Lunch Break
15:30 - 18:30: Yacht viewing
19:00: Chefs' Competition awards ceremony at the Valaora Restaurant

Wednesday 3 May
10:00 - 18:30: Official exhibition area opening times
10:00 - 13:30: Yacht viewing
13:30 - 15:30: Lunch Break
15:30 - 18:30: Yacht viewing
21:30: Captains & Crew Party by HYCA at Rosso Music Cafe-Bar sponsored by GYA Show Closes