The Singapore Yachting Festival 2025 expands beyond yacht debuts with exclusive experiences and luxury showcases
Traditionally seen as an extension of European influence, yachting in Asia is fast becoming a defining force in the global industry. The Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) 2025, returning to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 10 to 13, reflects this shift. With over 100 brands, including 20 first-time exhibitors and 15 Asia-Pacific yacht premieres, this year’s show is promising to build on last year’s success, which saw a 25 per cent increase in visitors and a growing roster of debuts from some of the world’s leading shipyards.
This year’s lineup is set to be just as exciting. With esteemed brands like Sanlorenzo, Azimut, Feretti, and Princess Yachts showing off their latest models, there’ll be plenty for yachting enthusiasts to sink their teeth into.
“The Singapore Yachting Festival has firmly established itself among the world’s top ten yacht shows, and this year’s edition is set to be our most dynamic yet,” says Jonathan Sit, regional general manager of ONE°15 Marina. “Singapore’s position as a global business hub makes it the ideal meeting point for the yachting industry, where new models make their first appearances and serious buyers fly in to experience them firsthand.”
Beyond the static displays of stunning yachts and superyachts, the festival will be expanding its lifestyle components, promising everything from supercar parades to fine dining and exclusive networking lounges. Visitors will also have a plethora of curated nautical experiences to enjoy, including the chance to get hands-on with a variety of dynamic water toys.
The expansion of experiential luxury at the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) 2025 is significantly bolstered by strategic partnerships with J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Damen Yachting, both of which enhance the festival’s prestige and the breadth of experiences offered.
J.P. Morgan Private Bank, serving as the Official Bank Partner, is curating an elevated VIP Lounge experience. This exclusive space is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions among serious buyers, industry leaders, and private clients. Features include premium hospitality services, masterclasses, and a tailored networking environment.
Damen Yachting, meanwhile, together with Rolls Royce and Sevenstar Yacht Transport will be supporting the introduction of the Superyacht Lounge that is designed to complement the larger yachts on display and offer exceptional experiences and valuable networking opportunities for yacht owners and industry professionals.
While the Singapore Yachting Festival has traditionally been seen as one of the smaller shows in the world, this year’s edition looks set to deliver a more dynamic and expansive experience, one that reflects the region’s growing influence on the industry.
