Rome is ready to host the International Boat Show: over 100 boats will be on display at Fiera Roma from December 6th to 14th.

The Capital prepares to welcome the Rome International Boat Show, Scheduled 6 14 to December in the spaces of Rome Fair.

This is the last major event of the year dedicated to the sector, an event which – now in its second edition – aims to reaffirm Rome's role in the recreational boating scene.

The event is organized by AFINA – Italian Nautical Industry Association, which will bring to pavilions 7 and 8 more than 100 boats between motorboats, inflatable boats, goiters, services, marine engines and specialized accessories.

The president of the association, Gennaro Amato, emphasizes the importance of the event for the Italian manufacturing industry: "Bringing a nautical show back to the capital for the second consecutive year is a real source of pride for AFINA. This region has historically promoted shipbuilding between 6 and 12 meters: a nautical industry made not only of superyachts, but of vessels designed for true sea lovers."

The massive presence of construction sites from all over Italy confirms the attention towards the small boating, the beating heart of the national market.

Inflatable boats, gozzos, and motorboats: the best of Italian production

The section dedicated to inflatable boats will host some of the most representative brands in the sector, including: Nauticamato–Italiamarine, Sea Prop, Starmar, Oromarine, Mirimare, Salpa, Duelle Rib, Collin's Marine, Coastal, Blu Rib, Miura, Immenso Boat, RS Boat and Nuova Jolly.

For the traditional Sorrento goiters, recognized for their elegance and craftsmanship quality, will be present: Mimì Shipyards and Nautica Esposito.

In the compartment motorboats and day cruisers space instead for: Marinello, Italmar, Trimarchi; Salento Marine; Nautica; Manara Marine; Nautica Mediterranea Yachting.

Alongside the boats, there will be no shortage of producers of marine engines, companies like seaway for jet skis, and innovative companies such as Geo Fer specialized in floating docks.

Timetables and information

The Rome International Boat Show will be open every day from December 6th to 14th, with continuous hours 10:30 – 18:30.

Info and complete program at: www.afina.it