Superyacht industry
Superyacht Australia
The peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, developing and promoting Australia and the Asia Pacific as a destination for the global superyacht fleet.
About Superyacht Australia
Developing Australia as a superyacht destination
Superyacht Australia is the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry. It develops and promotes Australia as a unique cruising destination and reinforces to the world the international competitiveness of the Australian refit and repair sector.
Its key focus is to develop and promote the Asia Pacific’s international competitiveness as a destination for the global superyacht fleet, to increase superyacht visits to Australia, and to promote the capabilities of the Australian industry to service visiting vessels.
The industry in numbers
A $4.3 billion industry by 2025
$4.3 billion
projected contribution to the Australian economy in 2025, up 44% on 2021
33,000+
jobs projected for 2025, up from 22,646 in 2021
8%
projected share of the global superyacht fleet visiting Australia by 2025, about 533 vessels
$1.8 billion
projected national business output from visiting superyachts around the Brisbane 2032 Games
Sources: Economic Impact Assessment of the Australian Superyacht Sector, AEC Group for Superyacht Australia, released at ASMEX 2022 (2025 figures are projections); Brisbane 2032 Marine Project.
What Superyacht Australia does
Bringing the global fleet to Australia and the Asia Pacific
Events and shows
The Sydney Charter Show and the Australian Superyacht Conference first met in Sydney in February 2026, alongside Rendezvous events for crew and industry in Tahiti and Fiji.
International promotion
Superyacht Australia hosts the South Pacific Stand at the Monaco Yacht Show and the South Pacific Pavilion at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and works with the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association to promote the region.
Charter and regulation
Foreign-flagged superyachts can charter in Australian waters, and Superyacht Australia trains and endorses the vessel agents and charter brokers who arrange it.
Crew and careers
Information for new crew joining the industry and visa requirements for existing crew, and the Superyacht Crew Scholarship launched in 2025.
Sydney Charter Show
Australia’s superyacht charter showcase
The inaugural Sydney Charter Show was held at Jones Bay Superyacht Marina on 22 and 23 February 2026, presented with Platinum Partners Ankor Software, Echo Yachts and Jones Bay Superyacht Marina. It grew from five years of the Superyacht Australia Soirée.
The Australian Superyacht Conference debuted in Sydney on 24 February 2026, with a sold-out 100 delegates.
Regional cluster
Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef
Superyacht Australia’s regional cluster has promoted the Great Barrier Reef, from Gladstone, the Whitsundays and Cairns to the Torres Strait, as a premier superyacht destination for 25 years.
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Membership
Join Superyacht Australia
Membership is open to businesses with a presence in Australia servicing the superyacht industry, at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Corporate and Local. Membership brings:
- Directory listings on the Superyacht Australia website and in Superyacht Australia Magazine
- Access to Superyacht Australia supported international shows and events
- Industry updates, networking events and the AIMEX Garden at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
- Eligibility for the Australian Superyacht Awards
Upcoming events
New events are on the way.
Latest news
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Superyacht industry comes together in Cairns for Tropical Queensland Dockside Celebration
SYAGBRSuperyacht Group Great Barrier Reef and Superyacht Australia welcomed 185 guests to Sailfish Quay, Cairns Marlin Marina, for the annual…
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Danielle Carey appointed Manager, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef
ACMGAIMEXSYAGBRExperienced regional leader Danielle Carey will drive superyacht and commercial marine growth in North Queensland as the new Manager of…
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Asia-Pacific unites as one region at Monaco Yacht Show 2026
SYAGBRSuperyacht Australia joined Echo Yachts and Bali Gapura Marina to co-host the Asia Pacific Stand at the 2026 Monaco Yacht…
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Superyacht Australia Magazine 2027 launches internationally at Monaco Yacht Show
SYAGBRSuperyacht Australia Magazine Issue 14 launched internationally at the Monaco Yacht Show on 23 September 2026, putting Australia’s superyacht industry…
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Leigh-Smith Yachts Returns to the Reef as Major Sponsors
SYALeigh-Smith Yachts is thrilled to announce its major sponsorship of the 60th Anniversary Cairns Black Marlin Tournament 2026. Managing Director…
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2026 Australia Fiji Rendezvous Strengthens Superyacht Connections Across the South Pacific
SYAThe sixth Australia Fiji Rendezvous took place in Fiji from Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August 2026, bringing together Australian,…
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127-Metre Superyacht Visit to Cairns Highlights $1.95 Million Economic Opportunity
SYAA 127-metre superyacht currently berthed in Cairns is expected to contribute close to $1.95 million to the local economy during…
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AkzoNobel International Brings Premium Antifouling Solution Micron 350 to the Asia-Pacific Market
SYAThe launch of the proven antifouling answers strong demand from professionals and boat owners for reliable, long-lasting hull protection suited for the region’s challenging waters AkzoNobel, one of the global leaders in high-performance yacht coatings, is launching its premium antifouling solution, International® Micron® 350, into the Asia-Pacific market. Following the…
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Silver Yachts Announces Custom 26-metre Fast, Long Range Explorer Catamaran
SYASilver Yachts is delighted to announce the signing of a new customer order for a unique, custom aluminium explorer catamaran,…