Celebrating more than 35 years in existence, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is a showcase of luxury charter yachts alongside a display of ancillary goods and services for the charter industry. This four-day event is dedicated exclusively to yacht charter professionals; agents, owners, brokers and captains in the dynamic, picturesque setting of Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport Charter Yacht Show is produced by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, also the host to the Newport Brokerage Boat Show held concurrently with the Newport International Boat Show each September.

Schedule:

8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Registration Desk Open. Free Wi-Fi available, sponsored by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
8:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m: AYCA Industry Networking Breakfast onboard by M/Y Lexington.
8:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m: Daily Breakfast sponsored by Hallam’s Marine Service.
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Yachts Open for Viewing

10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: CYBA Designer Water Contest all day onboard yachts. The CYBA Designer Water Contest was created 12 years ago to demonstrate an easy way to eliminate the plastic water bottle waste on yachts and to highlight the great taste of water produced on board a yacht while giving the crews the opportunity to show their creativity and ECO friendly practices they have onboard. 

12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m: Luncheon Break - Private Yacht Luncheons
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Best Charter Yacht Chef judging and presentations to be held in Main Show Tent. Sponsored by National Marine Suppliers.
1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Yachts Open for Viewing

5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: USSA Crew Night featuring our fun and interactive Captain and Deck Challenge. The competition will be made up of three challenges, all of which will be exciting and fun to watch. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the three challenges combined will each receive an award and other prizes. Your crew and all other show participants are invited to cheer you on. Beer, wine, and food will be served during the Crew Night. Sponsored by US Superyacht Association and Big Weather Gear.