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, which takes place annually in June, is dedicated exclusively to yacht charter professionals; brokers, managers, captains and owners in the dynamic, picturesque setting of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, downtown Newport, Rhode Island.

One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, featuring a full range of powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international manufacturers. Visitors will find an extensive selection of marine equipment, seminars, services and accessories in a venue that spans 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor, while never-before-seen new boats and products are debuted and awarded in the popular Newport For New Products program. www.newportboatshow.com

Better known as the Salon Nautico de Palma, the boat show takes place in the old harbour between Pier 46 and the Fish market. The busy show lasts just over a week and its attendance shows a regular growth year on year. www.palmainternationalboatshow.com