Invitation-only Sydney Charter Show debuts at Jones Bay, showcasing South Pacific

An invitation-only superyacht charter showcase opened at Jones Bay Superyacht Marina on 22 February 2026, bringing brokers, vessel owners, captains and industry partners to Sydney Harbour for a two-day program that runs through 23 February and is organised by Superyacht Australia. The event is combined with the Australian Superyacht Conference to create a single platform for charter product across Australia and the South Pacific.

Superyacht Australia framed the show as a bid to position Sydney Harbour as a premier global charter destination, noting Australia is home to the largest charter fleet in the Asia‑Pacific region. The official event listing sets out participation categories including Participating Yachts, Broker Attendance, Exhibitors, Media, Sponsors and the Australian Superyacht Conference, though detailed vessel names and conference speaker times were not published in the event extracts available ahead of opening.

Jones Bay Superyacht Marina is the host location and a Platinum Partner for the inaugural show. Nairn Johnston, General Manager, Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, said: “The Sydney Charter Show represents an exciting new chapter for our industry, and Jones Bay Superyacht Marina is thrilled to be both host location and Platinum Partner." The Jones Bay site sits alongside Doltone House on Sydney Harbour and has been promoted as the exclusive dockside setting for the showcase.

Industry backers confirmed their presence and support. Echo Yachts, based in Western Australia, is attending and supporting the event; Chris Blackwell, Sales & Marketing Manager, Echo Yachts, provided this statement in full: “As Australia’s leading full-custom new-build and refit, and maintenance superyacht builder, Echo Yachts is proud to support Superyacht Australia’s inaugural 2026 Sydney Charter Show and Superyacht Conference, to be held at the magnificent Jones Bay Superyacht Marina in Sydney Australia. "We look forward to connecting with both new and long-standing superyacht owners, managers, and captains throughout this exciting new program of events, and to showcasing our world-class expertise in superyacht design, construction, and refit, all available at our shipyard right here in Australia!”

Pantaenius Australia is another confirmed supporter; James McPhail, Managing Director, Pantaenius Australia, said: “Pantaenius Sail & Motor Yacht Insurance is proud to support the inaugural Sydney Charter Show. As a loyal and founding supporter of the Superyacht Soirée in Sydney, it’s only natural for us to grow alongside the Superyacht Australia team and be part of this exciting new chapter for Australia’s luxury charter industry. Always at your side.”

Promotional material accompanying the launch included short fragments of copy, including a truncated original line: "The show is an invitatio" and an Instagram caption fragment: "We are thrilled to partner with Platinum Partner Jones Bay Superyacht Marina to deliver the inaugural Sydney Charter Show, taking place at the". These snippets appear among the event’s marketing assets issued for the inaugural edition.

For participation queries Superyacht Australia published a direct contact: Maddie Spencer at mspencer@aimex.asn.au. The organiser’s published office block is Superyacht Australia, Suite 4401, 4 Daydream Street, Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia, and the phone contact listed is +61 413 375 820. The Sydney Charter Show’s opening day and the pairing with the conference mark a concentrated effort to showcase Australia and the South Pacific to brokers and high-net-worth clients across the Asia‑Pacific charter market.