Boat International is a media, events, and services company serving the global superyacht industry, founded in 1983 by Roger Lean-Vercoe. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Boat International publishes Boat International Magazine, the largest circulation luxury yacht publication in the world, which covers yacht design, construction, destinations, technology, and the superyacht market.
Beyond its publishing operations, Boat International operates a comprehensive digital platform that includes yacht-for-sale and yacht-for-charter listings, serving as a marketplace connecting buyers, sellers, charterers, and brokers. The platform lists thousands of yachts available for sale and charter worldwide, with detailed specifications, photography, and pricing information.
Boat International organizes several prestigious events within the yachting calendar, including the Superyacht Design Festival in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, and various yacht show-adjacent receptions and conferences. The company also produces the World Superyacht Awards, one of the most recognized award programs in the yacht-building industry, honoring excellence in yacht design and construction.
Boat International's audience includes yacht owners, prospective buyers, charterers, yacht brokers, shipyards, designers, and industry professionals. The company provides market intelligence, yacht valuation data, and industry reporting alongside its consumer-facing editorial content. Boat International is owned by Boat International Media Ltd. The platform serves as both a media resource and a functional marketplace for the buying, selling, and chartering of luxury yachts.