The INSA Yacht Festival 2026 is set to transform Benoa Marina into Indonesia’s premier yachting destination, bringing together luxury vessels, industry leaders, lifestyle experiences and insightful discussions from 7 to 9 August 2026.
It is common knowledge that Indonesia is known as a maritime nation. Blessed with vast oceans, it is hardly surprising that the ancestors of the archipelago were renowned as skilled seafarers. Living up to the legacy, INSA Yacht Festival (IYF) 2026 returns, taking place at Benoa Marina, Bali, from 7 to 9 August 2026. Hosted by the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), the three-day festival combines a luxury yacht exhibition with educational programmes, networking opportunities and lifestyle experiences, creating a platform that celebrates both maritime innovation and premium leisure.
Visitors can explore an impressive display of luxury yachts while participating in guided Education Tours designed to introduce guests to the world of yachting. Beyond the exhibition, the festival offers a curated programme of wellness and lifestyle activities, including Pilates on Phinisi, Matcha Tea Ceremonies, Coffee Sensory sessions, yacht viewing experiences, yacht joy rides and sunset dinner cruises, allowing guests to experience life on the water from a fresh perspective. VIP ticket holders can also enjoy exclusive networking dinners, cocktails aboard a traditional Phinisi and curated food-and-drink pairing experiences.
Industry professionals will benefit from a series of insightful talk shows covering key topics shaping the future of maritime tourism and yacht ownership. Discussions include geopolitical influences on yacht destinations, yacht import regulations and flag conversion, sustainable marina waste management, and strategies for marketing luxury yachting experiences. The programme features distinguished speakers from Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Finance, Pelindo, KADIN Bali and leading figures from the yachting industry.
Complementing the business agenda are a fashion show aboard a Phinisi, a luxury boat launching ceremony and evening entertainment, further reinforcing IYF as more than a trade exhibition. By blending business, tourism, wellness and luxury lifestyle into one immersive event, the INSA Yacht Festival 2026 reflects Indonesia’s ambition to strengthen its position as one of Asia’s emerging yachting destinations while showcasing the beauty of Bali’s maritime landscape.
INSA Yacht Festival 2026
