ECPY Open Days 2026: Why these broker events matter for yacht Owners
For yacht Owners, ECPY Open Days represent highly targeted opportunities to increase visibility and drive market engagement. Bringing together top luxury superyacht brokers in a single location, the events deliver concentrated exposure, direct feedback and the potential to generate new enquiries and increase momentum.
What Are ECPY Open Days?
Each year, the European Committee for Professional Yachting (ECPY) holds a series of events in the stylish city of Nice to showcase some of the best yachts available in the Mediterranean for sale and charter in the season ahead.
Known as ECPY Open Days, these are core yacht broker events, attended by some of the best sales and charter brokers in the business, and offer a great way to get your yacht seen by the right people in the place that matters most: the French Riviera.
The ECPY is a non-profit membership organisation set up in 1993 with the aim of protecting and promoting the interests of yachting industry professionals. Now calling upon the expertise of more than 150 companies, its members represent all corners of the industry – from brokers and insurance firms to shipyards, suppliers, legal representatives and more.
The next event in the ECPY Open Days 2026 schedule will take place on 13 May. With a maximum of 30 yachts out on the quay in Nice, it promises an exclusive viewing experience for an engaged and knowledgeable crowd, keen to match their clients with the right yachts.
Why ECPY Open Days are valuable for yacht Owners
With high broker footfall, exhibiting your yacht at an ECPY Open Day is a surefire way of attracting the attention of multiple brokers in one day, resulting in efficient exposure for yacht Owners looking to sell their yacht or secure charter bookings.
Nice is also a well established yachting hub, with fantastic travel connections, making it one of the Mediterranean’s primary sales hubs.
A high-impact way to generate exposure and leads
Unlike other yacht shows, where high visitors numbers don’t always translate into yacht viewings, at one of these targeted industry events, you can expect 30–50 viewings in a single day.
The intimate nature of the show often results in unexpected leads and offers a brilliant environment for nurturing new broker relationships. This is particularly valuable for yachts in need of increased exposure and for new-to-market listings looking to make an impact.
Driving sales and charter momentum
With few of the distractions of other yacht shows, at this business-first event, luxury yacht brokers can compare yachts side-by-side, which helps them identify unique selling points and position each yacht within the Mediterranean market.
With the laser-focus approach of this yacht showcase, Owners benefit from a higher number of enquiries, which often lead to more detailed sales discussions and bookings. As only those with a serious interest in the Mediterranean yacht market are in attendance, ECPY shows quite often provide the momentum your yacht needs.
Cost-effective, flexible and easy to attend
With exhibition fees averaging around €3,000, ECPY Open Days are superyacht events that provide strong ROI when considered in relation to the privileged brokerage access and exposure they afford.
Situated in the Cote D’Azur, a popular superyacht cruising ground that is easily accessible from both the French and Italian Rivieras, and with an international airport just a short transfer away, attending one of the ECPY days in Nice is also incredibly straightforward.
With a more relaxed itinerary than most yacht shows, it’s often possible to participate at short notice, which is great news for Owners who’ve recently bought a new charter yacht or are looking to sell a yacht this coming season.
How Edmiston positions your yacht at ECPY
As well as the benefits mentioned above, by showing your yacht at an ECPY Open Day with Edmiston, you can benefit from the expertise of our brokers, who will reach out prior to the show to devise a strategy of how best to position your yacht at the event.
Throughout the show, our brokers will arrange curated viewings of your yacht and undertake a programme of targeted engagement to ensure your yacht is seen by all the right people.
After the event, we will follow up with you to discuss how the show went and we will look to convert show leads into confirmed bookings or sales.
Speak with Edmiston about ECPY Open Days 2026
Forget passive listings, for strategic marketing of your yacht in the Mediterranean this year, talk to your luxury superyacht broker at Edmiston about bringing your yacht to the next ECPY Open Day 2026.
Is it worth sending my yacht to ECPY Open Days?
Yes. ECPY Open Days are a great way of getting your yacht seen by key industry figures, whether you are looking to charter your yacht or sell your yacht.
How many brokers typically visit a yacht during ECPY Open Days?
You can expect as many as 30-50 yacht viewings on any single ECPY Open Day.
Can ECPY Open Days generate real sales or charter leads?
Definitely. With a highly engaged audience of in-the-know brokers, who can easily position your yacht in the market, ECPY Open Days are fantastic yacht industry events that can help owners secure serious leads and bookings.
What does it cost to participate in ECPY Open Days?
It costs a lot less than you might think to participate in ECPY Open Days, with costs averaging around €3,000, making it a much more accessible yacht show than many.
Is it possible to arrange attendance at short notice?
Yes, in some circumstances you may be able to display your yacht at one of the Nice ECPY Open Days at short notice, which is great news for those looking to sell or secure charter bookings this season.
Why is the location of ECPY Open Days important?
Situated in the Port of Nice, which has brilliant connections to other European cities, ECPY Open Days take a lot less logistical planning than other yacht shows. Situated in a popular superyacht cruising ground, the events also benefit from well-established yachting infrastructures.
How does Edmiston maximise results from ECPY Open Days?
As one of the leading brokerage houses in the world and proven experts in the Mediterranean yachting scene, Edmiston will help position your yacht for its desired market, arrange viewings for suitable brokers, buyers and charter guests, and follow up on all leads post-show.