Join us at the 67th annual Detroit Boat Show. Shop hundreds of boats and accessories at one location!

Highlights:

Sharks, Stingrays and Squirrels - Oh My!

Live Sharks and Stingrays:

See live sharks and stingrays in a specially designed aquarium replicating their natural habitat. A trained diver swims with the sharks, combining humor and education unlike any other exhibit in the country. The whole family will enjoy the interactive stingray exhibit which includes a safe opportunity to see and touch.

Showtimes: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm

Twiggy:
The Waterskiing Squirrel

Twiggy demonstrates boating safety skiing behind and doing stunts with a remote-controlled boat in a large, heated pool. For decades Twiggy has travelled the world sharing the message of safe boating to hundreds of thousands every year.

Showtimes: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

Free T-Shirts!

Visit the AIS Booth for a free t-shirt (while supplies last) that makes people aware of their responsibility in negating the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Show us your social media post with #CleanDrainDry for your free shirt!

The Lawn:

The Lawn features a bar area and fun games for the family including a New pirate ship play structure, badminton, cornhole, tic-tac-toe, connect four, and more!

Michigan Boatique:

Shop the Boatique with unique nautical goods including home décor for purchase.

Tiki Bar!

Take a break at the show with friends, or make new ones with cocktails, music, and fun at the Tiki Bar!

Progressive Insurance Interactive Display:
with appearances by the hilarious Shanty Characters February 1-4.

Island Princess Photo Opportunities: Noon - 5pm

Boat Driving Simulators:
with the U.S. Power Squadrons and the MBIA booths.

Garmin Electronics Seminars: 1pm & 3pm

Seminars are beginner-friendly, covering Garmin’s range of marine products from chartplotters and fishfinders, to radar and autopilots, explaining how these systems enhance safety, navigation, and fishing. With Garmin’s own Brian Jansen and the Pros at Imagine Marine Electronics, you’ll enjoy a hands-on and personal seminar geared to make you more comfortable and confident when it comes to using your electronics. Enjoy a fully rigged boat that you’ll be able to climb on and ask questions that pertain to your situation.

Location: Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center)

Ticket Prices:

Adults: $14
Children 12 and Under: Free with an adult
Free admission (for 1) for all active military, police, and firefighters, with valid badge.
The Progressive Detroit Boat Show only accepts US currency.

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