
The RACV Marine 2018 Melbourne Boat Show is off and running, with the event now open at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank, until July 1.

Organisers say this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with the best of Australia's boating lifestyle showcased under cover to allow southern boaties to research any prospective purchases in advance of the warmer weather to come.
There's a top line-up of presenters taking show-goers through a range of topics on the main stage, while the Boatsales.com.au Family Zone will be featuring a Virtual Reality experience.

Visitors will find a huge range of boats and watercraft on display at the show, from open cuddy/half cabins, hard tops, centre consoles, pontoon cruisers and RIBs to top-end luxury cruisers, PWCs, ski and wake boats, a variety of engine and drive systems and a wide array of fishing gear and lifestyle accessories.

The show opens daily at 10:00am and closes at 8:00pm (6:00pm on Sunday), and tickets can be purchased online through www.melbourneinternationalboatshow.com.au or at the venue itself.
Ticket prices
Adult: $22
Twilight 4pm – 8pm (for use on Thursday or Friday): $15
Concession: $18
Family Pass (two adults and two kids): $45
Child (11 to 17 years): $12
Children under 10: Free
2-day pass: $34
For more information visit www.melbourneinternationalboatshow.com.au.