The first floating boat show of the year returns to La Ciotat from March 18 to 23! A must-attend event for boating enthusiasts and sea lovers, the underwater world has also found its place here for several years.
Diving enthusiasts, fans of the underwater world, and boating lovers, mark these dates! From March 18 to 23, 2025, La Ciotat hosts the 22nd edition of Nauticales, the first floating boat show of the year. An unmissable event highlighting the marine world in all its forms, from navigation to diving and marine environment preservation.
Boating at the heart of the show
Les Nauticales is above all a flagship event for boating in the Mediterranean. With more than 200 boats on display and 100 exhibitors, visitors can discover the latest innovations in the industry, whether it be sailboats, motorboats, catamarans, or electric boats. Sustainable boating trends will also be highlighted with a space dedicated to new maritime mobilities. Whether you’re passionate about sailing, in search of a boat, or simply curious, this show is the ideal opportunity to meet professionals and test new experiences at sea.
An exceptional sponsor: Henri Cosquer
This year, the event will be sponsored by Henri Cosquer, famous diver and discoverer of the Cosquer Cave, a true archaeological treasure submerged in the Mediterranean. He will lead, alongside Thierry Felix, exclusive conferences on the discovery of the famous cave and they will sign the comic book detailing this incredible adventure.
A total immersion in the underwater world
The Mediterranean is at the heart of this edition! Visitors can experience several immersive activities:
- Virtual diving : With VR headsets, explore the wreck of a P38 and admire the Mediterranean seabed without getting wet.
- Escape game « Pollution in the Mediterranean » : An immersive and educational game to raise awareness of ocean protection.
- Exhibitions and underwater art : Admire the images by Marseille photographer Guillaume Ruoppolo. Also discover the exhibition of plates from the comic book Tell us about the Mediterranean.
- Want to take your first steps underwater? Introductory dives will be offered throughout the show for children.
Meetings with experts
You can also attend captivating conferences:
- Wednesday, March 19 (10 am-12 pm): Crossmed will present the challenges of sea rescue.
- Thursday, March 20 (11 am-12:30 pm): « Mediterranean: immersion at the heart of the living » by photographer Guillaume Ruoppolo.
- Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 (2 pm-3:30 pm): « Discovery of the Cosquer Cave » with Henri Cosquer and Thierry Felix.
- Saturday, March 22 (11 am-12:30 pm): « The riches of the depths » with diver Géraldine Parodi.
Meetings, book signings, and marine bookstore
Lovers of beautiful books and comics will also have their space!
- Book signings by Henri Cosquer and Thierry Felix for the comic book The Cosquer Cave – The Secret Sanctuary of the Calanques.
- Book signings by Sébastien Salingue, author of the comic books Divers.
- Book signings by Franck Girelli, illustrator of Tell us about the Mediterranean, who will also exhibit boards from this comic.
- Book signings by Domas, illustrator of volume 7 Marine Animals, just released!
- A space youth and beautiful books bookstore dedicated to the sea, diving, and the discovery of the underwater world.
The magazine Dive In! will be present
The magazine team Dive In! will be present at the show. Come and meet us, share our common passion, and discover our latest publications.
With interactive activities, inspiring meetings, and a total immersion in the marine world, Les Nauticales 2025 promise to be an unforgettable event for all sea and diving enthusiasts !
Practical Information
Dates : March 18 to 23, 2025
Location : La Ciotat marina
Program and ticketing : lesnauticales.fr
opening image © Yohan Brandt