FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are there any ferry transfer services to Sanctuary Cove?
For Riviera owners only, a pre-booked park and ride service will operate from the Riviera factory at Coomera directly to the Riviera Showcase at the show. Limited car parking and ferry places are available. For further details, please contact your local Riviera dealer representative who will also be able to provide you with your unique registration access code. You can view the timetable and book your transfer here https://riviera.eventsair.com/festival-of-boating-2025/reg/Site/Register
Where can I park at Sanctuary Cove?
On-site car parking is available to pre-purchase from Sanctuary Cove and includes a short shuttle bus ride to the main gate from one of the on-site car parks. On-site car parking is very limited, so we do encourage you to book in advance when buying your tickets online at sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/tickets.
I’d like to purchase more than two tickets to the Gala Night Dinner – can I do this?
This exclusive event is for Riviera owners and their immediate family only as tickets and seating capacity are strictly limited. Please contact your Riviera Dealer to arrange a code for your additional family tickets.
What is the dress code for the Gala Night Dinner?
The dress code for this event is cocktail. Please note that this event is outdoors under the marquee on the Riviera Showcase. The weather at the end of May on the Gold Coast can be cool and unpredictable. So please dress accordingly and ladies you may need to bring a shawl.
Can I take my children to the Gala Night Dinner?
Yes, please contact your Riviera Dealer to arrange a code for your immediate family tickets.
Can I request to sit next to a particular person at the Gala Night Dinner?
Yes, please contact your Riviera dealer and let them know your seating requirements.
Do I have to purchase tickets to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to attend the workshops at the Riviera Festival of Boating?
Is there parking at Sanctuary Cove on the evenings of the Gala Night Dinners?
Following the closure of the show each day at 5.00pm there is generally some parking available. Note the traffic leaving Sanctuary Cove at this time of day can be quite congested.
How many guests can I bring to the educational workshops?
As all places are strictly limited, there is an allowance of two people per festival registration – the primary registrant plus one other attendee. If additional attendees are required, please contact your Riviera dealer representative directly.
Is there anyone I can talk to about my festival booking?
Yes, please feel free to contact Maria Wasinger at Riviera Australia by emailing marketing@riviera.com.au
What are the opening hours of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show?
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show runs from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 May, 2025 and is open from 9am – 5pm daily.
Where can I have lunch or a drink at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show?
The Riviera Owners' Lounge will be moored at the rear of the Riviera Showcase and will be open daily exclusively for Riviera owners.
The morning service starts at 9.00 am each day including fresh barista made coffee and teas, then enjoy a relaxed lunch service from 11.00 am to 2.00pm with an excellent chef’s menu and full bar service.
This year the upper deck of the Riviera Owners' Lounge will be transformed into the Moët Lounge, serving a selection of premium beverages and canapes. The lounge will be open each day from 11.00am to 4.30 pm.
Afternoon cocktails and drinks will be served each day up until 4.30 pm, so you will never have to leave the display during your visit to the show and attendance to the Festival of Boating. Simply show your Riviera owners card to our reception staff and walk on and off the Riviera Owners' Lounge as often as you please throughout your boat show visit.
Where is the Gala Dinner being held?
Undercover on the Riviera Display located on H Arm on the marina within the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Where is the Riviera Ladies Day Luncheon being held?
This year’s Riviera Ladies Day Luncheon will be held at Ioesco Restaurant, 3A Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove. This restaurant is within the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show so you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the show as well as a ticket to attend the luncheon.
What is the location of the 2025 Riviera Display?
The grand Riviera Showcase will be located on H Arm on the Boat Show Marina within the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Where are the Riviera Festival of Boating Seminars and Workshops being held?
All classroom seminars will take place in the Riviera Academy of Enjoyment, our new exclusive owners training facility located in a dedicated marquee on the land opposite the Riviera Showcase on Marina Boulevard.
All on water workshops will take place on Riviera motor yachts that will be docked and will depart from behind the Riviera Owner's Lounge located at the rear of the Riviera Showcase.
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
May 22 - 25, 2025
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