Toy Boat 2025: The Ultimate Retailers' Retreat!

Sign up by June 30th and your December final payment is on Astra!

Cabin selection is limited and they are going fast so secure your spot before time runs out!

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"Toy Boat was a DREAM business experience. It was so much more than a trade show." - Betty Skoke Burns | Angellina’s Toy Boutique

Why Toy Boat 2025?

Retailers, ever wish you had more time to work on year-round programs with vendors? Reps and vendors, do you wish for more time to plan events, programs, and specials with retailers? This is your chance! You’ll have three full days to connect in a variety of ways.

Build Real Relationships: Where else can you truly connect with your colleagues without feeling rushed?

Multiple Networking Options: Enjoy various meeting opportunities with your play community peers, free from the exhaustion of navigating multiple booths or showrooms.

Focused Exploration: Spend a few hours over two mornings to explore the newest items and best sellers presented by onboard vendors, allowing you to focus and avoid distractions.

Engaging Learning Experiences and Game Nights: Participate in educational sessions and fun activities designed to foster creativity and innovation.

All-Inclusive Package

A Cabin for two (with options up to four people), the Premium Drink Package, access to all Astra Educational & Networking Sessions, WiFi, Insurance and of course, lots of Food!

Just 4 Easy Payments

• First Payment: Due upon registration
• Second Payment: Due August 1
• Third Payment: Due September 15
• Final Payment IS ON ASTRA if you book before June 30th!

Event Details

• Sailing Date: March 17, 2025
• Location: Sailing From Fort Lauderdale, FL to the Bahamas!
• Pre-Cruise Party: Fun in Motion is hosting a pre-cruise party at their HQ on Sunday evening, March 16.

Testimonials from 2023 Attendees

Betty Skoke Burns, Angellina’s Toy Boutique -"Toy Boat was a DREAM business experience. It was so much more than a trade show. I’ll never forget sailing the seas of innovation with my fellow Astra creative risk-takers."

Yvonne Fugate, The Collection - "The Toy Boat was a life-changing event for me. I made new connections and strengthened long-time connections."

Kevin Daniels, Fun in Motion: "Toy Boat pleasantly exceeded my expectations. Buyers gave us time, allowing us to write a significant amount of business, including several new customers and industry peers—more than at any other show we’ve done."

Jessica Littlejohn-Knox, Tomfoolery Toys and Books: "The Toy Boat gave me an opportunity as a manager to talk to vendors, play their games, and meet others in our field. It opened my eyes to new possibilities for our store and community!"

Hannah Thomson, The Toy Shop – Hakabohu: "I believe that attending the Toy Boat allowed me to gain better insight into what Astra is, become more familiar with the brands, and meet new people. The educational sessions were helpful and allowed me to see things from a different perspective."

Sandy Smith, Tidepool Toys, LLC: "It was great to interact with other retailers as well as sales reps and vendors in a casual, fun setting. We got to know each other better than at a regular convention and had meaningful conversations with all participating vendors."

Amanda Gummer, Good Play Guide: "The Toy Boat was a refreshingly different approach to business and made for more genuine connections and relationships with people in the industry. It was very well organized and had a positive atmosphere."

Kim Lannan, Squishable: "I knew it would be an opportunity to have some quality time with store owners/buyers, but the orders they placed were a huge bonus and helped justify the show to my company."

Theresa Duncan, Villa Villekulla Toys: "I went to Toy Boat burnt out, tired, and uninspired. I came back full of new ideas, powerful new connections, and a BOATLOAD of inspiration. A renewed sense of wonder and excitement in my business is hard to quantify but extremely valuable."

Art Batchelder, Tonies: "The Toy Boat allowed us as a manufacturer to spend more quality time with our retail partners, truly collaborate, and implement changes that will impact our performance the entire year."