The five-day event returns for its 67th edition with superyachts, new model debuts, and the latest marine technology across six Fort Lauderdale locations.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns October 28–November 1, 2026, bringing yacht builders, brokers, marine industry professionals, and boating enthusiasts to South Florida. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS is recognized as the world’s largest in-water boat show.
This year’s announced lineup includes a 305-foot superyacht built for global exploration, yachts equipped with hybrid propulsion systems, and new sportfishing models. Several vessels will make their U.S. or world debuts, giving visitors an early look at new designs and technology entering the market.
Six Locations Across Fort Lauderdale
The 2026 show will span Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Broward County Convention Center, Pier Sixty-Six Marina, and Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South. Official show maps are available online to help visitors locate exhibitors and plan their routes.
Beyond the yacht displays, the event will feature marine electronics, accessories, fishing and diving equipment, and personal watercraft. The Broward County Convention Center will also host family programming, including the FLIBS Kids Corner and “Hook the Future” fishing clinics.
The Convention Center will serve as the show’s transportation hub, with complimentary shuttle and golf cart connections to the other venues. Access aboard individual vessels remains at the discretion of the exhibitor, manufacturer, or broker.
An International Industry Gathering
According to organizers, the 2025 show attracted more than 100,000 visitors and 1,000 exhibitors, with over 1,300 boats on display. The annual event brings together recreational boating, yacht brokerage, new construction, and marine equipment in one of South Florida’s principal boating destinations.
Hours and Admission
Opening day, Wednesday, October 28, runs from noon to 7 p.m. The show continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 1.
Tickets must be purchased online at flibs.com. There will be no on-site box office.
Photo courtesy of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
