Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026 Guide: Dates, Tickets, Parking and Yachts to Tour

Last updated: October 12, 2026

The 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) runs October 28 through November 1 across six locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Denison Yachting will have 12 yachts from 65 to 140 feet on display, and our team can set up private tours or a time to talk charter at the show.

This is the show's 67th year. It's owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, produced by Informa Markets, and billed as the largest in-water boat show in the world. The 2025 edition drew more than 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, with more than 1,300 boats on display.

A couple of things are new this year. Las Olas Marina is adding a floating pickleball court with a tournament for yacht crew, and the Windward VIP Cabana Club has moved to Bahia Mar.

Below you'll find everything you might want to sort out before show week: hours, ticket prices, where to park, how to get between venues, the yachts Denison is bringing, and a few tips from our team.

When and Where Is FLIBS 2026?

The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Wednesday is Preview Day, so the gates open later that afternoon.

The 2026 show spreads across six locations, and one ticket gets you into all of them:

• Bahia Mar Yachting Center, 801 Seabreeze Blvd. The show's headquarters.

• Hall of Fame Marina, 435 Seabreeze Blvd. Right next to Bahia Mar, and where you'll find the Denison Yachting team.

• Las Olas Marina, 240 E. Las Olas Circle. New this year, it's also home to a floating pickleball court with a tournament for yacht crew.

• Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South, 2150 SE 17th St. The show's dedicated superyacht marina, open to all ticket holders.

• Pier Sixty-Six Marina, 2301 SE 17th St.

• Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, gear and electronics, plus the main parking and transportation hub.

It's a lot of ground to cover. The official 2026 show maps and the FLIBS 2026 mobile app are worth pulling up before you go.

FLIBS 2026 Tickets and Prices

Tickets are sold online only. There's no box office on site in 2026, and all sales are final unless the show is canceled. It runs rain or shine.

Kids under 6 get in free with an adult. Active military and veterans can request a complimentary general admission ticket in advance through the FLIBS military request form.

Is Windward VIP worth it? It might be if you're planning a full day and want to skip some of the logistics. The ticket covers two lounges (one at Superyacht Village and a newly relocated Cabana Club at Bahia Mar), a premium open bar, food, private restrooms, a VIP tender between the two, free water taxis and shuttles, free self-parking at Superyacht Village (first come, first served), and one hour of early entry through the Superyacht Village gate.

Buy tickets on the official FLIBS site.

Getting to FLIBS: Parking, Shuttles, Water Taxis and Brightline

Traffic on Seabreeze Blvd and the 17th Street Causeway gets heavy during show week, so it's worth deciding how you'll get in before you leave the house.

Parking. FLIBS recommends starting at the Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd), which works as the show's transportation hub. It has more than 3,000 spaces at a flat $20 per day. A long list of city garages downtown and along Las Olas also take PayByPhone, and the official parking page has every address.

Shuttles and golf carts. Both are free with your ticket. Shuttles start an hour before the show opens and stop an hour after it closes.

• Purple Route: Convention Center to Bahia Mar

• Green Route: Convention Center to Superyacht Village to Bahia Mar (golf carts also run Superyacht Village to Bahia Mar)

• Red Route: Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station to the Riverside Hotel

• Blue Route: West Marine Center to Bahia Mar

Water taxi. The water taxi isn't included with general admission. It's $15 for one day or $65 for all five, kids under 5 ride free, and Windward VIP ticket holders ride free. Stops include the Riverside Hotel, the Convention Center and Pier Sixty-Six Marina (North), the GALLERYone DoubleTree, Shooters Waterfront and Las Olas Marina. Tickets are on WaterTaxi.com/FLIBS.

Brightline. If you're coming from Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Aventura or Miami, the train drops you at Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station. From there, the free Red Route shuttle runs to the Riverside Hotel, where you can catch the water taxi to the show.

Denison Yachts on Display at FLIBS 2026

You'll find the Denison Yachting team at Hall of Fame Face Dock. Boarding is by appointment, so it's worth scheduling a private tour with a broker ahead of time.

Chartering or Buying a Yacht for Charter

FLIBS can also be a good time to talk charter. Our team at Hall of Fame Face Dock can meet with you whether you're thinking about chartering a yacht or buying one to put into charter.

• Chartering a yacht. If you'd rather charter than own, we can talk through destinations, timing and yachts that might suit your group. You can browse yachts for charter before the show to get a feel for what's out there.

• Buying a yacht to put into charter. If you're considering a yacht that charters when you're not aboard, we can walk you through how charter management works, from marketing and bookings to balancing owner use, and take a look at a yacht's charter potential.

Schedule a time with our team to talk charter at the show.

FLIBS Tips From the Denison Team

We've been walking these docks for a long time, and most of what makes for a good show day comes down to a little planning.

• Buy tickets before you go. There's no box office on site in 2026, so you'll need your digital ticket on your phone at the gate.

• Book yacht tours ahead. Boarding is up to the broker, dealer or builder, and the bigger yachts usually run on appointments. A quick call to a Denison broker before the show can save you a lot of waiting.

• Wear shoes you can slip off. You'll take them off every time you step aboard. Heels are a tough call with this much walking.

• Dress for heat and rain. The show runs rain or shine. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and breathable clothes might be the most useful things you bring.

• Finish your food and drinks before boarding. Food and drinks generally don't go aboard the yachts.

• Plan around strollers. Strollers stay on the dock when you board, and FLIBS doesn't offer storage for bags or strollers.

• Leave pets at home. Only ADA service animals are allowed. Drones, bikes, scooters and skateboards are also off limits.

• Expect a bag check. There's no limit on bag size, but every bag gets searched at entry.

• Pick your days with a plan. If you're focused on a few specific yachts, Wednesday's Preview Day ticket might be worth it. If you want to see everything, a two-day pass gives you room to breathe.

• Bringing kids? The Convention Center has a Kids Corner with crafts and face painting, plus "Hook the Future" kids' fishing clinics on Saturday and Sunday at 12pm and 2pm, where each kid leaves with a free rod and reel.