28 Oct - 01 Nov 2026

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Each autumn, Fort Lauderdale becomes the centre of the yachting world as industry leaders, buyers and enthusiasts gather for the largest in-water boat show in the United States. Spanning multiple waterfront locations and showcasing everything from the latest superyacht launches to cutting-edge marine innovations, FLIBS offers an unrivalled opportunity to explore the very best of the global yachting industry.

A bustling coastal city with a vibrant marina filled with boats, surrounded by high-rise buildings and lush greenery against a backdrop of a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

The Largest In-Water Display in America

90 Acres Across 3 Million Square Feet

Experience the largest in-water presence of superyachts and boats at FLIBS, a five-day Sales and Charter event, held annually at the end of October. Displaying the largest amount of new launches in the country, the show is spread over nearly 90 acres of exhibition space all connected by an intricate network of water and ground transport services.

At the Heart of South Florida Yachting

Location

Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS attracts over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 superyachts and boats on display. The show offers a vast overview of the yachting industry promoting everything from interior design to crew services.

Dozens of luxurious yachts are docked in a vibrant harbor under a clear blue sky.

Dozens of luxury yachts are docked in a marina, showcasing their sleek designs and opulent amenities.

Discover More at Every Turn

Experience FLIBS

Split into 4 zones, there are plenty of things to see and do within the show. View yachts on display in the Superyacht Village then sit back and relax in the Windward VIP Club. Send the kids to Hook the Future to explore the interactive fishing clinics while embarking on a test drive of the latest water toys in the Aquazone.

THE BEST LAUNCH

Draak

Draak showcases what can be achieved through exceptional collaboration. This groundbreaking rebuild pushes the limits of engineering, combining dedicated tender operations, powerful lifting systems and a specialist diving setup rarely found on superyachts.

Step on board in Fort Lauderdale to understand how an extraordinary vision has been brought to life.

Explore Draak

Two luxurious yachts cruise through a calm, reflective fjord, with dramatic, tree-covered mountains rising in the background under a cloudy sky.

A sleek superyacht with a helicopter on deck cruises the deep blue waters near a verdant coastline.

YACHT FOR SALE YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

BOARDWALK V

Boardwalk V is the product of Dutch Feadship pedigree and engineering, along with a highly considered approach to life on board. At 76.5m, her design includes a three-sided beach club, a mosaic-tiled pool and a forward tender garage accommodating two tenders, offering generous social spaces for time on the water. Discover Boardwalk V in person to explore thoughtful design and technical precision on a yacht of this scale.

Explore Boardwalk V

YACHT FOR SALE YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

FIREFLY

Firefly demonstrates how a performance yacht can be shaped around the way her owners want to use the water. One of just two custom-built Mangusta 132s delivered, she combines three MTU engines, a 37-knot top speed and a shallow 1.7m draft with a touch-and-go helipad and a highly customised watersports setup for kiting, surfing and foiling.

See Firefly in Fort Lauderdale to discover the details that make her as distinctive in practice as she is on paper.

Explore Firefly