Fort Lauderdale Intl Boat Show
Florida, USA
When is the Fort Lauderdale Intl Boat Show (FLIBS) 2025?
Imagine strolling across docks where over 1,300 boats rest in the water, each one open to step aboard. From trim speedboats to soaring superyachts, FLIBS gathers them all from October 29 to November 2, 2025, alongside Fort Lauderdale’s lively harbor.
Why FLIBS Feels Different
This isn’t just another expo. It’s a floating world where you can wander, touch, talk, and explore. Hundreds of exhibitors line the piers. Demos, launches, and conversations unfold naturally. It’s been called the largest in-water boat show—and it feels that big, without ever feeling staged.
Fort Lauderdale Intl Boat Show in action.
What Happens There
Aquazone is not just water—it’s energy. A massive pool where hoverboards, floating toys, and diving gadgets get shown off in action.
At Pier 66, yachts sharpen. This is the Superyacht Village—tall, glossy, and designed to impress.
Windward VIP Lounge sits quietly above, offering drinks, shade, calm views, and real people conversations without noise.
Evening events—broker catch-ups, dockside socials, dealer meet-and-greets—fill the hours. It’s not just a show; it’s a space where people remember who they met, what they saw, and what they might do next.
Why It Sticks With You
Fort Lauderdale feels connected to the ocean in a way that makes FLIBS more than a collection of boats. It’s the vibe—the breeze, the sun, the water underfoot. For anyone in yachting—whether you’re looking to charter, build, or just understand—it’s a chance to see what next year might hold.
This is a festival built by boat people, for people who get why marine design matters.
Fort Lauderdale Intl Boat Show in action.
Why you should go
From the legendary waters of Key West to the glamorous skyline of Miami, Florida’s yachting scene, paired with the excitement of FLIBS, creates the perfect gateway to exploring the southern tip of the USA.