Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026: The Complete Guide + Top 10 Must-See Yachts

The 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) runs Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, across seven venues in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It's the 67th edition of the world's largest in-water boat show — roughly 1,300 boats, 1,000 exhibiting brands, and 100,000+ attendees over five days.

FLIBS 2026 Dates, Hours, and Venues

Dates: October 28 – November 1, 2026 (67th annual show). Hours: Wednesday (Preview Day) 12 PM–7 PM; Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–5 PM.

Venues: Broward County Convention Center, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Pier Sixty-Six Marina, and Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South — connected by complimentary water taxis and shuttles.

Tickets are sold online only. Reported 2026 pricing: ~$70 preview day, ~$77 two-day general admission, ~$100 combined preview + general admission, ~$439 Windward VIP Club. Confirm at flibs.com.

What's New at FLIBS 2026

Three headline trends: hybrid and electric propulsion reaching flagship production models (Pearl, Prestige); outboard power climbing into bigger luxury hulls (Princess C-Class); and flagship-size day boats and crossovers blurring the explorer/superyacht line (Bluegame BGX83, Ocean Alexander Puro series).

Top 10 Must-See Yachts at FLIBS 2026

  1. Ocean Alexander 40P (World Debut) — 132'1" Puro-series flagship, twin 2,600-hp MAN diesels, 5 staterooms.
  2. Ocean Alexander 30P (World Debut) — 103'7", twin 2,000-hp MAN diesels, 5 staterooms.
  3. Viking 90C (Public Debut) — 90' convertible, twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT 1,900 hp, 6 staterooms.
  4. Pearl 100 Hybrid (U.S. Showing) — 98' hybrid flagship, naval architecture by Bill Dixon, interiors by Kelly Hoppen CBE.
  5. Bluegame BGX83 (U.S. Debut) — 83' crossover flagship blending adventure-boat DNA with luxury accommodation.
  6. Prestige M8 Evo (U.S. Debut) — 65'6" power catamaran flagship, twin 730-hp MAN i6 diesels, optional Silent Mode Pack.
  7. Viking 50SC (World Debut) — 51'8" Sport Coupe, twin 1,200-hp MAN diesels.
  8. Princess C48 Open (World Debut) — Princess's first outboard-powered model, up to 53 knots.
  9. Aquila 35 Sport (U.S. Debut) — compact high-performance power catamaran with four-zone social layout.
  10. Bertram 35 Flybridge (U.S. Debut) — the storied American sportfishing nameplate returns on a modern 35-foot hull.

See Any of These Yachts Privately with Biagio Yachts

Biagio Yachts is a boutique brokerage serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, specializing in private acquisition, sales, and financing for vessels 60'–140' and premium day boats. IYBA-certified, with more than $40 million in closed sales. We arrange private, no-crowd walkthroughs during FLIBS 2026 — call +1 (786) 507-9983 or visit biagioyachts.com.

FAQ

When is the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026?

October 28 – November 1, 2026 — the show's 67th annual edition.

Where is FLIBS 2026 held?

Across seven connected venues in Fort Lauderdale, including Bahia Mar Yachting Center and Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South.

Is FLIBS a good place to actually buy a yacht?

It's the best place to compare boats in one trip, but not the best place to negotiate. Most experienced buyers use FLIBS to shortlist, then handle the purchase afterward with an independent broker.