Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026
28 October to 1 November 2026. Georges Bourgoignie is attending the 67th edition. To meet him there or arrange to see a yacht, get in touch before the show.
The show at a glance
- Dates: Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
- Wednesday: 12pm – 7pm
- Thursday to Saturday: 10am – 7pm
- Sunday: 10am – 5pm
- Tickets: Bought through the official show site, flibs.com
- Owner and producer: Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, produced by Informa Markets
Details from flibs.com, checked 17 October 2026. Confirm times and tickets on the official site before you travel.
The venues
- Bahia Mar Yachting Center
- Broward County Convention Center
- Hall of Fame Marina
- Las Olas Marina
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina
- Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South
Why the show matters
Its organisers describe it as the largest in-water boat show in the world. In 2025 it had more than 100,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors and more than 1,300 vessels on display, and the organisers put its economic impact at $1.79 billion (source: flibs.com).
A short history
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show began in 1959 as a display of 13 boats put on by a group of local manufacturers and dealers, organised by volunteers.
It marked its 60th anniversary in 2019, and 2026 is the 67th edition. The show is owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets.
Today it spreads across marinas and the convention centre along the Fort Lauderdale waterfront, with a dedicated Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South.
Yachts and meetings at the show
Georges is based in Fort Lauderdale with Fraser Yachts. See the yachts for sale or contact him to arrange a meeting.
