FLIBS 2026 Preview: What to Expect at the World's Largest In-Water Boat Show

The 67th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set for October 28 through November 1, 2026, and the world's largest in-water boat show is shaping up to be a big one.

The headline: Pier Sixty-Six, fully arrived

After returning to the show map last year, the redeveloped Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina makes its full grand debut in 2026. Expect the Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South to anchor the big-boat end of the show again, alongside Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Las Olas Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, the 17th Street Yacht Basin, and the Broward County Convention Center.

The scale

FLIBS regularly draws more than 1,300 boats, roughly a thousand exhibitors, and six figures of attendance across its waterfront sites. The 2026 edition is expected to feature over 130 superyachts, with the largest brokerage inventory concentrated at Pier 66 and the Superyacht Village.

What else is on the docks

• The Windward VIP Club returns for premium access, open bars, and shuttle and water taxi service between show locations.
• The AquaZone and Hook the Future bring on-water demos and youth fishing clinics.
• The Best of Show Awards recognize standout vessels by size category, judged on innovation and craftsmanship.

Planning your visit

A few practical notes if you are going:

• Tickets are digital only. There is no box office on site, so buy online in advance.
• Boarding individual boats is at the discretion of the dealer or broker. Serious buyers should book appointments before the show, because calendars fill fast.
• The water taxi remains the best way to move between locations. Seeing everything in one day is genuinely difficult, so plan two if you can.

If you are exhibiting

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We will be on the docks. If you are too, come say hello.