The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is ready to make waves as soon as once more—this time with further sparkle. As it celebrates its 66th 12 months, the world’s largest in-water boat present coincides with the extremely anticipated reopening of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, town’s most storied waterfront vacation spot reborn in time for the milestone occasion. From October 29 via November 2, 2025, greater than 100,000 guests from around the globe will converge on the Yachting Capital of the World for a showcase that defines the luxurious marine life-style.
“FLIBS has all the time been about delivering an unforgettable expertise for everybody—from lifelong yachting fanatics to households discovering the marine life-style for the primary time,” says Andrew Doole, president of U.S. Boat Shows at Informa Markets. “With the reopening of Pier Sixty-Six and new experiences just like the Windward VIP Cabana Club, 2025 might be a 12 months to recollect.”
Spanning seven areas throughout Fort Lauderdale, FLIBS transforms town’s waterways right into a stage for the extraordinary. From the long-lasting Bahia Mar Yachting Center to Superyacht Village at Pier South, the occasion will function essentially the most coveted vessels on the planet, cutting-edge marine expertise, and luxurious life-style activations. This 12 months’s lineup contains standout debuts corresponding to Casino Royale (Amels 242’), Hemisphere (Pendennis 145’), Ela (Heesen 164’), and Hampshire (Feadship 217’), alongside new designs just like the BGM75 catamaran from Bluegame Yachts and the steel-hulled (*66*) Lee 130 Explorer constructed for world journey.
The newly reimagined Pier Sixty-Six Marina might be absolutely occupied by the present, providing guests a spectacular view of its transformation. Once a modest gasoline dock within the Fifties, Pier Sixty-Six advanced into one of Fort Lauderdale’s most beloved marinas earlier than present process a multi-year redevelopment. Its rebirth as a world-class hospitality vacation spot brings fashionable luxurious and heritage collectively—a super setting for the 66th anniversary of FLIBS.
For visitors in search of an elevated expertise, the Windward VIP Experience returns with enhanced facilities. Presented by Pier Sixty-Six Residences in partnership with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, the $439 ticket grants entry to the unique Windward VIP Lounge at Superyacht Village, that includes gourmand delicacies, an open bar, and luxurious sponsor activations. VIP visitors can journey by water to the brand new Windward Cabana Club at Hall of Fame Marina—a waterfront retreat providing shaded seating, gentle bites, and sweeping marina views. The expertise additionally contains complimentary self-parking and early present entry via the Superyacht Village entrance.
Adding to the attract, FLIBS will host movie star cooks Chef Ryan (Hell’s Kitchen Season 22 winner) and Chef Dave White (Chopped Grand Champion), who will curate reside tastings and culinary activations contained in the Windward Lounge. Their appearances on October 31 and November 1 additional mix the worlds of positive eating and yachting luxurious.
Beyond the docks, the Broward County Convention Center will function the central hub for indoor reveals, parking, and family-friendly programming—from children’ fishing clinics and diving demonstrations to seminars on boating to the Bahamas. Complimentary shuttles and water taxis join all seven present websites, making it straightforward to discover the huge array of shows and experiences.
“FLIBS is greater than the world’s largest in-water boat present—it’s an financial engine for our area,” says Phil Purcell, president and CEO of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF). “It generates $1.78 billion in financial influence yearly and helps greater than 100,000 jobs, showcasing the power of South Florida’s marine trade and world attraction.”
As Fort Lauderdale’s skyline continues to evolve, so does its function because the epicenter of the boating world. With superyachts, design innovation, and the triumphant return of Pier Sixty-Six, the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show guarantees to be a defining chapter within the metropolis’s maritime story—a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring attract of life on the water.
Tickets can be found solely on-line at www.flibs.com
