Superyachts moored along the Fort Lauderdale waterfront at dusk during the international boat show

Curated by Lund Group

Find your next yacht.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026

28 Oct — 01 Nov · Fort Lauderdale · Florida

Independent yacht brokerage & concierge

Yacht acquisition, charter, private aviation and bespoke concierge by Lund Group.

Five days. More than a thousand boats. One broker on your side.

Event

67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Dates

28 October — 1 November 2026

City

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Format

In-water boat show across multiple official waterfront sites

Lund Group

Yacht brokerage, private aviation and concierge — independent

FLIBS 2026

The yachting world meets in Florida.

For five days, Fort Lauderdale becomes one of the most important meeting points in the international yachting industry.

Superyachts. Motor yachts. New launches. Brokerage yachts. Shipyards. Designers. Owners. Buyers. Captains. And more than a thousand boats across the city's waterfront.

For Lund Group clients, FLIBS is not simply a show. It is an opportunity. To compare yachts. Meet shipyards. Inspect vessels. Understand the market. And potentially find the yacht you have been waiting for.

Lund Group can coordinate everything around your visit — your yacht search, your viewings, your private flight, your hotel, your chauffeur, your dinners and your entire Fort Lauderdale itinerary.

Come to FLIBS. Leave with a shortlist.

Show days

Five days on the water.

  • Wednesday

    28 October

    12:00 — 19:00

  • Thursday

    29 October

    10:00 — 19:00

  • Friday

    30 October

    10:00 — 19:00

  • Saturday

    31 October

    10:00 — 19:00

  • Sunday

    1 November

    10:00 — 17:00

Official opening times remain subject to organiser updates. Please confirm current hours and admission directly with the show organiser before travelling.

Scale

The world's largest in-water boat show.

  • 1,300+

    Boats on display

  • 100,000+

    Attendees

  • 3M+

    Sq. ft. of exhibition space

From superyachts and brokerage vessels to new launches, tenders, marine technology and the wider international yachting industry. Figures as advertised by the show organiser.

Show locations

One show. Across the yachting capital.

  • Bahia Mar Yachting Center

    Historically the central hub of the show, with brokerage and motor yacht display docks.

  • Las Olas Marina

    Waterfront display site within walking distance of Las Olas Boulevard.

  • Hall of Fame Marina

    Intracoastal display site on the beach side of the waterway.

  • Pier Sixty-Six Marina

    Large-yacht basin on the south side of the 17th Street bridge.

  • Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South

    The show's dedicated large-yacht environment.

  • Broward County Convention Center

    Indoor exhibition space for marine brands, equipment and services.

  • 17th Street Yacht Basin

    Additional in-water display docks close to the convention centre.

Site list per the show organiser. Which yachts appear at which location is confirmed only by the exhibitors themselves — we do not publish unverified berth allocations.

Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale's marinas and intracoastal waterway lined with yachts
Large superyachts berthed side by side in the show's dedicated superyacht basin

Superyacht Village

Start with the big ones.

For clients focused on the upper end of the market, Lund Group can build a personalised viewing programme around the superyachts relevant to your criteria.

Rather than walking the entire show, tell us what you are looking for. We build the shortlist. You inspect the yachts that matter.

Lund Group does not control access to individual yachts. Viewings remain subject to broker, owner, shipyard and exhibitor approval.

Build my shortlist

Method

Don't view 100 yachts. View the right five.

Before you arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Lund Group can help define your acquisition criteria and build a focused list of relevant yachts.

  1. 01

    Define

    Budget. Size. Use. Cabins. Cruising programme. Design preferences.

  2. 02

    Search

    Review publicly marketed and otherwise relevant market opportunities.

  3. 03

    Shortlist

    Identify the yachts worth your time.

  4. 04

    Arrange

    Request appointments with the relevant listing brokers, shipyards or representatives.

  5. 05

    View

    Inspect the yachts during FLIBS.

  6. 06

    Compare

    Review the strongest options together.

Start my yacht search

Viewing programme

Your FLIBS calendar. Built around the yachts.

Lund Group can coordinate requests with brokers, shipyards and representatives to create an efficient viewing schedule.

  • 09:00Yacht A · 52m
  • 10:30Yacht B · 67m
  • 12:00Shipyard meeting
  • 13:00Private lunch
  • 14:30Yacht C · 44m
  • 16:00Superyacht Village
  • 18:00Hotel

All yacht viewings remain subject to confirmation from the relevant seller, listing broker, shipyard or representative. Sizes shown are illustrative of a viewing day, not specific yachts.

Guests stepping aboard a motor yacht from a show dock during a private viewing
Broker and client reviewing yacht documentation at a quiet waterfront table

Buyer representation

The seller has a broker. So should you.

When purchasing a yacht, the listing broker represents the yacht and the seller.

Lund Group can act on the buyer side or coordinate with the appropriate co-brokerage structure depending on the transaction.

  • Market search
  • Yacht shortlist
  • Viewing coordination
  • Price analysis
  • Offer strategy
  • Negotiation support
  • Co-brokerage coordination
  • Sea-trial coordination
  • Survey specialist introductions
  • Technical specialist introductions
  • Maritime lawyer introductions
  • Ownership-structure introductions
  • Insurance introductions
  • Registration / flag specialist introductions
  • Closing coordination with the appropriate professionals

Legal, tax, technical, survey, flag and regulatory advice must be provided by qualified independent specialists where required.

Request buyer representation

Transaction

Found the one? What happens next?

  1. 01

    Viewing

  2. 02

    Market analysis

  3. 03

    Letter of intent / offer

  4. 04

    Negotiation

  5. 05

    Sea trial

  6. 06

    Condition survey

  7. 07

    Documentation & due diligence

  8. 08

    Closing

  9. 09

    Delivery

Every yacht transaction is different. Lund Group can coordinate the brokerage process while introducing the appropriate technical, legal and maritime professionals required for the transaction.

New build

Sometimes the right yacht doesn't exist yet.

FLIBS is also an opportunity to meet international shipyards and explore new-build programmes.

For clients considering a new yacht, Lund Group can help structure a shortlist of builders according to your brief.

  • Yacht size
  • Design
  • Range
  • Delivery timeline
  • Budget
  • Construction country
  • Custom / semi-custom preference
  • Define brief
  • Identify shipyards
  • Arrange meetings
  • Compare concepts
  • Introduce naval architects and designers where relevant
  • Coordinate specialist advice

Lund Group is not a naval architect, surveyor or technical construction manager. Those roles are filled by qualified specialists appointed for your project.

Explore a new build
Yacht designer's model and drawings presented on a shipyard meeting table

Discretion

Not every yacht has a for sale sign.

Some owners are willing to consider offers without actively marketing their yacht publicly.

For qualified buyers, Lund Group can explore discreet market enquiries through its brokerage network. No specific off-market inventory is advertised or implied, and confidential yacht information is never published.

Make a discreet enquiry

Owners

Coming to FLIBS as an owner?

Let's talk about your exit.

If you are considering selling your current yacht before moving into your next one, speak with Lund Group about brokerage strategy.

  • Market positioning
  • Pricing discussion
  • Brokerage strategy
  • Photography / content coordination
  • Qualified buyer outreach
  • Co-broker network
  • Viewing management
  • Negotiation
  • Transaction coordination

A meaningful valuation requires vessel information, inspection and market analysis. We will not quote a figure before that work is done.

A meaningful valuation requires vessel information, inspection and market analysis — we will discuss the market before quoting any figure.

Charter

Not ready to buy? Charter first.

Chartering is one of the best ways to understand how you actually use a yacht — layout, range, crew, cruising rhythm and the size that genuinely suits your family.

  • Mediterranean
  • Caribbean
  • Bahamas
  • French Riviera
  • Ibiza
  • Greece
  • Florida
  • Other destinations
Browse charter yachts

Extend the trip

After FLIBS, head east.

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Private yacht
  • Bahamas

Extend your Florida stay with a yacht charter through South Florida and the Bahamas.

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Miami
  • Bimini
  • Nassau
  • Exumas

Routes are built individually according to yacht range, immigration and customs requirements, weather and operational approval.

Plan a Bahamas charter
Motor yacht anchored over pale turquoise water in the Bahamas

Private aviation

Your FLIBS starts in the air.

Lund Group can source private aviation to South Florida according to your route, aircraft and preferred itinerary.

  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive
  • FLLFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive

Other suitable South Florida airports can be used according to aircraft, customs and operational requirements. No single airport is universally best — the right choice depends on your aircraft, timing and clearance needs.

Private jet on the apron at a South Florida executive airport at golden hour

Routes

Fly to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Monaco / Nice

    South Florida

  • London

    South Florida

  • Paris

    South Florida

  • Geneva

    South Florida

  • Milan

    South Florida

  • Dubai

    South Florida

  • Riyadh

    South Florida

  • Doha

    South Florida

  • New York

    Fort Lauderdale

  • Los Angeles

    Fort Lauderdale

  • Austin

    Fort Lauderdale

  • Mexico City

    Fort Lauderdale

Aircraft, routing, technical stops and flight times depend on the aircraft, payload, weather and operator. We quote only after reviewing your requirement.

Flight request

Fly private to Fort Lauderdale.

Fly private to FLIBS.

Aircraft, routing, technical stops, customs clearance, parking and handling remain subject to operator availability and operational approval. Flight times and pricing are confirmed only after review.

Waterfront hotel suite terrace overlooking the Fort Lauderdale marina

Where to stay

Stay on the water.

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach

    Luxury hotels with ocean access.

  • Las Olas

    Restaurants, shopping and city atmosphere.

  • Marina District

    Stay close to the major yachting activity.

  • Signature suites

    For principals and owners.

  • Private residences

    For families and larger groups.

  • Waterfront villas

    Private accommodation with waterfront positioning where available.

Availability and rates are confirmed at the time of enquiry. Nothing shown here is a published rate or a held reservation.

Request accommodation

Miami

Miami by night. Fort Lauderdale by day.

Some Lund Group clients prefer to base themselves in Miami while attending selected days at FLIBS.

  • Miami hotel
  • Dedicated chauffeur
  • FLIBS transportation
  • Private aviation
  • Restaurants
  • Nightlife
  • Yacht appointments

South Florida traffic varies considerably during show week, so we plan journey windows rather than publishing fixed travel times.

Base me in Miami

Mobility

Marina to marina. On your schedule.

FLIBS is distributed across multiple waterfront locations. A dedicated chauffeur and a clear transport strategy can make the difference between an efficient viewing day and a wasted one.

  • Dedicated chauffeur
  • Luxury SUV
  • Executive sedan
  • Sprinter
  • Multi-SUV fleet
  • Hotel transfers
  • Airport transfers
  • Marina-to-marina transportation
  • Evening driver
  • Corporate fleet
Request a chauffeur
Black luxury SUV waiting beside a Fort Lauderdale marina entrance
Open motor-yacht tender crossing the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal waterway

Water transfers

This city was built around water.

Fort Lauderdale's waterways make marine transport part of the experience. Where operationally appropriate, Lund Group can explore water-transfer and tender options around your itinerary.

Official show water transportation is provided by the organiser and is not something Lund Group controls or resells.

Ask about water transfers

After the show

The show closes. South Florida doesn't.

After the final yacht viewing: dinner, waterfront cocktails, private dining, Miami, a yacht evening — or simply a quiet table with your broker to compare the day's shortlist.

Lund Group can coordinate the evening around you.

  • Waterfront dining
  • Private dining
  • Steakhouse
  • Seafood
  • Cocktails
  • Miami nightlife
  • Private events
  • Yacht evenings
Plan my evenings
Waterfront restaurant terrace lit at night beside moored yachts
Private dining room set for a quiet evening discussion between buyer and broker

Buyer's dinner

Five yachts. One dinner. One decision.

After a full day of viewings, sit down privately with your Lund Group broker and review:

  • Price
  • Specification
  • Condition
  • Range
  • Layout
  • Operating profile
  • Charter potential
  • Refit requirements
  • Resale considerations
  • Next steps

The Fort Lauderdale list

Fort Lauderdale, curated for yachting.

  • Hotel · 17th Street

    Marina district hotel

    Best for Principal stay

    Closest to the large-yacht docks, which matters on a full viewing day.

  • Hotel · Fort Lauderdale Beach

    Beachfront suites

    Best for Owner dinner

    Ocean-side base when the family travels with you.

  • Restaurant · Intracoastal

    Waterfront seafood room

    Best for Buyer lunch

    Quick, quiet and close enough to keep the afternoon schedule intact.

  • Restaurant · Las Olas

    Classic steakhouse

    Best for Post-show

    The reliable end to a long day of dock walking.

  • Private dining · Downtown

    Private dining room

    Best for Quiet meeting

    For shortlists, numbers and conversations you would rather keep private.

  • Aviation · FXE

    Executive aviation terminal

    Best for Corporate group

    Reference point for arrivals; handling is arranged with your operator.

Las Olas Boulevard street scene with palm trees and evening light

A short, selective list maintained by Lund Group — not a directory. Ask the concierge for the current recommendation against your dates.

Ask the concierge

Itinerary

Your Fort Lauderdale boat show.

Day 01

  • Private jet arrival
  • Luxury SUV
  • Waterfront hotel
  • Broker briefing
  • Private dinner
  • Prepare yacht shortlist

Day 02

  • Breakfast
  • Chauffeur
  • Yacht viewing #1
  • Yacht viewing #2
  • Shipyard meeting
  • Private lunch
  • Superyacht Village
  • Yacht viewing #3
  • Hotel
  • Buyer's dinner

Day 03

  • Breakfast
  • Yacht viewing #4
  • Yacht viewing #5
  • Broker discussion
  • Optional second viewing
  • Private automotive or shopping experience
  • Dinner
  • Miami or Fort Lauderdale evening

Day 04

  • Breakfast
  • Final inspection or shipyard meeting
  • Discuss offers and next steps
  • Chauffeur
  • Private jet departure

Example itinerary — every Lund Group experience is bespoke.

Design my itinerary

Austin, then Florida

Race Sunday. Yachts Wednesday.

  • United States Grand Prix · 23 — 25 Oct
  • Private jet
  • South Florida
  • FLIBS · 28 Oct — 01 Nov

Finish Formula 1 in Austin and continue directly to Fort Lauderdale for the world's largest in-water boat show.

  • Austin hotel checkout
  • Private flight
  • South Florida arrival
  • Waterfront hotel
  • FLIBS yacht viewings
  • Buyer representation
  • Chauffeur
  • Dining
  • Full concierge
United States Grand Prix

Same weekend

Yachts. Formula 1. Same weekend.

  • FLIBS

    28 Oct — 01 Nov

  • Mexico City Grand Prix

    30 Oct — 01 Nov

For clients dividing the weekend between the yachting world and Formula 1, Lund Group can explore a bespoke private aviation itinerary around both events. Whether it works depends on your priorities, aircraft and timing — we build it individually.

Plan both weekends

Monaco

Monaco to the yachting capital.

  • Monaco
  • Nice
  • Ultra-long-range private jet
  • South Florida
  • FLIBS
Monaco Yacht Show

Europe

From the Mediterranean to Florida.

For Monaco and Mediterranean yacht owners, European buyers, family offices and charter clients travelling west for the show.

  • Monaco
  • London
  • Paris
  • Geneva
  • Milan
  • Zurich

Family offices

For your principal. For the next yacht.

  • Private aviation
  • Yacht-search mandate
  • Viewing programme
  • Buyer representation
  • Hotels
  • Ground transportation
  • Private dining
  • Security coordination
  • Technical specialist introductions
  • Legal specialist introductions
  • Ownership-structure specialist introductions
  • Full concierge
Family office desk

Owners

Already an owner?

  • Sell current yacht
  • Explore replacement yacht
  • Charter current yacht
  • Crew travel
  • Private aviation
  • Guest logistics
  • Owner concierge
  • Yacht-management introductions
  • Insurance specialist introductions
  • Refit specialist introductions
Owner services

Trade

Let's do business in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Shipyards
  • Listing brokers
  • Central agents
  • Yacht managers
  • Designers
  • Marine companies
  • Buyer introductions
  • Co-brokerage
  • Referral
  • Private client viewings
  • Client travel
  • Corporate aviation
  • Dinner arrangements
  • VIP transportation
Trade enquiries
  • Superyachts
  • Brokerage
  • Private jets
  • Viewings
  • Shipyards
  • Hotels
  • Chauffeurs
  • Florida
  • Negotiation
  • Concierge

One FLIBS. One Lund Group.

Private request

What are you coming to FLIBS for?

Services required

Yacht access, viewings, shipyard meetings, hotels, aircraft and transport all remain subject to third-party approval and availability.

1,300+ boats. Five days.

The most valuable yacht at FLIBS may be the one that matches your brief. Start your shortlist before arriving in Fort Lauderdale.

Questions

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026

Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale's waterways and superyacht docks at sunset

Your next yacht could be here.

Find it with Lund Group.

Plan my FLIBS

Lund Group provides independent yacht brokerage, private aviation and concierge services surrounding the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Lund Group is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an official partner, brokerage or ticketing provider of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Informa Markets or the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Individual yacht viewings remain subject to approval and availability from the relevant owner, listing broker, shipyard or exhibitor. Yacht access, Superyacht Village access, private events, berths, sea trials, shipyard meetings, off-market opportunities and specific purchase opportunities are never guaranteed. For yacht transactions, qualified maritime, tax, legal, technical and regulatory specialists should be involved where required.

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