Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025: Edmiston’s guide to the world’s largest in-water boat show & VIP experiences at FLIBS

The 66th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025 (FLIBS) will be held in its namesake city on the southeast Florida coast from 29 October to 2 November 2025. 

As the largest US yacht show, and one of the largest in-water yacht shows on the planet, it’s an unmissable event in the yachting calendar and the setting for more US yachts than anywhere else.

This year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will feature more than 1,300 boats, with 1,000 exhibiting brands, and have a global economic impact of over $1.79bn, demonstrating the Sunshine State’s synergy with the yachting lifestyle.

Where are the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Locations?

Held just feet away from the beach in South Florida, the Fort Lauderdale yacht show is spread out across seven locations in the upscale yachting hub of Fort Lauderdale, which is sometimes referred to as the Venice of America, thanks to its extensive network of canals.

Today it encompasses seven distinct areas: the Bahia Mar and the Broward County Convention Center (both of which are undergoing lavish revamps), the new Las Olas Marina, 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier 66 Marina, the Hall of Fame Marina, and of course, the most premium area of all: the Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South, where over 200 superyachts from 100ft to 236ft will be on display.

The FLIBS boat show is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors across its five days, who will come to browse its enormous 3 million square feet of exhibition space spread across the seven sites. 

For more information on the Fort Lauderdale boat show, including how to access the VIP Windward Club and other exclusive experiences, visit the show’s website here.

How to attend the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025 with Edmiston

As always, the best way to experience the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show in 2025 is with Edmiston.

Shaping up to be our best show yet, FLIBS 2025 will see our clients welcomed into the Edmiston Villa, located directly opposite the main show area. As an Edmiston guest, you will enjoy the full VIP experience, including five-star service from our private chefs with two lunch seatings offered daily, all within a refined setting that serves as both a social hub and a quiet oasis just steps from the bustle of the show.

Come here to network, relax, and dine between yacht tours, and utilise Edmiston’s enviable VIP perks. Our VIP guests can enjoy valet parking and private transfers, with complimentary chauffeured cars courtesy of our partners BMW and luxury tender services with Wajer.

We also offer an elevated client schedule that encompasses private events and privileged access to some of the best yachts in show. Meanwhile, our private chefs and food and drink partners will enhance your enjoyment of the show by offering a five-star service throughout.

As always, our expert team of brokers will be on the ground – and on the water – at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025 with a visible presence at key points throughout the show, including in the Superyacht Village and Bahia Mar, where you can speak with us to arrange yacht viewings and personal appointments.

Superyachts on display at FLIBS 2025

The most captivating yachts at FLIBS 2025 will be showcased at Pier 66 South, set against the striking backdrop of the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina. By prior appointment, guests will have the opportunity to step onboard a selection of Edmiston’s distinguished fleet in this glamorous setting, with the full line-up to be revealed soon.

Plan your visit with Edmiston to FLIBS 2025

Last year the brand-new multi-million dollar marina complex Las Olas Marina was well received by visitors and this year it is expected to be a big draw for superyacht guests once again thanks to its larger berths and desirable restaurants and bars.

In recent years Fort Lauderdale has been undergoing an intensive and expensive revamp, with the first stage of the expansion of Broward County Convention Center now complete. Though the entire $1.2bn project isn’t expected to be unveiled until the end of the year, visitors to this year’s FLIBS will still reap the benefits of more than 350,000ft of improved exhibition space.

In terms of post-show relaxation and entertainment, The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is the latest luxury hotel to open in the city, with its Maas restaurant scoring the city its first Michelin star in 2025.

The Four Seasons joins a host of other upscale hospitality venues, from the iconic revolving cocktail bar of Pier 66 to the resplendent Ritz Carlton, to position Fort Lauderdale as a chic coastal city on par with that other fashionable Florida yachting city: Miami.

With two local airports – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International – this Florida international boat show is well connected and can easily accommodate private flights and helicopter transfers.

Once at the show, Edmiston’s VIP guests can enjoy seamless transportation arranged through our dedicated concierge team, ensuring effortless travel between yachts, events and locations throughout Fort Lauderdale.

For enquiries about yacht sales or a post-show Fort Lauderdale yacht charter, contact our Miami office.