A waterfront guide · 2026Connect with Todd ↗
The yachting capital of the world
The water
is calling.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show brings the world to the waterfront. Explore the show. Then discover what it means to live here.
Illustrative aerial rendering · independent guide
01 / The experience
Five days on the water.
A lifestyle to imagine.
The show spans six locations, from Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina to Superyacht Village and the Convention Center. Walk the docks, see the newest vessels, then look beyond the show at the waterways and neighborhoods that make Fort Lauderdale distinctive.
Explore the official boat show ↗
From a prior boat show · Todd Nemeroff photoOn the itinerary
From the docks
to the details.
See the yachts
Spend time at Bahia Mar, the marinas and Superyacht Village. Use the official map to choose your route.
Move by water
The water taxi can be part of the experience as you travel between show areas.
Explore the shore
Take a closer look at the waterfront homes and neighborhoods beyond the docks.
02 / Make a day of it
Plan your visit.
Show information may change. Use the organizer’s links for tickets, access, maps and the latest visitor details.
01 / Official FLIBS linkTickets
Purchase show admission from the organizer before you arrive.
Official ticketing02 / Official FLIBS linkShow maps
Plan a route across the marinas, exhibits and waterfront venues.
View 2026 maps03 / Official FLIBS linkParking & arrival
Check the latest parking and ground transportation options.
Plan your arrival04 / Official FLIBS linkWater taxi
Move between the show areas on the water.
See routes & details
05 / Official FLIBS linkWindward VIP
Explore the organizer's premium hospitality experience.
Explore VIP06 / Official FLIBS linkVisitor FAQs
Check current admission, entry and show policies.
Read official FAQsImages from prior boat shows. Schedule and visitor links: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show official website ↗. Check official updates before traveling.
At the docks / Prior editions
A glimpse of the show.
Photographs from earlier visits capture the scale and energy of the docks. The 2026 vessels and exhibitors may differ.
03 / Beyond the boat show
The best part of the waterfront?
You can live here.
The show is a window into life on the water. For buyers, the conversation continues with the property itself: the route to open water, the dock that suits your vessel and the home you want to return to at the end of the day.
- Dock dimensions, water depth and vessel fit
- Bridge clearance and practical ocean access
- Seawall condition, permits and ongoing upkeep
- Community rules and the way you actually want to live
These details vary by property and should be independently verified during a purchase.
Explore Fort Lauderdale homes ↗The local perspective
Find your place
along the water.
For some, it is a dock behind the house. For others, it is a marina nearby and a residence built around a different rhythm. Start with these Fort Lauderdale guides.
04 / A private conversation
Come for the show.
Stay for the lifestyle.
If the boat show has you picturing a life on the water, tell me what matters. I’ll help you compare waterfront homes, dockage and nearby residences around the way you want to live.
