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66 YEARS STRONG: FLIBS 2025 RETURNS

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Opens with the Reimagined Pier Sixty-Six to Celebrate 66 Years of FLIBS

Tickets are now on sale for the annual showcase of world-class vessels, luxury events, and seven show locations across Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – August 27, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the 66th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), taking place October 29 through November 2, 2025. The world’s largest in-water boat show will once again bring an extraordinary display of vessels, marine products, and lifestyle experiences to seven show locations across Fort Lauderdale, the Yachting Capital of the World.

This year’s show carries an extra reason to celebrate as the newly redeveloped Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina makes its highly anticipated debut, reopening just in time to mark FLIBS’ 66th anniversary. The Pier Sixty-Six Marina will be fully occupied by the show, and Pier South will continue to serve as the home of Superyacht Village. This expansive area, accessible with a general admission ticket, will showcase the show’s largest vessels alongside luxury hospitality, industry seminars, and high-end exhibitor displays.

“FLIBS has always been about delivering an unforgettable experience for everyone, from lifelong yachting enthusiasts to families discovering the marine lifestyle for the first time,” said Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows at Informa Markets. “With the reopening of Pier Sixty-Six, exciting new experiences like the Windward VIP Cabana Club, and the continued expansion of our show footprint, 2025 will be a year to remember.”

Across all seven show sites, FLIBS offers something for every boating interest and lifestyle. From sportfishers and center consoles to the latest marine technology, the show spans the entire marketplace, showcasing accessories, fishing gear, diving equipment, and personal watercraft. Guests can also enjoy lively hospitality activities open to all attendees, including the Goslings Island Bar and a waterfront barge and bar experience by Stella Artois.

The reimagined Windward VIP Experience debuts with new enhancements for 2025. VIP guests will enjoy complimentary self-parking at Superyacht Village on a first-come, first-served basis before
entering the exclusive Windward VIP Lounge, featuring gourmet cuisine, a premium open bar, private restrooms, and unique sponsor activations. From there, guests can travel by water to Bahia Mar and on to the new Windward VIP Cabana Club at Hall of Fame Marina, a chic waterfront retreat offering shaded lounge seating, light bites, and uninterrupted marina views. The Windward VIP Experience is presented in partnership with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, the official Windward VIP Real Estate Sponsor.

The Broward County Convention Center will serve as the transportation hub, offering $20 daily parking, indoor exhibits, and convenient transportation to all show locations via shuttle bus, water taxi, and ICON golf carts. The Convention Center will also host special programming, including women-
focused seminars, The Blue Wild Kid’s Corner, Don Dingman's Kids Fishing Clinics, and Boating to the Bahamas sessions.

“FLIBS is more than the world’s largest in-water boat show. It is an economic powerhouse for our
region, generating more than $1.78 billion in economic impact each year and supporting over 100,000 jobs,” said Phil Purcell, President and CEO of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF). “The growth and enhancements we are seeing this year, from the redevelopment of Pier Sixty-Six to the expanded luxury experiences and marine industry programming, reinforce Fort Lauderdale’s position as a global leader in both boating and business.”

Chevy also returns as the Proud Truck and Towing Partner of FLIBS, supporting the show’s connection between performance, lifestyle, and the marine industry.

Tickets are available exclusively online at www.flibs.com:

  • Wednesday Preview Ticket — $70 per person.
  • Adult 2-Day Preview + General Admission Ticket — $100 per person, valid for two days Wednesday through Sunday.
  • Adult 2-Day General Admission Ticket — $77 per person, valid for two days Thursday through Sunday.
  • Adult 1-Day General Admission Ticket — $46 per person, valid for one day Thursday through Sunday.
  • Child 1-Day General Admission Ticket — $18 per child ages 6–12, valid for one day Wednesday through Sunday. Children under 6 are free with an adult.
  • Windward VIP Experience — $439 per person, valid for one day Wednesday through Sunday, with access to all show locations, the Windward VIP Lounge at Superyacht Village, Windward VIP Cabana Club at Hall of Fame Marina, premium food and beverage, luxury activations, one-hour early access through the SYV entrance, and complimentary self-parking at Superyacht Village (first come, first served).

Online ticket purchase is required as there is no box office onsite. Guests can choose to donate during checkout to the Marine Research Hub, a 501(c)(3) advancing Florida’s Blue Economy by supporting the commercialization of research-based solutions that protect and restore reefs, waterways, beaches, and the Everglades, while strengthening infrastructure and creating jobs.

Water taxi tickets are sold separately for $15 at www.WaterTaxi.com/FLIBS.

FLIBS is owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets. The event draws more than 100,000 attendees annually and generates over $1.78 billion in economic impact for the region.

For hotel accommodations, FLIBS has partnered with onPeak to offer special rates at select 
Fort Lauderdale hotels. Details are available at www.flibs.com.

 

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About the Marine Industries Association of South Florida

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida is the largest trade organization in the Southeast United States dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 142,000 middle-class jobs and driving the economic output to $18.5 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the not-for-profit trade group is
focused on the sound growth of the marine industry in the South Florida Region to benefit its members and their customers, communities, and the environment. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties and is the owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. For more information, please visit www.miasf.org.

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