2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Presents World’s Largest Yachts and VIP Experiences!
Celebrating 66 Years with Superyachts, Culinary Stars, and Exclusive Hospitality
The 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) returns October 29 through November 2 for its 66th edition, bringing the world’s grandest yachts, new hospitality offerings, and the highly anticipated reopening of Pier Sixty-Six. Recognized as the largest in-water boat show, FLIBS continues to attract international builders, buyers, and visitors seeking a first-hand look at the latest in marine design and innovation.
This year’s showcase is led by Casino Royale (Amels 242’), the 74-meter queen of the show designed by Tim Heywood with interiors by Winch Design. She accommodates 12 guests across six suites and offers a spa, gym, jacuzzi, and steam room, supported by a crew of 19 and a 5,000-nautical-mile range for extended global travel.
Other standouts include Hemisphere (Pendennis 145’), built as the world’s largest sailing catamaran. Rounding out the collection are Ela (Heesen 164’) and Hampshire (Feadship 217’). They appear alongside exciting new debuts: BGM75 (Bluegame 100’), a catamaran from Bluegame Yachts, a Sanlorenzo brand, that blends the volume of a 100-footer with the efficiency of a 60-footer; the 130 Explorer (Cheoy Lee 130’), a steel-hulled expedition yacht built for range and bluewater adventure; and the AB 110 (AB Yachts 110’), a high-performance sport yacht capable of speeds over 40 knots with sleek Italian styling. This year’s show also celebrates the reopening of Pier Sixty-Six, with both Superyacht Village at Pier South and the Pier Sixty-Six Marina serving as premier destinations within the seven-site footprint of FLIBS 2025. The Pier Sixty-Six Marina will be fully occupied by the show, providing a spectacular stage for extraordinary vessels.
Originally a fuel dock in the 1950s, Pier Sixty-Six evolved into one of Fort Lauderdale’s most recognized marinas, with the hotel and tower added in the 1960s. Its redevelopment brings new facilities and marks an important milestone as the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina reopens during the 66th anniversary of FLIBS.
“FLIBS continues to set the standard as the world’s premier in-water boat show,” said Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows, Informa Markets. “From the unveiling of the largest superyachts to the return of Pier Sixty-Six and the elevated Windward VIP experience, this year’s show delivers something for everyone, from industry leaders and serious buyers to families and first-time visitors.”
Superyacht Village will also host a series of seminars focused on charter opportunities, market developments, and new construction trends, connecting visitors with yacht designers, builders, and charter professionals.
The reimagined Windward VIP Experience debuts with new enhancements for 2025. Priced at $439 per ticket per day, VIP guests will enjoy complimentary self-parking at Superyacht Village on a first-come, first-served basis before entering the exclusive Windward VIP Lounge, which features gourmet cuisine, a premium open bar, private restrooms, and unique sponsor activations. From there, guests can travel by water to Bahia Mar and continue on to the 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 by Pier Sixty-Six Residences and in partnership with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, the official Windward VIP Real Estate Sponsor.
Elevating the hospitality further, Chef Ryan, winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 22, and Chef Dave White, Chopped Grand Champion, will appear in the Windward Lounge at Superyacht Village to present exclusive tastings and culinary activations. Scheduled for Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, these appearances give guests an opportunity to engage with celebrated chefs as part of the Windward VIP Experience.
“From center consoles and sportfishing boats to the largest yachts in the world, FLIBS showcases the full spectrum of the boating lifestyle,” said Phil Purcell, CEO and President of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF). “This year is especially about experiences — from stepping aboard extraordinary superyachts to enjoying world-class dining, hospitality, and waterfront settings. At the same time, we are highlighting the strength of our marine community and the unique role it plays in making South Florida the yachting capital of the world.”
Tickets are available exclusively online at www.flibs.com, with no box office onsite. Guests are encouraged to purchase 2-day tickets to experience the full scope of the show, from Superyacht Village to Bahia Mar and Hall of Fame Marina. General admission starts at $46 for a one-day pass or $77 for a two-day pass (Thursday through Sunday). A Wednesday Preview Day ticket is $70, while the 2-day Preview + General Admission option is $100. Children’s tickets are $18 for ages 6–12, and children under 6 are free with an adult.
Water taxi tickets are available separately at www.WaterTaxi.com/FLIBS.
Complimentary shuttle buses, sponsored by West Marine, will also be available to connect guests between show sites.
Guests also have the option to donate at checkout to the Marine Research Hub, a nonprofit advancing Florida’s Blue Economy through solutions that protect reefs, waterways, beaches, and the Everglades while supporting local jobs and infrastructure.
FLIBS is owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets. For tickets and information on the Windward VIP Club, visit www.flibs.com.
