Tickets are available online, choose from several options to create your #FLIBS experience.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, [August 12, 2024] –The2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)is set to celebrate its 65th anniversary with an array of new features and a return to iconic venues throughout the city of Fort Lauderdale, offering enhanced experiences for boating fans and industry professionals. Taking place October 30 - November 3, FLIBS continues to honor its over six-decades of celebrating the region's long-standing affinity for boating and yachting.
“This milestone year for FLIBS underscores our team’s dedication to investing in and elevating this event for the industry and consumers to enjoy,”shared Andrew Doole, President of the U.S. Boat Shows division of Informa Markets.“As a key event on the marine industry’s calendar, we are already seeing early excitement from exhibitors and look forward to welcoming our guests back to our docks.”
Tickets for FLIBS are available exclusively online.To ensure a seamless experience, attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance, as there will not be a ticket box office on-site. Guests attending the show can contribute to theWater Revolution Foundation (WRF), this year's official community partner. Donations can be made while purchasing tickets, funds directly support the WRF’sImportant Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs)program. Developed by the IUCN Task Force on Marine Mammal Protected Areas, this program aims to identify and protect crucial habitats. By mapping these critical areas, particularly in the Northwest Atlantic region, which includes popular boating destinations like the US East Coast, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, we can foster a thriving ocean ecosystem.
This year, theBroward County Convention Centerreturns as the officialFLIBS Transportation Hub,offering over 3,000 parking spaces at a daily flat rate of $20. With convenient access to all show locations via water taxis, shuttles, and golf carts provided by ICON Electric Vehicles, the Convention Center is the ideal starting point for your #FLIBS experience. Inside the Convention Center, guests will find an impressive array of fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving gear, and personal watercraft.
New Features at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS):
Attendees can anticipate a host of exciting new features aimed at elevating their experience. This year, the show's partnership withGoslingsandAnheuser-Buschwill offer a unique culinary and co*cktail experience, highlighting crafted drinks and fan-favorite brews. Here's a preview of the key updates and additions debuting at the 2024 event:
- New location for the Windward VIP Club:Now located at the Hall of Fame Marina, the larger space will offer more luxury experiences including an exclusive Sunday Brunch, access to special celebrity guests, and unique pop-up activations. Other Windward VIP perks include a premium open bar, gourmet food, exclusive access to luxury sponsorship activations, and private restrooms within the VIP area.
- Expanded Designers Pavilion at Superyacht Village:This year, the Designers Pavilion at Superyacht Village will be larger than ever, showcasing cutting-edge designs and innovations in luxury yachts.
- More Products at Pier Sixty-Six and Las Olas Marina:These iconic locations will play a prominent role in the show, offering more space and showcasing the latest products and vessels.
- Superyacht Village @ Pier Sixty-Six:This year, located at Pier Sixty-Six’s Hotel & Marina “Pier South” property,Superyacht Villagewill feature the largest vessels at the show. This exclusive marina will host high-end exhibitor displays and an expanded lineup of daily seminars. Superyacht Village will be open to all general admission ticket holders. The area will be accessible by water tenders, water taxi, and shuttle bus and golf cart routes to and from all seven show locations, as well as on-site valet and self-parking.
- Expanded Transportation Options:This year, show organizers are increasing the number of water taxi stops and water taxis serving the show at show locations and ensuring greater convenience and easier mobility across the seven show locations. Water Taxi tickets must be purchased separately for $15.
FLIBS stands as a testament to 65 years of marine innovation and community impact. As the largest in-water boat show in the world, FLIBS has profoundly influenced the local boating scene and significantly contributed to the Fort Lauderdale community, supporting small businesses, and attracting international attention to the region’s tourism and hospitality offerings. This annual event has become a cornerstone of the marine world, drawing over 100,000 attendees annually and generating a substantial $1.79 billion in economic impact for the region.
Phil Purcell, CEO and President of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, added,“As we mark the 65thanniversary of FLIBS, we not only celebrate its legacy, but also its significant impact on shaping the marine industry. Over the years, FLIBS has welcomed millions who have walked the docks, supported, and contributed to the industry’s growth. The evolution of FLIBS from its early days to its current status as the world’s largest in-water boat show emphasizes its impact on the industry, Broward County, and South Florida as a whole. I am incredibly proud of the work our team and our partners at Informa have done to put on this iconic event, and we are all excited for the milestones that lie ahead.”
FLIBS is owned byMarine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF)and produced byInforma Markets. For more show details and to purchase tickets, visitwww.flibs.com. To buy water taxi passes, go towww.WaterTaxi.com/FLIBS.
For guests seeking hotel accommodations near the show’s seven locations, FLIBS has partnered withonPeakto offer discounted rates at a selection of Fort Lauderdale hotels. For more details and to book your stay, visithttps://compass.onpeak.com/e/012607004/0.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. It provides marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services, and actionable data solutions. Informa Markets connects buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Boating, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Fashion, and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, it brings a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visitwww.informamarkets.com.
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 visitwww.miasf.org.
About Water Revolution Foundation (WRF)
Water Revolution Foundation is a non-profit organization started from within the yachting sector to drive environmental sustainability through collaboration and innovation. The foundation advocates and facilitates a transformative approach for the industry to reduce its ecological footprint and preserve the precious oceans for a regenerative future. Contact Water Revolution Foundation atinfo@waterrevolutionfoundation.orgfor further questions or interview requests with the board.
