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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Bahia Mar Yachting Center & Greater Fort Lauderdale
· 5 days
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Next date
October 28 - November 1, 2026
Duration
5 days
Price range
$1,800-$5,500 per charter
Lead time
Book 8-12 weeks in advance

About Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is widely considered the world's largest in-water boat show. Spanning seven locations across the Fort Lauderdale waterfront — with the Bahia Mar Yachting Center as the anchor venue — the show hosts roughly 1,300 vessels and over $4 billion in inventory each year. FLIBS is the premier event for the superyacht segment: 100-300ft+ vessels line up at Pier Sixty-Six, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, and Sunrise Harbor. The show draws a global buyer crowd, a heavy broker presence, and a full slate of waterfront parties across five days.

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Why charter for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

FLIBS is the single biggest charter week of the year in Fort Lauderdale, and private yachts become a legitimate alternative to the water-taxi shuttle system. CharterXO customers book captained charters to: (1) tour the in-water displays from the Intracoastal without the land lines, (2) host broker and client meetings onboard between show venues, and (3) cap off show days with a sunset cruise to Hillsboro Inlet. The geographic spread of seven venues is the specific reason a private boat wins — a captain can deliver you to the exact dock you need, then reposition for the next appointment.

Best routes

  • •Bahia Mar to Pier Sixty-Six tour
  • •New River superyacht cruise
  • •Intracoastal broker loop
  • •Hillsboro Inlet sunset

Suggested boat types

  • •60-80ft motor yacht
  • •80-120ft superyacht tender
  • •Express cruiser 45-55ft
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from the water

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Price range

$1,800-$5,500 per charter

Booking lead time

Book 8-12 weeks in advance

By the numbers

Exhibitors
1,000
Vessels on display
1,300
Venues
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Pier Sixty-Six, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Sunrise Harbor Marina, Convention Center, Superyacht Village

FAQs about charters for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

What's special about chartering during Fort Lauderdale Boat Show?
FLIBS spans seven waterfront venues, so a private charter effectively becomes a water-taxi and meeting space in one. Brokers and high-value buyers routinely charter for the full week to handle logistics and entertain clients between appointments.
How busy does Fort Lauderdale get during FLIBS week?
Extremely busy. Hotel rates often double, Uber surge pricing is constant, and dockside parking is gridlocked. A captained charter from Bahia Mar or Las Olas avoids all of it.
Can I visit multiple show venues by boat?
Yes — that is the specific reason to charter during FLIBS. Captains routinely run Bahia Mar → Pier Sixty-Six → Hall of Fame → Las Olas loops. Coordinate the itinerary with the owner before booking.
What size vessel works best for FLIBS week?
60-80ft motor yachts are the sweet spot — enough beam for a 10-person broker-and-client party, enough range to cover the multi-venue loop, and a professional enough profile to dock at superyacht piers.
Can I book day-of for FLIBS?
Day-of availability is rare — FLIBS is the single most-booked charter week of the year in Fort Lauderdale. Plan 8-12 weeks out, especially for the Wednesday-Saturday window.

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