The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is Just Around the Corner
FLIBS 2015, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Fort Lauderdale, FL November 5 – 9, 2015. The Fall hot & muggy “Yachting Capital of the World” will host show exhibits at FLIBS ranging from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats and sea vessels will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts.
Covering seven locations and over 3 million square feet of space, the show’s transportation network of bus shuttles, water taxis, and riverboats ensures attendees can easily navigate the boat show and its expansive waterways system.
The Show Covers 3 Million Square Feet of Space
Zimbalist, CEO of Show Management, the event’s producer, says more than 1,000 exhibitors from 30 countries were at FLIBS 2014, and Show Management estimates that more than 1,500 boats were on display — the best showing since before the Great Recession. Attendance was about 100,000, up 6 percent from last year from 2013. The turnout was the highest since 2006, signaling that consumers are getting the itch to buy again.
Last year’s FLIBS — the 55th — premiered a freshly refurbished Pier 66 Marina as a seventh show venue. The iconic 127-slip marina on 17th Street just completed a $20 million renovation that included new bulkheads, 3,600 feet of floating parallel dockage, fixed docks, electrical power for superyachts, a dockmaster’s office and a captain-and-crew clubhouse. “Pier 66 marina is brand-new,” Zimbalist says.
Business is Back at FLIBS 2015
European exhibitors, more bullish on America than on their faltering economies back home, were at the show in numbers. Introductions of new boats — and new technology — were returning to pre- recession levels as builders put their best foot forward in a rebounding market. And, yes, boaters were opening their checkbooks.
The Fort Lauderdale show alone contributes a half-billion dollars a year — more than a Super Bowl — to the regional economy, says Murray, who has studied the show, as well. “The show is a huge catalyst,” he says. The figures highlight the marine industry’s importance to the region’s economy and the state of Florida, he says.
The Dockwalk Captains’ Hideout Returns for 2015
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: Thursday, Nov. 5 – Monday, Nov. 9
Bahia Mar, Commodore Ballroom
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Thurs to Sun), 9:30 a.m. – 2 pm. (Mon)
Registration is now open for the 2015 Dockwalk Captains’ Hideout!
The Dockwalk Captains’ Hideout Returns for 2015
Dockwalk is delighted to announce that they will be bringing the all-new Dockwalk Captains’ Hideout Awards to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. More details will follow soon, but keep an eye on the Dockwalk Facebook page.
showmanagement.com
Dates & Times:
Fri. Nov 6, 10am – 7pm
Sat. Nov 7, 10am – 7pm
Sun. Nov 8, 10am – 7pm
Mon. Nov 9, 10am – 5pm
Prime Time Preview (Thurs. Nov 5) –
$41 Online and $43 at the Gate
Valid any one day Nov 5 – 9, 2015
2-Day Tickets-
$43 Online and $45 at the Gate
Valid any two days Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 9
General Admission
Adult: $25 Online and $27 at the Gate
Child (age 6-15): $10 Online and $12 at the Gate
Valid any one day Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 9
The Superyacht Capital of the World is the Home of FLIBS!
Bahia Mar Yachting Center:
801 Seabreeze Boulevard, 33316 (Google Map)
Hall of Fame Marina:
1 Hall of Fame Drive, 33316 (Google Map)
Las Olas Marina:
240 E. Las Olas Circle, 33316 (Google Map)
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Convention Center:
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., 33316 (Google Map)
The Sails Marina
2150 SE 17th Street,
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 (Google Map)
Pier 66 Marina 2301 SE 17th St,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (Google Map)
Fort Lauderdale Hilton:
1881 SE 17th Street, 33316 (Google Map)
Boaters, You Gotta Make it to FLIBS 2015!
