The Countdown to FLIBS
2026 Is On
The countdown is officially on. In less than a week, the Yachting Capital of the World opens its docks for the 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show on the planet. From Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1, Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront fills with world debuts, brokerage yachts, tenders, toys, and the people who love them.
For the Worth Avenue Yachts team, FLIBS is one of the biggest weeks of the year… second only to our hometown Palm Beach show. Whether you’re shopping for your next yacht, planning a winter charter, or simply coming to take in the scene, here’s your five-step countdown to show day.
Mark Your Calendar
FLIBS 2026 runs five days, with Wednesday serving as Preview Day and an afternoon opening.
Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday (Preview Day) | October 28 | 12 PM to 7 PM |
Thursday | October 29 | 10 AM to 7 PM |
Friday | October 30 | 10 AM to 7 PM |
Saturday | October 31 | 10 AM to 7 PM |
Sunday | November 1 | 10 AM to 5 PM |
Plan Your Route
FLIBS isn’t one marina… it’s a waterfront takeover spanning multiple venues across the city, with Bahia Mar Yachting Center at 801 Seabreeze Boulevard as its heart. Other show locations include the Broward County Convention Center, Hall of Fame Marina, and Las Olas Marina, all connected by shuttles and water taxis.
A few tips from our team:
- Arrive early. Parking garages within walking distance fill quickly, so plan on rideshare or an early start.
- Dress for the docks. Many yachts ask guests to remove their shoes before boarding, so choose a pair that slips on and off easily.
- Pace yourself. South Florida sun is still strong in late October. Bring sunscreen and stay hydrated between venues.
Know What You Want to See
With more than a thousand boats on display, a little planning goes a long way. Start with a short list of the yachts you most want to step aboard, then build your day around them.
This year’s Worth Avenue Yachts lineup at FLIBS features eleven yachts for sale:
- ROCK.IT | 198′ Feadship, 2014 (refit 2020) | A full-beam main-deck owner’s suite, sundeck Jacuzzi and true transoceanic range
- LADY JOY | 157′ Christensen, 2007 (refit 2025) | Accommodations for 14 guests with an elevator serving all four decks
- NICOLE EVELYN | 157′ Trinity, 2005 (refit 2024) | A full-beam on-deck master and a raised flybridge hot tub, fresh from a multi-year refit
- CHARLOTTE ANN | 125′ Cheoy Lee, 2003 (refit 2025) | A Frank Mulder design in ABS class, with a full-width skylounge and six-person spa
- CHANSON | 120′ Christensen, 1995 (refit 2023) | An on-deck King VIP suite and a flybridge Jacuzzi with bar
- DETERMINATION | 112′ Westport, 2017 (refit 2025) | A 22-knot cruise, boat deck hot tub and a complete Westport AV upgrade in 2026
- NO SURRENDER | 110′ Riva, 2020 | A Riva 110 Dolcevita with a beach club, hydraulic swim platform and 26-knot top speed
- ALEGHI | 108′ Sanlorenzo, 2008 | The only 108′ of her kind with an enclosed flybridge, owned by one family since new
- SILVER SEAS | 107′ Burger, 1998 (refit 2022) | A classic Don O’Keeffe design, renewed top to bottom with MTUs about 500 hours since overhaul
- MARLIN MONROE | 66′ Viking, 2013 | A tournament-ready sportfish with triple gyro stabilizers and a Bluewater Unlimited fighting chair
- CAPTAIN FUN | 46′ Riviera, 2024 | A Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht with Seakeeper 6 stabilization and IPS joystick docking
Book Your Private Tour with Worth Avenue Yachts
The best way to experience FLIBS is with a broker by your side. Our team from Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Newport, Seattle, and Monaco will be on the docks all week, ready to walk you through our listings, talk through charter plans for the season ahead, or arrange a private showing of any yacht at the show.
Find us at The Face Dock and Hall of Fame Marina near Coconuts, or reserve your time in advance:
See You on the Docks
The countdown is almost over. Grab your tickets, plan your route, and come find the Worth Avenue Yachts team in Fort Lauderdale. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard.
LET US TAKE YOU THERE...
