FLIBS 2026: Floating Pickleball, Helicopter Shuttles, and 50+ Boat Debuts at the World's Largest In-Water Boat Show
The 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs October 28 through November 1 across six locations. This year adds a floating pickleball court, a helicopter shuttle from FLL, VIP cabana clubs, and a FOX Sports Best of Show competition. Tickets online only at flibs.com.
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The 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) returns October 28 through November 1 across six show locations, and this year's edition adds some genuinely new wrinkles to the world's largest in-water boat show.
What's New This Year
A floating pickleball court at Las Olas Marina is one of the most talked-about additions — featuring a dedicated tournament for yacht crew members, sponsored by One Sotheby's International Realty. A new helicopter shuttle service connects Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) directly to Pier Sixty-Six, with 10-minute private aerial tours of the city available at $600 per flight for up to five passengers.
The Windward VIP Experience returns with two locations: the Windward VIP Lounge at Superyacht Village (presented by Pier Sixty-Six, with premium open bar, gourmet food, and one-hour early access) and a new Windward VIP Cabana Club at Bahia Mar, in partnership with Visit Lauderdale. Both feature culinary talent from Chef Ryan O'Sullivan of Hell's Kitchen and Chef Dave White of Below Deck and Chopped.
On the Water and On the Docks
The Vessel Miami — a floating event lounge and catamaran — offers a relaxing space to take in the show from the water. The Goslings Island Bar returns between Docks C and D at Bahia Mar. More than 50 boat debuts are scheduled, and the FOX Sports Best of Show competition will crown winners in categories for boats over and under 60 feet, featured in a one-hour FOX Sports television special.
For Families and First-Timers
The Broward County Convention Center hosts family activities including the Blue Wild marine environment exhibits, the FLIBS Kids Corner, and Don Dingman's 'Hook the Future' kids fishing clinics on Saturday and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. (children take home a complimentary fishing rod and reel). Complimentary educational seminars cover boating safety, navigation, knot tying, and cruising to The Bahamas.
Getting There
Tickets are available exclusively online at flibs.com — no box office onsite. The Broward County Convention Center serves as the primary transportation hub with 3,000+ parking spaces at $20/day. Brightline express rail connects to Fort Lauderdale, and Water Taxi service is available at $15/day at WaterTaxi.com/FLIBS.
FLIBS 2026: October 28 – November 1. Six locations across Fort Lauderdale. Tickets at flibs.com (online only). Broward County Convention Center is the main hub.
The PGM Edit
The 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs October 28 through November 1 across six locations. This year adds a floating pickleball court, a helicopter shuttle from FLL, VIP cabana clubs, and a FOX Sports Best of Show competition. Tickets online only at flibs.com.
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