So Many Ways to Get to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – October 22, 2021 – The 62nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will be underway in just one week, and there are several ways to get there! The show – which is set to make waves from Wednesday, October 27th through Sunday, October 31st – will offer water taxi, shuttle service and several parking options. Attendees are encouraged to plan their visit in advance so they can arrive quickly and enjoy the largest in-water presence of boats and marine exhibits across six incredible Fort Lauderdale locations. With over 80 percent of the show taking place in open-air outdoor spaces, FLIBS will continue to offer a safe, open-air experience for exhibitors, visitors, and the local community to enjoy the greatest boat show on the seven seas.

“We are thrilled to kick off the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show next week with several easy and enjoyable ways to arrive,” said Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Markets. “Our team and the City of Fort Lauderdale have done a tremendous job preparing for the show’s return and we can’t wait for visitors and exhibitors to experience what’s in store at this fantastic event.”

FLIBS Mobile App

This year, visitors will have the opportunity to enhance their FLIBS experience by navigating the boat show with our exclusive mobile app! The mobile app will provide information about the exhibitor and product directory, special events, and important show updates! To help you cruise through the show’s 6 locations, the mobile app also includes the FLIBS show map right in the palm of your hand.

To download the FLIBS mobile app, please click here or search for FLIBS in your phone’s mobile app store.

Transportation Options

From water taxis to free shuttles and plenty of public parking, getting to FLIBS will be nothing but smooth sailing! The various transportation options available to the public will include:

• Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi: The best way to navigate the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is by taking the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi, which will connect visitors to all show sites from numerous parking lots.
  • Daily tickets ($12) as well as 5-day passes ($50) are available and must be pre-purchased online by visiting this link.
  • Water taxi service starts one hour prior to the show opening and ends one hour after the show closes and will arrive and depart every 15 minutes.
• Free Shuttle Service: The boat show will offer free shuttle service to and from FLIBS through the Green and Blue bus routes.
  • The Green line will offer roundtrip service from Pier 66, Superyacht Village, and Bahia Mar.
  • The Blue line will provide roundtrip service from Bahia Mar and the Broward County Convention Center.
  • The free shuttle service will be available from:
    • 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 27th
    • 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 28th – Saturday, October 30th
    • 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 31st
• Public Parking Lots: There will also be (5) public parking lots available for those driving to the show:
  • The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale (2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304)
  • Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale (620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301)
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)
  • SuperYacht Village at Pier 66 South (2150 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)
  • Las Olas Parking Garage (200 Las Olas Cir, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)

Show Locations

FLIBS will be taking place across six different locations, which are all accessible by numerous transportation options:

• Bahia Mar Yachting Center (801 Seabreeze Blvd. Ft Lauderdale 33316)
• Las Olas Marina (240 E. Las Olas Circle Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)
• Pier 66 Marina (2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)
• SuperYacht Village at Pier 66 South (2150 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)
• Hall of Fame Marina (435 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale 33316)
• Greater Ft. Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316)

Ticketing

• Tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting: www.flibs.com/en/attend/tickets.html
  • Prime Time Preview tickets grant guests early access to the show and are available for $57, valid for any one-day Wednesday, October 27th through Sunday, October 31st.
  • A one-day general admissions ticket is available for $37 and is valid for any one show day excluding Wednesday October 27th.
  • A two-day general admissions ticket is available for $63 and is valid for any two days of the show excluding Wednesday October 27th.
  • Tickets for children (ages 6-15) are available for $15 and valid for any one day of the show.
  • Tickets for children under 6 are free as long as they are accompanied by a ticketed adult.
  • Windward VIP Experience tickets are available for $300 and include early show entry, access to the Windward VIP Club, food and premium beverages, as well as a Water Taxi. Tickets are valid for any one day of the show.

For more information about the 62nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, please visit: www.flibs.com.  

Download the Official Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Mobile App To Enhance Your Experience