International Federation of Boat Show Organisers

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Fort Lauderdale, FL - The 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is set to celebrate its 65th anniversary with an array of new features and a return to iconic venues throughout the city of Fort Lauderdale, offering enhanced experiences for boating fans and industry professionals. Taking place October 30 - November 3, FLIBS continues to honor its over six-decades of celebrating the region's long-standing affinity for boating and yachting.

“This milestone year for FLIBS underscores our team’s dedication to investing in and elevating this event for the industry and consumers to enjoy,” shared Andrew Doole, President of the U.S. Boat Shows division of Informa Markets. “As a key event on the marine industry’s calendar, we are already seeing early excitement from exhibitors and look forward to welcoming our guests back to our docks.”

Tickets for FLIBS are available exclusively online. To ensure a seamless experience, attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance, as there will not be a ticket box office on-site. Guests attending the show can contribute to the Water Revolution Foundation (WRF), this year's official community partner. Donations can be made while purchasing tickets, funds directly support the WRF’s Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) program. Developed by the IUCN Task Force on Marine Mammal Protected Areas, this program aims to identify and protect crucial habitats. By mapping these critical areas, particularly in the North West Atlantic region, which includes popular boating destinations like the US East Coast, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, we can foster a thriving ocean ecosystem.

This year, the Broward County Convention Center returns as the official FLIBS Transportation Hub, offering over 3,000 parking spaces at a daily flat rate of $20. With convenient access to all show locations via water taxis, shuttles, and golf carts provided by ICON Electric Vehicles, the Convention Center is the ideal starting point for your #FLIBS experience. Inside the Convention Center, guests will find an impressive array of fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving gear, and personal watercraft. Additionally, the beloved AquaZone by Nautical Ventures returns, accompanied by an expanded line-up of educational seminars catering to guests of all ages.