FLIBS 2024: the largest in-water boat show kicks off in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world's largest boat show on the water, has opened in Fort Lauderdale. This year it is held for the 65th time. For the first time in history it is possible to buy tickets to the show only online — there are no ticket offices on the territory. 



More than 1,300 yachts and boats can be seen in Fort Lauderdale from 30 October to 3 November. The show covers seven locations: 

• Bahia Mar Yachting Centre
• Broward County Convention Centre
• Las Olas Marina, Hall of Fame Marina
• Superyacht Village (Pier 66 South)
• Pier 66 Marina
• 17th Street Yacht Basin

What's on display at FLIBS 2024

The largest yachts on display:

AMARYLLIS: 78.43m (257ft)
The five-deck megayacht AMARYLLIS, built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2011, has an impressive tonnage of 2108 GT and an Art Nouveau interior with elm trim. The yacht has a piano bar and a sky lounge with a 103-inch screen. 



CASINO ROYALE: 72m (236ft)
This superyacht from Tankoa Shipyard offers guests a host of amenities including a pool infinity pool, beach club, gym and cinema. The vessel has six well-appointed cabins for up to 12 guests, including a master suite with panoramic views and a private Jacuzzi. She has an economical cruising range of 9,100 nautical miles. 



AMADEUS: 70 m (230 ft)
This 1969 Neue Jadewerft research vessel was transformed in 2007 into a four-deck expedition yacht with a dark blue hull and white superstructure, Francois Zuretti interiors in Norwegian birch and marble. The yacht has a range of 8000 nautical miles.

New launches

Ferretti Group presents the American premieres of Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90 and Ferretti Yachts 670, joined by Riva 82‘ Diva, Riva 90’ Argo, Pershing 8X, Pershing 9X, Itama 62RS, Custom Line 120', wallytender48X and wallytender43.



Dunya Shipyard is exhibiting the 46 metre Explorer King Benji. The yacht is designed by Gregory C. Marshall and features a colourful, exotic travel-inspired interior. Her features include an owner's cabin and salon decorated in shades of ‘botanical green’, a hidden Jacuzzi under the bow sunbeds, an inflatable climbing wall and a large arsenal of toys. 



Mangusta shows the third hull of the Oceano 44, Half Irish, handed over to the owner in February this year. ‘Spiritual heir’ to the Mangusta Oceano 43 features extensive glazing and large sliding saloon doors on the main deck, as well as two infinity pools - on the sandeck and foredeck. 



The show features the US premiere of Cantiere del Pardo Yachts' new flagship. The 22.8-metre Pardo GT75, with reverse sloping windscreen and vertical bow, stands out for its striking appearance and folding bulwarks that turn the stern into a spacious terrace for relaxing by the water.



Sea Ray celebrates its 65th anniversary with a full display of their 2025 line, including the new SDX 250 Outboard and SDX 270 Outboard. Both models feature L-shaped bench seating, adjustable helm seats, and built-in cooler compartments for convenience. Additionally, Sea Ray has added multiple storage spaces, including a transom in-floor compartment for wet gear and a large starboard compartment. The starboard area can be upgraded to include a head.



The Dutch brand Zeelander is hosting an exclusive event in Fort Lauderdale to experience the new Zeelander 8 motor yacht just handed over to her owner. 



Sacs Tecnorib is introducing three models of the iconic Rebel range: the Rebel 40, Rebel 47 and Rebel 55. The Rebel 40 features two 600hp outboard motors, while the Rebel 47 has three and the Rebel 55 has four. 



Among environment-friendly yachts the newest offering is Silent Yachts’ SY62 3-Deck catamaran with 16.8kW solar panels, electric motors, a 50sqm saloon and a master suite with access to the open deck.