The 67th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show takes over the city October 28 – November 1, 2026 — the world’s largest in-water boat show, with more than 1,000 exhibitors and 1,300+ boats across six waterfront locations.
Citywide TV will be on the docks with full press credentials, covering the show all five days. Below is the official FLIBS media calendar — every press conference, world debut, and premiere announced so far, organized day by day.
Wednesday, October 28 — Opening Day
NAVAN Boats — 10:30–11:00 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, GH 40A
North American debut of the NAVAN C38, fresh from its world premiere in Cannes. Guided walk-through with GM Vittorio Bichucher and lead designer John Barbier; hosted brunch and champagne toast.
Princess Yachts — 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Face Dock, Purple Zone
WORLD DEBUT of the Princess C48 Open — Princess’s first-ever centre-console/day boat — plus the North American premiere of the X90. CEO Will Green and senior leadership in attendance. RSVP required: princessyachts@mckennatownsend.com.
Highfield Boats — 12:00–12:45 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Booth 303 (RIB section)
35th anniversary press conference with President Christophe Lavigne — U.S. RIB market update, alternative propulsion, and a new 2027 model on the way.
Cruisers Yachts — 1:00–1:30 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Cruisers Booth / GH Dock
WORLD DEBUT of the 45 VTR and 45 VTR EC. RSVP: PRESS@CRUISERSYACHTS.COM.
Sunreef Yachts — 1:00–2:00 PM
Hall of Fame Marina, FD335
U.S. premiere of the Sunreef 55 ULTIMA luxury hybrid yacht. Press lunch and first look.
Formula Boats — 1:00–2:00 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, H Space 820
Debut of the all-new Formula 360 SSC (Super Sport Crossover) with Mercury Verado power.
Axopar Boats & BRABUS Marine — 2:30–3:15 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, F/G Dock
Three U.S. premieres including the Axopar 38 XT Cross Top — plus the U.S. premiere of the BRABUS Shadow 1000 powerboat.
MJM Yachts — 3:30–4:00 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, C 331A–333
V Series media launch with President & CEO Natascia Hatch; new MJM 38V.
Solara Boats — 4:00–4:30 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, H Dock 838
Debut of the new Solara S-310 C (Coupe). Refreshments served.
Thursday, October 29
Boating Writers International — 8:00–9:30 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Face Dock
5th Annual Technology Breakfast — news from Garmin, Navico, Raymarine, and main sponsor Seakeeper. Free breakfast, raffle prizes.
Oyster Yachts — 9:00–10:00 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Stand G 729A
Press breakfast announcing a major expansion of the Oyster product programme — a new market category — with Owner/Chairman Richard Hadida and CEO Stefan Zimmermann-Zschocke.
Aquila — 9:30–10:00 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Dock E
U.S. debut of the Aquila 35 Sport power catamaran.
Galeon Yachts — 10:15–10:50 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Dock E
WORLD DEBUT of the new Galeon 570 Sky sports yacht.
Ducari Yachts — 11:00 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, CD14
Launch event for Ducari’s outboard-powered luxury catamaran, with CEO Andrew Brown and two Ducari 37XIV Sports on display.
Riviera Australia — 11:00–11:30 AM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Green Zone, C Dock Slip 335
Americas premiere of the Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht Platinum, plus Fort Lauderdale premieres of the Belize 55 Daybridge and Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum. With owner Rodney Longhurst and CEO Wes Moxey.
Aiata — 12:00–12:45 PM
Bahia Mar Yachting Center, H 825B
U.S. premiere of the Sunfinder 50 — billed as the “SUV of the Seas” — with Nautical Ventures. Triple outboards, up to 50 knots.
Friday, October 30
Horizon Power Catamarans — 9:30–10:30 AM
Hall of Fame Marina, Dock F, Slip 608
WORLD DEBUT of the Horizon PC68A power catamaran — multi-deck elevator, five accessible entry points. Media presentation and guided tour.
Pearl Yachts — 6:00 PM
Hall of Fame Marina, F622
WORLD PREMIERE of the Pearl 100 Hybrid flagship — an evening launch with Bill Dixon (Dixon Yacht Design) and Kelly Hoppen CBE (Kelly Hoppen Interiors). Registered attendees only. RSVP: ilaria.ugolini@sculatiandpartners.com.
Covering the Show
Accredited media get a working lounge at the Broward County Convention Center (Room 201 A/B) and complimentary water-taxi access between show sites.
Citywide TV will be dockside October 28 – November 1. Follow @livecitywide for daily coverage, debut walk-throughs, and behind-the-scenes access from the world’s biggest in-water show.
Source: official FLIBS 2026 media calendar. Schedule subject to change — check flibs.com for updates.