The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is back for its 67th year, running October 28 through November 1, 2026, and it’s one of South Florida’s biggest annual draws — pulling yacht brokers, crews, exhibitors, and boating enthusiasts from around the world.
The Show, By the Numbers
FLIBS spans six connected venues on a single ticket: Bahia Mar Yachting Center (show headquarters), Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, the Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South, Pier Sixty-Six Marina, and the Broward County Convention Center. Wednesday, October 28 is a paid Preview Day (noon–7pm), followed by general admission Thursday through Saturday (10am–7pm) and Sunday (10am–5pm). The show runs rain or shine, and tickets are sold online only — there’s no on-site box office, and sales are final unless the show itself is canceled.
Why Base Yourself in Hollywood, FL Instead of Downtown
With the show spread across six marinas and a convention center, downtown Fort Lauderdale fills up fast during FLIBS week. Even the recommended parking at the Broward County Convention Center runs a flat $20 per day, and many downtown garages require PayByPhone. Hollywood, FL sits roughly 15–20 minutes south, giving you a quieter, less expensive home base with easy access via I-95, plus the free shuttle and golf cart routes (Purple, Green, Red, and Blue) that run from an hour before opening to an hour after closing once you’re near the venues. You still get beach, restaurants, and a short drive to the show — without paying downtown show-week premiums.
Traveling As a Crew or Team? Total Oasis Fits
FLIBS draws people who travel in packs — yacht crews, brokerage staff working the show together, or groups of friends making a long weekend of it. Total Oasis, our flagship five-unit property in Hollywood, FL, sleeps up to 30 guests, so a whole crew or office team can stay together under one roof instead of splitting across multiple hotel rooms. It’s one of several configurations we offer alongside our Oasis, Sunrise, and Sunset A/B/C units, so groups of nearly any size can find the right fit.
Guests have left over 1,600 combined guest reviews across Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms, and many come back for South Florida’s recurring events throughout the year.
Getting Around During the Show
One-day general admission runs $48 for adults and $19 for kids ages 6–12, with 2-day and Preview Day options also available. If you’re arriving by train, Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale station connects to a free shuttle route near the show grounds, and water taxi service ($15 per day, $65 for five days) is another option for getting between venues without fighting show traffic.
Plan Ahead
FLIBS week fills up across the whole South Florida rental market, not just downtown Fort Lauderdale. Check availability at Total Oasis or our other Hollywood, FL units before the show dates lock in.