Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
Indoor Exhibition Hub & Park-and-Ride Headquarters
The official attendee guide for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) at the Broward County Convention Center offers comprehensive details, including indoor exhibit specifications, water taxi routes, and parking shuttle schedules. It also highlights nearby hotel options to ensure a seamless experience at the world’s largest in-water boat show. For more details, visit the official FLIBS website.
Indoor Exhibits & Vessels
- Showroom Size: 350,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned exhibit floor.
- Vessel Types: Boats under 50 ft, center consoles, and skiffs.
- Gear & Tech: Marine electronics, outboard engines, and tackle.
- Anglers’ Lounge: Fishing seminars, culinary stages, and demos.
The Marine Tech & Outboard Epicenter
Park & Ride Shuttles
- 3,000-Space Garage: Official covered parking hub for the show.
- Water Taxi Docks: Direct water transfers to Bahia Mar and Pier 66.
- Motorcoach Network: Free air-conditioned express loop shuttles.
- Omni Access: Direct connected hotel stay for VIP attendees.
Primary FLIBS Transportation Hub
Transit Loops, Water Taxis & Show Venues
Water Taxi & Shuttles
- Waterfront Plaza Dock: Board Water Taxis from the new 6-acre outdoor Intracoastal plaza directly behind the halls.
- Direct Bahia Mar Route: Connect to mega-yacht displays and superyacht slips without traffic delays.
- Express Bus Lines: Continuous charter motorcoaches running loops across SE 17th Street and beachside corridors.
Direct Water Taxi Connections
FLIBS Show Venues
- Broward Convention Center: Indoor boats, engines, electronics, accessories, and Anglers’ seminars.
- Bahia Mar Yachting Center: Mega-yachts, superyacht village, and high-end lifestyle exhibits.
- Pier 66 & Hilton Marina: Superyachts, custom tenders, brokerage slips, and private VIP hospitality docks.
7 Interconnected Show Docks
FLIBS Attendee Transit Tip: Avoid the heavy beachside traffic along A1A by parking in the multi-level parking garage at the Broward County Convention Center on Eisenhower Blvd. Tour the air-conditioned indoor exhibit halls first, then step directly onto the express shuttle buses or Water Taxi fleet for immediate transit to the in-water yacht docks.
Quick Reference Guide
- Parking & Transit: View convention center garage rates, clearance specs, and Water Taxi maps.
- Hotel Directory: Compare 17th Street and marina corridor accommodations.
- 17th St Dining: Explore 35+ restaurants within walking distance of the convention gates.
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