Your Guide to Dockage for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
By Tal Fox Amit · Sep 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Planning for FLIBS 2026 (Oct 28 to Nov 1)? See private boat-show dockage
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show draws thousands of vessels. Here's how to secure dockage before it sells out.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is the largest in-water boat show in the world, held each fall. It's spectacular, and it makes dockage scarce across the city for the surrounding weeks.
2026 dates and venues
FLIBS 2026 runs Wednesday, October 28 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Las Olas Marina, Pier Sixty-Six Marina and Superyacht Village, Hall of Fame Marina, and the Broward County Convention Center.
Book early, really early
Slips near the show fill months ahead. If you're bringing a vessel for the show or just want to be in town for it, reserve as far in advance as you can.
Where to dock
Las Olas, Harbor Beach, and the New River put you closest to the action with deep water and quick inlet access. Areas like Lighthouse Point and Dania Beach offer alternatives a short cruise away.
Plan for demand
Expect premium pricing and limited availability during show week. A monthly lease spanning the show can be both easier to secure and better value than night-by-night.
Let us find your slip
Tell FoxStays your vessel and dates and we'll match you with the right dockage for Boat Show season.
Founder & Managing Director, FoxStays Docks · Sep 25, 2026
