Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, USAFORT LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW

The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in the United States is renowned as “one of the world’s premier yacht exhibitions.” It is the largest and most prestigious event for yachts and marine accessories, bringing together thousands of manufacturers and distributors of yachts, superyachts, and marine components, as well as marina designers and builders, from around the globe—both at the on‑land exhibition halls and at the waterfront marinas.

In 2013, the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show showcased superyachts, catamarans, yacht engines, and marine equipment valued at over USD 1.6 billion, truly establishing itself as a B2B super‑yacht extravaganza. The event drew extensive media attention and featured some of the world’s most distinctive and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts, along with offerings from leading custom‑build shipyards worldwide.

The United States boasts the world’s most developed yacht industry, with its domestic market accounting for more than half of global yacht sales, making it the world’s largest consumer of yachts. Fort Lauderdale, located in Florida and often referred to as the “Venice of America,” sits along the state’s narrow coastal strip, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and just north of Miami. It is widely acclaimed as the “Yacht Capital of the World.”

The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is sure to provide the global yacht industry with a unique and cutting‑edge platform for business and networking.