Here’s How to Go VIP at This Year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Here’s How to Go VIP at This Year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show like the yachting elite, 2025 is your year to splurge. The newly enhanced Windward VIP Experience, presented by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, promises all-day indulgence across two exclusive destinations: the Windward VIP Lounge at Superyacht Village and the new Windward VIP Cabana Club at Hall of Fame Marina.

For $439 per person, the ticket grants one-day access (Wednesday, October 29 through Sunday, November 2) to all seven show locations, complimentary self-parking at Superyacht Village and an hour of early entry before the general crowd. 

The VIP journey begins with a glass of something bubbly in the lounge, where guests can enjoy gourmet bites, a premium open bar and private restrooms, all surrounded by activations from top luxury brands. From there, a short boat transfer to Bahia Mar connects guests to the action before delivering them to the new Cabana Club, a shaded waterfront oasis with light bites, cocktails and panoramic marina vistas.

This year’s FLIBS marks a milestone 66th anniversary, made even more special by the grand reopening of the reimagined Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, which will be fully occupied by show vessels for the first time since its redevelopment. The show continues to expand its footprint, offering seminars, live demos and family-friendly activities across seven venues including the Broward County Convention Center and the annually beloved Superyacht Village. 

Of course, not every attendee needs to go all in on the VIP treatment. 

General admission tickets to FLIBS ‘25 start at $46 for adults and $18 for kids, giving visitors access to hundreds of boats, lively bars like Goslings Island Bar and the show’s always vibrant waterside energy. But for those who want to toast, tan and take in the yachts in total style, Windward VIP is totally your golden boarding pass.

To snag the ticket matching your vibe, visit flibs.com.