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Q: Where is the Boat Show?
A: The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® has six distinct show venues in the heart of the city:
Intercoastal Waterway North (on A1A from Seabreeze Blvd. north to Las Olas Blvd.)
• Bahia Mar Yachting Center: 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, 33316
• Hall of Fame Marina: 1 Hall of Fame Drive, 33316
• Las Olas Marina: 240 E. Las Olas Circle, 33316
Intercoastal Waterway South (on 17th Street Causeway from Eisenhower Blvd. east to
• Grtr. Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Conv. Center: 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., 33316
• Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club: 1881 SE 17th Street, 33316
• Hyatt Pier 66 Marina: 2301 S.E. 17th Street, 33316
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Q: What security measures should I be prepared for when coming to the Show?
A: All bags and purses will be checked at show entrances.
For those going to the Broward County Convention Center, you will have to pass a Broward Sheriff’s Office check-point before entering the garage. To expedite this process, please make sure to have photo identification ready.
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Q: Is the whole show outdoors?
A: No. There is the air-conditioned Broward County Convention Center, and the Bahia Mar Yachting Club location also features seven air-conditioned tents full of marine products, electronics, yacht builders and designers, engine makers, and more.
However, all boats at all show sites (except for Broward County Convention Center) are on display outside, either on land or in water.
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Q: Q: What are the show hours?
A: A: Thur. Oct 29, 10am - 7pm
Fri. Oct 30, 10am - 7pm
Sat. OCT 31, 10am - 7pm
Sun. Nov 1, 10am - 7pm
Mon. Nov 2, 10am - 5pm
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Q: How much is admission
A: A: Prime Time Preview (Thurs. 10/29) - $32.00
General Admission (Adults) - $18.00
Children, ages 6-15 - $5.00
Children under 6 - Free
2-Day Ticket at the show - $34.00
Tickets available from the box offices at any of the show's six sites
2- Day Tickets Online - $32.00
($2 Discount and NO service fee for E-Tickets)
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Q: Where can I buy a ticket?
A: You can purchase a ticket at the box office at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Las Olas Marina, the Broward County Convention Center and off show site at Las Olas Riverfront where you would catch a ride on the free Riverboats. Avoid the long lines at show site and purchase tickets ONLINE from this web site
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Q: Do I have to pay admission each time I go to a show site?
A: No. Once you turn in your ticket, you are given a wristband which allows you to access the entire show’s six sites that same day.
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Q: I have some tickets placed for me at Will Call. Where can I pick them up?
A: There are two Will Call pick-up locations:
• Broward County Convention Center – Show Office (inside Lobby)
• Bahia Mar Yachting Center – Will Call Booth outside main entrance on A1A and the Water Transportation Dock entrance.
Tickets should be held under your last name, or the name of the exhibiting company leaving tickets for you.
Prior to coming to the show, we highly recommend contacting the company representative leaving Will Call tickets for you to find out which Will Call pick-up location your tickets will be at, and what name to ask them for.
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Q: Where can I find parking?
A: Parking facilities on the Show’s Official Transportation Network are:
Broward County Convention Center garage (no in-out privileges)
0-1 hours = $3.00
1-5 hours = $6.00
5-6 hours = $7.00
6-7 hours = $8.00
7-9 hours = $10.00
9-11 hours = $12.00
11-12 hours = $13.00
12+ hours (or lost ticket) = $15 all day max.
War Memorial Auditorium = $6 (no in-out privileges)
Downtown Riverfront = starting at $6 (no in-out privileges)
Parking is also available at these nearby City of Fort Lauderdale parking lots and garages.
Oceanside Lot – north of Las Olas Blvd.
E. Clay Shaw Lot – under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge
“R” Lot – on A1A and Sebastian
City Park Garage – next to the Main Library in Downtown
There will be no “Special Event” rates in effect. For City parking lot/garage locations and rates, visit: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/parking/parking.htm or call Customer Service at (954) 828-3700.
There are private parking lots that charge high premiums ($100 or more) during the Show. They are not official show parking venues or are affiliated with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® in any way.
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Q: What kinds of boats are at each location?
A: Generally speaking, boats at the show are exhibited as follows:
• Bahia Mar Yachting Center: Express Cruisers, Trawlers, Sportfishing Boats, Brokerage Boats, Superyachts, Motoryachts, Sports Yachts, Sailing Yachts, Family Cruisers, Small Motoryachts, Runabouts, High Performance Boats, Inflatables/Tenders
• Hall of Fame Marina: Brokerage Motoryachts, Trawlers, Superyachts, High Performance Boats, Brokerage Boats
• Convention Center: Boats Under 40 feet: Fishing Boats, Flats Boats, Trailerable Boats, Outboards
• Las Olas Marina: Catamarans, Charter Yachts, Brokerage Boats, Megayachts
• Fort Lauderdale Grande: A small but elite selection of Superyachts
• Pier 66: Superyachts, Sailboats, Brokerage Motoryachts, Sport Yachts
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Q: Can I test drive a boat at the Show?
A: No. All in-water displays are locked in place as a precaution. You can however make arrangements at the show with the manufacturer/dealer to test drive models at some other time once the show has concluded.
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Q: How do I get to the various show sites?
A: Our Official Transportation Network connects all six sites to get you around the show. The Network consists of:
Shuttle Buses: FREE. Color-coded routes between all six show sites, War Memorial Auditorium parking and Downtown Riverfront parking.
Water Shuttle: $10 all-day pass, unlimited usage. Waterfront location pick-up points are:
• Bahia Mar Yachting Center
• Broward County Convention Center
• Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club
• Pier 66
Riverboat: FREE. To/from Downtown Las Olas Riverfront parking to Bahia Mar site only. You do need to purchase a show ticket before boarding the Riverboats. There is a box office located there. The box office is open all show days except for Monday. Riders would purchase tickets at show site that day only.
Shuttle buses and water shuttle run one hour prior to opening, and one hour after closing.
For more information see Parking and Transportation
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Q: Will a ticket get me in the show all days?
A: No. Admission is valid for one day only.
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Q: Can I buy a boat at the Show?
A: Absolutely!
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Q: Can I get aboard any boat?
A: In general, most boats at the show can be boarded, with the exception of the superyachts and megayachts. In some cases, you may have to go through a qualifying process to get on board a boat, in others, you can just take your shoes off and go. Access is granted at the discretion of the exhibiting manufacturer/dealer
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Q: Do I need to make an appointment in advance to visit a manufacturer or dealer?
A: Yes, but not necessarily. The advantage of the Boat Show is that there will be plenty of representatives and dealers on site ready to start negotiations with you at the Show. Visit the “My Show Planner” section of our website, register and you will be able to contact the brokers direct through our site and start your appointment making in advance.
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Q: Can I get aboard a superyacht or megayacht?
A: Access to superyachts and most megyachts is not open to the general public. Boarding these yachts is usually by private invitation only, with arrangements made directly between brokers representing potential clients and the yacht owner. This generally means that the broker would like to speak to you at length before you board the vessel and that these types of vessels are shown to one person/group at a time.
