Discover Boating’s 2024 Miami International Boat Show Kicks Off This Week Posted on February 12, 2024February 17, 2024 by Sarah Elles Boggs Kicking off Miami’s thriving Spring event season is this week’s Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. With four marinas full of boats on display and two dry-ground exhibit centers, the annual boat show is one of the largest events of the season. For the last 55 years, mariners from around the world flock to the Magic City to shop for new vessels, explore new developments in the nautical world and network in the sunshine every year on Valentine’s Day week/President’s Day weekend. Miami International Boat Show Banner 2024 Over 100,000 attendees can browse everything from kayaks to super yachts at Herald Plaza, the Venetian Marina, Museum Park Marina and Superyacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami. There are over 1,000 vessels anticipated to be on display for the 2024 show, which is considered to be the largest boat and yacht event in the world. For those shopping for marine accessories and taking part in pop-up activations, additional event centers will be located at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park with convenient water taxi services tying the locations together. Paul Flannery, COO of the International Yacht Brokers Association told the NY Post, “The show offers something for everyone whether it is a new pair of boat shoes or a 300-plus-foot yacht. Each year the producers of the show, along with the support of the entire boating industry, strive to bring a better consumer experience to the boating public.” Miami International Boat Show 2024 Windward VIP Club Windward VIP Club Speaking of 300-foot yachts, the Windward VIP Club and Superyacht Miami offers the exclusive opportunity to climb aboard a superyacht and meet with some of the world-renowned yacht builders who can design your next vessel. The Windward VIP Club is an exclusive VIP retreat within the larger show, offering premium open bars, gourmet food, private restrooms and complimentary golf cart transportation between events. Tickets Please keep in mind that there is no box office for the Miami International Boat Show. Digital tickets are available on the Discover Boating website. Tickets are $43 per adult for general admission, $16.50 for children 6-12 years old. Superyacht Miami tickets are $135 per day and Windward VIP tickets are $350 per day per tent, or $550 per day for all-access. The show is expected to have a $1.34 billion economic impact and compliments Art Wynwood as well as the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, which take place consecutively on this beautiful and busy week. Image Credit: FB/Miami International Boat Show
Discover Boating At The Miami International Boat Show 2023 Posted on February 15, 2023February 19, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs This time of year is so much fun, it seems like every day there is a different event to attend and this week we are excited to be at the Discover Boating Show. This is the new revival of the Miami International Boat Show that is now coupled with the Miami Yacht Show. On this week, shoppers and revelers alike are able to browse a host of nautical toys from across the spectrum. Over multiple locations throughout Miami and Miami Beach, everything from kayaks to super yachts are available. For the 2023 show, Douglas Elliman is proud to be a sponsor of the Windward VIP tent. The VIP tickets include access to all locations of the show plus a Water Taxi to shuttle you to the different locations as well as a ticket to Art Wynwood, which happens to be occurring in the same week. The Windward Lounge is located at Herald Plaza, which is where we intend to spend the majority of our time. Miami Boat Show 2023 Miami Boat Show 2023 Entrance For an immersive experience, we do encourage visitors to visit the Progressive Experience in Pride Park, adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Here you will find a carnival boardwalk area mixed with an old port town. You can play the claw machine and win nautically-themed prizes, sing along with Marina (a half fish/half Wave Runner) or catch the Captain and his Mate. It is all very fun and on-brand. There are many culinary experiences set up for the events. You can soak up the beautiful Miami views with DBMIBS-themed bites and innovative cocktails from show partners (including Budweiser, Goslings, Tanqueray, Ketel One and Crown Royal). If you have a competitive streak, a sport fishing championship is on the agenda and a learning center is available with all sorts of seminars. You can learn to make repairs to your boat, as well as different free tips for maximizing the salt life. For the eco-friendly mariner, there is an entire section of new electric-powered boats and water toys. Dr. Amy C. Hirons, Director, Charismatic Megafauna and Oceanography Laboratory (CMOL) at Nova Southeastern University is heading up a new sustainability study with manatees. Nova Southeastern students will be on hand throughout the week, logging manatees seen in the subtropical waters surrounding the show. The data gathered will help to maintain or change necessary no-wake zones and speed limits so that we can enjoy our time on the water without harming our gentle giants. Miami Boat Show 2023 Once you have finished the good deeds and learning, head over to SuperYacht Miami. This exclusive marina showcases the most luxurious vessels available. In this portion of the show, you can tour the boats with brokers, visit with nautical designers for customized interiors and meet world-renowned yacht builders to plan you next project. During the evening visit Yachts After Dark, another tour of world-class superyachts in an after-hours setting. There will be music, cocktails, bites all with the showcased boats illuminating into the depths below the Miami skyline. The Windward VIP lounge is available for a step away from the business at the marinas. Complimentary golf carts are available to shuttle ticketholders between exhibitions, private restroom facilities, luxury sponsorship activations, gourmet food and premium libations are available at One Herald Plaza as well as the Miami Beach Convention Center. If you are interested in a waterfront home for your new boat, Douglas Elliman brokers will be on hand to help you browse the pages of the Elliman Portfolio in a private lounge. Miami Boat Show 2023 Elliman Magazine Miami Boat Show 2023 Elliman VIP For tickets to the events, maps and specific schedules, everything can be found at the #DBMIBS website here. Please understand that there is no on-site box office. The tickets are digital and we are excited to see you there!
Miami International Boat Show Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever Posted on February 4, 2022February 6, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs After 5 years, the Miami International Boat Show will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center over President’s Weekend (February 16-20), abandoning the convoluted previous location at Miami Marine Stadium. In addition, the show will merge with SuperYacht Miami, which had a year of absence due to the pandemic. This is slated to be the largest boat and yacht event in the world, attracting over 100,000 visitors from around the world and beckoning an estimated $1.34 billion for the state of Florida, according to the event organizers. This is the same economic impact as hosting 3 Super Bowls! The displays will take place over land as well as in the water, here is a list of the boating stations with links to a google maps view of the location: Miami Beach Convention Center The Miami Beach Convention Center will be dedicated to power boats up to 49 feet, engine manufacturers, marine accessories and retail. One Herald Plaza On mainland Miami at One Herald Plaza, larger power boats and motor yachts from 50-125 feet in length will be showcased as well as yacht tenders, more marine accessories and retail. Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center Just North of One Herald Plaza in the Omni district, Sea Isle Marina will feature over 150 sea trial vessels. Museum Park Marina Just south of the 395 MacArthur Causeway in Downtown Miami, Museum Park Marina will offer an up-close look at the latest sailboats, catamarans and anything you can think of for sailing accessories. Island Gardens For the most luxurious and largest offerings, visit the IGY Yacht Haven Grande at the deep water dock at Island Gardens on Watson Island. Yachts here will be available for sale or for charter with brokers & crew ready to showcase them. Pride Park The Miami International Boat Show wouldn’t be a proper show if there weren’t a party, so directly outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, the organizers have set up a showcase of activities for the whole family. Inside the Progressive Boat Show Experience, you will find a smorgasbord of experimental boating lifestyle activities including educational seminars, innovative cuisines, Miami-esque cocktails and champagne, as well as activity zones for the kiddos. The kids will enjoy the Nautical Ventures AquaZone, where they can learn about water sports, Fred’s Shed is an interactive experience to enhance boating knowledge and Costa Conservation Village will teach the young-uns how to enjoy responsible boating without damaging the marine environment. There will also be battery powered boats, wake surf simulators and a variety of professional wake sports athletes to meet. From Thursday (February 17) till Saturday (February 19), the Pride Park Progressive Experience will also feature a host of live musical performances. Fun for everyone!