South Florida's Premier Yachting Event
The Palm Beach International Boat Show returns to downtown West Palm Beach from 25 to 29 March 2026, transforming the waterfront along Flagler Drive into a showcase of more than 1,000 boats and over 600 exhibiting brands. Now firmly established as one of the most important events on the US yachting calendar, PBIBS combines serious buying power with a boutique atmosphere that sets it apart from its larger Florida counterpart in Fort Lauderdale.
Attracting over 55,000 visitors annually and generating more than $1.05 billion in economic impact, the show has earned a reputation as the place where serious buyers meet exceptional vessels — and where the industry's most important conversations happen over dockside cocktails with the Intracoastal as a backdrop.
The Superyachts: What's on the Docks This Year
The 2026 edition brings one of the strongest superyacht lineups in the show's history to Palm Harbor Marina, with vessels from the world's most prestigious shipyards. Leading the fleet is the 78.4-metre Lürssen Rocinante, the largest yacht confirmed for this year's show. Built in 2008 and comprehensively refitted over ten months in 2024, she features a hospital, private cinema, and jetstream pool — a true megayacht presence that sets the tone for the week.
Close behind is the 76.5-metre Feadship Boardwalk V, delivered in 2021 with interiors by Amy Halffman and a striking six-metre mosaic swimming pool on her main deck. She accommodates fourteen guests across seven suites and has a range of 5,000 nautical miles — serious bluewater capability wrapped in pure luxury.
The 75.1-metre Admiral Kenshō rounds out the top three — winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2023 Motor Yacht of the Year, with zen-inspired interiors by Jouin Manku that earned her the International Yacht & Aviation Awards for best interior design. She offers eight suites for twelve guests, an elevator, beach club, and a cruising range of 4,500 nautical miles.
Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts returns with the 72-metre Casino Royale — the flagship that drew crowds at last year's show with her 180-square-metre party area, infinity pool, touch-and-go helipad, and interiors by Francesco Paszkowski. She cruises at 15 knots with a 6,000 nautical mile range, making her as capable as she is spectacular.
CRN makes a significant statement with the 67.6-metre Amor à Vida — one of the newest builds at the show, delivered in 2025. Designed by Nuvolari Lenard across four decks and 1,450 gross tonnes, she features hybrid propulsion, accommodation for twelve guests in seven cabins, and a fresh design language that signals where the next generation of Italian superyachts is heading.
The Feadship contingent is particularly strong this year. Beyond Boardwalk V, visitors can tour the 60.4-metre Rock.It — an Art Deco showpiece by Sinot Yacht Architecture with three bars and a 5,300 nautical mile range — plus the 51-metre Double Haven complete with helipad and watersports centre, the 46.6-metre Mystique with her warm gloss wood five-cabin layout, and the recently refitted 46.2-metre Excellence V.
Notable Vessels and New Arrivals
Sanlorenzo's 62-metre Alchemist brings contemporary Italian elegance with her beach club, wellness centre, and hammam. The 60-metre Benetti Vision offers extraordinary range at 8,430 nautical miles with helicopter operations capability — ideal for the owner who sees Palm Beach as a departure point rather than a destination.
The 60-metre Oceanco Alfa G, resplendent after her comprehensive 2024 refit, accommodates sixteen guests in newly refreshed interiors. Abeking & Rasmussen's 60-metre Kaiser stands out with her distinctive navy-and-white profile and 1,090 gross tonnes of volume. And for sailing purists, the 56-metre Perini Navi Zenji — a classic ketch fresh from a 2024–2025 refit — is the largest sailing superyacht in attendance.
Among the newer builds, the 49.9-metre Overmarine Felicità from the Oceano 50 series features a blue marble hammam that has already become a talking point, the 49.8-metre Heesen Ela showcases the yard's Fast Displacement Hull Form technology, and the 47.9-metre Christensen Lady Joy brings American craftsmanship with a six-person Jacuzzi and karaoke system. Reality television fans may recognise the 46.9-metre Admiral Star Diamond from her appearances on Below Deck.
Several anticipated debuts round out the fleet: Alia Yachts presents the 43-metre Ximena, Westport launches its first 41-metre 135 RPH model, and Benetti returns with the 40.8-metre Liv Love. The range and quality of this year's lineup underscores Palm Beach's growing status as a must-attend show for anyone serious about the superyacht market.
The Superyacht Show at Palm Harbor Marina
The dedicated Superyacht Show at Palm Harbor Marina has evolved into one of the event's defining features. With more than 100 superyachts ranging from 30 to 90 metres docked in a single, walkable marina, the experience is more intimate and considered than the superyacht sections at larger shows. Brokers have time for meaningful dockside conversations, captains welcome visitors aboard with unhurried tours, and the vessels themselves are presented in a waterfront setting worthy of their stature.
Beyond the Docks
The AquaZone delivers live watersports demonstrations throughout the day, including flyboarding, personal watercraft showcases, and hands-on equipment trials. Educational programming includes fishing clinics, marine conservation seminars, and offshore cruising sessions — making PBIBS equally valuable for first-time buyers as it is for experienced owners staying current with industry developments.
The Windward VIP Club offers an elevated experience with premium waterfront views, complimentary beverages, curated dining by Proof of the Pudding — who operate more than 75 food concessions across the show grounds — extended hours, and a dedicated concierge service. For those who want to make a full day of it, the VIP option transforms PBIBS from a visit into an event.
Practical Information
The show opens Wednesday 25 March at noon and runs through Sunday 29 March. Thursday through Saturday hours are 10am to 7pm, with a shorter Sunday close at 5pm. General admission single-day passes start at $37, with free entry for children under six. Active military personnel receive complimentary admission on Sunday.
Getting there is straightforward: Brightline's West Palm Beach station connects to the show grounds via complimentary shuttle service. Rideshare and parking are also available, though early arrival is recommended on peak weekend days. The venue stretches along Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal Waterway, with the main entrance and the Superyacht Show within easy walking distance of one another.
For those making a weekend of it, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach offer no shortage of world-class dining, luxury hotels, and cultural attractions. The Colony Hotel sits just steps from the show, Worth Avenue's boutiques are a short drive across the bridge, and the warm March weather makes the show's waterfront setting one of the most pleasant on the global calendar. Whether you're scouting your next vessel, closing a deal, or simply absorbing the spectacle of a billion dollars' worth of yachts in one marina, PBIBS 2026 is not to be missed.
