The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is the largest in-water boat show in the world, attracting a world-wide audience of approximately 100,000 boating enthusiasts. The show draws an impressively diverse, international crowd of buyers, sellers and browsers who come to see the latest that the global boating industry has to offer and to do business in the “Yachting Capital of the World.” The 58th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set to take place November 1-5 at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel & Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Marina, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center.
In an industry that takes personalized service and luxury to extraordinary heights, the show offers guests the option to further enhance their visit with the Windward VIP Club. Located at the show’s Hall of Fame Marina location, adjacent to many of the show’s largest yachts and an impressive display of exotic automobiles, the private club will provide guests with exquisite food and specialty drinks in an artfully-designed, air-conditioned space with comfortable seating.One of the Windward VIP Club’s most attractive benefits is the dedicated concierge team, Delmay and Partners, who work on behalf of VIP passholders and are available to arrange various services including yacht tours, local dining reservations, private transportation and more.
Windward VIP Club passes are $225 per day per person and include entrance to the show, water taxi service and the option to access the Ulysses Nardin lounge at the Bahia Mar’s Captains Quarters. Passes available for purchase through the show’s online ticketing system at FLIBS.com. Valet parking is available at the show’s
Las Olas Marina location, 201 South Birch Road, for $70 per day, and can also be purchased in advance online.
The Windward VIP Club will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on November 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 2-4, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 5.