Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is a trade and consumer fair for visitors and exhibitors of the maritime and yachting sector. The fair is expected to take place on 28 October-1 November 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, United States, at Bahia Mar, Pier Sixty-Six and several marinas. It is held annually and presents boats, yachts and marine equipment. The 2025 edition had 1,000 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors.
Aphroa is not affiliated with Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show or its organiser. Data compiled from the organiser's website, October 2026.
Getting your website ready for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
A simple plan around the dates of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Adjust it to your team and your products.
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Step 1
8 weeks before
Open your website on a phone as a visitor would and note what is slow or unclear. List what you will show at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in the Maritime & Yachting sector and check that each item has its own page.
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Step 2
4 weeks before
Describe each offer in plain words: who it is for, what problem it solves and how a visitor gets in touch. Add the languages your visitors read and a QR code that leads to a page made for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
This date has passed. Do it this week.
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Step 3
Fair week
Test your contact form and the e-mail it sends on a phone. Capture every contact at the stand with one method and note what each visitor asked for.
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Step 4
2 weeks after
Reply to every contact from Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show within days. Update your pages with the questions you heard most at the stand.
What a maritime and yachting website should show
Brokers, owners and marina operators check specifications, dealer locations and service contacts on a company website before a fair, and return to it afterwards to request brochures and prices.
One page per model
Give each boat model or equipment line its own page with specifications, dimensions and clear photos, so brokers and owners can check details before they reach your stand.
Verified contact and service data
Check that your contact data, dealer list and service-point addresses are correct, since buyers of engines and navigation systems often look for a nearby repair contact first.
Fair QR code
Print a QR code at the stand that opens a page made for the fair, with brochures and price-list requests, readable on a phone in a loud hall.
Follow up within a week
Scan the business cards of brokers, marina operators and charter managers during the fair, note which model each one asked about, and write to every contact within a week.
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Questions about Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
When is Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026?
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026 is expected to take place on 28 October 2026 – 1 November 2026. The organiser has not confirmed these dates yet, so check the official website before you book travel.
Where does Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show take place?
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show takes place in Fort Lauderdale, United States, at Bahia Mar, Pier Sixty-Six and several marinas.
How many exhibitors does Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show have?
Exhibitors of the 2025 edition: About 1,000.
Who organises Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is organised by Informa Markets / Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF).
How can I prepare my website for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?
Start about eight weeks before the fair. Make sure your website loads fast on a phone, describe each product on its own page and add a clear way to get in touch. The preparation plan on this page lists what to do and when, and the free website check shows where your website stands.
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