Boaters' Guide to Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

The largest in-water boat show in the world, the 62nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicks off October 27-31, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. From yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts, FLIBS has something for everyone. The five-day event will bring together hundreds of exhibitors from the yachting industry and beyond, across nearly 90 acres of outdoor exhibition space, set between the beach and Fort Lauderdale's vast network of waterways.

HMY sales professionals will be on hand on Dock D at the Viking display, Facedock 10 at the Princess display and Dock D at the OKEAN display to assist clients in finding the yacht of their dreams.

HMY Yacht Sales professionals will also be on-site at the Princess Yachts display to assist clients in finding the yacht of their dreams. Located on Facedock 10 the following models will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

With its spacious layout and immersive, 360-degree unobstructed views, the OKEAN Yachts 80’ Flybridge Motor Yacht is making its long-awaited, and much anticipated U.S. debut at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The largest of the OKEAN line is expansive and lavish, to say the least, and was awarded “Revelation of the Year” at the World Yachts Trophies 2020 in Cannes, and now you can see why; with the chance to finally witness her absolutely gorgeous and functional design, layout in person at FLIBS 2021.

What is the number one thing you need after yacht shopping and being on your feet all day? A quality place to sip on a cocktail or snack on some conch fritters while you think over your potential purchase. Some of our HMY Yacht Sales Professionals have become familiar with the local restaurants and hot spots, and based on their recommendations, plus local glowing reviews, we’ve assembled a list of spots with some noteworthy menu items worth checking out.

For first-time yacht owners, hiring the right boat captain and crew can be a daunting task. Hiring a yacht captain, in general, is a major decision. This could even impact the longevity of someone owning a personal yacht. It is important for new owners to not only find a captain and crew, but find a captain and crew that are the right fit for their yacht and how it will be used. These decisions are paramount so that your overall yacht ownership experience is a good one. 

Host and HMY Yacht Sales Professional, Alexie Creary, takes us on a 12-episode journey interviewing some of the most intriguing guests ranging from World Record-holding fishermen, business tycoon yacht owners, and HMY insiders.

In the first season, hear how 17-world-record-holding fisherman and HMY Sales Professional, Scott Levin kicked off his fishing and boating career thanks to a shopping mall, how the Billfish Foundation ensures that sportfishing will thrive for generations to come, details of Lee and Sher Patterson's travels through Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean — and more!