For many visitors, Bahia Mar is the natural starting point. As one of FLIBS's central hubs, it combines an extensive in-water yacht display with a broad selection of marine exhibitors.

Here, you'll find everything from motor yachts and tenders to marine electronics, engines, and other equipment, making it a useful first stop for getting a sense of the show's breadth.

For prospective buyers, seeing yachts side by side can be particularly valuable. Different layouts, exterior spaces and onboard configurations become much easier to compare in person, while meetings with brokers and representatives can help narrow down what works for your particular requirements. Bahia Mar is also home to the Windward VIP Cabana Club in 2026, providing a dedicated space to take a break from the docks and continue conversations in a more relaxed setting.

At Pier Sixty-Six South, Superyacht Village brings together some of the most significant yachts and luxury brands at FLIBS in one dedicated area. The setting has a distinctly premium feel, with large yachts displayed alongside exhibitors spanning design, technology, luxury goods and other aspects of the superyacht lifestyle.

For prospective owners, it is a useful place to look beyond the yacht itself. The ownership experience is shaped by everything from tenders and toys to interior design, technology, and the services that support life on board. It is also a natural meeting point for those looking to understand the wider market, with brokers, shipyards and other industry specialists represented throughout the area.

Las Olas Marina brings a different energy to the show. Situated close to Fort Lauderdale's famous Las Olas Boulevard, it showcases a selection of yachts alongside lifestyle experiences and some of the more recreational elements of FLIBS.

New for 2026, a floating pickleball court will be installed here, with a tournament taking place exclusively for crew during the show. Las Olas is also worth exploring for clients interested in the lifestyle surrounding yacht ownership. It offers a change of pace from the larger yacht displays and a chance to see equipment and experiences that can become part of time spent on the water.

FLIBS is particularly strong when it comes to the equipment that supports life on and around the yacht.From high-performance tenders and RIBs to personal watercraft and inflatable toys, the show provides plenty of inspiration for both prospective and existing owners.

For an owner, these details can have a surprisingly significant impact on how a yacht is used. The right tender can open up shallow bays and remote beaches, while a well-chosen collection of toys can turn an afternoon at anchor into an experience in its own right. The show is therefore as much about exploring what happens beyond the main yacht as it is about the vessels themselves.

Unlike a compact yacht show where everything is concentrated around one harbor, FLIBS spreads across Fort Lauderdale's waterfront. Complimentary water taxis and shuttles make moving between locations straightforward, but you still need enough time to get between appointments.

It is also worth looking beyond the show itself. Fort Lauderdale is one of the world's established yachting hubs, with a network of marinas, shipyards, brokers and marine businesses that make the city an important part of the wider industry.

For charter clients, the location has another advantage. Fort Lauderdale provides a natural gateway to Florida's coastline, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, making it possible to combine a visit to FLIBS with time on the water.