IYC at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026
The 67th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) brought the international yachting community together from October 28 to November 1, 2026, across Fort Lauderdale's iconic waterfront. Despite a few rainy days, the show was a great success, with an impressive collection of yachts, a full calendar of events and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with clients, partners and industry friends.
IYC maintained a strong presence throughout the show, with its main stand and three yachts at the Hall of Fame Marina, alongside a further six yachts on display at Pier 66. From yacht visits and broker gatherings to evening celebrations, it was a busy and rewarding week for the entire IYC team.
Our Yachts on Display
IYC's FLIBS line-up featured 10 yachts from some of the industry's most respected builders, offering opportunities in both sales and charter.
Leading the collection was SEA CLASS, a 155' (47m) Christensen, followed by MYSTIQUE, a 153' (46.5m) Feadship. At 145' (44m), HEEUS, Bering Yachts' flagship, and CROSSED SABRE, a Burger-built yacht, added further variety to the impressive line-up.
The 131' (40m) BEACHOUSE, built by Mangusta (Overmarine), and BLU, a 124' (38m) Breaux Bay Craft,, continued the collection, alongside KOJU, a 121' (37m) Benetti, RENAISSANCE, a 116' (35m) Hargrave, UNWINED, a 112' (34m) Westport, and INVISION II, a 101' (31m) Sunseeker.
Together, the collection offered visiting clients and brokers a broad perspective on the opportunities available through IYC, from established charter favorites to exciting sales and new-build prospects.
Our Events
Beyond the yachts themselves, FLIBS was an opportunity to bring the yachting community together. Throughout the week, IYC hosted a series of gatherings that created plenty of opportunities for conversation, connection and celebration.
Daily Sundowners at the IYC Stand: Each afternoon, the IYC stand became a meeting point for clients, brokers and industry friends, with daily sundowners providing the perfect opportunity to unwind after a day at the show. A special thank you to Lalo Tequila and Global Wine Solutions (GWS) for helping make these gatherings such an enjoyable part of the week.
The IYC Yacht Hop: Wednesday brought brokers aboard HEEUS, CROSSED SABRE and KOJU for an evening of cocktails, conversation and friendly competition. Each yacht embraced the tequila-inspired theme, serving its own signature tequila-based cocktail alongside a selection of individually prepared canapés.
A relaxed and lively evening, the yacht hop offered guests the chance to experience three very different yachts while enjoying the hospitality of their respective crews.
The Captains' Soirée: One of the most anticipated events of the week, the IYC Captains' Soirée once again brought together Captains, industry professionals and friends for an evening at the IYC stand.
With caviar, tartare, cocktails and drinks flowing throughout the evening, alongside live musical entertainment, the atmosphere was lively from start to finish. A special thank you to our event partners Lusben, GWS and Orbius for helping make the evening such a success.
A Day at Pier 66: Friday continued with another IYC yacht hop, this time aboard RENAISSANCE at Pier 66, giving brokers the opportunity to step aboard and discover the yacht.
The day also included an informative US Waters & Yacht Charter Panel, led by Captain Doug Meier, bringing together industry perspectives on the opportunities and considerations surrounding yacht charter in US waters.
Later that evening, brokers were welcomed aboard SEA CLASS, available for charter with IYC, for a relaxed cocktail gathering and an opportunity to experience the yacht in a more informal setting.
Our Partners
A successful show is always the result of a collective effort. Alongside our clients, yacht crews, and teams across the company, we sincerely thank the partners who helped make this year's FLIBS such a memorable week.
A special thank you to Kimberly Pucci, Global Wine Solutions (GWS), Orbius, Cala 1789 and Lalo Tequila for their continued support and contribution to our events throughout the show.
We would also like to recognize Lucid Motors, which generously provided three vehicles to assist with client transportation throughout the week. Combining distinctive design, innovative technology, and all-electric performance, the vehicles offered a stylish and comfortable way for our clients to navigate the show and Fort Lauderdale.
Until Next Time
Another successful US boat show comes to a close, and we leave Fort Lauderdale with great memories, new connections, and plenty of momentum for the months ahead.
A sincere thank you to everyone who visited us, stepped aboard our yachts, joined our events, and helped make FLIBS 2026 such a success.
Next stop, the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2027. We look forward to seeing you there.