Top 8 super yachts sailing into the biggest US boat gala
The mightiest vessels going to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show are also the sleekest
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be held this year from October 31 to November 4.
Described as “one of the top events in the yachting industry” by Yacht Charter Weekly, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, or Flibs, has been an industry staple for 59 years that attracts an international audience from over 52 countries.
According to the show's official website, there will be an expected 1,500 boats on display, 1,200 exhibitors, 110,000 thousand visitors, and nearly 10km of floating exhibition space spread across seven waterfront locales.
According to Informa Exhibitions, the producer of the show, the event provides the state of Florida US$857 million in economic benefits. And with over three million square feet of space to explore, visitors can observe and purchase an estimated US$4 billion worth of Boat Show products ranging from superyachts, sport-fishing boats, kayaks, jet skis, marine products, and accessories.
“The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is regarded by many as the most important event on the global boat show calendar because it delivers a unique experience to both consumers and the marine industry,” said Lana Bernstein, vice-president of marketing for Informa US Boat Shows, the producer of Flibs, in a statement. “The show’s annual economic impact has been compared to that of a Super Bowl while attracting guests and exhibitors from around the world.”
Single-day tickets for adults cost US$33, while children/teenagers pay US$15. Kids under 6 attend for free.
Below are the eight largest yachts that will be featured at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
1. Areti – length: 278 feet. Asking price: US$199 million