Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Preview - Part 1

The 53rd installment of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show promises to be a huge success. Organisers will spice up the event, boatbuilders are readying their launches for display and owners are dreaming of their next yacht.

A plethora of the year’s most noteworthy launches will be presented, including Delta’s 50 metre Arianna and the first Ocean Alexander 120, built at Christensen. Princess Yachts’ flagship Imperial Princess, its first 40m, will make her US debut, as will Horizon Yachts’ new tri-deck 45 metre.

A military jet fly-over opens the show on VIP day, and a fireworks display will close out Friday night. Lounges and bars will also be kept open an hour after the show closes each day to keep the celebrations going.

Show information

Prime Time Preview
Thursday 25 October, 10am-7pm
Enjoy the show without the crowds on this VIP preview day, which attracts the serious yacht buyers, owners and industry professionals a day before the show officially opens to the public.

Public Admission
Friday 26 October 10am-7pm
Saturday 27 October 10am-7pm
Sunday 28 October 10am-7pm
Monday 29 October 10am-5pm

Prices
Prime Time Preview: $34 on-line and $36 at show
Two-Day Ticket: $36 on-line and $38 at show?
Adults: $18 on-line and $20 at show?
Children aged 6-15: $3 on-line and $5 at show
Children under 6: Free

Tickets can be purchased in advance on-line at: www.showmanagement.com

Diamonds Are Forever
Benetti 61m

61m Benetti Diamonds are Forever, which was built by an American owner in Italy

Sparkle trumps speed in John Staluppi’s latest James Bond-themed yacht. Diamonds Are Forever wowed during her debut in Miami and will flaunt her bejeweled, art deco interior by Evan K Marshall and her striking exterior lines again in Fort Lauderdale. Her split-level VIP suite matches the spaciousness of the master suite, and the dining area on the aft sundeck can convert to a helipad.

Arianna
Delta Marine 50m

Arianna

Arianna’s first-time owner was inspired by the birth of his daughter to build a ‘home at sea’ fit for taking his family around the world. The extremely voluminous – 822GT – yacht features an owner’s deck aft of the bridge with a separate children’s room and private lounge and aft deck. Her Polynesian-inspired interior is warm and welcoming.

Delta Marine
T: +1 206 763 2383
E: delta@deltamarine.com
W: www.deltamarine.com

Imperial Princess
Princess 40m

Imperial Princess

The first of Princess’ new 40m yachts, Imperial Princess is an impressive debut for this British production builder. The owner of Imperial Princess is a dedicated fan of the marque who was ready to grow in size along with the builder. She is chock full of extras such as folding balconies, a hardtop and high-quality joinery.

Princess Yachts
T: +44 1752 203 888
E: info@princessyachts.com
W: www.princessyachts.com

Look out for Part 2 of our FLIBS Preview, coming soon