Everything to know about the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026

7 October 2026 • Written by Holly Margerrison

Join BOAT International for rolling coverage of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2026. Follow the latest news from the show, including superyacht launches and debuts, yachts for sale, price changes, new-build announcements and key developments across the industry.

Our live blog brings together reporting from the docks in Fort Lauderdale, with updates from BOAT's digital editorial team, exclusive interviews, yacht tours and analysis of the stories shaping this year’s show. Check back for the latest FLIBS 2026 news before, during and after the event.

The most expensive yachts for sale at FLIBS 2026 so far

From a €135 million Feadship with six bars to a recently refitted Trinity yacht and an explorer designed for long-range cruising, BOAT rounds up the most expensive yachts for sale at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2026.

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Clockwise: Boardwalk V, Lady Christine, Rock.it, Scout

The current lineup spans a range of styles, from a 76.5-metre superyacht built for serial owner Tilman Fertitta to a 44.2-metre explorer with a cinema and spa pool on the flybridge. The list will continue to evolve as more yachts are confirmed for the show.

👉 Discover the most expensive yachts for sale at FLIBS 2026 here

- Holly Margerrison, head of digital content

Boardwalk V, Lady Christine, Herakles and Scintilla Maris join the largest attendees

The lineup of the largest superyachts attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2026 continues to grow, with four notable additions confirmed for this year's edition.

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Joining the list are the 76.5-metre Feadship Boardwalk V, the 68-metre Lady Christine, the recently refitted 49.9-metre Mangusta Herakles and Scintilla Maris, a 45.7-metre explorer yacht rebuilt from a former ocean-going trawler. The latter is set to go under the hammer just days after the show, with an auction scheduled for 5 November.

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The largest superyachts attending FLIBS 2026

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From a 92.8-metre Oceanco companion vessel to a 63.7-metre explorer complete with a greenhouse and “puppy park”, BOAT rounds up the largest superyachts confirmed for the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show so far.

👉 Discover the full list of the largest yachts attending FLIBS 2026 here

– Holly Margerrison, head of digital content

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