Since 1982, the boat show has grown to occupy a dominant position in South Florida as both a leader in the boating and marine industry, and as an economic engine to the Palm Beach community and the tri-county area. An analysis of the boat show from 2022 showed that the event has an estimated total statewide economic impact of over $1.05 billion. With over 55,000 visitors attending the show in previous years, this has contributed to over $725 million in total sales resulting from the show. 

Owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and produced by Informa Markets, the Palm Beach International Boat Show will be taking place along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, directly across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach Island.

This year’s boat show will be integral in providing visitors, exhibitors, and the community at large with an unforgettable event featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to superyachts nearly 300 feet in length. From the VIP experience to the AquaZone, there will be activations that cater to all ages and adventure-seeking lifestyles.

If you're interested in exhibiting at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, please contact our sales team (listed below) for display and slip rates. For available sponsorship opportunities, click below to learn more.

The 2025 Show had 70 Boats on display and over 50 Exhibitors. Together with our sponsors and the 2,000 plus attendees, we raised over $17,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer. The weather dampened some of the action planned for the five bands on the docket. In 2026, we hope to expand further with larger performance and exhibit areas and even more boats.

This is a rain or shine event. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Be sure to get a Children’s ticket for them when you are purchasing online. Each ticket/bracelet provides entrance for all three days.

The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island. Show 2025 sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Maritime Insurance International, Surfridge Brewing Co., Mohegan Sun Casino, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), Risk Strategies/Gowrie Group, The Griswold Inn, The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Experience Essex, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina.