Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show returns to Greater Miami & Miami Beach February 10–14, spanning five venues across the destination. 

The details below reflect programming from the 2026 edition of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. This information offers context for what attendees can expect.

This 2026 edition brought several new experiences to the boat show, including super yachts lining Collins Avenue and a dedicated sailing show on Watson Island. The show was easier to get around than ever, too, with the venues closer together and a large network of shuttles and golf carts. Here’s a look at highlights from the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

Boat Show Schedule and Experiences

The show began at noon on Wednesday and 10 a.m. all other days and close at 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. The show concluded Sunday, February 15, at 5 p.m.

The show spanned five venues and featured everything from personal watercraft and boat accessories to multimillion dollar superyachts. Which venues you visit depends on the kinds of boats you wanted to see.

The main event happened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach, where boats 49 feet and under – and all the accessories that come with them – covered the convention floor. Over 1,000 different boats were on display, and if you’ve ever kicked around the idea of owning your own boat, this was the place to be.

Progressive Boat Show Experience

Just outside the convention center, ticket holders could visit the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park. The show’s most family-friendly area was themed like a boardwalk beach town, with seafaring characters telling stories and interactive games. Guests tried their hand at Hooked, a giant claw machine where you can win prizes like shirts, towels and dry bags. Or checked out the 40,000-gallon AquaZone, where the latest marine innovations were demonstrated on the water. There were also be a full slate of seminars, including kids fishing clinics at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Miami Beach Yacht Collection

Iconic Collins Avenue was the site of the new Miami Beach Yacht Collection, where superyachts lined the waters along Indian Creek. The show took place near the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Eden Roc hotels in Mid Beach, offering easy access to visitors staying at the famous resorts. Yacht brands included Azimut, Ferretti, Prestige, Solaris, Viking and others.

Sailor’s Cove

Another new addition to the show was Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande. Set on Watson Island near Downtown Miami, it focused on sailboats, catamarans and other wind-powered marine vessels and was the show’s first dedicated showcase of sailing.

SuperYacht Miami

Sharing space with Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande was SuperYacht Miami, the mega-yacht show featuring some of the most impressive yachts in the world. Last year year, a general admission ticket to the boat show also included admission to SuperYacht Miami, and with all-day shuttle service, visiting had never been easier.

Tickets to the Boat Show

Ticketing was streamlined for 2026, with general admission tickets granting access to all five venues. Ticket holders also got access to the show’s shuttle busses and golf carts, making moving between the venues relatively seamless.

Those who wanted to get a jump on the show purchased a special preview ticket for $66 for Wednesday. For Thursday-Sunday, single-day tickets were $45 and two-day tickets were $78. Tickets for children 6-12 years old were $17 for single-day admission; children under five get in free. Additionally, on Sunday, all active members of the military and veterans received free admission to the show, though they were encouraged to register early to avoid delays onsite.

There was no onsite box office, so all tickets were digital and had to be purchased online.

Getting to and Around the Boat Show

Those going to the Miami Beach Convention Center should park at the 17th Street garage a block south. IGY Yacht Haven Grande has a parking lot with about 600 spaces, and other venues may have surface lots nearby. That said, rideshares and public transportation may be more-convenient ways of getting to the show.

You can also take the high-speed Brightline train from points north, including Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. It stops at MiamiCentral Station in Downtown Miami, conveniently near IGY Yacht Haven Grande.

For getting between venues, ticket holders can take free boat show shuttles or golf carts. The shuttles will run on five different loops connecting the venues and connect the Brightline station to the Miami Beach Convention Center and IGY Yacht Haven Grande.

During show hours, golf carts will connect the Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Sustainability and the Boat Show

Although the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is large, it has made great strides in minimizing its environmental impact. This year, it worked with the Charismatic Megafauna and Oceanography Laboratory at Nova Southeastern University to place volunteer manatee spotters, ensuring none of the beloved sea creatures are harmed by the increased boat traffic.

The show also partnered with The Miami Foundation to raise donations for the Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund to help clean up Miami’s main waterway. Informa, the show’s parent company, donates $300,000 to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.

The boat show’s catering service is phasing out straws and will use no Styrofoam in its mission to achieve zero landfill waste. The service also contributes over 3,000 pounds of food to local homeless shelters in conjunction with Faith Farm Ministries.

By: Matthew Meltzer | Decembert 23, 2025