Spanning five days from February 14-18, the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show features more than 1,000 exhibitors and boats. The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show joined forces to create show, which is one of the largest in the world. The show is based at the Miami Beach Convention Center and will be held in a total of six locations. Beyond the boats, the 2024 show will also offer seminars, interactive boating experiences and the latest in aquatic recreation.

How to Best Experience the Miami International Boat Show

How you visit the show depends entirely on what you want to do. Those looking to either tour or buy boats under 49 feet should head to the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach, where vendors will be showcasing hundreds of smaller boats.

Right next door, you’ll find the Boat Show Experience at Pride Park, with in-water demonstrations in a 40,000-gallon pool, fishing and other educational seminars, entertainment, and food and drinks.

Are you into powerboats and motor yachts? Head across the MacArthur Causeway to One Herald Plaza in Downtown Miami for a showcase of motor yachts from 30 to 125 feet, as well as yacht tenders and marine accessories. On Friday night, VIP ticket holders and guests invited by participating brokerages can attend Yachts After Dark, an exclusive after-hours event on the dock with music and cocktails.

If you’re a serious boat buyer, you should make your way to the Venetian Marina in Downtown Miami, where you can test drive some of the 150-plus boats to see which best fits your needs.

Sailing enthusiasts will find their best experience at Museum Park Marina in Downtown Miami, where sailboats – including catamarans – will fill the water and the latest in sailing accessories can be found.

Finally, SuperYacht Miami brings its collection of superyachts to Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens, located on Watson Island between South Beach and Downtown Miami. If you’re into spectacular yachts costing nine figures and up, this is your stop. Be advised, however, that SuperYacht Miami does require an additional ticket.

What Is There To Do at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show if I’m Not Buying a Boat?

While the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is aimed at people who are interested in shopping for or buying a boat, it does offer the Boat Show Experience at Pride Park (mentioned above), where families and anyone not buying boats can enjoy themselves. Check out the educational seminars, activity zones for the whole family, daily entertainment, and food and drink.

Plan Your Visit to the Miami Beach International Boat Show

Tickets to the Boat Show

There will be no box office at the event, so you’ll need to purchase your digital tickets in advance. In addition to general admission, you can buy tickets to the Windward VIP Club, an exclusive experience within the show that includes premium open bar, access to the Windward Lounges, admission to Art Wynwood (taking place simultaneously at One Herald Plaza), complimentary shuttle and water taxi service, and more.

Discover Boating Miami Beach International Boat Show Location

The show’s home base will be the Miami Beach Convention Center, at 1901 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach.

The Boat Show Experience will be held in Pride Park, adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

One Herald Plaza is in Downtown Miami, between Bayshore Drive and the Venetian Causeway on Northeast 15th Street. The nearest Metromover stop is the Adrienne Arsht Center station.

The Venetian Marina is also in Downtown Miami, at 1635 N. Bayshore Drive. The nearest Metromover stop is the Adrienne Arsht Center station.

Museum Park Marina is at 801 Biscayne Blvd. in Downtown Miami, between the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and the Miami-Dade Arena. The nearest Metromover stop is the Park West station.

Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens is on Watson Island, 838 MacArthur Causeway, between South Beach and Downtown Miami.

By: Matthew Meltzer

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