Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show returns to Greater Miami & Miami Beach February 11–15, spanning five venues across the destination. This year’s event will bring several new experiences to the boat show, including super yachts lining Collins Avenue and a dedicated sailing show at Watson Island. The show will be 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 what to expect from the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Schedule and Experiences

The show will begin at 10 a.m. daily. On Wednesday and Thursday, the show will close at 6 p.m.; on Friday and Saturday, the show will close at 7 p.m. The show concludes Sunday, February 15, at 5 p.m.

The show will span five venues and feature everything from personal watercraft and boat accessories to multimillion dollar superyachts. Which venues you visit will depend on the kinds of boats you want to see.

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

Progressive Boat Show Experience

Just outside the convention center, ticket holders can visit the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park. The show’s most family-friendly area will be themed like a boardwalk beach town, with seafaring characters telling stories and interactive games. Guests can try their hand at Hooked, a giant claw machine where you can win prizes like shirts, towels and dry bags. Or check out the 40,000-gallon AquaZone, where the latest marine innovations will be demonstrated on the water. There’ll 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 will be the site of the new Miami Beach Yacht Collection, where super yachts will line the waters along Indian Creek. The show will take 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 already confirmed include Azimut, Ferretti, Prestige, Solaris, Viking and others.

Sailor’s Cove

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

SuperYacht Miami

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

Tickets to the Boat Show

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

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

There will be no onsite box office, so all tickets will be digital and must 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’s working 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 has 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