Showcasing inaugural appearances from new show attractions, the diamond anniversary of the world's largest in water boat show attracted more than 100,000 visitors throughout the five day event.
Dubbed as the 'Yachting Capital of the World', the prestigious American show in Fort Lauderdale displayed a remarkable 1,300 boats and over 1,000 exhibitors to celebrate the monumental anniversary of 60 years.
In addition to inaugural appearances of new attractions, and of course global debuts, many favourites made their return to the show ready to entertain boat enthusiasts of all ages. Water toy demonstrations at the Aquazone, fishing clinics for children and exclusive seminars were just some of the highlight attractions fusing the multiple boat displays together.
Superyacht Village celebrates successful inaugural appearance
Each year, we strive to create new and exciting experiences for our visitors and a successful sales environment for our exhibitors. In celebration of FLIBS’ 60th anniversary, we were proud to introduce the show’s newest star attraction, Superyacht Village, to cater to the growing number of affluent buyers and superyacht charter clients attending the show.
President
U.S. Boat Shows at Informa Markets
The star attraction of the show by a long shot, the debut of the highly-anticipated Superyacht Village certainly lived up to its high expectations.
As an exclusive zone dedicated to showcasing some of the most luxuriously indulgent super and megayachts, the new attraction was a breath of fresh air and was no doubt partly the reason behind a substantial 50% increase in VIP bookings for FLIBS 2019.
Situated at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina’s new Pier South property, the exclusive combined marina and on land exhibition space held exhibits from 17 globally known shipyards, as well as showcasing premium fast cars from Ferrari, Maserati andAlfa Romeo, plus Airbus helicopters and personal submarines.
Aside from the additional features, the big draw was of course the collection of eight motoryachts on the water. A major appearance was the world debut of German shipyard Lürssen’s 311ft/94.79m MADSUMMER. Marking the largest megayacht to be displayed at FLIBS on record.
Other vessels displayed within the Superyacht Village included the 180ft/54.86m Heesen Yachts vessel VIDA.
Majesty 140 wins FLIBS Best of Show award
We are incredibly honoured that our Majesty 140 was recognised as the Best of Show winner at the biggest in-water boat show in the world.
Managing Partner
Majesty Yachts USA
As FLIBS extended their portfolio of prestigious brands to include shipyards from Dubai and Turkey for the first time, one of the premier exhibitors, Majesty Yachts USA, walked away with the coveted Best In Show award.
Attending the event with both of their latest models, the Majesty 140 and Majesty 100, the yard made sales on both models in addition to stealing the show on their first appearance.
The award winning Majesty 140 has been designed in its entirety by the in-house team at Majesty Yachts and is powered by two 2,600hp engines.
Aside from the striking exteriors and voluminous interiors, a captivating key feature is an iconic cascading waterfall from the hardtop down in to the Jacuzzi on the sun deck.
Windward VIP Lounge witnesses 50% increase on ticket sales from 2018 edition
Making a triumphant return for another year, the Windward VIP Lounge, organised by 'Official Private Jet Carrier of FLIBS', Delta Private Jets, the exclusive attraction saw a massive 50% increase on ticket sales in comparison to the 2018 event.
Working in partnership with Ulysse Nardin (Official Timekeeper of FLIBS) the in water setting at Bahia Mar provided VIP ticket holders with wine and oyster happy hours, exclusive DJ sets, access to a Delta Private JetsCigar Lounge and a premium open bar.
In addition to the exclusive daily events throughout the show, attendants to the Windward VIP Lounge also enjoyed private access to view a display of Ulysse Nardin’s collectible timepieces.
FLIBS is set to return for its 61st edition on Oct 28 - Nov 1 2020.
