For the first time, The Palm Beach International Boat Show is moving off the docks and on to digital screens. On May 14, the online show will feature nearly 450 exhibitors, including those with new boats, marine gear, toys and technology worth a total of over $1.2 billion. The Virtual Palm Beach International Boat Show will be hosted on its own web platform via www.Pbboatshow.com.

Through the online platform, viewers will be able to go shopping, tour hundreds of new and used boats and connect with brokers and manufacturers. Guests will also be able to enjoy video content and web-seminars.

Due to safety concerns and the latest restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, show organisers could not proceed with the live event. “In the show’s 35-year history, we have never dealt with a situation like the current health pandemic. While the show will no longer take place in its original form, we wanted to provide our loyal audience the opportunity to still experience the boat show, albeit virtually,” said George Gentile, President of the Marina Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc.