This year’s Miami International Boat Show sees a return to the Miami Beach Convention Center after five years. From February 16 to 20, the largest boat and yacht event in the world will take place on-land and in-water, over President’s Day weekend.

The new show will be a joint production by Informa Markets, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) and will be the first production of South Florida’s preeminent winter boat shows after joining forces in 2021 and combining the Miami International Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Show, SuperYacht Miami, all to create a seamless experience for exhibitors, customers, and the marine industry at-large. The 2022 Miami event is the also first boat show to be integrated with the Discover Boating brand.

Previously, the Miami International Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Show, and SuperYacht Miami have attracted over 100,000 visitors from approximately 35 countries around the globe to South Florida while generating an estimated $1.34 billion for the state, which is equivalent to the impact of hosting nearly three Super Bowls. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is expected to welcome back the global community of guests to this five-day boating event—a welcome boon to South Florida’s tourism and hospitality sector.

Here's what to expect:

The on-land portion of the event will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, while the featured in-water activities will be offered at One Herald Plaza, Sea Isle Marina, Museum Park Marina, and IGY Yacht Haven Grande at Island Gardens.

Miami Beach Convention Center will offer power boats up to 49 feet, engine manufacturers, marine accessories, electronics, and retail pavilions. One Herald Plaza will feature larger power boats, motor yachts ranging from 50 feet to 125 feet in length, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories, and retail pavilions. Sea Isle Marina will set the stage to test drive over 150 sea trial vessels while also highlighting boat and engine manufacturers. Museum Park Marina will provide an up-close look at the latest sailboats, catamarans, and sailing accessories. IGY Yacht Haven Grande at Island Gardens will showcase SuperYacht Miami with the largest and most luxurious yachts at the Miami International Boat Show.

Some of the 2022 debuts include: True North: 34 Outboard Express, Vanquish Yachts: 52 vanquish, Pardo Yachts: Endurance 60, Galeon: 800 Galeon Fly, Azimut: 68 Azimut Fly, Wally: 48 Wallytender, Canelli Yachts: 43 Canelli Bella Vita , Cranchi Yachts: A46 Luxury Tender, Cranchi Yachts: E26 Classic, Cranchi Yachts: E26 Rider, Neel Trimarans: Neel 43, Nautitech: 44 Open, Leopard Catamarans: Leopard 46 Powercat, Lagoon: Lagoon 55, Sunreef Yachts: Sunreef 80, Dufour Yachts: Dufour 470, Hylas Yachts: H57.

Progressive Boat Show Experience

The Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park (located directly outside the Miami Beach Convention Center) will showcase a collection of experiential boating lifestyle activations, including various educational seminars, entertainment, innovative cuisines and activity zones for the whole family.

Some of the activations include Nautical Ventures AquaZone— an upfront and personal experience with a variety of water sports and innovative marine products; Fred’s Shed– Interactive Learning Center— an interactive, educational and informational resource center dedicated to enhancing boating knowledge; Costa Conservation Village— dedicated to sharing information on how to best protect and promote a healthy marine environment; Charged! Electric Pavilion— state of the art electric propulsion systems, battery powered boats, and high tech products from across the globe; Wake Sports Experience— features professional wake sports athletes from the competition circuit and wake surf simulators; Community Corner— engage with community clubs and associations dedicated to promoting the many benefits of marine stewardship and community involvement.

There will also be live musical performances from (Thursday) February 17 through Saturday (February 19) from 4 to 7PM. Performers include Brothers of Others, Classic Rock Therapy and Private Stock Band.

SuperYacht Miami

This year also sees the return of SuperYacht Miami, after a year of absence due to global health concerns. Only a number of yachts— each nearly feet— are available either for sale or for charter—with brokers and crew ready to showcase them.

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