Miami International Boat Show is back
with boats and superyachts galore
By Krystina Skibo
The largest boat and yacht event in the world is back again . Taking place February 14-18 , 2024 in Miami Beach , the Miami International Boat Show is a great place for manufacturers and attendees to meet face-to-face and explore all things new in boating .
“ This is the first big show of the year in the U . S . where attendees get to meet the manufacturers , factory personnel , and most of all , the vast majority of displays ,” Andrew Doole , President of U . S . Boat Shows , Infoma , says . “ You actually get to meet the people who designed the boat ― it ’ s not just a dealer representing the boat . It ’ s a great benefit to everyone .”
Attendees can discover everything from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations . The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park , while the in-water components of the show will take place at Venetian Marina , Herald Plaza , Museum Park Marina and Yacht Haven Grande Miami , according to the event website .
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Last year ’ s Miami International Boat Show was a huge success , welcoming over 100,000 visitors and featuring more than 1,000 of the most highly sought-after boating and marine products . Visitors also had the opportunity to explore show features , including the Progressive Boat Show Experience in Pride Park , Charged ! Pavilion , Costa Conservation Village and Nautical Ventures AquaZone .
Since some of these features drew so much attention at last year ’ s boating show , Nautical Ventures AquaZone and Charged ! Pavilion will be returning for the 2024 event .
“ We started the electric boat pavilion last year , which was really popular , so that will be returning again ,” Doole notes . “ The VIP Experience will also be returning , which we started a while ago , but guests love it . The lounge , the drinks ― that ’ s available in the convention center and Herald Plaza sites .”
Here are some of the features that attendees can discover at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show :
Nautical Ventures AquaZone – The AquaZone ’ s 60 ’ x 30 ’, 40,000-gallon freshwater pool is located in Pride Park and home for in-water demos , hands-on testing , contests and prizes . For thrill seekers and water lovers alike , the AquaZone
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