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The 11 Most Exciting Yachts at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

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The world’s largest in-water boating extravaganza, this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show—that’s FLIBS for short—opens its doors Wednesday, October 25 for a five-day run. It will have seven venues with more than 1,300 boats on display. The total number of boats, marine products and services represent more than 1,000 brands from 52 countries.

Last year, more than 100,000 people visited the show, with about half coming from outside Florida. Many yacht aficionados consider it the most enjoyable show on the international boat-show circuit, because of the sheer range of vessel types and owners—from twenty-something-foot fishing boats in the convention center to the massive 200-plus-foot superyachts at the Bahia Mar. The numbers of new yachts from Europe, Asia and South America also grow each year. Unlike other shows, there is a vessel for every boater profile at FLIBS.

Changes to this year’s show include an expanded Superyacht Village with more superyachts than ever, plus the addition of a new Designers’ Pavilion featuring many of the world’s top yacht design studios.

Looking for a new supercar to go with your superyacht? The new “Car Exhibition at the Hall of Fame Marina” showcases the latest in exotic machinery.

Of course, the show is fundamentally about what floats your boat. Here are 11 showstoppers you shouldn’t miss.

Lürssen ‘Marguerite’

Looking to escape the madding crowd? The 201-foot, Lürssen Marguerite is designed to go off the grid for up to 30 days. The vessel also a 7,700-nautical-mile range at a friendly cruise speed. Launched in 2004 as Avanti , and then renamed Phoenix , the yacht was christened Marguerite after an ownership change in 2021. Designed by U.K.-based Andrew Winch, one of the yacht’s many highlights includes a self-contained, two-story owner’s apartment on the main and upper decks, complete with an observation lounge, a private outdoor retreat on the foredeck, and a floating staircase to a private office. Capable of carrying a Bell Jet Ranger on the foredeck, the helicopter deck also doubles as a party place with sun lounges and a 10-person hot tub. Marguerite is listed with Moran Yacht & Ship for $48 million.

Viareggio Superyachts ‘Atomic’

Launched in 2020, the 209-foot Atomic includes one of the best onboard dive centers of any superyacht to accommodate owner Dan Huish’s passion for scuba. With a fold-down, sea-level terrace and specialized storage for dozens wet suits and dive tanks, the yacht was also designed to explore the world’s most remote dive spots. A state-of-the-art dynamic positioning system can keep Atomic in one place without having to drop anchor hook possibly damage the seabed. Designed by Espen Øino International and built in Italy by Viareggio Superyachts, this steel-and-aluminum superyacht was designed to travel the world. The boat has a 5,300-nautical-mile range at 12 knots, but the twin 2,680 hp Caterpillar diesels deliver a 17-knot top speed. Atomic is listed with IYC for $63 million.

Icon ‘Party Girl’

This sleek 205-foot superyacht from the Dutch builder Icon is all about having fun. As a successful charter yacht—it rents for up to $490,000 a week—the vessel (and its 12 guests) has a small armada of water toys at their disposal, including a trio of Yamaha WaveRunners, seabobs, a wakeboard, a kayak, and an oversized water slide, plus no fewer than four tenders. Reportedly owned by Pet Supermarkets founder Charles West, Party Girl also has the legs to party at the end of the world, courtesy of its 6,000 nautical-mile range. Launched in 2013 as Meridian and heavily updated in 2019, superyacht has distinctive lines from the drawing board of the U.K. studio RWD, with interior design by Cristiano Gatto. One of the many highlights includes a salon that stretches over 55 feet and includes a formal dining area with seating for 14. Party Girl is listed with Merle Wood & Associates for $52.5 million.

Tankoa ‘Casino Royale’

Likely to be the biggest superyacht at FLIBS, the headlining 236-foot Casino Royale is making an appearance in Fort Lauderdale to showcase the workmanship of its Italian builder, Tankoa Yachts. Launched as Solo in 2018, reportedly for billionaire Italian media mogul Carlo de Benedetti, the yacht defines Italian style and opulence. One of its most spectacular features is its full-deck owner’s apartment, with doors leading out on to a helipad allowing the owner to step straight out of the helicopter and into his suite. That, and a dining room with a huge aquarium engineered not to ripple the water even while the yacht is under way. After an extensive refit in 2021/22 that included a switch from stark white paint to a rich copper color, Solo was put on the market and sold in May this year when the name was changed to Casino Royale . The last asking price was €66 million ($68 million).

Azimut Magellano 60

Fresh from its global debut at the September Cannes boat show, Azimut’s lovely, fast trawler-esque Magellano 60 will make the trip to FLIBS for its US premiere. From the drawing board of designer Ken Freivokh, who also penned the 60’s larger sisterships, it features the same trademark teak strakes on the cockpit sides, the same vertical bow, and versatile foredeck for sunning and socializing. Power from twin 730 hp MAN diesels with shaft drives deliver a 24-knot top speed with relaxed cruising at 18. Below-decks are three spacious cabins, with the full-beam master located amidships. In addition to the Magellano 60, Azimut is also doing the U.S. launch of its new outboard-powered Verve 48 with triple Mercury V12 600s at FLIBS, along with the updated Grand 36M and S7 models. The Magellano 60 is priced around $2.8 million.

Baglietto ‘Blue Ice’

Paint big numbers on the hull and this Italian stallion from famed builder Baglietto could easily be mistaken for some stealthy navy patrol vessel— especially with that head-turning, forward-position wheelhouse. Even the top deck funnel has the menacing look of an anti-aircraft gun installation. The black hull and battleship-gray superstructure only add to the yacht’s don’t-mess-with-me appearance. And like any good gunboat, the vessel is fast. Twin 2,200 hp MTU engines, coupled with a skinny five-foot draft and lightweight aluminum construction, provide an impressive 28-knot top speed. Delivered in 1999 and extensively re-fitted in 2016, the minimalist Aldo Cichero interior offers accommodations for up to 10 in four staterooms. Blue Ice has a $4.29 million asking price with FGI Yachts.

Gulf Craft Majesty 111

Talk about a world traveler. Emirates-based Gulf Craft debuted its brand-new Majesty 111 superyacht at the Dubai boat show last April. Then it was off to the Monaco Yacht Show last month, where it picked up a “Best Interior Design” award. Now it’s making its U.S. appearance at FLIBS. Designed in collaboration with Dutch studio Phathom, the 110-footer is filled with floor-to-ceiling glass in its expansive salon. It also has five cabins below-decks, plus a spacious main-deck master suite with a skylight that looks up into the foredeck plunge pool. The yacht is also surprisingly quick, with a pair of MAN V-12 diesels that deliver a top speed of 20 knots. With a draft of five and a half feet, the vessel is ideal for the often-shallow waters of the Bahamas. The price is around $12 million. 

Cigarette Racing 52 Thunder

If there’s the rumble of thunder around the FLIBS docks this year, it won’t necessarily be South Florida weather. It’ll come from the latest speed demon from Miami’s Cigarette Racing and its jaw-dropping new 52 Thunder Center Console. Slotting into the Cigarette lineup between the 42-foot Auroris and 59-foot Tirranna , this new Thunder lives up to it name courtesy of its six, Mercury Racing 500R V-8 outboards. That adds up to a staggering 3,000 hp. Top speed? That would be in excess of 80 knots. Styled in collaboration with Italian designer Giorgio Cassetta, the Thunder combines speed with comfort, thanks to its multitude of flashy, red-trimmed leather-upholstered seating and spacious air-conditioned cabin. The 52’s 14-foot beam ensures plenty of walkaround space, with the rear cockpit making a great access point to the water, or an under-the-stars dance floor. Base price is $3.1 million.

Aquila 47 Molokai

Florida-based Aquila is debuting its new 47 Molokai , aiming at the big-game offshore fishing market. The big brother to the Molokai 28, this battlewagon features double-stepped hulls and a raised tunnel between the twin hulls that combine to minimize pounding in big seas. With a 14-foot, seven-inch beam, the yacht offers exceptional space and a rock-solid platform for offshore trolling. When the family is along for the ride, the accommodations include foredeck lounges and a stylish, air-conditioned stateroom below with an island queen bed, with separate head and shower. Outboard choices range from twin 600 hp Mercury V-12s, or a quartet of new 400 hp Mercury V-10s, each giving a 50-knot-plus top speed. At a friendly cruise speed, the 1,048-gallon tanks should give a range of up to 800 nautical miles. Pricing to be announced at the show.

Princess Y95

Talk about prolific. Britain’s Princess Yachts has debuted brand-new models at recent European boat shows—the all-new S72 was one of the stars of last month’s Southampton show, while the new Y80 was a show-stopper at Cannes. Neither will be making a grand entrance at this year’s FLIBS, with the builder choosing instead to give the first U.S. airings to its Y95 and X80 mini superyachts. The Y95 is the headliner here, with its combination of luxury and performance. Powered by a pair of 2,000 hp MAN V-12s, this 95-footer can hit a top speed of 24 knots. The Y95 looks sleek and stylish with its near bow-to-stern hull windows and the hardtop that looks like it’s floating atop the yacht. Pricing starts at around $16 million.

Riviera 585 SUV

The 585 SUV is the latest addition to Riviera’s five-model SUV line-up. Strong points include its roomy and protected aft cockpit, its foredeck lounge area and three-stateroom layout (including a full-width owner’s suite.) It’s also a yacht full of innovative design touches and an impressive level of craftsmanship. Standard power is a pair of 900 hp Volvo D13 diesels mated to IPS drives, with the option of 1,000 hp versions. Top speed with the bigger engines is 35 knots, with a 400-nautical-mile range at 21 knots. Pricing is about $3.6 million.

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Docking Your Mega Yacht at Boathouse Yacht Facility in Fort Lauderdale FL

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As a boater, docking in a slip is a common scenario you’ll often find yourself in regardless of whether you are docking in your own personal slip, a friend’s slip, or at a public marina or dockside restaurant. Before you begin, we highly recommend having your docking lines and fenders ready ahead of time on both sides of your boat. As in any and all docking situations, you’ll then want to start by checking your surroundings—look out for other nearby boats and be conscious of the conditions of the wind, water and current.

Next, always maneuver at a slow speed. Within a slip, you have limited mobility, which means you have little room to make mistakes. In most cases, you’ll want to position your boat so you’re able to back into the slip. Before you start backing in, you’ll want to center your wheel.

Slowly reverse your boat into the slip. Do your best to keep your balance and tell your passengers to stay seated during the process. This is not only for their safety, but it can help to keep the boat steady as it moves into the slip. Apply one last small burst of power forward to stop your reverse momentum. Then, tie off your lines to the dock. We suggest having two bow lines and two stern lines tied onto both sides of the slip—with the stern lines crossed.

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Local news | super yacht, tight squeeze: fort lauderdale facing gridlock crisis on new river, commission to consider moratorium on waivers for longer docks and mooring piles.

Boats are getting bigger. But the New River they travel up and down is not. 

The channel, one of Fort Lauderdale’s busiest waterways, already has a reputation for being the most challenging river to navigate on the East Coast, marine experts say.

Mega yachts and barges are especially feeling the squeeze — and some worry they might abandon Fort Lauderdale in search of kinder, gentler waterways .  

All those mooring piles and extra-long finger docks that jut far out into the waterway don’t help. Before the problem gets worse, Fort Lauderdale’s marine advisory board has asked the City Commission to impose a one-year moratorium on dock waivers along the New River. There’s also talk of revamping the city’s dock ordinances and reining in how far boats can extend past mooring piles.   

Under current rules, mooring pilings should not project more than 30% into the width of the waterway or more than 25 feet from the property line, whichever is less.  But in recent months, Fort Lauderdale has seen an “avalanche of requests” for waivers from waterfront homeowners who want to exceed current code requirements, said Jimmie Harrison, a member of Fort Lauderdale’s Marine Advisory Board.

“It’s like the floodgates are open,” Harrison said.  

Around 8,500 vessels travel the New River every month, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. And every day, yachts that are 165 feet long or more need a tow to make it through the most narrow and winding sections. 

Steve Witten, chair of the marine advisory board, recently played a video for commissioners showing a 164-foot yacht making its way through the narrowest sections of the New River.

The yacht, with one tugboat at the bow and another at the stern, took up so much of the waterway, there was little to no room for other boats to pass by. 

“The New River hasn’t shrunk, but the boats have gotten larger,” Witten said. “We’re really trying to make sure large vessels can get up the river.”  

‘It’s hectic down there’

A waterfront estate known as “Little Florida” for its resemblance to the state’s peninsula is one of the toughest spots to maneuver around, boaters say. 

“My boat’s tiny so I can wiggle around it,” said Fort Lauderdale fishing guide Jeff Maggio. “But it’s hectic down there. Lots of people don’t go out on the weekend because it’s hairy.” 

Homeowners worry about their docks getting hit just as much as yacht owners worry about hitting the docks. 

“Everybody on the river is worried about it,” Maggio said. “It’s freaking crazy. I don’t fish on the weekends because of that. Even 20 years ago, before the boats got so big, people would bring their boats to Lauderdale Marine Center and call guys like me to drive their boats up the river because they weren’t used to all the traffic.” 

And now, with boats getting bigger every year, the New River seems like it’s shrinking, some say. “It used to be a 120-foot boat was a big boat,” Maggio said. “Now a 280-foot boat’s a big boat. I don’t know of any other place in the world that gets 200-footers like we do.” 

Fort Lauderdale plans to hold a public workshop in the coming weeks to get feedback from marine industry officials, homeowners and boat owners on possible solutions. 

Officials with the city’s Marine Advisory Board laid out the problem for commissioners during a recent meeting.

One property owner’s request for a waiver was denied by the Marine Advisory Board but later approved by the City Commission, Harrison noted. Commissioners have the final say.

Bigger boats, longer docks

Mayor Dean Trantalis said he warned of the very same issue 10 years ago when the city kept on approving waivers for waterfront homeowners seeking to make space for bigger and bigger boats.  

“I thought this whole waiver thing became a rubber stamp of the commission, and I knew at some point it was going to catch up with us,” he said. “And here we are today.” 

So many boats are being stacked next to each other on private docks that sections of the New River are starting to resemble a marina, Harrison said. 

A finger dock runs perpendicular to the property, allowing space for more boats.

“A majority of these waiver requests are for multiple slips, essentially turning the property into a marina,” Harrison told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “They may have a 50-foot lot, but with these docks they can put a couple 80-foot boats behind a house with a 50-foot lot. The applicants say they are not going to rent out dock space. But they are creating a personal marina for their boats or their family’s boats.” 

Barges, known for being slow and hard to maneuver, also are having a tough time making their way down the New River.

A few months ago, a barge that had been hired by a local boatyard was unable to make its way past a homeowner’s mooring pile, Harrison said.

The pilings had to be removed, with the homeowner’s permission.

“The pilings were blocking the barge,” Harrison said. “They had to ask the homeowner if they could pull the pilings out so the barge could get through. Then they had to put them back.” 

Taking a breather

Barges play a key role in the marine industry — and that role is only going to expand. 

In the face of climate change, homeowners will be required to build higher seawalls to prepare for rising seas. That means more barges will be making their way up and down the river to help build those seawalls, Harrison said.

Marine Advisory Board officials worry the city might be sacrificing safe navigation on the New River to accommodate the bigger boat trend.

“What we’re asking for is a breather,” Harrison told the commission. “We’re denying all these applications coming in for waivers and worry the commission will be pressured by the applicants to ignore our recommendations to deny them. For the marine industry, it would be catastrophic.” 

Fort Lauderdale is known as the yachting capital of the world, he noted. But that could change if it becomes too difficult for the mega yachts to make their way to and from the boatyards on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.    

“If we make it hard enough, they will go somewhere else,” Harrison said. “There’s other places to go for people to get their boats fixed. Boats are brought to Fort Lauderdale to sell and buy. When boats get bought and sold , that’s when they get worked on. This is the yachting capital of the world, but it’s more than that. It’s the yachting hub of repair and refit for the world.” 

Choke off the river to the big boats and the industry dies, Harrison warned.

“It’s here now,” he said. “All you have to do is keep it alive.”    

Susannah Bryan can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @Susannah_Bryan 

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The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is scheduled each year at the end of October. Fort Lauderdale is also known for the spectacular Winterfest Boat Parade in December, when both sides of the Intercoastal (AICW) are lined with multiple thousands of spectators, kicking off the Holiday Season revelries. Water taxis, that stop at major locations on their routes and run on a schedule, are a convenient way to get around on the water and avoid driving, parking in the busy downtown and beach areas.

The Fort Lauderdale area features many excellent marinas, with some facilities that can accommodate vessels of superyacht size! Some well-known marinas are Bahia Mar Marina (site of FLIBS), Pier 66 Marina (FLIBS), Fort Lauderdale City Marina on Las Olas (also leases slips), Sails Marina, Dania Beach Marina (can accommodate liveaboards), Lighthouse Point Marina (Lighthouse Pt.), Sands Harbor Resort & Marina (Pompano Beach) and many more. Marinas that can accommodate liveaboards are Las Olas Marina, Marina Bay Marina, Hall of Fame Marina (site of FLIBS), Royale Palm Yacht Basin (vessels up to 80’) and Coral Ridge Yacht Club. For kid and pet-friendly marinas, check Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, Yacht Haven Park & Marina and the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Check with dockwa.com for bookable marinas in the Fort Lauderdale area and further information on special features and amenities.

A number of marinas feature excellent restaurants on site or nearby. Coconuts, located at the Hall of Fame Marina, is highly recommended and features American food and its bar. Pier Sixty-Six Marina’s Grille 66 & Bar is an upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant. The marina’s Pelican Landing, which features international fare, is more casual. Another waterfront restaurant recommended by a United Yacht Sales broker, is Bimini Boatyard on 17th Street. Other waterfront restaurants with docks or located nearby, are Boatyard, 15th Street Fisheries (good for kids, lunch), Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant, Blue Moon Fish Company, Rendezvous, Lauderdale Marina, Rustic Inn Crabhouse (west of FTL airport), Boathouse at the Riverside (Las Olas), Flip Flops Dockside Eatery (traditional American) and the Nauti Dawg Marina Café located in the “cute” Lighthouse Point marina. For a casual waterside place to tie-up and have lunch, The Patio Bar & Grill at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina (Pompano Beach, AICW) is a great place to watch the boat traffic go by or wait for the Atlantic Blvd. Draw Bridge to open up, and it is only a 7-minute walk from Sands Harbor to Pompano Beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the New River/Las Olas area features the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District with restaurants and bars, museums, entertainment, shopping and, of course, the paved walkway along the New River and green spaces. Nearby Hollywood, FL is the locale of the Hard Rock Live, the Savor Cinema (indie movies), and the downtown Hollywood Mural Project featuring murals by internationally recognized artists. Fort Lauderdale and area welcomes the boating community and has much to offer—a “boater’s paradise”!

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The Six Largest Super Yachts You'll See at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs through this weekend. And while the show exhibits all kinds of boats and water crafts, the main attraction are going to be the yachts.

Fort Lauderdale is the Yacht Capital of the World, so it's only appropriate that the show carries not only yachts, but SUPER yachts. What are super yachts, exactly? Are they yachts injected with gamma rays? Yachts that get their power from the yellow sun? Yachts that fight crime?

Not really. They're merely yachts. Only bigger. And pricey-er. And more awesome.

Here now are the six largest super yachts you'll be able to gawk at during the boat show this weekend. And, if you have the means, maybe you'll buy yourself a couple:

6. April Fool (Length: 200 feet) A Twin screw motor yacht, April Fool was built in 2006 with a 35'8 beam. It can accommodate up to 10 guests and 17 crew members). It has an oak and cherry interior based on a concept by Larvor of France, and a glass central staircase. It has Twin 2001hp Caterpillar engines and can hit a maximum speed of 16 knots. Price: $59,950,000 Exhibit Locations: Bahia Mar/ Hall Of Fame/Las Olas Marina Show 2012 SYBAss Pavilion 13

5. Diamonds Are Forever (Length: 200 feet) Built by Benetti, the Diamonds Are Forever can accommodate up to fourteen guests in its six staterooms. A six deck model that sports Twin Caterpillar 3512HD engines, with a cruising speed of up to 14 knots, topping off at 16 knots. Price: $63,000,000 Exhibit Locations: Bahia Mar/ Hall Of Fame/Las Olas Marina Show 2012 F/G Dock 5

4. Baton Rouge (Length:205 feet) Sporting a 39.7' beam, accommodating 12 guests and a crew of 16, the Baton Rouge by Icon runs on Twin 2480hp MTU engines with top speed at 14.5 knots. Special features include a gym, quantum zero speed stabilizers, forward observation lounge with access to a foredeck, two double/twin convertible cabins and two double cabins on the lower deck. Price: not listed Exhibition Locations: Bahia Mar/ Hall Of Fame/Las Olas Marina Show 2012 SYBAss Dock 108

3. Turmoil (Length: 209 feet) Built to equip three large tenders, a helicopter, 16 guests, and 14 crew, the Turmoil has a steel & aluminum construction and runs on twin Caterpillar engines with a a cruising speed of 12 knots. Price: $48,500,000 Exhibition Locations: Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina 2012 FTL Hilton #1,#2

2. Kismet (Length: 223 feet) Built with a steel hull aluminum superstructure construction, sporting a 42 foot beam, and accommodating twelve, the Kismet runs on Twin Caterpillar 3512B Diesels engines and tops off at 16 knots with a cruising speed of 14 knots. Price: not listed Exhibition Locations: Bahia Mar/ Hall Of Fame/Las Olas Marina Show 2012 HOF FD 20-24

1. Cakewalk (Length: 284 feet) Built by Derecktor, the Cakewalk is a whopping 284 foot mega yacht with a 46.92 foot beam. A Steel Hull, Aluminum Superstructure construction, the vessel runs on Twin16V400M71 @ 2465BKW (3306HP) engines (that rubs on 97,000 gallons of fuel). She tops off at a maximum speed of 17 knots with a cruising speed of 15 knots. It accommodates 14 guests with a crew of up to twenty four. With one master, four doubles, and two twin. Price: $250,000,000 Exhibition Locations: The Sails Marina #1-3

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• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is confirmed more than 7 days in advance, a deposit of either $1,000 USD or 50% of the total cost of the reservation (whichever is greater) is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 7 days away, the remainder of the amount due is processed.
• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is made 7 days or less in advance, the total price of your reservation is processed immediately.
• If you are booking for a multi-day charter and your reservation is confirmed more than 30 days in advance, a deposit of 50% of the cost of the yacht is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 30 days away, the other 50% is collected for the price of the yacht, plus the APA, plus the taxes due.

Terms of refunds are dictated by the Charter Agreement. Generally, once a payment is collected, it is non-refundable. In certain circumstances, as dictated by the Charter Agreement, credits can be provided so you will be able to enjoy your yacht charter at a future date that is convenient for you.

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