28th Annual Yachts Miami Beach Set for Feb. 11–15 on Collins Avenue
Miami Beach’s premier in-water luxury yacht show to feature stunning display of more than 500 yachts
Yachts Miami Beach, formerly known as the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, is set to take place along Collins Avenue across from the legendary Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels, a location it has called home for 28 years. Visit us at the Yacht Show Pavilion, Booth # 61
Known as Miami Beach’s premier in-water luxury yacht show, Yachts Miami Beach attracts thousands of people from around the world to a spectacular display of yachts and marine products, including more than 500 new and brokerage yachts and a wide array of the latest marine technology and accessories, valued at more than $1 billion. In addition to the remarkable display of yachts, the show offers floating cocktail lounges, food and live musical entertainment. Yachts Miami Beach is free and open to the public.
Covering more than 1.2 million square feet of space, Yachts Miami Beach spans more than a mile-long strip of the Indian Creek Waterway from 41st Street to 54th Street along Collins Avenue.
An additional Yachts Miami Beach location at Island Gardens Deep Harbour Marina on Watson Island, will feature a limited selection of superyachts. Once completed, the new marina will be able to accommodate 35 to 75 yachts from 80 to 550 feet, the largest collection of slips for yachts of this size in South Florida and North America’s only marina exclusively designed for superyachts.
BOAT SHOW SCHEDULE
February 11 – 15, 2016
Thursday, Feb 11, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, Feb 12, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, Feb 13, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 14, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Monday, Feb 15, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
DIRECTIONS
(Google Map)
Take I-95 to S.R.195 East (Miami Beach on-ramp). Continue East on Arthur Godfrey Road to Collins Avenue. Turn left at Collins Avenue heading North. The Show is on the left side along the waterway between 41st and 51st Streets. Visit us at the Yacht Show Pavilion, Booth # 61. Follow signs for Parking and FREE Shuttle Buses between Yacht & Brokerage Show and Miami Intl. Boat Show
From Miami International Airport: Exit Airport to 112 Expressway East via LeJuene Road North (42nd Ave.) travel East on 122 Expressway to 195 East Connection. Continue East to Arthur Godfrey Road (becomes Julia Tuttle Cswy), continue East to Collins Avenue, go North and follow the parking signs.
From Ft. Lauderdale International Airport: Exit Airport via 595 West, travel South on I-95 to 195 East (Miami Beach On Ramp) continue East on 195 to Arthur Godfrey Road (becomes Julia Tuttle Cswy), continue East to Collins Avenue, go North and follow the parking signs.
From Palm Beach International Airport: Exit Airport and take I-95 South (approximately 65 miles) to 195 East (Miami Beach On Ramp) continue East on 195 to Arthur Godfrey Road (becomes Julia Tuttle Cswy), continue East to Collins Avenue, go North and follow the parking signs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q – Is Yachts Miami Beach the same as the Miami International Boat show?
A – No. Two different boat shows take place annually in Miami and Miami Beach during the second weekend in February. Yachts Miami Beach, formerly known as the Yacht & Brokerage Show, takes place along Collins Avenue from 41st to 54th Streets in Miami Beach. Show Management produces the show and co-owns it with the Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA). This show, now in its 28th year, is completely independent of the Miami International Boat Show, which is owned and produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Q – Why are there two boats shows on the same weekend?
A – In the 1980s, Show Management and FYBA created the Yacht & Brokerage Show because the Miami International Boat Show did not allow brokerage, or previously owned boats, in its show. Today, Yachts Miami Beach includes both new and brokerage boats in sizes ranging up to more than 400 feet.
Q – Does Yachts Miami Beach have more than one location?
A – In 2016, Show Management is introducing a second Yachts Miami Beach location at Island Gardens Deep Harbour Marina, located on the southwest end of Watson Island off the MacArthur Causeway. When finished, the new marina will be able to accommodate 35 to 75 yachts from 80 to 550 feet, the largest collection of slips for yachts of this size in the United States. This is in addition to the existing Yachts Miami Beach location on Collins Avenue, which will not change.
Q– Will there be free transportation between the primary Yachts Miami Beach site on Collins Avenue, the secondary Yachts Miami Beach site on Watson Island, and the Miami International Boat Show site on Virginia Key?
A – Show Management will provide free shuttle service between Yachts Miami Beach on Collins Avenue and the show’s second location on Watson Island. Additionally, Show Management is in conversations with the NMMA to connect the two independent boat shows, which historically shared a bus route between Collins Avenue and the Miami Beach Convention Center, where the Miami International Boat Show used to take place. Check ShowManagement.com for updates.
Q – Where can I park?
A – Yachts Miami Beach offers many parking choices, all of which are connected by a convenient, fast and reliable motor coach system. Motor coaches transport attendees from the show’s many designated parking locations to drop-off and pick-up locations at the center, north and south ends of the show along Collins Avenue, as well as to and from the Island Gardens show site. Signage helps direct people to the parking and free shuttle bus locations. Valet parking is available on the east side of Collins Avenue in front of the city parking lot at the 4600 block.
Q – Are there other things to see and do at Yachts Miami Beach in addition to seeing the yachts on display?
A – In addition to the remarkable display of more than 500 new and brokerage yachts, the free show features a wide array of the latest marine technology, accessories and products. Its popular floating cocktail lounges are lively gathering places for attendees to enjoy food and musical entertainment. The area surrounding the show boasts some of the hottest hotels and restaurants in Miami Beach
