palm beach boat show guide

The Insider’s Guide to the 2017 Palm Beach Boat Show

Written by Boatsetter Team
January 2, 2018

Last Updated on August 17, 2023 by Boatsetter Team

The 32nd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is once again upon us. Boatsetter, the #1 boat rental community, has your insider tips to enjoying the boat show like a Palm Beach local!

The Ultimate Palm Beach Boat Show Guide!

The Who/What/When/Where:

The show runs from March 23-26th. Kids under 15 with an adult are free Thursday and Friday but be sure to bring the voucher available on the show’s website to the box office. Adult tickets are $22 and kids over six are $12 on the weekend. Save time by buying in advance online!

Boats galore span from South Flagler Drive and Trinity Place to North Flagler Drive and Banyan Boulevard along the Palm Beach waterfront. You can google map this address to get closer 100 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Parking garages are in the $20 range and can be located here.

Boats, boats and more boats:

A boat lover’s paradise, the Palm Beach Boat Show offers views of the best in new and used boat of all kinds. Stroll around scenic Palm Beach and check out:

  • Every kind of boat imaginable including sailboats, superyachts, high performance boats, runabout, fishing boats, center consoles and inflatables!
  • See the latest offerings from top boat manufacturers like Azimut, Bennetti, Feadship, Ferretti, Hatteras, Heesen, Hinckley, Jupiter, Lazzara, Lursen, Marlow, Palmer Johnson, Riba, San Lorenzo, Sea Ray, Sunseeker, Viking, Westport and many, many more!

Events and Workshops:

Of course, the boats alone are worth the visit to the Palm Beach Boat Show, but, wait, there’s more! Check out the “Hands On Boat Handling” Courses taught by US Coast Guard-licensed captains or the “Live Bait and Kitefishing Workshop.” Find a class for basic docking skills or tips on making the crossing to the Bahamas as well as boat buying tips! Check out the full boat show workshop and seminar schedule here.

For your added entertainment, there will be lots of live music, great food and exotic cars to peruse along your wanderings at the Palm Beach Boat Show.

A Few More Tips:

Grab your Palm Beach Boat Show map in advance and plan your route according to your time in Palm Beach…that way you don’t miss a thing! (Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen. We need to keep you healthy so you enjoy time at the show to its fullest.)

Arrive By Boat:

And, one more important thing: the hands down, best way to arrive to the Palm Beach Boat show is by boat of course! Rent a boat with Boatsetter, the #1 boat rental company, and arrive in style. Choose from a cruiser or yacht and head to the show with a captain at the helm or, for experienced boaters, be your own captain. Boatsetter offers worry-free booking with free cancellation up to 24 hours before you set sail.

Book your boat rental today for the Palm Beach Boat Show!


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