Miami International Boat Show

2024 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Details

The largest boat and yacht event in the world is back! The Miami Boat Show begins Wednesday, February 14, and ends Sunday, February 18, 2024. The show brings together yachting enthusiasts from across the globe to access the industry’s latest boats and yachts of all sizes.

Last year, the show welcomed over 100,000 visitors and featured more than a thousand highly sought-after boating and marine products, generating big business for the recreational boating industry. The on-land portion of the show will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will take place at Herald Plaza, Venetian Marina, Museum Park Marina, and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Denison will have yachts on display at One Herald Plaza.

Mark your calendars. Here’s your complete guide to the Miami International Boat Show 2024. Stop by the Denison display to experience some of the most impressive yacht exhibits at the show.

Miami International Boat Show Schedule

Boat Show Map

HOTELS NEAR THE SHOW

Visiting from out of town? There are plenty of places to stay near the boat show. You can find beachfront locations, rooftop pools, and excellent restaurants all within a five-minute drive of MIBS 2024. Book your stay early; Miami is expecting a big crowd this year.

The Gabriel Hotel Miami

The Gabriel Hotel Miami offers the best views of Biscayne Bay while being close to everything in downtown Miami. Here, you have access to a rooftop pool, a library-style lounge, and comfortable suites that are pet-friendly. This luxury hotel has a stylish charm that’s perfect for unwinding after MIBS 2024.

Location: 1100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida

Novotel Miami Brickell

The Novotel Miami Brickell combines modern design and convenient location to provide a welcoming and relaxing environment to unwind after the show. With a rooftop pool, chic bar & restaurant, and attentive service, Novotel Miami Brickell is an ideal hotel for business and leisure travel in Florida.

Location: 1500 SW 1 Avenue, Miami, Florida

Pestana Miami South Beach

If you’d rather be on the other side of the Bay, check out Pestana Miami South Beach. This art deco boutique hotel is one block from the Miami Beach Convention Center, where part of the on-land exhibits of the boat show are located. The Pestana Miami South Beach offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, bike rentals, parking, and a bar & restaurant.

Location: 1817 James Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

RESTAURANTS NEAR THE SHOW

The boat show is an excellent opportunity to participate in Miami’s delicious culinary scene. Make plans to refuel, recap, and relax at one of these local restaurants. Expect international fare, creative cocktails, and live entertainment.

Bunbury Miami

When you’re in Miami, you’ve got to eat Argentinian food. Bunbury Miami offers homemade Argentine-inspired dishes that are perfectly paired with exceptional wines selected by the owner-sommelier Paula Costa. You can’t go wrong with a menu filled with empanadas, steak, and cheese. It is quite a delicious experience.

Location: 55 NE 14th Street, Miami, Florida

Casa Blanca on the Bay

Two words: free oysters. Casa Blanca on the Bay is located next to Sea Isle Marina and offers phenomenal seafood with incredible views of the bay. The restaurant is great at any time of day, but the happy hour deal is epic. You get five free oysters with every drink order. Run, don’t walk. Better yet–swim over!

Location: 1717 N Bayshore Drive #200, Miami, Florida

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

If you crave a margarita after a full day of walking the docks, then Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is your gate to heaven. This new Mexican restaurant in South Beach is filled with flavorful tacos and burritos, plus some of the meanest margaritas on the planet. What’s cooler is that you can even pay for your meal with crypto through the BitPay app.

Location: 1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, Florida

Guide: What Not to Do at a Boat Show

Prepare for this year’s Miami Boat Show. Check out our total guide to boat show etiquette.

Pro Tip: Make sure you wear comfortable, easy-to-remove shoes!

Read Our Guide

Yachts Near The Show

Who says you need a ticket to schedule a showing? While you’re in the area, explore these available brokerage yachts and boats conveniently located near the Miami International Boat Show.

See Yachts Nearby

For more information on the Miami Boat Show, contact us or visit the official website here.