Palm Beach Boat Show | Wet Sounds

Boat lovers from Florida and the rest of the United States flock to West Palm Beach every spring for the annual Palm Beach International Boat Show. The event showcases the latest boats and accessories and gives fans a chance to mix and mingle with like-minded boat enthusiasts. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about one of the country's largest and most popular boat shows.

About the Palm Beach Boat Show

Launched in 1986, the annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the country's leading boating events. Held over four days, the event features more than $1.2 billion worth of boats and boating accessories.

Attendees can admire hundreds of boats ranging from small 8-foot inflatables to lavish super yachts. Vessels from Riva Motorsports, Lenton Yachts, Intrepid Powerboats, and Grand Banks Yachts are all slated to appear in 2022. The show also features a full range of accessories to trick out your own vessel such as radios, amplifiers, speakers, and other marine audio items. Sailing paraphernalia and nautical-themed clothes complement the other items on offer. Visit the Palm Beach International Boat Show website for an up-to-date list of exhibitors.

While the boats and accessories are the stars of the show, there's much more to this annual event. The Palm Beach Boat Show is famous for its floating cocktail lounges. Live music and free-flowing refreshments encourage guests to let their hair down and soak up the coastal atmosphere. While there's plenty of adult fun, kids aren't forgotten. They'll love the free kids' fishing clinics and AquaZone with thrilling demos of aerial aquabatics, paddle boarding, and much more.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show attracts a range of attendees every year. Many visitors come intending to buy a new boat or kit out their current vessel. However, the show also attracts people who simply want to soak up the atmosphere. Whether you're a current boat owner or you've always dreamed of manning your own vessel, the Palm Beach International Boat Show welcomes you.

West Palm Beach Boat Show 2022 Dates and Times

The 2022 Palm Beach Boat Show will run from March 24 to 27, 2022. After the pandemic saw the event downsize in 2021, organizers are already hard at work to make the West Palm Beach Boat Show 2022 one of the best yet. The event will run from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on its final day, March 27. You can secure your tickets for the Boat Show Palm Beach 2022 event soon.

Palm Beach Yacht Show Tickets

Boat show attendees have general admission and VIP ticket options. Single-day adult general admission tickets, valid for attendees 16 and over, will cost $28 in 2022. Tickets for children aged 6 to 15 years will cost $18. Admission for children 5 and under is free. If you want to visit on multiple days, choose the discount tickets for the Palm Beach Boat Show. Two-day adult tickets will cost $52, which is a $4 savings on the regular admission price.

For a truly memorable experience, treat yourself to the Windward VIP Experience. VIP ticket holders enjoy plenty of perks such as early show admission, concierge services, hors d'oeuvres, access to the premium open bar, and private bathrooms. Access to the Windward VIP Club, an indoor/outdoor relaxation zone featuring the open bar, snacks, lounge seating, and private bathrooms, is restricted to attendees aged 21 and older. Prices for VIP tickets were not released at the time of writing. However, organizers are likely to release early bird discounted VIP tickets and full-fare VIP tickets closer to the show's date.

You can pre-book any of the ticket options via the Palm Beach International Boat Show website. Alternatively, you can buy tickets from any of the show's ticket booths on the day, subject to availability. As VIP tickets are limited, you're best booking these ahead of time to avoid missing out.

Boat Show West Palm Beach Location

The Palm Beach International Boat Show takes over Flagler Drive, along the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach. This spot makes use of local facilities including Centennial Square and Fountain Park, Sunfest Park, and the Rybovich Marina. Consult the Palm Beach Boat Show map for the location of show entrances, features, and valet parking.

If you're visiting from out of town, you'll appreciate the wide number of hotels in the local area. Visit the Palm Beach International Boat Show website for discounted accommodation offers through the show's official accommodation partner, onPeak. Book your hotel early to secure the best selection and price for your stay.

Getting to the Palm Beach Boat Show

The Palm Beach Boat Show's central, waterfront location makes getting there easy. There is valet parking in the car park on North Flagler Drive, a short walk from one of the show's entrances and ticket booths. A free parking shuttle will also transport attendees from various parking locations around West Palm Beach.

If you want to arrive in your own boat, make use of the free docks located south of the show's in-water displays. The Palm Tran Route 41 bus also stops along Olive Avenue at Datura and Evernia Streets, both roughly a block away from the show. The event is also a roughly 15 minutes drive from Palm Beach International Airport.

If you're visiting the show from out of town, make use of the Palm Beach Boat Show's official transport partnerships. Visit the Palm Beach International Boat Show website for discounts on flights to and from West Palm Beach and local rental cars.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is a must-visit event, whether you're a Florida local or enjoying some rest and relaxation in the Sunshine State. Spend a few days in the city to make the most of this exciting annual boat show.