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Going to the Miami boat show? See how to get to and from the four sites

View of Yatchs at the IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami, location during the opening day of the 2025 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
View of Yatchs at the IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami, location during the opening day of the 2025 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. pportal@miamiherald.com
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  • Miami International Boat Show runs across four sites with 1,000+ vessels on display.
  • Tickets start at $45; two-day admission costs $78.
  • Shuttles are free for ticketed visitors; paid parking available at major venues.

It’s time to dream about a life on the water. Or to do something about it.

The boat show is back.

More than 1,000 vessels will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show, which starts Thursday afternoon and stretches through the weekend at four sites. The main venue is at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Here’s what to know:

Tickets to the boat show

Price: Tickets start at $45 for one-day general admission. It’s $78 for two days.

Locations

Main site: Miami Beach Convention Center, off 17th Street and Washington Avenue in South Beach.

Other sites:

  • Yacht Collection in the 4700 block of Collins Avenue, just north of the Fontainebleau hotel
  • Progressive Boat Show Experience, featuring water demos and a 40,000-gallon pool, at Pride Park in the 1800 block of Meridian Avenue near the convention center.
  • Sailor’s Cove sailboat display at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami, 838 MacArthur Causeway.

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Miami boat show schedule

Wednesday: Noon to 7 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boat show transportation

Shuttles are free for ticketed boat show visitors.

Shuttle routes:

  • IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami to Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue Loop
  • Miami Beach Convention Center to Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue Loop
  • IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami to Miami Beach Convention Center
  • Shuttle from IGY Yacht Haven Grande (Sailor’s Cove) to Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park

Parking information

IGY Yacht Haven Grande Marina: Self-parking, $25

Miami Beach Convention Center: Paid garages and lots, valet and self-parking.

This story was originally published February 11, 2026 at 7:29 AM.

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