The 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) drew more than 60,000 visitors to the five day event and provided a record economic impact for the region.
Organisers Informa Markets say PBIBS continues to serve as a major economic driver for Palm Beach County and exceeded expectations with its five-day expansion.
Historically, PBIBS has generated more than $1.05 billion in regional economic impact, this year, PBIBS also donated more than $500,000 to its grant program, Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back, funding marine-related initiatives.
This year’s show featured more than 600 exhibiting brands and more than 1,000 boats on display – the most ever.
“The Palm Beach International Boat Show is a powerful economic engine that reinforces our community,” said Alyssa Freeman, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC).
This year’s first-ever, five-day format reflects the show’s ongoing growth.
Andrew Doole
“This year’s record-breaking success has driven unprecedented revenue for local businesses, while also generating crucial funding for local nonprofits that strengthen the boating industry.”
Andrew Doole, U.S. Boat Show president at Informa Markets, added: “This year’s first-ever, five-day format reflects the show’s ongoing growth, while maintaining the core elements that make it a must-attend event.
“We also saw record international participation, particularly from European exhibitors, further cementing Palm Beach as a premier global destination for visitors and businesses.”
Highlights of the 2025 show included the Superyacht Show Palm Beach, hosted at Palm Harbor Marina which featured a selection of top-tier yachts and seminars on yacht ownership and chartering.
In addition to its luxury experiences, PBIBS offered an array of family-friendly activities, including youth fishing clinics hosted by Captain Don Dingman, hands-on marine education programs, and interactive exhibits designed to engage and inspire the next generation of marine enthusiasts.
PBIBS is owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach and produced by Informa Markets. The show will return from March 25-29 2026.
