MIAMI BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW LOCATION

Miami 2016

 

The Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® marks its 75th year at a brand new home – the iconic Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Virginia Key, February 11-15, 2016. Just minutes from downtown Miami, the boat show’s new location provides visitors an island oasis to shop and experience life on the water.

Boaters and dreamers alike can board and browse thousands of new boats, from luxury motor and sailing yachts to sport fishing boats and offshore racing boats, while enjoying all that the Miami lifestyle has to offer through activities on the water and daily entertainment.

The show’s backdrop includes the visually impressive, historic 6,566-seat Miami Marine Stadium and 180-degree views of Biscayne Bay.

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Highlights of the NEW Miami Boat Show in 2016:

Expanded selection of boats in the water at Miami Marine Stadium Park’s Basin, which will feature nearly 700 vessels for sale, plus sea trials

Customized food and beverage tents – from a cigar bar to children’s area

VIP tents, lounges

Boating lessons along Biscayne Bay, daily seminars and more ways to test the waters including stand up paddle boarding

Get to the show on a boat! Free water taxi service from numerous points in Miami to the boat show, plus free shuttle service for land-lubbers

Where:

Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149

*NOTE: The Strictly Sail Miami portion of the show remains at Miamarina at Bayside
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Open from 10 am – 6 pm daily

Show Hours:          

Premier Day: Thursday, February 11, 10 am–6 pm

Friday, February 12, 10 am–6 pm

Saturday, February 13, 10 am–6 pm 

Sunday, February 14, 10 am–6 pm 

Monday, February 15, 10 am–6 pm

www.MiamiBoatShow.com

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