The Miami Boat Show Moves To A New Home Feb. 11-15
The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show, one of the world’s largest boat shows and the winter destination to find the best in boating, marks its 75th year at a new home—the iconic Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Feb. 11-15. Minutes from downtown Miami, the new location provides visitors with an island oasis, ideal to shop thousands of new boats and accessories and experience life on the water.
Boaters and dreamers can board and browse more than 1,200 new boats on land and in-water, from luxury yachts and sport fishers to high-speed performance boats and family cruisers. Attendees can also take a free water taxi or shuttle bus to Strictly Sail Miami, a second location of the Miami Boat Show at Miamarina at Bayside and sailor’s paradise, featuring more than 125 sailboats, dozens of daily seminars and the newest sailing gear being introduced in 2016.
Highlights of the 2016 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show:
• The new footprint elevates entertainment. Exhibit areas are in large air-conditioned tents for boats, engines, accessories and the latest boating technologies. Slips will house more than 400 boats in a marina setting, featuring demonstrations and sea trials for serious shoppers.
• Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training offers on-the-water power boating and sailing workshops. Water sport lovers can try activities such as kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding at Try It Cove.
• From on-water dining locations to pop-up restaurants, a beer garden and upscale wine bar, attendees can please their palates. An interactive kids’ area is also onsite, where children can build their own pizzas, play and be a part of the family fun.
• The Miami Boat Show celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2016 and is featuring two iconic south Florida boats. The Pilar, a replica and “sistership” of Ernest Hemingway’s famous boat, is on display, offering show goers a glimpse of the boat that influenced several of Hemingway’s finest books. Carol Suzanne, built by well-known hydroplane driver Robert Schroeder, is one of Miami Marine Stadium basin’s most prominent racing boats and makes her show.
• New, free park-and-ride options include dozens of pick-up and drop-off points throughout Miami for water taxi and shuttle bus service. For locations, visit www.miamiboatshow.com/public-transportation.
Where:
Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
Strictly Sail Miami portion of the show is at:
Miamarina at Bayside
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Show Hours:
Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission:
Premier Day: $35
Adult (age 16+): $20
Two-day pass (Friday–Monday, Feb. 12-15): $35
Five-day pass: $85
15 and younger: FREE
Tickets on sale Nov. 1 at www.miamiboatshow.com
Accommodations:
Visit http://www.miamiboatshow.com/accomodations now to book rooms at the best rates through the boat show’s official housing partner, OnPeak.
For information:
www.MiamiBoatShow.com
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: #MiamiBoatShow and #StrictlySailMiami
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