SMOOTH SAILING: NEW TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING OPTIONS ADDED TO THIS YEAR’S FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2019) – The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the world’s largest in-water boat show, has expanded parking and transportation efforts, offering locals and visitors several parking options and six different forms of transportation options to and from the show. Promoting smooth sailing for showgoers, the new transportation accommodations ensure that visitors have an abundance of time to experience all of the exciting new exhibits and activities planned across the show’s seven waterfront locations in celebration of its 60th anniversary.
From October 30th through November 3rd, FLIBS visitors will have access to over 600 parking spots via valet service and self-parking lots at Superyacht Village, the Las Olas Parking Garage and main entrance of the show. For $75, guests can receive the ultimate VIP experience and enjoy having their cars personally stationed by a valet expert at Superyacht Village and the main entrance on Southeast 5th Street. Self-parking lots will be available for $40 at the brand new Las Olas Parking Garage located on 200 Las Olas Circle, in addition to the Superyacht Village located at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina’s new “Pier South” property, adjacent to the Southeast corner of the 17th Street Causeway.  

Whether traveling overseas or visiting from South Florida, FLIBS will offer a variety of affordable and easily accessible ways to get to and from the show. Those traveling from West Palm Beach or MiamiCentral station have the choice of taking Virgin Trains, formerly known as Brightline, to Fort Lauderdale using promo code FLIBS19 to receive 25 percent off SMART tickets and 10 percent off SMARTPLUS and SELECT train tickets. A shuttle system sponsored by West Marine is also available for guests with several routes including the blue, brown, red and green route. For $12, guests can also access the boat show by Water Taxi, taking advantage of the traffic-free waterways of Fort Lauderdale and stunning city views. Lastly, two Uber and Lyft drop-off points will be available at the show on the South corner of the Las Olas Bridge and under the 17th Street Bridge in the Southeast corner.

With so much to look forward to at this year’s show, FLIBS has made it easier than ever before to experience the largest in-water boat show and nautical event of the year. For more information on transportation and to purchase tickets, guests can visit FLIBS.com.
 
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By Ocean Navigator