40th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

The 40th Anniversary edition of the Palm Beach International Yacht Show (PBIBS) brought a unique mix of boutique glamour and a stellar line-up of yachts to America’s East Coast. Attracting thousands of visitors, the Palm Beach International Boat Show had a charm all of its own, and with more than $1.2 billion worth of boats and marine accessories on display across four days, it is also one of the biggest yachting events in the USA.

"We are delighted to be returning to Palm Beach for the 40th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show," said Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Markets. “We were thrilled to welcome the boating community to downtown West Palm Beach for an amazing four-day event, with nearly five hundred exhibitors show casing the latest in boating, marine accessories, and emerging tech trends, as well as educational seminars and VIP experiences. We are grateful to the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Mayor Keith James of West Palm Beach, the City, and all our local partners for working diligently with our team to deliver a seamless and enjoyable experience for attendees, exhibitors, content creators, and the industry at large.“

This year’s PBIBS coincided with the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair, giving visitors a well-rounded weekend of luxury and lifestyle opportunities. Located at the Safe Harbour Rybovich, this exclusive marina provides secure berths for yachts up to 100 meters in length. Some of the notable yachts that were on display this year included:

BOLD: Currently available for charter with Hill Robinson, BOLD is one of the fastest explorer yachts in the world, and can accommodate 12 guests in eight luxury cabins including an owner’s suite, three VIP cabins and four double guest cabins, and further cabins allow a crew of over 20 onboard. BOLD also features additional, expansive party spaces, including a secluded jacuzzi and 2,700-litre glistening spa pool alongside a cosy firepit and equipment to set up and indulge in your own private cinema.

Daybreak: The 46.7m Feadship from Netherlands has a beam of 8.65m, a draft of 2.75m and a volume of 469 GT. Previously named Quintessence, the yacht features naval architecture and exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects, and her interior was penned by Lavor.

EIV: With a sophisticated Italian automative design, the 48m EIV was launched in Italy in 2020. She features the interior and exterior styling talents of Enrico Gobbi, with her naval architecture penned by Arrabito Naval Architects. She was constructed entirely from aluminum at the Rossinavi shipyard in Italy.

ROCK.IT 60m was crafted by the Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2014 and features an interior and exterior design vision by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. Her interiors feature high gloss wood paneling on bulkheads and ceilings, contrasted with cream leathers, backlit white onyx, portoro and other marbles. She accommodates 10 guests in five cabins, including a full beam master suite, two sizable VIP suites, one king-sized double cabin and a twin cabin.

11.11: Built in 2015, her vertical plumb bow and sleek Benetti lines give her a distinctive profile, while bold monochromatic interiors make her as spectacular on the inside as she is seen from the water. The 63m, award-winning 11.11 is not a yacht that can be ignored.

SHE'S A 10 was built by Oceanfast, launched in 1989, and was designed by the legendary Jon Bannenberg and Phil Curran. However, she’s been meticulously maintained and timeless and elegant interior is perfectly set up for entertainment and relaxing. Her accommodations include an on-deck master with 4 additional guest staterooms below, sleeping 12 in 5 staterooms.

KOGO's timeless look was penned by award-winning British designer, Tim Heywood. 71.7m KOGO is a magnificent explorer yacht built by French shipyard Alstom Marine. Launched in 2006, KOGO is built to MCA and Lloyds class, and designed with the ability to travel to the most remote locations around the globe, boasting an ice-class hull. Her top speed is 17 knots and she has a cruising range of 5000 nm.