Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Turns 50

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Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Turns 50
By Daedrian McNaughton

Half a century and growing. Mega-yachts, superyachts, and electronics will be among the extravagant celebration of the 50th Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

On October 29 – November 2, 2009, the world’s largest boat show will grace the waterways of Ft. Lauderdale at six different locations, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina formerly Ft. Lauderdale Grande Hotel and Yacht Center, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel and Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, and Las Olas Marina.

The grand celebration will boast more than $3 billion worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide.

WHEN:

  • Thursday, October 29 (Prime Time Preview)   10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30                                       10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31                                   10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 1                                    10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Monday, November 2                                    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 ADMISSION (Box-office purchase prices):

•Prime Time Preview (Thursday, October 29)       $32.00
•General Admission (Adults)                                        $18.00
•Children (Ages 6-15)                                                      $5.00
•Children (Under age 6)                                                  FREE
•Two Day Ticket (purchased at show box offices) $34.00
•Two Day Ticket (purchased online)                           $32.00

Admission is valid for the same-day entrance at all show sites.

Advance Purchase & $2-Off Only Through E-Ticketing:  Buy tickets in advance and save $2-off any single-day admission exclusively through online E-Ticketing.  Just visit www.showmanagement.com, and then click on the “Buy Tickets ONLINE” link box on the main page.  E-Ticketing is available right now, and will continue through Monday, November 2, one hour before show closing.

 Box Office Purchase:  Purchase tickets on site during the show from the box offices at:

_Bahia Mar Yachting Centerfibscrowd
_Broward County Convention Center
_Las Olas Marina
_Las Olas Riverfront Docks

 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK:

Shuttle Buses: FREE. Transportation routes between all six show sites, War Memorial Auditorium parking and downtown Riverfront parking.

Riverboat:  FREE.  Avoid the traffic and enjoy the scenery on the New River when you take the 30-minute Riverboat ride to/from Las Olas Riverfront Transportation Center (downtown) and Bahia Mar Yachting Center site (only).

Show Water Shuttle*: $10 all-day pass, unlimited usage.  Waterfront pick-up points are:

_Bahia Mar Yachting Center
_Broward County Convention Center
_Hilton Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club
_Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel & Marina

* NOTE: This not the same service as, nor is it affiliated with, Fort Lauderdale’s “Water Taxi”

Shuttle buses, water shuttles and the Riverboat run one hour prior to show opening and one hour after show closing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit: www.showmanagement.com; or call: 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642

Photos courtesy of Show Management.

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