Palm Beach boat show novelty
The Palm Beach International Boat Show opened March 25 and runs through March 29 with roughly 211 superyachts and 600 exhibitors on display — one new attraction is a floating pickleball court. The event is leaning into lifestyle crossover experiences that mix luxury design, outdoor sport and social programming. (yachtbuyer.com) (wflx.com)
Organizers peg the show’s on-water inventory at more than $1.2 billion in yachts and accessories. (pbboatshow.com) (pbboatshow.com) This year’s superyacht roster includes more than 30 yachts of 45 metres and above and over 100 vessels exceeding 24 metres LOA. (boatinternational.com) (boatinternational.com) Headline brokerage listings at the show include Lürssen’s c.78‑metre Rocinante, presented by Y.CO and advertised with a certified helideck and extensive wellness amenities. (boatinternational.com) (boatinternational.com) Brokers brought 185 yachts for sale at the event with a combined asking value near $2.7 billion and an average listing price around $14.4 million. (yachtbuyer.com) (yachtbuyer.com) Cataloging services report the superyacht fleet averages about 36 metres in length, roughly 10.45 years in age, and includes 134 confirmed debuts this season. (yachtbuyer.com) (yachtbuyer.com) The Oasis Lounge returns as a crew-focused activation sponsored by Global Marine Travel, Derecktor Shipyards, CoByEx and others, serving breakfast and lunch while hosting networking events. (dockwalk.com) (dockwalk.com) The show is running “The Floating Invitational,” a captain-and-crew doubles pickleball tournament open to crews on yachts over 80 feet with cash prizes and sponsor awards. (dockwalk.com) (dockwalk.com) The floating court at the marina reflects a growing commercial category of waterborne courts that advertise pressurized platforms for hard‑court stability, seawater protection and integrated lighting. (offshorecourts.com) (offshorecourts.com) Competing suppliers such as AquaBanas and YachtBeach market inflatable pickleball platforms with viewing decks and rapid deployment options tailored to yachts, resorts and event activations. (aquabanas.com; theyachtbeach.com) (aquabanas.com) Organizers added a “Gives Back Zone” outside the Clematis entrance where the show’s grant program has donated $1.5 million to local nonprofits and will host eight grantee exhibits. (wpbf.com) (wpbf.com) Single‑day general admission tickets were advertised starting at $37, with multi‑day and VIP packages available through the show’s official ticketing. (wpbf.com) (wpbf.com)
