Each fall, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) brings yacht owners, boating enthusiasts and marine industry leaders from around the world to Fort Lauderdale. For those exploring luxury real estate during FLIBS, the event offers an opportunity to experience the city’s yachting lifestyle firsthand.
At Pier Sixty-Six Residences, 88 private residences pair refined waterfront living with a private superyacht marina. Owners live steps from the marina, with immediate access to the waterfront promenade and exclusive resident marina privileges.
Select residences are available for immediate occupancy, priced from $3.85M
FLIBS returns for its 67th year from October 28 through November 1, 2026, with the Pier Sixty-Six Marina and Superyacht Village serving as two of its six show sites.
For those considering waterfront ownership, it is a natural opportunity to explore the condo residences and experience the ease of having the marina just steps from home
Experience Waterfront Living During FLIBS
Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS is the largest in-water boat show in the world.
Across its six show sites, attendees can explore everything from super yachts,sportfishers and center consoles to marine technology, accessories, fishing equipment, diving gear and personal watercraft. The event brings together boating interests and lifestyles from around the world while highlighting the marine industry that is an integral part of Fort Lauderdale’s identity.
Luxury real estate during FLIBS looks different at Pier Sixty-Six, where buyers have the opportunity to experience the marina as their backyard.
A water view may be part of the appeal, but for yacht owners, the relationship between residence and marina can be equally important.
Where will you dock?
How easily can you reach your vessel?
How quickly can you access open water?
At Pier Sixty-Six Residences, those considerations are part of the ownership experience.
Live at One of the FLIBS Marina Destinations
As host to two of the show’s sites, the Pier Sixty-Six Marina and Superyacht Village welcome an international audience of yacht owners, boating enthusiasts and marine industry leaders. For Pier Sixty-Six residents, this world-renowned marina is also part of the place they call home. If you’re considering a luxury residence near FLIBS, that means the same marina at the center of the event is just steps from your home.
Rather than traveling between a residence and a separate marina, owners have immediate access to the waterfront setting from home. The marina, waterfront promenade, dining and resort experiences all come together within the same destination.
For prospective owners, the event offers an opportunity to experience that relationship firsthand and imagine what that connection to the water could look like throughout the year.
A Superyacht Marina Steps From Home
Pier Sixty-Six Marina has 164 slips, approximately 5,000 linear feet of dockage and the ability to accommodate vessels up to 400 feet. The marina also offers the closest access to the Atlantic Ocean of any Fort Lauderdale marina.
For yacht owners, those details matter. Not every waterfront property offers the same level of marina access, particularly for owners of larger vessels. Deep-water access, the ability to accommodate significant vessels and convenient access to the Atlantic can all shape the boating experience.
The marina infrastructure comes together with refined waterfront residences, allowing owners to enjoy both home and life on the water within a single destination.
Exclusive Marina Privileges for Pier Sixty-Six Residents
The advantages of living at Pier Sixty-Six extend beyond proximity to the marina. Residents also have access to marina privileges designed to make yachting more effortless.
These include:
- Preferred Pricing: Owners receive preferred pricing on dockage and fuel.
- Seamless Access: Wet-slip priority and day-use Dock & Dine access make it easier to get out on the water.
- Turnkey Service: Boat valet storage helps ensure your vessel is ready when you are.
- Exclusive Adventures: Residents receive priority access to a private fleet of Hammercat boats accommodating up to 12 guests for a casual cruise, sunset escape or fishing excursion.
Together, these privileges make the marina more than a nearby amenity, allowing it to function as a natural extension of the residential experience.
For yacht owners comparing Fort Lauderdale waterfront residences, that distinction can be significant. Prospective owners can experience that relationship firsthand during FLIBS.
Dock at Your Doorstep
At Pier Sixty-Six Residences, Dock at Your Doorstep is more than a statement about proximity. It reflects a lifestyle in which your residence and your life on the water are naturally intertwined.
The marina becomes part of your home, supported by resident privileges that make getting on the water easier. During FLIBS, that connection is especially visible, as the world’s largest in-water boat show fills the same marina residents enjoy throughout the year. Pier Sixty-Six residents also enjoy special access to FLIBS, adding another benefit to ownership during one of Fort Lauderdale’s most anticipated yachting events. The idea is simple: spend less time getting to the water and more time enjoying it.
Why Tour a Residence During FLIBS?
For yacht owners considering a waterfront residence, FLIBS offers a unique opportunity to experience Pier Sixty-Six while Fort Lauderdale’s yachting community is at its most active. Rather than evaluating a residence based only on floor plans, finishes and views, you can see firsthand how the property connects to the marina and experience the surrounding waterfront destination during the event.
Pier Sixty-Six is also home to offices for some of the world’s most prestigious yacht builders, including Lürssen, Benetti, Azimut and Sanlorenzo. For owners, their presence adds another connection to the international yachting community right where you live.
Fort Lauderdale: The Yachting Capital of the World
Fort Lauderdale’s connection to the water is woven into the city itself. Yachts move through its network of canals and waterways, marinas line the waterfront, and the Atlantic is never far from view. Days can begin at the dock, continue on the open water and end with dinner along the waterfront.
This relationship has made Fort Lauderdale an international destination for yacht owners and earned it the name Yachting Capital of the World.
For buyers exploring luxury real estate during FLIBS, the event offers a glimpse of what that lifestyle can look like year-round. At Pier Sixty-Six, imagine starting the morning at home and walking down to the marina. Spend the day aboard your boat, then return to the Pier Sixty-Six waterfront for dinner.
FLIBS may bring the international boating community to Fort Lauderdale each fall, but the connection between home, marina and life on the water continues throughout the year.
Beyond the Marina
Life at Pier Sixty-Six Residences also extends beyond the water. After a morning or afternoon aboard your boat, you can return to the marina and continue the day without leaving the waterfront. Meet friends for dinner, linger over drinks as the sun sets, or make time to unwind at Zenova Spa + Wellness, where residents receive priority access.
The redeveloped resort amenities also include 12 food and beverage destinations, creating plenty of options for everything from a casual meal after a day on the water to an evening out close to home. Above it all, Pier Top, the property’s iconic rotating lounge on the 17th floor, completes one revolution every 66 minutes, offering a changing perspective of the surrounding waterfront.
Life here flows differently. Dining, wellness and resort experiences give residents plenty of reasons to linger along the waterfront.
A Waterfront View Isn’t the Same as a Yachting Lifestyle
Two residences can offer equally impressive waterfront views while providing very different experiences for a boat owner. If you are comparing Fort Lauderdale waterfront residences during FLIBS, look beyond what you can see from the terrace. Consider how well each property supports the way you actually use the water.
As you tour, consider:
- The walk from residence to marina. Is your vessel truly convenient to reach, or will getting on the water still require a drive?
- Vessel accommodations. Can the marina accommodate the size and type of vessel you own now, as well as what you may own in the future?
- Access to open water. How easily can you get from the marina to the Atlantic Ocean.
- What ownership actually includes. Do residents receive marina privileges, priority access or services beyond what is available to the general public?
- Life when you’re not boating. What dining, wellness and waterfront experiences are within walking distance of your residence?
- The marina in action. FLIBS offers a unique opportunity to experience the waterfront destination during one of the most active weeks on Fort Lauderdale’s boating calendar.
At Pier Sixty-Six Residences, the marina is not simply part of the view. It is part of the owner’s experience.
Schedule a Private Tour During FLIBS
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show offers five days to experience why Fort Lauderdale is one of the world’s leading yachting destinations.
For those exploring luxury real estate during FLIBS, Pier Sixty-Six offers an opportunity to experience waterfront living, immediate marina access and resident privileges within one destination.
Select residences are available for immediate occupancy, Priced from $3.85M
At Pier Sixty-Six Residences, refined waterfront living, marina access and resident privileges bring home and life on the water together.
Your residence. Your marina. A life centered on the water.
Schedule a private tour of Pier Sixty-Six Residences during the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 28 through November 1, and experience what it means to have home and marina in one waterfront destination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should you stay for the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show?
For visitors attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, staying near one of its six show sites can make it easier to experience the event. Pier Sixty-Six is especially convenient because its marina is one of those locations. For those exploring luxury real estate during FLIBS, it also offers an opportunity to experience the Residences, marina and waterfront setting firsthand.
What is the best marina in Fort Lauderdale?
The best marina in Fort Lauderdale depends on your vessel and boating priorities, but the Pier Sixty-Six Marina stands out for yacht owners because it offers 164 slips and can accommodate vessels up to 400 feet. It also provides the closest access to the Atlantic Ocean of any Fort Lauderdale marina.
Can you live near the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?
Yes. Pier Sixty-Six Residences are located within the same waterfront destination as the Pier Sixty-Six Marina, one of the six sites at FLIBS 2026. Residents can live steps from the marina while enjoying immediate access to the waterfront and resident marina privileges.
What should yacht owners look for in Fort Lauderdale waterfront real estate?
Yacht owners should consider more than the waterfront view. Important factors include:
- The proximity between the residence and marina
- Dockage options
- Vessel capacity
- Access to the Atlantic
- Marine services
- Any marina privileges that come with ownership
At Pier Sixty-Six, the residences and superyacht marina are part of the same waterfront destination.
When is FLIBS 2026?
The 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) takes place October 28 through November 1, 2026. The five-day event is held across six locations in Fort Lauderdale, including Pier Sixty-Six Marina.
Is Pier Sixty-Six a FLIBS location?
Yes. Pier Sixty-Six Marina is one of six official locations for the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The marina is part of the same waterfront destination as Pier Sixty-Six Residences.
Are Pier Sixty-Six Residences move-in ready?
Yes. Select Pier Sixty-Six Residences are available for immediate occupancy, allowing buyers to experience the waterfront lifestyle without waiting for future construction to be completed. Residences are currently priced from $3.85M.
How do marina slips work for residents?
Pier Sixty-Six residents receive wet-slip priority and day-use Dock & Dine access, along with preferred pricing on dockage and fuel. Marina privileges also include boat valet storage and priority access to a private fleet of Hammercat boats.