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Palm Beach International Boat Show wraps with big crowds and big impact

With 55,000-plus visitors, 1,000 boats and a $1.05 billion regional impact, it’s a milestone year for the PBIBS!

A look back at the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show We sat down with Burgess Yachts to learn more about the ever-changing yachting industry.
By Megan Hayes

The Palm Beach International Boat Show has wrapped in downtown West Palm Beach, and the numbers say it all!

Over five days, more than 55,000 people attended, with 1,000+ boats and 600+ exhibiting brands on display. Organizers estimate a $1.05 billion economic impact for the region.

We spoke with Burgess Yachts’ Richard Lambert, a senior sales broker with more than 20 years of experience and Managing Director of Semi-Custom Yachting. Burgess recently opened a new Palm Beach office at 333 Peruvian Ave., its second location in Florida, as more clients spend time in South Florida.

Now in its 45th year, the show continues to draw global brands and standout yachts, with growing interest in explorer-style builds focused on adventure, wellness, and multi-generational time on the water. See you back in 2027...March 17-21 for the next Palm Beach International Boat Show!

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