Boating

Florida is the boating capital of the world

It is no idle boast: Florida is the boating capital of the world. There are more registered boats in Florida than any other U.S. state and at least 100,000 out-of-state boats are on Florida waters on any given day. Whether you cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, head out through an inlet to the Atlantic Ocean, breeze across the Florida Everglades on a propeller-powered airboat or find a quiet lake to cut bait, South Florida is a boater’s paradise. There are numerous marinas and boat launching sites, as well as rental, charter, and cruising opportunities.

The Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the top ten boat shows in the country - featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts, and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. Fort Lauderdale, the “Yachting Capital of the World” is also a major yachting center and hosts the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show one of the largest events of its kind in the world.