FLIBS 2025 7 Boat Debuts
Notable boat show premieres at the FLIBS 2025 event in Fort Lauderdale.
October 28, 2025
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will run from 29 October to 2 November 2025 in the “yachting capital of the world.” This year’s show also celebrates the reopening of Pier Sixty-Six, with the Superyacht Village. Here are the luxury cruisers and motor yachts making their debut in US Waters.
Pardo 43 US Debut
Pardo Yachts will make a standout appearance at FLIBS 2025, featuring the US debut of the Pardo 43 and new insights on the Pardo 43R outboard for the American market. The collaboration between Nauta Design and Zuccheri Yacht Design has reshaped both the exterior and interior, focusing on clarity, light, and livability. Larger hull windows now fill the interior with natural light, while the sheer line has been softened and lowered, lending the profile a sportier, more dynamic appearance. It’s a sporty day boat but doubles up nicely as a weekender.
Above: Pardo 43 underway doubles up as a sexy tender. Visit this sporty day boat/weekender at Pardo Yachts stand Bahia Mar F 614-616. Image via Pardo Yachts.
WALLYWHY200
The wallywhy200, flagship of the wallywhy range, makes her US debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in a new version featuring an interior layout designed for the US market. Wallywhy200, a 27-meter enclosed flybridge yacht with panoramic views from the main-deck dining area, sets a new volume-to-length proportion benchmark in the industry. It provides new ways of using a yacht while achieving maximum efficiency and impressive speed performance.
Above: 18-19/10/2021, Saint-Tropez (FRA,83), Wally Yachts, WHY200. Image via The Ferretti Group.
Absolute Navetta 62
Curvy in all the right places, this forward-thinking trawler is a new addition to the Navetta series, designed to create a spacious and comfortable cruising experience. It first had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival. If you are long distance cruising you will be grateful for its fuel efficiency: Absolute's use of Volvo Penta pod drives contributes to fuel economy and long cruising range. The lower deck has three double cabins, including a forward master stateroom and a spacious amidships VIP cabin.
Pershing GTX70
A new addition to the sporty Pershing line-up is the Pershing GTX70, designed to be owner-operated and more accessible than its predecessor, the GTX116. The interiors have a distinct sports-car feel and are possibly the coolest model, stylistically and performance-wise, to debut at the show. This charming yacht is efficient and speedy with a high-quality build from the Ferretti Group.
Above: Pershing GTX70 is possibly the coolest cruiser to make its US premiere at the show. Image via The Ferretti Group.
BGM75 Bluegame
Italian thoroughbred Sanlorenzo acquired the Bluegame brand in 2018 and has since overseen its development and expansion. The 22-knot Bluegame BGM75 power cat offers rock-solid stability, sleek design, and flexible accommodation layouts. It blends the volume of a 100-footer with the efficiency of a 60-footer. It made its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023, which was the brand's first-ever multihull yacht. Its Asia-Pacific debut was at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2025, and its American debut.
130 Explorer (Cheoy Lee 130’)
A lesser-known shipyard, Cheoy Lee, is debuting 130 Explorer, a steel-hulled large expedition yacht built for range and bluewater adventures. The Discovery Series explorer yachts, designed by Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Design in collaboration with Cheoy Lee Yachts, have evolved into an exciting new Discovery series, including the Discovery 115, Discovery 120, and Discovery 127.
AB Yachts 110 is a high-performance sport yacht capable of speeds over 40 knots with sleek Italian styling, a flybridge, and waterjet propulsion, equipped with gyro stabilizers.
Above: Cheoy Lee- 30 Explorer. Image via Cheoy Lee.
Other Standout Yachts
Aside from debuts, other notable yachts showcasing at FLIBS include Casino Royale (Amels 242’) is under the spotlight this year, the 74-meter queen of the show, designed by Tim Heywood with interiors by Winch Design. She accommodates 12 guests across six suites and offers a spa, gym, jacuzzi, and steam room, supported by a crew of 19 and a 5,000-nautical-mile range for extended global travel.
Other standouts include Hemisphere (Pendennis 145’), the world’s largest sailing catamaran, and the pairing of Gene Machine (Amels 180’) with her support vessel Gene Chaser (Damen Yachting 182’), demonstrating the balance between family cruising and scientific exploration.
Rounding out the collection are Ela (Heesen 164’) and Hampshire (Feadship 217’).
Boat Show Tips
To get the most from FLIBS 2025, arrive early and map out your must-see yachts in advance. Attending midweek is a good idea since it’s quieter, while weekends are hectic. The most sought-after boats often have limited tour windows; therefore, it is wise to email the press teams behind the tours to request private viewing slots in advance. Wear your best socks because you will need to remove your shoes when touring a yacht. Also, wear shoes that balance style and comfort since you will be walking from dock to dock.
