The 34th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is offering a spring break promotion on Sunday, March 31. Use promo code “sunfunday19” for free admission when purchasing tickets at PBboatshow.com for children who are 6 to 15 years old.
Children’s tickets are usually $18 per day. Kids 6 and under are always free. A one-day, general admission ticket costs $28 per adult. The Palm Beach International Boat Show starts this Thursday, March 28, and wraps up on Sunday.
Taking place along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, the show will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 300 feet in length.
The show also offers fun for the whole family with free activities such as Kids’ Fishing Clinics by Hook The Future, IGFA School of Sportfishing seminars, in-water demonstrations of the latest water sports gadgets, and live music at the show’s famous floating cocktail lounges. Guests are invited to come by boat and may tie up to free docks located south of the in-water boat displays.
Kids’ Fishing Clinics by Hook the Future For aspiring anglers ages 4 to 16, the Kids’ Fishing Clinics offer instruction in basic fishing techniques. Presented by non-profit Hook the Future, the Kids’ Fishing Clinics offer interactive instruction in selecting tackle and lures, casting a rod and reel, reeling in a fish and fishing ethics. Upon completion of all learning stations, participants are eligible to win special prizes.   Hosted by Captain Don Dingman, the clinics take place in the Meyer Amphitheater on Saturday, March 30 at noon and 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are not required and participation is free with show admission.   IGFA School of Sportfishing Seminars The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is hosting its highly-acclaimed School of Sportfishing seminars onsite during the show. Featuring instruction by some of the best captains and anglers in South Florida, the seminars share the skills, information and techniques necessary for avid anglers to maximize success on the water. Reservations are not required and participation is free with show admission. To view the seminar schedule, visit PBboatshow.com and click on “Seminars & Classes” under the “Attend” menu.   The AquaZone A “show within a show,” the AquaZone, is an exciting and engaging attraction designed to give show-goers an upfront and personal experience with in-water demonstrations of a variety of water sports and innovative products.
Previously held in a pop-up, 40,000-gallon fresh water pool, the AquaZone’s new open-area location on the Intracoastal Waterway will allow product demonstrations to reach higher speeds and go for longer distances. Located at the south end of the show, it will feature in-water demos, hands-on testing, contests and prizes on all show days during show hours. Presented by Informa U.S. Boat Shows and Nautical Ventures Marine Superstore, the area also will serve as a one-stop learning center for water sports and product information.
Take Home a New Pet For the second consecutive year, guests at the Palm Beach International Boat Show will be able to adopt dogs and cats right on site, thanks to the show’s partnership with Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control. Last year, the organization found safe, new homes for 11 cats and dogs at the four-day event.
VIP Experience For attendees looking to experience the show as a VIP guest, the Windward Club offers the luxuries of a premium open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, happy hours, and exclusive events in a unique indoor and outdoor lounge setting. Guests will enjoy an exclusive sanctuary within the Palm Beach International Boat Show to relax, wine and dine, and plan the day. Centrally located inside the Lakeside Pavilion on Flagler Drive, the Windward VIP Club is open Thursday through Sunday during show hours and costs $150 per person per day, inclusive of show admission. Guests must be 21 years or older to access the lounge.
The show runs from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 31.
Social media fans can connect with @PBBoatShow on Instagram and Twitter, @PalmBeachInternationalBoatShow on Facebook, @InformaBoatShows on YouTube, and tag the show with #PBIBS2019 to join the conversation online.
For more information on activities, boats on display, exhibitors, transportation and parking, and more, visit PBboatshow.com.
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