Fort Lauderdale remains on Jeanneau's calendar

Jeanneau has confirmed a return to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for the 2026 edition, running from 28 October to 1 November. The event follows the builder's October sailing programme and gives its powerboat business another major US platform before the winter season.

Fort Lauderdale is particularly important for motor-yacht and outboard buyers because the show brings a large concentration of dealers, owners and competing brands into one market. Jeanneau's continued presence keeps the company visible in a region where year-round boating supports strong demand.

The show follows Annapolis in the US schedule

The FLIBS appearance comes shortly after Jeanneau's participation in the Annapolis Sailboat Show, giving the brand exposure to two distinct audiences within the same month. Annapolis is heavily sailing-focused, while Fort Lauderdale provides a broader and more powerboat-oriented marketplace.

That separation allows Jeanneau to present different parts of its portfolio without forcing every range into one event. It also gives US dealers two major opportunities to meet customers who may have very different cruising habits and ownership priorities.

Dealer support remains central to ownership

Jeanneau's US event programme places considerable emphasis on dealer contact because local support is fundamental once a boat is delivered. Buyers need access to commissioning, warranty assistance, servicing and parts as well as help selecting the original model and options.

Fort Lauderdale therefore serves as more than a display venue. It gives owners and prospective buyers an opportunity to meet the people who may support the boat throughout its working life, which can be especially important for customers cruising between Florida, the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean.

A major end-of-October marketplace

The 2026 show runs across five days and brings a wide mix of production boats, luxury yachts and marine equipment to South Florida. For buyers comparing several brands, the concentration of competing models makes the event one of the most efficient places to narrow a shortlist.

Jeanneau's confirmed return ensures the brand will remain part of that comparison set. The final model line-up can then be assessed alongside the company's wider range as the event approaches and more detailed show information becomes available.

Official sources: www.jeanneau.com.