WRITTEN BY: Rob Bowman
Oct 05, 2025 
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is an ideal launchpad for new yachts because it concentrates a global audience of qualified buyers, brokers, captains, and media in one place. At this year's FLIBS, all of our top manufacturers will have very exciting displays of boats and yachts, some of which will be seen for the first time in the U.S.
As one of the world’s largest in-water shows, it lets a shipyard showcase design and technology alongside direct competitors, arrange sea trials in convenient waters, and turn curiosity into commitments on the docks. The show’s timing, just before the Caribbean winter season, creates urgency for private owners planning upcoming cruising and plan to do so in a new yacht.
SI Yachts is proud to represent the finest brands in the industry and our entire team will be in Fort Lauderdale, ready to assist you in search of the perfect boat. We can take your current boat in on trade towards a new one or help you sell it with our Diamond Listing Brokerage Program. Contact us to arrange a day at the show to walk the docks by emailing Sales@SIYachts.com or call our main office at (718) 984-7676.
Enjoy These New Models On Display At FLIBS: (Sorted By Length)
PRINCESS YACHTS S80
Making its North American debut at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show (October 29 - November 2), the all-new Princess S80 brings the brand’s sleek S-Class DNA to U.S. docks with a sportbridge layout designed for both pace and entertaining. At 83'6" (25.44 m) with a single-level main deck that flows to a configurable cockpit and beach-club-style stern, it blends sportscruiser lines with flybridge versatility.
Power comes from twin MAN V12s (2,000 - 2,200 mhp) for a quoted 31-35-knot top-speed range, matched to a deep reservoir of cruising autonomy via a 1,849-gallon fuel capacity. Up top, the spacious sportbridge adds U-shaped seating and a service station for alfresco dining, while below deck four en-suite cabins sleep eight, anchored by a full-beam owner’s suite accessed via a private staircase. Details like customizable timber finishes and the Princess Connect telemetry/maintenance system round out a contemporary package that’s tailored to American owners stepping aboard at FLIBS.
While 3 have been sold already, this is the first time the all-new Viking 74 Enclosed Bridge (74EB) will make its public debut. The 74EB layers true year-round comfort onto Viking’s blisteringly quick and stable platform. The EB’s fully climate-controlled upper deck functions as a second salon with a forward helm behind a one-piece windshield, linked to the main salon by an internal staircase; outside, an aft EB deck adds a lounge and a convenient docking station - ideal for long passages and foul-weather days.
Built on the same 45-plus-knot hull proven by the 74 Convertible, it retains the tournament-ready, 216-sq-ft cockpit (with centerline access to the Seakeeper gyro), flexible salon/galley layouts, and a four-stateroom accommodation plan—so you get blue-water pace without giving up fishability or liveability. Key numbers - LOA 74'0", beam 19'9", draft 5'7", fuel 2,517 gal, water 385 gal—underscore its travel chops, and owners can add the Sky Bridge above for open-air driving when conditions are right. Altogether, the 74 EB arrives as a fast, long-range sport-fisher wrapped in climate-controlled luxury - perfectly suited to make a splash at FLIBS.
Debuting at FLIBS, the all-new Absolute 70 FLY brings the Italian yard’s latest design language to U.S. docks with an emphasis on light, space, and seamless indoor–outdoor living. At 70-feet 7-inches LOA, it pairs Volvo Penta twin D13-IPS1350s with thoughtful cruising autonomy (approx. 951 gallons of fuel), while expansive glazing and a new six-panel portside salon door dissolve the boundary between the sea and the main deck.
A step-free flybridge set up for open-air dining and modular lounging complements a versatile cockpit terrace, and an innovative sliding stern platform lowers to the water to create an easy, beach-club-style launch for swimmers and toys. Below, four en-suite cabins - including a forward owner’s stateroom with a king-size berth and an aft VIP, plus a separate crew cabin deliver genuine weekender-to-voyager flexibility in a bright, contemporary layout.
Debuting in the U.S. at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the all-new Absolute Navetta 62 brings the brand’s “Absolute Vibe” to American docks with a focus on light, livability, and easy cruising. Measuring 61'3" with a 17'7" beam, it pairs twin Volvo Penta D13 IPS1200 or IPS1350s with practical capacities including 898 gallons of fuel and 206 gallon fresh water capacity, wrapped in a high-volume, semi-displacement hull that feels much larger than its size.
Outdoors, a signature “cockpit terrace” with modular furniture and an electrically operated awning sets the tone for flexible, day-to-night entertaining, leading to a step-free flybridge conceived as a panoramic lounge; the generous hardtop can be specified with an opening section or optional photovoltaic panels, and the new starboard-forward helm is laid out with non-glare instrumentation for long, relaxed passages.
Inside, floor-to-ceiling glazing floods a contemporary salon (with an adjustable dining table and cleverly integrated media storage), while the accommodation plan elevates owner comfort: a forward master with a king-size berth, a full-beam midship VIP designed to feel like a second master, a third twin cabin, and a separate aft crew space.
Making its North American debut at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the all-new Princess F58 distills the brand’s F-Class DNA into a sociable, sea-kindly 59'8" flybridge that feels a size up. Aft, a galley that opens straight to the cockpit creates true indoor-outdoor flow, while the vast flybridge, a foredeck “terrace,” and a beach-club-style bathing platform with seating (and optional barbecue) set the stage for easy entertaining at anchor.
Below, three cabins include a full-beam owner’s stateroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite, joined by a forward VIP and a convertible twin, delivering six berths in quiet, light-filled comfort. Performance comes via twin MAN V8s (1,000 or 1,200 mhp) for a 29-35-knot top-speed range, backed by practical long-weekend autonomy from an 872-US-gallon fuel capacity and a 16'1" beam that lends reassuring stability. Add Princess Connect remote monitoring as standard and you have a thoroughly modern, owner-driver flybridge tailored to American cruising - arriving right on cue at FLIBS.
VALHALLA BOATWORKS 55 SPORT YACHT
Valhalla’s all-new V-55 Sport Yacht reimagines the brand’s flagship center-console platform as a sleek, go-fast cruiser with true yacht-level comfort. Measuring 55’7” on a 15’6” beam, it rides the Michael Peters SVVT stepped-V hull and is powered by quad Mercury V12 600-hp outboards for a fast, stable, and efficient run. Aft, boarding platforms flank the engines and lead through twin glass doors to a cockpit offered in multiple layouts—think wraparound lounge with an L-shaped summer kitchen, a full-width aft galley with U-dinette, or an aft bar with three stools—all tied together by a powered bulkhead window and an optional drop-down hardtop TV for open-air entertaining.
Fold-down terraces to port and starboard (about 25 sq ft each) expand the deck into a beach-club, while asymmetric side decks take you forward to a three-person sunpad and wraparound bow lounge. The four-sided pilothouse brings the outside in with a powered sunroof, sliding side doors, a clean three-screen glass helm and a one-piece windshield; a telescoping shade hides in the hardtop for extra comfort. Below, a bright galley and dinette serve a two-stateroom, two-head layout (forward master en-suite), with an optional extra berth arrangement - plus Seakeeper engineering and 1,100 gallons of fuel for serious weekend range, all built with Viking quality as part of the Valhalla family.
Debuting this October, the all-new Viking 50 Convertible revives one of the brand’s most storied size classes—now in its third generation after 184 earlier hulls—with a sharper hull form, lighter construction, and a thoroughly modern deck plan. Measuring 51'8" on a 17'1" beam with a 4'10" draft, it pairs serious tankage (1,000 gallons standard; 1,200 gallons optional) with a tournament-ready 131-sq-ft cockpit, giving owner-operators the right mix of range, stability, and working space.
Standard power is twin MAN V8 1000CRM diesels (1,000 mhp), with 1,200-mhp MAN V8 1200CRM as an option, while the cockpit is laid out for business: refrigerated in-deck fish boxes, a transom livewell, mezzanine freezer and cooler storage, and a centerline, Seakeeper-ready lazarette engineered for a SK 10 or 14. Up top, the open flybridge uses a walk-around center console with twin 22-inch MFDs and generous guest seating for clear sightlines to the spread.
Inside, a bright salon with horizontal-grain walnut joinery leads to a peninsula galley (with Miele cooktop and convection/microwave), a raised dinette, and a three-stateroom/two-head layout that balances fishboat utility with week-away comfort. As the lead model in Viking’s new four-boat, 50-foot family (to be followed by the 50 Open, Sport Coupe/Sport Tower, and Billfish), the 50C arrives at FLIBS as a compact battlewagon with unmistakable Viking DNA.
The U.S. premiere of the all-new Pardo 43 at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show marks a major moment for fans of Italian design and modern cruising innovation. Arriving stateside for the first time, the Pardo 43 brings refined aesthetics, walkaround practicality, and enhanced propulsion options into sharper relief on American docks. Visitors will be able to see up close how the updated hull windows, seamless T-top integration, and open cockpit galley combine to deliver both style and livability. With twin Volvo IPS power and the option of an outboard-driven 43R version hoisting the performance envelope, the Pardo 43’s Florida debut promises to bridge European elegance with U.S. appetite for speed, comfort and smart design.
PRESTIGE YACHTS F4.3 (42' 11")
Making its North American premiere, the all-new Prestige F4.3 brings the brand’s latest F-Line thinking to U.S. docks in a compact, owner-operator flybridge package. At just under 43-feet and a 13' 5" beam, the flybridge cruiser pairs twin Volvo D6-440 V-drives with a 30-knot top speed and a 22-knot cruise, supported by 1,170 L of fuel and 330 L of fresh water—numbers that suit weekend hops and coastal cruising as well as dayboating. Signature features include the OceanView Galley turned toward the cockpit with sliding side glass for easy flow, a hydraulic swim platform for water-level lounging and tender launch, and a sociable flybridge with U-shaped seating for six and an optional refrigerator—ideal for al-fresco meals at anchor.
Below, a bright mid-ship owner’s cabin and a forward VIP are complemented by a salon that converts to a double, delivering comfortable 4+2 overnight capacity in a warm, contemporary interior by Valentina Militerno de Romedis, with styling by Garroni Design. As the successor to the long-running Prestige 420, the F4.3 updates the formula with more light, smarter social zones, and refined detailing, making its FLIBS debut a timely entry for buyers seeking a modern, manageable flybridge.
If you would like to schedule a private tour of any of the above models, please don't hesitate to contact us today at Sales@SIYachts.com or by calling (718) 984-7676. Our team will be available for you at the following new manufacturer displays:
- Viking Yachts & Valhalla Boats
- Princess Yachts
- Absolute Yachts
- Prestige Yachts
- Pardo Yachts
- Scout Boats
We look forward to seeing you in Fort Lauderdale! See all of the new models on display at FLIBS on our main boat show page: https://www.siyachts.com/fort-lauderdale-boat-show
