The Daily Brief: Northrop & Johnson at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Hailed as the world’s largest boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) draws the global yachting community to South Florida each October for five incredible days of superyachts, innovation, and celebration.
This year, Northrop & Johnson invites you to experience extraordinary at FLIBS 2025. With one of the largest in-water displays, N&J will showcase an exceptional fleet of luxury yachts for sale and charter, supported by a global team of brokers, charter experts, and specialists ready to guide you every step of the way.
Three Distinct Venues
Visit the N&J Lounge, centrally located on the Hall of Fame Face Dock, the N&J Satellite Stand at Las Olas, or escape the bustle to the N&J Luxury Estate, a private retreat offering curated hospitality and transportation between venues.
As always, Northrop & Johnson is at the heart of the action, showcasing an impressive fleet and hosting events that celebrate the spirit of our global yachting community.
Just ahead of FLIBS, Northrop & Johnson served up some friendly competition at the 2025 N&J Pickleball Tournament, a lively afternoon that brought together captains, crew, brokers, and partners for great rallies and plenty of laughs. The event captured the true N&J spirit of camaraderie and fun, setting the perfect tone for the week ahead. Read the full recap here.
A few passing showers couldn’t dampen the excitement as FLIBS 2025 officially got underway. With over 17 spectacular yachts on display and around the show, the N&J stand was alive with energy from the very first hour.
Guests dropped by to enjoy Afficionado cold brews and fresh pastries, followed by Macallan tastings and NetJets’ boozy pops that added a fun, laid-back vibe to the docks. The afternoon rolled on with Casa D’Angelo’s Italian bites and the Golden Goat Caviar Cart, serving up the perfect mix of flavor and flair.
Over at the N&J Estate, guests relaxed with Afficionado coffee and espresso martinis, Chopin and Adair wines, and a selection of light bites; a seamless start to what promises to be another extraordinary week with Northrop & Johnson at FLIBS.
With such a strong start, we look forward to the rest of the show and the incredible moments still to come in Fort Lauderdale.
After a rainy kickoff, the sun made a welcome return, and Day 2 at FLIBS couldn’t have been better. Guests started their morning at the N&J stand with Afficionado cold brews, fresh pastries, and Macallan tastings before easing into an afternoon of NetJets boozy pops and light bites. Over at the N&J Estate, the relaxed vibe continued with espresso martinis, Chopin and Adair wines, and a steady flow of hospitality that made it the ideal midday retreat. As golden hour hit, the energy turned up a notch for the 2025 Fairport Happy Hour, where friends and industry peers gathered dockside to toast an incredible day under clear skies; the perfect blend of sunshine, networking, and signature N&J style.
Another extraordinary day in the books, and more to come at FLIBS 2025.
Another picture-perfect South Florida day set the tone for a lively Friday at FLIBS. The N&J stand stayed buzzing from morning to evening, with guests stopping by to enjoy good weather, great company, and the vibrant energy that’s come to define the show. Over at the N&J Estate, the final day of hospitality was one to remember, bidding a warm farewell to an incredible week of connections, partners, and signature experiences.
The afternoon featured a MIA Dynamics x Premier Cellars wine tasting, followed by a vibrant Bahamas Happy Hour complete with Junkanoo dancers and authentic Bahamian cuisine, bringing a burst of island spirit to end the estate experience on a high note.
Blue skies and packed docks set the scene for a buzzing Saturday at FLIBS. With the N&J stand as lively as ever, brokers moved non-stop between showings while the wider team connected with clients, captured content, and kept the energy high from morning to night.
As the sun set, it was time for one of the show’s most anticipated traditions: the 2025 Northrop & Johnson Yacht Hop. Guests joined the N&J team for an evening of cocktails, cuisine, and conversation across our showcase of stunning yachts. At the stand, the Chopin cocktail bar, Silver Lining Catering, and Golden Goat Caviar Cart set the tone, while onboard experiences elevated the night even further: MISS MICHELLE’s MASS cocktail bar, NO BAD IDEAS’ Italian spritz bar, VALINOR’s Macallan whiskey tasting, REHAB’s Bahamas Pink Sands bar, STAR DIAMOND’s espresso martinis and Piper & Skye display, IMPROMPTU’s NetJets cocktail bar, and SURPLUS LINES’ wine bar.
It was an electric evening that perfectly reflected the spirit of Northrop & Johnson, bringing together clients, partners, and friends to celebrate the art of yachting.
The final day of FLIBS 2025 brought another successful show to a close. As last viewings wrapped and goodbyes were exchanged, the docks were filled with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for what’s next. Just before 5 p.m., the docks echoed with the sound of horns in the traditional boat show sendoff. At the N&J stand, glasses were raised in a well-earned toast to an outstanding week defined by meaningful connections, spectacular yachts, and the unmistakable energy that makes Northrop & Johnson a leader in the world of luxury yachting.
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