Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Fort Lauderdale News

Trinity Yachts, a US-based luxury builder of custom super yachts, is debuting their 33-foot custom motor yacht at Fort Lauderdale's annual International Boat Show. Making its first appearance at Trinity's Gulfport shipyard in New Orleans, the Mi Sueño motor yacht features a 59m semi-displacement aluminum hull. Luxurious design elements include the aft entrance, uniquely designed for dual use as a custom wine cellar with a capacity for over 400 bottles. This opulent addition is wrapped in bronze, with glass wine refrigerators just above cigar humidors made of... Read More

The largest and most anticipated yachting event of the year – the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - is fast approaching, running from Thursday, October 28 to Monday, November 1. Centered in Fort Lauderdale, the “Yachting Capital of the World”, the boat show will feature a wide variety of sportfishers, motor yachts, catamarans and more sprawled over 3 million square feet of space in 5 locations throughout the city. The show will provide bus shuttles, water taxis and riverboats for attendees to travel from site to site.... Read More

The 281-foot Cakewalk is the longest yacht built in the United States since the 1930s. At 3,000 gross tons, Cakewalk is believed to be the most spacious yacht ever built in America, costing $82 million, according to the LA Timesarticle. After nearly 4 years of construction, the six-deck superyacht will sail from Long Island Sound to Fort Lauderdale for its public debut at the International Boat Show October 28 to November 1. Cakewalk represents America's prowess in the large-scale luxury yacht industry, featuring a spiral central staircase,... Read More

For several years, the Florida Inland Navigation District has been working to obtain permits for three dredging projects along the waterways of Broward County, Florida. The opened waterways will allow for passage of larger yachts, giving South Florida's marine industry a boost. The Inland Navigation District is close to attaining the paperwork for the first project slated for 2011. The project will create a 17-foot deep path along the Dania Cut-Off Canal, on a one-mile stretch from Port Everglades to US1. The $5 millions project is expected... Read More

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the city's biggest nautical event of the year, coming up October 28 to November 1. Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist, president and CEO of Show Management, the company sponsoring the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, says he expects the event to be stronger this year than last. Yacht brokerage is leading the way in the marine industry's economic recovery, with more realistic asking prices, which are generating higher sales volume, says Zimbalist. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the key... Read More

Smack dab between Memorial Day and Labor Day, July 4th is the mid-summer holiday that calls for a big celebration. No matter where in the country you are spending this Independence Day, be sure to catch a fantastic fireworks show on this patriotic occasion. Here are some great Fourth of July events happening in Florida! Independence Day celebrations will kick off at Miami Beach on July 4th .This free beach party will also celebrate the area's diverse cultural heritage. Soak up the atmosphere of Latin and tropical... Read More

Coming to Fort Lauderdale, Florida this weekend is The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo, “The Diving Event of the Year in Florida”. The event will feature exhibitors, speakers, workshops, a film festival, art displays and a giant raffle. The Ocean Adventure Expo kicks off Friday, June 4th at 6pm with an “Under the Stars” party at the Courtyard by Marriott on the Fort Lauderdale beach. Enjoy the sundeck, tiki bar, live music and a raffle. Plus, guests will experience a US Coast Guard Search and Rescue demo... Read More

The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch has been a festive tradition at the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, held on the first Sunday of every month. This Sunday, the City of Fort Lauderdale announces its 20th Anniversary Party! The usual Jazz Brunch hours of 11am to 2pm have been extended to 4pm this week to honor 20 years of celebration with the Fort Lauderdale community. Located on the scenic Riverwalk, the free live outdoor concert series brings the best jazz artists from the area. On May 2, the Sunday Jazz... Read More