BRIGHTLINE OFFERS SPECIAL FARES AND EASY WATERFRONT ACCESS FOR THE 2026 FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Fort Lauderdale, FL (October 26, 2026) – Brightline, the intercity rail service connecting South and Central Florida, is offering special fares and easy waterfront connections for guests attending the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Oct. 28–Nov. 1. Travelers from Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Aventura and Miami can ride to Fort Lauderdale without navigating boat show traffic or parking.

 

At Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale station, complimentary shuttles take guests to the Riverside Hotel, where they can board a Water Taxi to the show. A one-day Water Taxi pass costs $15. Shuttle service begins one hour before the show opens and ends one hour after closing.

 

For guests traveling between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Brightline is offering savings of up to 15% on eligible SMART SELECT fares for travel Oct. 27–Nov. 2 when booked directly through the FLIBS website. No advance purchase is required; the offer is subject to availability and fare terms.

 

Travel time becomes part of the experience as guests relax and enjoy snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard. Brightline’s PREMIUM service offers wider seats with extra legroom, complimentary food and beverages, and access to station lounges. At the Fort Lauderdale station, Mary Mary Bar will feature nautical-themed food and drinks, including the Rumgroni cocktail.

 

Guests can review train schedules, fares and shuttle connections on Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show event page. Show and Water Taxi details are available at FLIBS.com.

 

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ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com

Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com