Transportation and Parking Map for the Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025
Client: Informa Markets
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This overhead transit map was updated for the 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show (originally created in 2018) to help visitors navigate parking, shuttle routes, and key points of interest efficiently. The map highlights main entrances to the show, preferred and additional parking areas, and shuttle stops. Parking locations are identified with numbered, color coded dots that include addresses for easy GPS navigation. Key local destinations, such as Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary and City Place, are indicated with colored dots for reference. Shuttle and transportation routes are shown with dotted lines and arrows to clearly indicate direction, and four alternative local transportation options are represented with intuitive icons.
Unlike my more artistic maps, this map overlays precise information on an overhead street layout, where accuracy of scale and position is critical. The base data was sourced from OpenStreetMap, an open source geodata resource, and refined to remove unnecessary roads that could contribute to visual clutter. This process ensures that only the essential streets, parking, and transit routes are shown, making the map clear and easy to follow. Since its initial development in 2018, the map has been refined each year to reflect route changes and improve usability.
This transit map is an invaluable tool for boat show visitors. It is best accessed online or via a mobile device before heading to the show, allowing guests to plan their route, identify parking, and select the most convenient transportation options. By combining precision with clarity, the map helps ensure a smooth and stress free experience for all attendees.
Maps For Palm Beach International Boat Show:
- Main Map: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013| 2012 | 2011
- Transit & Parking Map: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018
- Program Layout: 2025 | 2024
- Video: 2013
OVERHEAD MAPS:
Palm Beach International Boat Show: A Premier Marine Event & Showcase for Custom Map Design:
The Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) is one of the most prestigious and influential boat shows in the United States, attracting marine enthusiasts, yacht buyers, industry professionals, and visitors from around the world each year. Held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, this waterfront event features an extraordinary display of luxury vessels, marine accessories, and lifestyle experiences - all set against the scenic backdrop of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Since its inception in 1982, PBIBS has grown into a major economic and cultural driver for the region, with attendance regularly surpassing 55,000 visitors and contributing more than $1 billion in economic impact to Palm Beach County.
World Class Yachts and Marine Innovation
Each year the show presents an impressive lineup of more than 800 to 1,000 boats and vessels, ranging from nimble 8 foot inflatable boats to luxurious superyachts approaching 300 feet in length. With over 600 exhibiting brands and hundreds of boats on display, PBIBS is a premier destination for exploring the latest in marine technology, yacht design, and nautical accessories.
The event also includes specialty showcases such as the Superyacht Show at Palm Harbor, educational seminars on boating and ownership, live activations like the AquaZone, and family-friendly activities including kids’ fishing clinics.
Relaxed Luxury & Local Culture
Unlike some of the larger boat shows in South Florida—such as Miami and Fort Lauderdale—the Palm Beach International Boat Show offers a somewhat more relaxed and refined atmosphere, with easy access to parking, public transit, and downtown amenities. Attendees often combine their day at the show with visits to nearby restaurants, bars, galleries, and shopping districts like CityPlace (now known as Rosemary Square), making it an attractive cultural and social destination for locals and visitors alike.
Art, Innovation & VIP Experiences
PBIBS is not just about boats - it’s also increasingly about lifestyle, luxury, and cultural engagement. VIP ticket holders enjoy access to premium lounges, gourmet dining, and exclusive events that sometimes coincide with related cultural offerings like the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary (PBM+C) Art Fair, blending the worlds of fine art and luxury yachting.
For art lovers and design conscious attendees, the visual identity of the show is critical - not only in exhibits and signage but in how visitors navigate the expansive layout of boats, exhibits, food and beverage zones, and educational activations.
Featured Map Illustrator: John Potter / Escape Key Graphics
For more than a decade - from 2011 to the present - I have served as the illustrator and designer for the official Palm Beach International Boat Show map. Over the years, I have collaborated closely with the show’s production team at Informa Markets to refine and evolve the show’s visual mapping system to meet the needs of attendees, exhibitors, and staff as the event continues to grow and change.
My contributions have included:
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Official show map illustration—updated annually to reflect layout changes and new technologies
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App and digital maps used on mobile platforms during the event
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Signage and wayfinding graphics throughout the show footprint
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Transit and foldable maps designed for easy distribution and practical use
Each year’s map reflects improvements in style, software, and usability, ensuring that visitors have a seamless visual experience while navigating the show’s dynamic waterfront layout.
CUSTOM BOAT SHOW MAPS:
