Unique Yacht Wrapping operates year-round in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach — the heart of America's superyacht industry. Whether your vessel is in for a refit at Lauderdale Marine Center, attending FLIBS or the Palm Beach International Boat Show, or based in South Florida for the winter season, our team delivers full exterior wraps, interior vinyl finishing, and paint protection film to the highest professional standard. We work directly with owners, captains, refit managers, and yards across all South Florida facilities.
Request a QuoteFort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach — the yachting capital of the world
Fort Lauderdale has long carried the title of the “Yachting Capital of the World” — and the numbers justify it. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held annually in late October, is the world’s largest in-water boat show, bringing over 160 superyachts and close to $2 billion in brokerage value to the city’s marinas each year. The city’s infrastructure is equally impressive: Lauderdale Marine Center — the largest yacht repair and refit shipyard in the USA — operates at over 90% utilisation, with Derecktor Fort Lauderdale and Universal Marine Center on the famous Marina Mile adding further world-class refit capacity. Port Everglades’ $2.1 billion expansion, completed in January 2025, added 12 acres of dedicated superyacht servicing hardstand to the region’s already formidable infrastructure.
Forty miles north, West Palm Beach has emerged as a compelling complement to Fort Lauderdale’s offer. The Palm Beach International Boat Show — hosted along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, steps from Palm Beach Island’s Billionaires Row — has grown into one of the most significant yacht events in the US calendar. The 2026 edition featured over $1.2 billion in inventory and more than 30 superyachts measuring 45 metres and above, with the Superyacht Show at Palm Harbor Marina attracting serious buyers and owners from across the world.
Together, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach form a superyacht corridor that is active year-round. The winter season — typically November through April — sees the highest concentration of vessels as owners move their yachts south from the Northeast US and across from the Caribbean. Spring brings the boat show season. Summer and autumn mark the transition period as vessels move north or cross to European waters, with many returning to Florida yards for scheduled maintenance before the next winter season begins.
For owners and captains planning vinyl wrapping or paint protection work in South Florida, the combination of world-class yard infrastructure, a deep pool of specialist contractors, and the proximity to major boat shows — where vessels need to be in immaculate condition — makes the region one of the most natural fits for a wrapping project anywhere in the world.
Our services in Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach
Exterior yacht wrapping
A full hull and superstructure wrap completed in days — typically 3 days for an 80-foot vessel and 8–12 days for a 30–60m superyacht. We work alongside yard schedules and vessel itineraries across Fort Lauderdale’s Marina Mile, Port Everglades, and West Palm Beach facilities. Exterior wrapping is particularly popular in South Florida in the window before FLIBS and the Palm Beach International Boat Show, when owners need their vessels in pristine condition for display or sale. Using cast vinyl from 3M and Avery Dennison, we deliver any finish — gloss, satin, matte, metallic, or colour-shift — with the precision and speed that Florida’s busy season demands.
Interior vinyl wrapping
The winter season in South Florida is an ideal window for interior refresh work. Using 3M DI-NOC architectural vinyl in over 700 textures and finishes, we transform panels, furniture, cabinetry, doors, overhead linings, and fixtures without removal or mess. Work can be completed section by section, allowing the vessel to remain operational throughout. For charter yachts transitioning from the Caribbean to South Florida for the winter season, an interior refresh before the US show season is an increasingly popular and cost-effective option.
Paint protection film (PPF)
South Florida’s intense sun, salt air, and busy marina environments make PPF a highly practical investment for any vessel based in the region. Self-healing PPF applied to anchor pockets, bow areas, rubbing strakes, swim platforms, handrails, and window surrounds protects against the physical contact damage inevitable in active use — and eliminates the recurring cost of touch-up painting that accounts for a significant proportion of annual maintenance budgets.
Pre-show preparation
One of the most time-sensitive applications for our services in South Florida is pre-show preparation ahead of FLIBS and the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Vessels need to be in flawless condition for display, sale, or charter marketing. A vinyl wrap refresh, PPF application, or interior vinyl refresh in the weeks before a show can transform a vessel’s presentation and, for vessels listed for sale, directly affect buyer perception and asking price. We are experienced in working to tight pre-show timelines and delivering to the standard expected at two of the world’s most important yacht events.
Working with Fort Lauderdale’s yards and refit managers
We are experienced in working within the multi-contractor environment of Fort Lauderdale’s major refit yards, including Lauderdale Marine Center, Derecktor Fort Lauderdale, Safe Harbor and Universal Marine Center. We work directly with project managers, yard coordinators, and owner representatives to integrate seamlessly into any refit programme.
Contact UsFeatured Projects
Frequently asked questions about yacht wrapping in Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach
Discuss your requirements
If you have any questions or want to learn more about how Unique Yacht Wrapping can help you, please get in touch.
