Tour Tiara Yachts Newest Model, the 35 LS, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
First impressions can last a lifetime. The newest Tiara Yacht, the 35 LS, makes one before you ever step aboard.
With a sleeker profile and a generally more mature aesthetic, the 35 LS gives the impression of a larger boat.
The release of this Tiara Yacht model has an undercurrent of excitement building to the showcase event at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. With such a refreshing rendition of a boat of this size, it was time to explore all the features the 35 LS has to offer.
Designed For Luxury
Tiara Yachts enthusiasts will notice a significant change in styling and layout from the 34 LS. Departing from what was previously thought to be possible on a boat of this size, the design team at Tiara was inspired to create another flagship for the brand in the new 35 LS.
The first impression of the boat is reminiscent of a much larger vessel.
It is easy to make things feel open, roomy, and luxurious, when you have the space to do so. On the 35 LS, those feelings did not come woven into the size. At 35 feet, it had to be thoughtfully constructed in a way that brings the feeling of luxury in a more compact space without sacrificing any accommodations.
This was an assignment the Tiara Yachts team took very seriously. When you step onto the 35 LS, you’ll not only see the design; you’ll feel it.
Stepping Onto the Future
Features that are more familiar on larger boats, but have been included in the 35 LS, are things as simple as adding a side boarding door. Traditionally, on smaller boats, there is only one point of entry or exit. With the 35 LS, you have the flexibility of using the side boarding door, or the raised platform off to port as well as the transom to get on the boat safely. The 34 LS featured the side boarding platform and the transom.
The benefit of this design on the 35 LS, as with Tiara Yachts' larger models, is that it doesn't assume where the boat will be docked. Because floating and fixed docks sit at different heights, multiple boarding points enhance safety while making access easier and more convenient.
Part of that convenience comes from the redesigned aft module, which gives the boat more of a fixed transom, as well as a ‘clean swim platform’ that eliminates the need to manage engine rigging under a hatch or in a shallow well. It’s also not a bad spot for a well-placed boat name. Overall, the 35 LS looks more mature, and it appears more yacht-like even before you come aboard.
A Transforming Cockpit
On the 35 LS, the cockpit should look all new when compared to the 34 LS. With a flipped redesign of the aft cockpit, and elevated port lounge, the whole space has been opened up for cruising and entertaining alike. In addition, smart storage, line lockers, and floor tubs carry over from the larger lineup. The split fore-aft lounges have been combined into a centralized bench that provides a better arrangement for socializing with the aft-facing bench just forward.
Entertaining is also better accommodated with the new layout. On the 34 LS, one of the things Tiara Yachts heard from customers was that the galley was difficult to fully utilize, leaving a limited amount of working room available between the fixed aft-facing seat and the helm seats.
In response, on the 35 LS, the aft-facing seat slides away from the helm seat and toward the transom, which opens a pass-through and exposes a three-sided galley. The seat is electrically actuated, so it can park in an infinite number of positions. Close the seats together, and you have an intimate dining space. Slide the seat further aft, and you have full access to the galley, with room to put out a buffet or set out snacks.
What that transformation really gives you onboard is flexibility and movement. You can have guests dishing up a plate at the galley, without disturbing the guests behind them; this is because there is a whole new way of getting through the boat. Experienced boaters know that boating can sometimes be a dance. It’s an unintentional waltz, and asking guests to move so you can get to things doesn’t feel luxurious. Being able to move around freely has felt like a luxury reserved for big boats, but the Tiara Yachts Team wanted that experience for its customers at 35 feet.
The beauty of these features is that they are subtle and built so flawlessly into the design that they are hard to notice. What you do pick up on immediately is that the space reads as a little more tailored, a little softer, a little more yacht-like. Then someone hits the button, and suddenly the cockpit blossoms into an entertainment platform.
And that isn’t the only way the cockpit transforms. The table stows away with its legs right inside the seat. With the table stowed, the aft-facing seat moved further aft, and the backrest on the forward-facing seat folded flat, the two combine into a full sun pad.
Rearranging the cockpit also opened up a second row. Three more people can stand behind the galley with a handrail to hold, facing forward and behind the windshield, riding comfortably if the weather gets inclement.
Below Deck Amenities
Tiara Yachts crafted the below-deck design on the 35 LS from feedback heard loud and clear from both dealers and customers of the 34 LS. Cabin space needed to feel bigger and more usable, and the 35 LS delivered in a big way.
On the 34 LS, the configuration was tight to sleep across the forward berth because it was a bit too short. That wasn’t much of a concern when the 34 LS was introduced, because boats in this size range really function as day boats, and people weren’t planning to stay onboard. Below deck was simply a place to get out of the sun and enjoy a midday snooze.
As boat design shifted to accommodate more amenities, truly being able to stay comfortably overnight became important. The key was increasing the berth length, so that anyone using the bed has room to spread out and it functions as a true berth.
The 35 LS made it a converting berth, with the width to accommodate a comfortable bed space. Alongside that redesign, the lower cabin was completely reconfigured to have more usable and visual floor space, so it isn’t just physically bigger; it appears and feels more spacious. A filler cushion hides away, which gives you a small settee down below and more floor space to stand.
The cabin can function practically as a place to change out of a wet swimsuit, or simply to get out of the sun, check your phone, take a breather, with two opposing seats and comfortable backrests.
When it does come to overnighting, you flip up the center cushion and flip out the filler cushion. The cushions are seamlessly connected, so you aren’t handling bits and pieces of the boat or holding on to one cushion while flipping out another. It isn’t automatic, but the way the hinges are set up, it almost feels that way. Fully converted, it’s a queen-sized bed, plenty of room for a comfortable rest.
On the way below deck, thoughtful design was placed in the added storage underneath the companionway steps. You can see through the steps to a decent-sized area for whatever you want to bring: perfect for extra bags or supplies for the day’s activities. It’s dry and climate-controlled, preventing any mold or mildew from developing in items left in storage.
The large yacht feel doesn’t stop there; as you walk up the starboard walkway, there’s a large panel of glass with two opening portlights. One opens into the cabin space and the other opens into the head, adding natural light back into the cabin and opening up the space.
The 35 LS features a wet head, with a combination area for the shower and toilet. The head is roomy, well lit, and feels like a cohesive addition to the below deck space.
Under The Hull
When comparing the performance of the 34 LS and the 35 LS, the honest answer is that the two boats are similar. Where the 35 LS really separates itself is ride quality.
The 35 LS was designed as a new boat from the hull up, so it has a brand new running surface. As the Tiara Yachts lineup has been tested and evolved over time, the right formula for chine beam has become clear.
Whether the chines should be flat or have a slight downturn to them is a question that has been answered through repeated testing. That naval architecture expertise went into this hull bottom, along with as many of the ride characteristics of the existing hull design as could be carried over. The 35 LS has a slightly wider chine beam on it, which offers increased stability.
If the term is new to you, the chine is the edge where the bottom of the hull meets the side, and the chine beam is the width measured at that edge. A wider one puts more hull in the water, which resists roll and makes the boat feel steadier.
Then there’s the technology on top of it. The Zipwake automatic trim tab system, and the trim assist that Mercury builds into their electronic controls. This means that the captain can enjoy the water as much as the guests, without constant corrections to keep the ride smooth.
Range is always a big conversation with Tiara Yachts customers. Nobody wants to be at the fuel dock all the time, and skipping a few fuel-ups is the goal. Between the technology and a good running bottom, the future owners of the 35 LS will be delighted with how it all adds up.
Who The 35 LS Is Perfect For
There is a sizable community of Tiara Yachts owners out on the water and the 35 LS was designed with them in mind.
The total beam didn’t change much, but a lot of the parts and pieces were massaged to feel bigger and more mature, so the boat feels like the next evolution of who Tiara Yachts is at 35 feet. A standard refrigerator comes with it, and additional appliances can be added on to tailor the boat to how you want to use it.
Keeping the upgrade attainable was part of the design. The idea is stepping stones, so that as a family grows, moving into the next boat doesn’t mean a long pause to reconsider. For a 34 LS owner, that means the next boat isn’t the same again. It’s more space, a little more size, and with all of the feedback from the 34 LS taken in and considered.
The 35 LS may also appeal to boaters who were considering a 39 or one of the larger models. It’s worth consideration as it includes amenities that make it more cruisable and more entertainment-friendly, while keeping the nimble features of a smaller boat.
Experience the 35 LS
Although photography for the 35 LS has been online for a while now, they can only do so much justice. The true physical experience of the boat really allows you to put those aspirations that you experienced in the photography into the reality of owning a Tiara Yacht. Like the transformation when a button opens up the cockpit or how a side boarding door changes the way you come aboard. There are just some things you have to stand on the boat to understand.
Your chance comes next week!
The 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, and Tiara Yachts plans to be at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, in the Green Zone at C/D Dock.
The planned display is eight models: the new 35 LS, 39 LS, 43 LS, 46 LS and 56 LS from the Luxury Sport series, along with the 39 LE, 43 LE and 48 LE from the Luxury Express series. With this lineup, you can step onto the 35 LS, then walk the dock and see the 39, the 43, the 46, and the 56 LS that gave the 35 LS its styling, showing you the whole style progression in one afternoon.
Standing On the Deck in Awe
The 35 LS was designed and crafted by the Tiara Yachts team, brought into the Tiara Yachts family of boats, all because of boaters like you.
After years of careful listening, and even more careful design, the 35 LS has arrived as a true representation of what Tiara Yachts owners love the most.
It’s built for boaters by boaters, and at Tiara Yachts, we couldn’t be prouder. See it for yourself next week at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.