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Roll out the Red Carpet

Two Decades of Celebrating Cruise Excellence

16 September 2026 at Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain

20th Anniversary

Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026

Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate a milestone moment! Seatrade Cruise Awards is marking its 20th Anniversary – two incredible decades of honoring the innovators, trailblazers, and visionaries who have shaped the cruise industry. Submit your entry by 31 July 2026.

  • <p>A winning pedigree</p>

    A winning pedigree

    Established in 2006, the awards are globally recognised as a mark of true success in cruise.

  • <p>Judged to perfection</p>

    Judged to perfection

    Our judges are carefully selected for their experience, expertise and ability to recognise excellence.

  • <p>Celebrate in style</p>

    Celebrate in style

    It's a celebration of corporate success, personal and team achievements. Are you heading for the winner’s podium?

Entry Criteria and Instructions

Categories

Seatrade Cruise Awards Categories

Find the perfect category for you.

  • Port of the Year

  • Destination of the Year

  • Innovative Shorex of the Year

  • Expedition Cruise Initiative of the Year

  • Product of the Year

  • Sustainability Initiative of the Year

  • Seatrade Cruise Personality of the Year

  • Seatrade Cruise Outstanding Achievement of the Year

Seatrade Cruise Awards

The 20th Anniversary is taking place at Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 on 16 September at Las Palmas Cruise Port, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Join us to honor the best in the business during this milestone event.

Seatrade Cruise Awards

Rewarding Everyone

Aside from the prestige of winning, entering the competition alone yields major benefits:

  • 01

    Unrivalled PR and media exposure

  • 02

    The opportunity to stand out from your competitors

  • 03

    A chance to position your team as industry leaders