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Meet the Cruise F&B Buyers

Connect with decision-makers from 30+ cruise lines at the world's premier cruise F&B event. Turn conversations into contracts.

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Direct Access to Buyers
Meet VPs, Directors, and Procurement leads from Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Princess, and more—all in one place.
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$2B+ Market Opportunity
Tap into fleet-wide contracts spanning 20-30 vessels with procurement cycles worth millions in annual revenue.
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Proven ROI for Vendors
Past vendors secured partnerships within months. Aquafab won Most Innovative Product and landed 12 cruise lines post-show.

The feedback from everyone has been so positive. This is the first time that we’ve shown our product outside of Australia and we’ve found that this is the place to be.

Aquafab

F&B@Sea Vendor

F&B Growth
A Cruise Industry Snapshot
  • $8.9Tn
    Projected size of the global F&B market by 2026
  • $5.7Bn
    spent annually on F&B by the top four major cruising groups
  • Miami
    is the world's cruising headquarters

Sectors

The Full Culinary Canvas

Every sector that plays a role in the passenger drinking and dining experience is here. Cruise lines want to meet you.

Meat & Seafood

Produce

Plant-based & Proteins

Alcohol/Non-alcohol

Ingredients

Dairy & Dessert

Cookware & Equipment

Tech & Entertainment

Design & Apparel

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Essential Reading
Cruise Procurement Guide
The cruise F&B market is a $2+ billion opportunity with unique rules. This guide covers supply chain essentials, compliance requirements, and the procurement journey cruise executives expect you to understand before F&B@Sea.
The Audience
Meet True Decision-Makers
  • 79%
    of attendees have purchasing power
  • 55%
    of attendees are C-Suite executives
  • 33+
    cruise line brands
  • 930+
    cruise line executives

Types of Attendees

Job Titles Include:

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Global Strategic Sourcing

F&B Development

Strategic Partnerships

SVPs, Guest Operations

Senior Managers, Directors, VPs

Strategic Sourcing, Food & Beverage

F&B Operations Managers / Directors

F&B Supply Chain Management

Chief Procurement Officers

SVPs, Global Sourcing

VPs, Supply Chain

Fleet Food & Beverage Managers

Supplier Process

5 Simple Steps

Your Voyage to an Ocean of Opportunity

01 Enquire about Participating

02 Consult with Our Team

03 Finalise Your Brand Presence

04 Connect and Engage Onsite

05 Follow Up with Key Connections

Your Voyage with Us
Whether you serve food, drinks, or products/services that elevate the cruise dining experience, we’ll work closely with you to make the most of your F&B@Sea supplier experience.
1 Pre-Event • Positioning You for Success
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Consult with us to determine the perfect fit for your business goals, budget and fit within the sector.
Complete the vendor application form
Identify your best package
Complete your profile listing
Pre-arrange meetings with AI matchmaking
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2 At the Event • Making the Right Connections
Make Waves in Wynwood
Welcome cruise line buyers to your vendor stall, branded activation or sponsored feature. Connect with attendees at receptions, happy hours and the 1:1 matchmaking lounge.
Drive traffic to your brand
Use the onsite matchmaking lounge
Meet contacts at networking events
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3 All Year Round • Maintain Momentum
Ride the Current to Success
Keep the wind in your brand’s sails via our Digital 365 packages - from turnkey ad bundles to a la carte offers and custom campaigns
Develop connections, grow your business
Capture leads while brand retention is high
Convert missed opportunities
Establish your brand as a thought-leader
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