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Vendors

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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.

  • <p>Direct Access to Buyers</p>

    Direct Access to Buyers

    Meet VPs, Directors, and Procurement leads from Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Princess, and more—all in one place.

  • <p>$2B+ Market Opportunity</p>

    $2B+ Market Opportunity

    Tap into fleet-wide contracts spanning 20-30 vessels with procurement cycles worth millions in annual revenue.

  • <p>Proven ROI for Vendors</p>

    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

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.

<p>Meat &amp; Seafood</p>

Meat & Seafood

<p>Produce</p>

Produce

<p>Plant-based &amp; Proteins</p>

Plant-based & Proteins

<p>Alcohol/Non-alcohol</p>

Alcohol/Non-alcohol

<p>Ingredients</p>

Ingredients

<p>Dairy &amp; Dessert</p>

Dairy & Dessert

<p>Cookware &amp; Equipment</p>

Cookware & Equipment

<p>Tech &amp; Entertainment</p>

Tech & Entertainment

<p>Design &amp; Apparel</p>

Design & Apparel

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.

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:

See who's coming

  • 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.

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Consult with us to determine the perfect fit for your business goals, budget and fit within the sector.

  • <p>Complete the vendor application form</p>

    Complete the vendor application form

  • <p>Identify your best package</p>

    Identify your best package

  • <p>Complete your profile listing</p>

    Complete your profile listing

  • <p>Pre-arrange meetings with AI matchmaking</p>

    Pre-arrange meetings with AI matchmaking

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.

  • <p>Drive traffic to your brand</p>

    Drive traffic to your brand

  • <p>Use the onsite matchmaking lounge</p>

    Use the onsite matchmaking lounge

  • <p>Meet contacts at networking events</p>

    Meet contacts at networking events

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

  • <p>Develop connections, grow your business</p>

    Develop connections, grow your business

  • <p>Capture leads while brand retention is high</p>

    Capture leads while brand retention is high

  • <p>Convert missed opportunities</p>

    Convert missed opportunities

  • <p>Establish your brand as a thought-leader</p>

    Establish your brand as a thought-leader

Apply to Become a Cruise F&B Vendor Today