Frequently Asked Questions

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Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 is taking place on 13–16 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL, USA.

You’ll find over 650 exhibitors showcasing the latest tech and innovations across IT, entertainment, health and safety, ship services, ship equipment, design, plus ports and destinations from around the world and much more.

Developed in close collaboration with cruise lines, suppliers, associations and culinary leaders across cruise and hospitality, F&B@Sea brings to life the holistic cruise drinking and dining experience in an immersive setting designed to delight the senses. Visit the F&B@Sea website to find out more.

For all pass types*, you can register for a dual pass on the Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 registration form. Unless you register for both shows, you can only attend Seatrade Cruise Global. 

*Excluding Travel Agent's, there is no Travel Agent pass type for F&B@Sea.

You can register for Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 here.

A variety of package options gives you the freedom to choose the pass best suited to your unique needs! See the breakdown here.

To qualify as a Cruise Line Executive, Media or Travel Agent, register with the appropriate promo code that was provided to you. If you believe you fall into either of the categories and would like to request a promo code please email events@seatradecruise.com. Promo code usage will be audited.

ATTENDEES: Letters of invitation are available for free through the registration process for attendees when they select their address country.

EXHIBITORS: Please register for an Exhibitor badge under Register Staff, thereafter a list of options will be available to the registered booth staff. Select the Globe symbol and a Visa participation letter will populate.

The conference is where visionary industry talks, practical thought leadership and experiential sessions take place. It starts Monday with the World Cruise Tourism Summit and continues Tuesday through Thursday, overlapping with the expo.

The State of the Global Industry Keynote is the main address from a selection of the world's top cruise line executives. Seating is first-come-first-serve, and only open to badges that give Conference access (VIP, Conference, Cruise Lines, Speakers, Press).

Matchmaking is a specialist networking tool that helps fellow visitors and suppliers to pre-schedule meetings ahead of the show. Learn more here!

Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States.

You can find out how to get to Seatrade Cruise Global here. 

At Seatrade Cruise Global, your safety remains our top priority. This year, we’re enhancing our entry process with state-of-the-art walk-through security scanners to provide quick and efficient access, complementing our existing registration and entry protocols. Occasional bag inspections may occur, and we ask that bags containing laptops or large electronics go through our bag scanners.

Please plan to arrive with a few extra minutes to ensure a smooth and stress-free entry experience. We want you to start your day at Seatrade Cruise Global feeling prepared and ready to connect.

If you have any questions or concerns about the entry process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at events@seatradecruise.com. We're here to help!

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you to a safe and successful event.

We've partnered with OnPeak to bring you the best hotel rates in the Miami Beach area. Take a look at the full list of hotel options here. 

Seatrade Cruise Global provides wifi throughout the Hall and Conference Rooms suitable for checking emails.

Miami Beach Convention Center offers support to guests with hidden disabilities, including learning difficulties, mental health, mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments.

1. All Seatrade Cruise Events are powered by 100% renewable electricity

2. Onsite printed event materials have been cut by 80% and anything remaining is printed on 100% recycled FSC paper

3. Staff travel is carbon neutral

4. For every $1 collected at registration, our Sustainability Partner, 4ocean, removes one pound of debris from the ocean.

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1. Diversity and inclusion are always topics featured within the event program.

2. Seatrade Cruise hosts a lunch with WISTA (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) which always includes diverse panels and in particular women to talk about their role in the shipping industry. The funds raised are donated to Mercy Ships charity.

3. Show photography, video work and online published material coordinated under an active diversity directive, ensuring equal representation for all.

For offsets, purchased through our event registration process, we pay all administrative fees. We do not take any fees nor do we make any profit from customers purchasing offsets. The offset compensates for your flight's emissions by creating a carbon saving elsewhere of equivalent value.