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Raise the Bar for the Med

Raising Expectations

The Mediterranean cruise market is evolving fast. Seatrade Cruise Med brings the industry together to tackle the critical question: How can the Med continue to remain one of the world’s most compelling cruise regions?

2026 programme

Taking Points

An agenda designed to collectively raise the bar for Med cruising

  • AI & Frictionless Travel

  • Building Resilient Infrastructure

  • Deployment in a Changing World

  • Destinations Worth Returning To

  • Expanding the Cruise Map

  • Innovation in Action

  • License to Grow

  • Med 365

  • The Premium Shift

On the show floor

The Showcase Deck

The brightest cruise personalities will take to the stage to bring you the trending topics in the industry today.

“I am eager to learn of the development of the “new normal way” of travelling and the development of sustainability efforts within the Industry.”

Manager | Shore Excursions – Mediterranean, North Africa & Black Sea, Holland America Group

The latest

Expedition Cruising White Paper

In this sixth edition of the annual Seatrade Cruise Expedition White Paper, author Liz Gammon, Seatrade Cruise Expedition Ambassador explores how guest demand is shifting toward immersive, authentic experiences, prompting operators to expand beyond polar regions to destinations like Japan, the Mediterranean and West Africa.

Translation

Wordly

Wordly brought live translation into audio and captions for dozens of languages at Seatrade Cruise Med, making it language accessible for everyone. This is a free service which only requires you to bring a phone or computer.

Seatrade Cruise Med Ambassadors

We are proud to have a fantastic group of cruise professionals assisting us with conference planning. Their expertise is central to our understanding of the key issues facing the cruise industry today and helping us plan an event geared around practical solutions to real-life challenges. They're here to help us to help you!

Ioannis Bras

Ioannis Bras

Ports & Destinations

CEO, Five Senses Consulting and Development

Roger Blum

Roger Blum

Ports & Destinations

Principal, Cruise & Port Advisors, Inc

Liz Gammon

Liz Gammon

Expedition Cruising

Principal, LizGammon.com

Shannon McKee

Shannon McKee

Ports & Destinations

President, Access Cruise & Zielia

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Information Technology

CEO & Co-Founder, nevetal

Unlock the Full Conference Experience

Full conference programme access is available to cruise lines, conference passholders, and accredited press. Expo passes grant entry to the show floor and The Showcase Deck sessions only. Register on or before 31 July to save up to €100 on a conference pass and get the ultimate experience.