Maximise Your ROI with Sponsorships
Align your brand with the cutting-edge of virtual technology, establishing your presence as a thought leader to our entire database of 110,000+ contacts.
Targeted Opportunities for Your Sector
The Seatrade Cruise Virtual April event series brings leading voices together for three distinctly different days of programming to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry sectors most affected by the pandemic.
For each event, we’ve created an exciting selection of packages to suit a variety of price points and goals.
12 APRIL - Connect with key stakeholders in charge of solving the most pressing challenges facing the industry: the wellbeing of passengers, crews and communities.
13 APRIL - Demonstrate to decision-makers how your entertainment & hospitality products and services make passengers feel at ease, at sea.
14 APRIL - Tech touches every aspect of the cruise experience, and it's not slowing down. Show why your solution is a right fit for the industry.
To contact the sales team directly, email us at [email protected] or call +1 646-422-9475
NEW: Meet the Cruise Lines
During this speed networking event, sponsors receive guaranteed facetime arranged by Seatrade Cruise on your behalf with relevant cruise executives during 5-10 minute sessions.
Exceed Your Objectives in Uncertain Times
Brand Visibility
Increase your exposure with branding prominently displayed on marketing collateral and throughout the event.
Targeted Audiences
From registration to networking to the conference program, choose from a wide variety of audience types.
Lead Generation
Expand your customer base by collecting and analysing leads for up to 30 days after the event ends.
Thought Leadership
Show off your industry expertise during a webinar or session of your choice - or work with us to create your own!
All sponsorships include your own page in our Sponsors Zone.
Your dedicated page includes the following features:
○ Ability to schedule unlimited 1:1 meetings
○ Ability to chat to answer immediate questions
○ Lead Report provided based on page engagement
○ Display unlimited product listings
○ Upload unlimited materials (PDFs, whitepapers, images etc.)
Why Sponsor:
12 April 2021 - Right now, making passengers and crews feel safe and secure is the industry’s top priority:
- The second half of 2020 saw more than 200 sailings with multiple layers of newly enhanced health & safety measures.
- The Seatrade Cruise orderbook counts 103 ships with over 203,000 berths valued at $55.6bn due to be delivered between 2021 and 2027.
Are your products or services aligned to match cruise line protocols and return to pre pandemic operations?
"While the cruise industry has always had rigorous health standards, the unique challenges posed by COVID-19 provide an opportunity to raise the bar even higher." - Frank Del Rio, President & CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Why Sponsor:
13 April 2021 - The industry seeks suppliers who can integrate stringent health & safety protocols without sacrificing the quality of the experience:
- The average cost of a booked cruise has risen 120% YoY. With more investment, passengers expect extraordinary experiences.
- Cruise entertainment has entered a new era of sophistication and immersion. The industry is keen to partner with those who can bring authentic experiences to life, onboard and ashore.
From f&b provisions to hotel products like linens and cleaning supplies, to retail and spa merchandise, hotel operations and concessions are vital to the supply chain.
Why Sponsor:
14 April 2021 - Next generation technology, from mobile apps to wearables, AR and AI, is shaping every aspect of the cruise journey, from pre-holiday planning through disembarking and rebooking:
- $23.5bn has been invested in new technologies - many cruise ships now have 7,000+ sensors to enable enhanced guest experiences.
- 74% of cruisers are likely to cruise in the next few years, with two out of three willing to cruise within a year. Your tech could be the difference maker.
Seatrade Cruise Virtual: Tech & Innovation will bring together the sector’s brightest minds to tackle cruise technology’s toughest challenges and biggest opportunities - these are conversations you don't want to be left out of.
Unrivalled Exposure
Live events are constrained by physical space. Virtual events provide access to our entire community - don't miss your chance to grab the attention of the global cruise industry.
Sponsor Registration
Associate your brand with the vanguard of innovation as the marquis sponsor of the first-ever expedition cruising conference.
Sponsor a Session
Demonstrate thought leadership and commitment to providing value by sponsoring a session on a key topic.
Select a Package
Choose from one of three comprehensive sponsorships designed to give you maximum exposure for your budget and goals.
Sponsor the Tech & Innovation Keynote Address
The most popular session at every Seatrade Cruise event, nothing gets the attention of decision-makers like the keynote address. As the IT sector has experienced tremendous change over the past year, we anticipate this keynotes to garner exceptionally high engagement.
Don't Take Our Word For It!
Get our latest case study to see how marine industry leader Wärtsilä took advantage of their sponsorship to:
- Dramatically increase brand awareness and engagement amongst their target audience
- Establish powerful thought leadership
- Collect and analyse hundreds of qualified leads
More Touchpoints Than Ever
With a variety of placements, formats and attendee interactions, create a highly engaging online experience tailored to your target audience.
1 Display sponsored sessions
2 Sessions can be webinars, product launches, workshops and demos
3 List multiple session sponsors
4 Interact with registered attendees
5 Attendees can ask questions
6 Sponsors can publish polls
Outbound Marketing
Get crucial brand exposure with our 50,000+ email contacts and 30,000+ social media followers!
Sponsored messaging includes:
- Event emails
- Push notifications
- Social media posts
- Virtual Event Website
- Virtual Platform
