F&B@Sea, in collaboration with Worldchefs, strengthens global collaboration across the maritime culinary community. From April 15-16, the F&B@Sea 2026 event, held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Global (April 13-16), will emphasize the connection between cruise lines and suppliers.
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The 2026 programme for F&B@Sea launched, highlighting new trends, innovations and industry leaders that will shape cruise dining experiences.
Seatrade Cruise’s specialised food and beverage experience will take place April 15-16 in Miami, Florida at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. The event is held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Global, hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 13-16.
Food and beverage as key differentiator
‘Food and beverage has become one of the most powerful differentiators in cruising, shaping how brands are perceived, remembered and chosen,’ said Chiara Giorgi, global brand director at Seatrade Cruise.
‘F&B@Sea is where the industry comes together to explore what’s changing, what’s working and what comes next – with programming built to deliver practical insight, spark new ideas and create meaningful connections between cruise lines and the partners who help bring these experiences to life.’
Enhanced networking spaces introduced
The event, designed for cruise line buyers, culinary and beverage teams, suppliers and media, returns with strengthened emphasis on connection. Enhanced spaces have been designed to bring cruise line decision-makers and suppliers together more meaningfully throughout the show.
New additions include the Matchmaking Café, offering a café-style lounge for buyers and suppliers to meet. The Lido Deck, a reimagined version of last year’s Speakeasy, will provide a chic, beach club-inspired retreat on the show floor.
Experiential learning opportunities
The reimagined Taste & Learn Lounge will offer cruise F&B buyers opportunities to witness industry trends and innovations through a curated programme of live culinary masterclasses and mixology showcases.
The Bistro returns as F&B@Sea’s tasting destination, where exhibitor products are transformed into elevated menu items demonstrating how ingredients and beverages translate into cruise environments. This will be supported by curated moments throughout the programme and the Bistro Showcase, highlighting featured brands and ingredients.
Main stage programming announced
The schedule includes trend-driven panels and conversations on the Main Stage, beginning with opening remarks featuring exclusive insights from the 2026 F&B Trends Report by Seatrade Cruise. Sessions include ‘Port to Plate: Delivering Authentic Local Flavours at Sea’ and ‘The Next Pour: The Future Cruise Beverage’.
The programme spotlights the keynote panel ‘Beyond the Horizon: The New Era of Cruise F&B’ at lunchtime on April 15.
F&B@Sea Awards
The event concludes with the F&B@Sea Awards, celebrating excellence across the cruise industry’s food and beverage sector.
Award entries remain open until February 22.
Ticket options for F&B@Sea are available here.
