F&B@Sea, a cruise food and beverage expo from Seatrade Cruise taking place April 15-16 2026 in Miami, Florida, has announced its 2026 programme – spotlighting the trends, innovations and leaders shaping what guests will eat and drink at sea next.
“Food and beverage has become one of the most powerful differentiators in cruising – shaping how brands are perceived, remembered and chosen,” said Chiara Giorgi, Seatrade Cruise, Global Brand Director.
“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.”
Aimed at cruise line buyers, culinary and beverage teams, suppliers and media, F&B@Sea returns with an even stronger emphasis on connection, introducing enhanced spaces designed to bring cruise line decision-makers and suppliers together in more meaningful ways throughout the show.
New for this year, the Matchmaking Café will offer a café-style lounge for buyers and suppliers to meet, while The Lido Deck, a reimagined take on last year’s Speakeasy, will provide a chic, beach club-inspired retreat on the show floor.
Also reimagined this year, the Taste & Learn Lounge, will offer cruise F&B buyers the chance to see industry trends and innovations come alive through a curated programme of live culinary masterclasses and mixology showcases.
Back for 2026, The Bistro will continue to serve as F&B@Sea’s tasting destination, where exhibitor products are transformed into elevated menu items that demonstrate how ingredients and beverages can translate into cruise environments.
Alongside these experience-led moments, attendees can expect a schedule of trend-driven panels and conversations on the Main Stage – from the opening remarks, where guests will hear exclusive insights from the 2026 F&B Trends Report by Seatrade Cruise, followed by the keynote panel, Beyond the Horizon: The New Era of Cruise F&B on Wednesday lunchtime.
The programme also spotlights Port to Plate: Delivering Authentic Local Flavours at Sea and The Next Pour: The Future of Cruise Beverage.
