Seatrade Cruise Global, the leading annual event for the cruise industry, is delighted to return next month for the 40th anniversary edition, from 07 to 10 April 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This milestone event will unite professionals from across the globe to explore key trends, network with industry leaders, and discover innovative strategies shaping the future of cruising.
With over 1,500 Cruise Line Executives already registered to attend from 70 brands, Seatrade Cruise Global has cemented itself across four decades as the must-attend event for anyone in the cruise industry. Bringing together key decision-makers, suppliers, and innovators, the event remains the central hub for networking, learning, and advancing the future of the cruise industry.
A Historic Connection to Miami
Pictured above Cruise industry leaders participate in panel at Seatrade Cruise Global, formerly known as “Cruise Shipping Miami.”
Seatrade Cruise Global has a long and storied history in Miami, the cruise capital of the world. The first Seatrade Cruise Conference, however, took place in New York in 1985, running at the Vista International Hotel for two years before moving to its established home in Miami in 1987. For the next four years, the conference was held at either the InterContinental Hotel or the Fontainebleau Hotel.
By 1991, the event—then known as the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Conference & Exhibition, and later as Seatrade Miami—had outgrown the Fontainebleau Hotel due to the rapid expansion of the global cruise industry. Increased demand for exhibition space led to the event moving to the Miami Beach Convention Center, welcoming 350 exhibitors.
Since then, Seatrade Cruise Global has been hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with a few exceptions. Three editions (2016, 2017, and 2018) were held in Fort Lauderdale while the MBCC underwent renovations, and in 2023, the event temporarily moved to accommodate scheduling around the F1 Grand Prix.
Reflecting on the significant history of the event, Chiara Giorgi, Global Brand & Event Director of Seatrade Cruise, expressed her enthusiasm: “Celebrating 40 years of Seatrade Cruise Global is a testament to the resilience and innovation of our industry. Miami has played an instrumental role in the evolution of this event, having hosted Seatrade Cruise Global for more than three decades. From its early days in New York to its expansion into the Miami Beach Convention Center, this event has grown alongside the industry it serves. We are thrilled to bring the cruise community together once again to honour our rich history, reflect on our shared achievements, and look ahead to a bright future.
