F&B@Sea, the unique cruise food and beverage experience that brings together cruise lines and supplies, has announced its enhanced 2026 program taking place April 15-16 at Miami’s Mana Wynwood convention Center. Held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Global (April 13-16), the F&B@Sea event will spotlight trends, innovations and leaders shaping what cruise guests will eat and drink at sea.
“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.”
The F&B@Sea event, designed for cruise line buyers, culinary and beverage teams, suppliers and media, returns with a stronger emphasis on connection. The event is introducing enhanced spaces designed to bring cruise line decision-makers and suppliers together in more meaningful ways.
The new Matchmaking Café will offer a café-style lounge for buyers and suppliers to meet. The Lido Deck, a reimagined take on last year’s Speakeasy, will provide a chic, beach club-inspired retreat on the show floor.
The reimagined Taste & Learn Lounge will offer cruise F&B buyers the chance to see industry trends and innovations through live culinary masterclasses and mixology showcases.
The Bistro is back as F&B@Sea’s tasting destination. Here, exhibitors showcase elevated menu items that demonstrate how ingredients and beverages can translate into cruise environments. These will be supported by curated moments throughout the program and the Bistro Showcase, highlighting featured brands and ingredients.
In addition, a schedule of trend-driven panels and conversations will take place on the Main Stage. Opening remarks will cover 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 program also spotlights Port to Plate: Delivering Authentic Local Flavors at Sea and The Next Pour: The Future of Cruise Beverage.
The event will be capped with the F&B@Sea Awards, celebrating excellence across the cruise industry’s food and beverage sector. Award entries will remain open until February 22, 2026.
For further information about F&B@Sea, including ticket options available, visit at www.seatradecruiseevents.com/fnbsea.
