F&B@Sea 2027
Event Date
April 7–8, 2027
Location
Miami, FL
Expected Exhibitors
230
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryF&B@Sea is a dedicated food and beverage trade show for the cruise industry, bringing together the global community of cruise F&B, guest-experience and hotel-operations professionals. Brought to you by Seatrade Cruise Global, F&B@Sea is described as a one-of-a-kind experience connecting food, beverage, guest experience and hotel ops suppliers and buyers together. The 2027 edition takes place across two days in Miami, combining a bustling vendor marketplace with a curated content programme, live culinary and mixology demonstrations, and the F&B@Sea Awards.
The show is built for cruise-line buyers and decision-makers alongside suppliers spanning every sector of the drinking and dining experience — meat and seafood, produce, plant-based proteins, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ingredients, dairy and dessert, cookware and equipment, tech and entertainment, and design and apparel.
Attendees come to test cruise-ready products in a buzzing marketplace, sample vendor products, watch live demos, learn from expert-led panels and keynotes, and make business connections through a dedicated matchmaking programme. With the world's biggest cruise lines in attendance, it is positioned as a must-attend event for sourcing, networking and staying ahead of cruise F&B trends.
Show Highlights
Key features of F&B@Sea include:
- Hands-On Product Discovery — Test cruise-ready F&B products in a buzzing marketplace, sample 80+ vendor products in The Bistro, and see live culinary demos.
- A Comprehensive Learning Experience — Curated panel discussions and keynote sessions along with live chef and mixology demonstrations addressing trending topics.
- Strategic Business Connections — Meet business partners via the matchmaking programme and Café, plus sector-specific matchmaking areas in the Lido Deck.
- Matchmaking Café — A café space on the show floor where buyers and suppliers meet for scheduled and informal connections.
- Lido Deck — A vibrant networking space featuring music, games and cocktails.
- Main Stage — Trend-driven content informed by the Cruise F&B Trends Report.
- Taste and Learn Lounge — An interactive showcase where culinary and beverage trends come alive.
- F&B@Sea Awards — Celebrating individuals, cruise line brands and suppliers behind standout guest experiences.
Speakers at the show have included Marcus Samuelsson (Marcus Samuelsson Group), Norman Van Aken (NRV Productions), Linken D'Souza (Royal Caribbean Group), Sami Kohen (Princess Cruises), Marisa Christenson (Holland America Line & Seabourn) and Alban Gjoka (Explora Journeys).
Attendance
According to the organizer, F&B@Sea attracts 2,450+ attendees and 230+ vendors, with 44 cruise line brands represented and attendees drawn from 57 countries.
Registration
For the 2027 edition, prospective attendees are directed to register their interest via the official website to be notified when registration opens. Suppliers interested in exhibiting can book a consultation, download the sales kit, or apply through the "How to Become a Vendor" process on the F&B@Sea website. As part of the show's sustainability initiative, for every $1 collected at F&B@Sea registration, sustainability partner 4ocean removes one pound of debris from the ocean.
History
F&B@Sea is produced by Seatrade Cruise Global, the long-running cruise industry event brand, and is part of the wider Seatrade Cruise portfolio operated by Informa Markets. The 2026 edition wrapped in April 2026, with its awards ceremony held on 16 April 2026, and the show returns for 2027. The event has grown into a dedicated marketplace serving the cruise F&B community, reporting 2,450+ attendees, 230+ vendors and 44 cruise line brands across 57 countries.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is F&B@Sea 2027?
F&B@Sea 2027 takes place on 7-8 April 2027 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL. Onsite opening hours are 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM on both days.
Who should attend F&B@Sea?
The show is designed for cruise food, beverage, guest-experience and hotel-operations professionals, connecting cruise-line buyers with suppliers. Sectors represented include meat and seafood, produce, plant-based proteins, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ingredients, dairy and dessert, cookware and equipment, tech and entertainment, and design and apparel.
How do I register for F&B@Sea 2027?
Registration for 2027 is handled through the official F&B@Sea website, where visitors can register their interest to be notified when registration opens. Suppliers wanting to exhibit can book a consultation, download the sales kit, or apply through the site's vendor process.
What makes F&B@Sea worth attending?
Attendees can test cruise-ready products in a busy marketplace, sample 80+ vendor products, watch live chef and mixology demos, and learn from expert panels and keynotes. A dedicated matchmaking programme, the Lido Deck and the F&B@Sea Awards support networking and business connections with the world's biggest cruise lines.
How do I get to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center?
The venue is about 7.1 miles from Miami International Airport and roughly 1.9 miles from the Brightline MiamiCentral and Tri-Rail stations. On-site parking is available with 240+ spaces (daily rates around $10-$40), and Miami-Dade Transit buses, the Metrorail and the free Wynwood trolley all serve the area, along with rideshare services.
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