Registration for Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld is now open. The event returns to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the Broward County Convention Center, Nov. 4-6, 2026.
The annual event offers something for advisors at every level, including supplier trainings, immersive networking opportunities, ship tours, dynamic general sessions and a trademark Exhibitor Showcase. New this year is an elevated educational track tailored to multimillion-dollar producers and agency owners.
Designed to support today’s evolving travel advisor, the 2026 program addresses the challenges professionals face at every stage of their careers while reinforcing the critical advisor–supplier relationship.
“We strive to meet the needs of our diverse and ever-changing travel advisor audience at CruiseWorld,” said Mary Pat Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Partnerships, Northstar Travel Group. “We’re excited to bring new sessions, relevant topics and fresh content to the stage.”
Returning in 2026 is the popular Masterminds Panel, where top industry executives share insights on how advisors can grow their sales with each brand and strengthen their position in the industry.
Peer-to-Peer sessions will take place on Friday, Nov. 6. These breakout sessions, consistently a highlight of CruiseWorld, give both emerging and experienced advisors the opportunity to learn from one another across key areas such as marketing, sales, social media, product development, professional growth and supplier relationship building. This year will also feature an enhanced content track specifically designed for multimillion-dollar sellers. Check out the 2025 sessions here.
Attendees can also participate in an interactive Think Tank, collaborating with peers to exchange ideas, share successful strategies and seek solutions to common challenges.
Supplier-sponsored workshops will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4-5, offering insights from destinations, cruise lines and other partners on new products and programs.
Also returning is CruiseWorld’s popular STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program, designed for an elite group of attendees. The 2025 program sold out, and interested advisors are encouraged to apply early. More information, including qualifications and the STAR application, is available at www.cruiseworldshow.com/star-program.
Ship tours will be offered following the event, on Nov. 7-8.
Meanwhile, the 2026 supplier roster for the Exhibitor Showcase continues to grow, with airlines, cruise lines, destinations, hotels and resorts, professional services, tour operators, host agencies, consortia, travel insurance providers and more expected to be well represented on the show floor this November.
CruiseWorld’s official destination sponsor is Visit Lauderdale. Searching for the perfect beach getaway for your clients? Whether you are looking for hotels, attractions, or things to do, discover how Visit Lauderdale can help you create a winning stay for your clients.
Visit cruiseworldshow.com to register and for more information. Suppliers interested in participating in the Exhibitor Showcase should contact Emmy Smotrys at [email protected]. Custom sponsorship opportunities are available.
