CruiseWorld brings the entire travel industry together for growth and evolution through educational workshops, general sessions, ship tours, and a trademark Exhibitor Showcase.

CruiseWorld brings the entire industry together for growth and evolution through educational workshops, general sessions, networking events, and a trademark Exhibitor Showcase. North American travel advisors attend seeking education, relationships, and new products for their eager customers. Supplier partners are able to establish new sales relationships and share product updates.

CruiseWorld successfully bolsters every segment of the travel industry—cruise, tour, destinations, hotels, technology, and more. CruiseWorld also strives to create an environment of inclusion. We embrace, value, and champion our attendees’ diverse backgrounds and the experiences that make them unique. We will continue to expand our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to ensure that our events embrace diversity and varied points of view.

1. November 5-7, 2025

A portion of CruiseWorld's 800+ North American-based travel advisor attendees are participants in the event's STAR Program. These select STAR travel advisors are carefully pre-screened and selected to attend CruiseWorld. Attendees are industry veterans as well as newcomers, top producers and future go-getters, home-based and traditional agency professionals—all with a diverse book of business and all with a desire to expand their networks and grow their business. 

99% of attendees will book/use products and/or services from CruiseWorld Exhibitors
93% of attendees established new supplier partnerships
92% of attendees rated CruiseWorld as positive/very positive experience
90% of exhibitors closed business or expected to close business as a result of attending CruiseWorld
84% of attendees recommend CruiseWorld to a colleague
 

Attendees booked or plan to book with suppliers in the following categories: 

94% cruise lines
80% host agencies/professional services
72% tour operators
71% hotels & resorts