CruiseWorld Asia 2026
programme schedule

Attend and stand a chance to win a cruise holiday!*
Happening on 16 September 2026.
Time Session Details
08.30am
Networking & Registration
09.05am
Welcome Address
09.15am
NTO Panel
The Future of Cruise Tourism in Asia: What's the Growth Story?
09.45am
Opening Keynote 1
09.55am
Opening Keynote 2
10.05am
Opening Keynote 3
10.15am
Cruise Ports Panel
Building Cruise Asia: Ports, Partnerships and the Next Wave of Growth
10.40am
Coffee Break & Networking
11.05am
Cruise Partner Showcase 1
11.20am
Travel Agents Panel
From Sales to Strategy: Staying Ahead in Cruise's Next Wave
11.45am
Cruise Partner Showcase 2
12.00pm
Destination Panel
The Experience Economy: Engaging Cruise Travellers Beyond the Sailing
12.25pm
Cruise Partner Showcase 3
12.40pm
Lunch & Trade Partner Showcase
01.50pm
Lucky Draw
02.00pm
Insights
Asia's Travel Consumers in the Spotlight
02.15pm
Cruise Leaders Panel
The Big Picture: What’s Next for Cruise in Asia?
02.55pm
Fly-cruise panel
The New Cruise Marketplace: Selling in an Era of Choice
03.20pm
F&B Panel
Beyond the Buffet: Selling Cruise as a Culinary Destination
03.45pm
Coffee Break & Trade Partner Showcase
04.00pm
Entertainment Panel
Beating Netflix at Sea: A New Era of Entertainment at Sea
04.25pm
Marketing Panel
Reaching Today's Traveller: What Really Works Now?
04.50pm
Lucky Draw
05.05pm
Closing Networking
05.45pm
End of Programme
Session 1

Rebuild: Steering Toward a Safe Cruise Future

Thursday, 8 October
1500hr – 1630hr (GMT+8)
In the first installment of a three-part travel agent training series, the key focus of this session is to get the Asia travel agent community up to date on the latest protocols and guidelines in the cruise industry.

Key session highlights:

- CLIA Training
· Cruise industry response to Covid-19 across key geographic regions – Asia, Australia, North America and Europe
· An overview of recovery guidance and policies adopted by cruise lines and destinations

 - Dream Cruises Updates
· Costa Cruises’ health and safety standards
· How Costa Cruises is working with travel agents to chart cruise recovery

 - Panel discussion featuring CLIA, STB & Dream Cruises


Session 2:

Reassure: Boosting Confidence in Cruising

Tuesday, 13 October
1500hr – 1630hr (GMT+8)
In the second installment of the travel agent training series, this session emphasizes on bolstering travel agents’ confidence in the cruise industry, taking a closer look at a cruise resumption success story in Asia and tips on selling cruises in the new norm.

Key session highlights:

- CLIA Training
· Navigating in the new post-Covid norm - How travel agents can uncover opportunities and sell cruises in a different environment

 - Costa Cruises Updates
· Case study on Dream Cruises’ resumption of sailings in Taiwan
· How Dream Cruises is working with travel agents to chart cruise recovery

 - Panel discussion featuring CLIA, STB & Costa Cruises


Session 3:

Renew: Building Sales Strategies for the New Norm

Wednesday, 14 October
1500hr – 1630hr (GMT+8)
The final session of this three-part travel agent training series aims to get Asia’s cruise community poised for the industry restart by examining the new opportunities and sales strategies when sailings resume.

Key session highlights:

- CLIA Training
· Identifying the key segments to target during the recovery period
· Tips and tools that cruise agents can use to upgrade themselves

 - Royal Caribbean Cruises Updates
· Royal Caribbean Cruises’ health and safety protocols
· How is Royal Caribbean Cruises working with travel agents to chart cruise recovery

 - Travel insurance company sharing on Covid-19 cover - Panel discussion featuring CLIA, STB, Costa Cruises, Dream Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises


Programme is tentative and is subjected to change. Last updated on 25 August 2026.
*For travel agents only.