The 41st edition of Seatrade Cruise Global once again proved to be the cruise industry’s premier global gathering and Anglo-Eastern was strongly represented across both Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management (AECMI) and Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management (AELM).
With Anglo-Eastern COO, Carsten Ostenfeldt joining from Hong Kong, the week began with participation in CLIA’s “Business on the Bay” event at the Pérez Art Museum, setting the tone for a highly productive and well-connected week.
On Tuesday, 14 April, a sizable Anglo-Eastern delegation attended the State of the Cruise Industry session, where leaders from Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group, and Carnival Corporation alongside CLIA CEO Bud Darr, shared their perspectives on the current state and future trajectory of the global cruise sector.
The trade show floor provided a highly effective platform for engagement with clients, prospects, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Seatrade continues to offer a unique opportunity to connect with a broad cross-section of the industry in a concentrated timeframe, and our teams maximised efforts through a well-coordinated series of meetings throughout the week.
A key highlight was our annual Anglo-Eastern Seatrade Cocktail Reception, now firmly established as a signature fixture in our cruise marketing calendar. Hosted in Miami, our home cruise market, this year’s reception was our most impactful to date, with over 280 guests in attendance. In partnership with Blue Water Shipping and Heineken, the event brought together a highly curated audience of senior industry leaders, clients, partners, and key stakeholders – with the depth and diversity of attendees further reinforcing Anglo-Eastern’s visibility and standing within the cruise sector.
Away from the exhibition halls, senior leadership including Carsten Ostenfeldt, Neil McNeil, Dietmar Wertanzl, and Frits van der Werff, engaged in an extensive programme of client and partner meetings, lunches, and dinners spanning the full Seatrade week. These included key discussions with Four Seasons Yachts, Victory Cruise Lines, Margaritaville at Sea, and Nova Logistics, alongside ongoing conversations with targeted prospects.
Carsten’s presence in Miami also provided the opportunity to engage internally, with a Head of Department luncheon and town hall at the office. These sessions offered updates on the company and created space for open dialogue with the local team.
Our teams also participated in a range of conference sessions, gaining insights into areas shaping the cruise landscape—from small ships and expedition cruising to the evolving luxury segment, changing guest expectations and the increasing complexity of shipboard people management.
Overall, Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 was a highly successful week for Anglo-Eastern that deepened relationships, strengthened brand visibility, and reinforced our position as a trusted long-term partner to the cruise industry.
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