The 67th MedCruise General Assembly runs from 30th September to 3rd October 2025 in Šibenik, Croatia, hosted by the Šibenik Port Authority.
The event includes 472 B2B meetings with 28 cruise line executives and over 210 participants in workshops on sustainability and digitalisation.
Šibenik offers a UNESCO-listed old town and Krka National Park, with social events at St. Michael’s Fortress and Dalmatian Ethno Village. Discussions focus on sustainable cruise industry growth and addressing passenger expectations.
Croatia aims to lead in responsible cruise development in the Mediterranean.
Paško Dželalija shared, “So cruise yes, but in a way that suits the local community. That is generally the topic of this association, and that is what we will be discussing and trying to improve here for days. As for Šibenik and Croatia, we have positioned ourselves where we belong, as a strong force in the Mediterranean and I am extremely proud, and it is a great honor for me that Šibenik is the host of this, on behalf of all Croatian ports.”
Oleg Butković shared, “Croatia is ready to be a leader in sustainable cruise industry development in the Mediterranean – not only growth in numbers but responsible, long-term development that benefits local communities, passengers, and partners.”
Theodora Riga shared, “Our General Assemblies are milestones shaping the future of Mediterranean cruising. We are delighted to bring our members and partners to Šibenik, a city that beautifully reflects the heritage, innovation and hospitality that define our regions.”
