- Seatrade Cruise Asia opens in Malaysia on 16 November 2026
- The event draws CEOs from more than 18 cruise lines
- Representatives from over 30 countries attend
- The event runs in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi
- The theme is A New Era of Opportunity
Seatrade Cruise Asia has opened in Malaysia, drawing executives from more than 18 major cruise lines and representatives from over 30 countries. The event is hosted by MMC Ports and supported by Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport. The event runs under the theme A New Era of Opportunity across Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi.
The main two-day conference and networking programme takes place at the Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur on 16 and 17 November. Delegates continue to Penang for terminal tours, ship visits and cultural excursions on 18 and 19 November, extending into a week-long destination showcase that includes Langkawi.
Confirmed speakers include Charles “Bud” Darr of CLIA, Jonathan Wilson of Aman at Sea, Andrea Zito of Swan Hellenic, Ben Bouldin of Royal Caribbean, Michael Goh of StarDream Cruises and Oliviero Morelli of MSC Group. Southeast Asian cruise operations generate roughly $10bn in economic output and support over 530,000 jobs.
