Bonus: 9 Revelations from Seatrade 2025, the Leading Cruise Industry Conference and Tradeshow

Seatrade Global is the world's leading annual business-to-business event for the global cruise industry, taking place in Miami, Florida. We just returned from this premier industry event, which invites media to attend its tradeshow, keynote addresses, panels, and press conferences. Learn about the nine revelations that impact small ship cruising for the year ahead and that will influence your future travels, understanding how you'll benefit from the news announced there.We highlight the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and the unique itineraries offered by American Cruise Lines. Our conversation also covers the increasing demand for cruises, particularly in North America and Europe, and the importance of sustainability in the cruise industry. We've said it before and we'll say it again: the value of small-ship cruising is great! Find out why along with how the definition of luxury travel is evolving.Dive into the 9 Revelations from Seatrade with us, including: 1) 250th Anniversary of the United States, with U.S. Cruise Options2) Deepened Desire to Cruise North America3) The Increase in Seine River Options in France4) Trends with the Growing Demand for Small Ship Cruises5) Increased Time on Cruise Ships6) Incredible Value of Small Ship Cruising7 & 8) The Ship is the Star and What Is Luxury?9) Sustainability Remains a Top Priority in CruisingAsk a question or send fan mail.Support the show👉🏻 Press that FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode, released every other Wednesday. Need help planning your trip? Check out our RESOURCES, whether you're looking to understand which cruise to book, which travel insurance is best, or how to organize your luggage with our packing lists: https://sometimessailing.com/resources/▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @sometimes-sailing📩 Sign up for our newsletter.🌏 SometimesSailing.com has even more planning tips, firsthand experiences, & advice.  📱 Have questions or topic suggestions? Contact us.©2026 Small Ship Cruise Talk. All rights reserved. May contain affiliate links. Some trips and experiences have been hosted. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. All opinions are our own.