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The Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 marked its 20th anniversary during Seatrade Cruise Med in Las Palmas, recognising eight category winners chosen by an independent industry panel.
Philippe Hetland Brault (second from right) flanked by Emma Bond, senior event manager and Per Bjornsen CEO, V.Ships Leisure, with Mary Bond (far left) PHOTO: HOLLY PAYNE
The Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 celebrated its 20th anniversary with a milestone ceremony honouring this year's winners during the first night of Seatrade Cruise Med.
The celebration took place at the Welcome Reception at Alfredo Kraus Auditorium Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where winners of eight categories received their trophies, watched by peers from across the world.
An independent panel, composed of 15 industry names, assessed innovators, trailblazers and visionaries shaping the cruise industry today. The 2026 edition was supported by Oracle Hospitality and Tura Turizm as principal sponsors, with CruiseBaltic and V.Ships Leisure supporting as individual award sponsors.
Winners of the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026:
Destination of the Year: Stavanger, Norway
Expedition Cruise Initiative of the Year: HX Expeditions + AROS - 1896 Cabin, A 130 Years Experience
Innovative Shorex of the Year: Excursions Ltd - The Whitstable Oyster Farm, from Beach to Table
Port of the Year: Skjolden Port, Norway
Product of the Year: Zeero Group - Circular Biofuel Technology for Cruise
Sustainability Initiative of the Year Sponsored by Cruise Baltic: Port of Dover - Carbon Net Zero
Seatrade Cruise Outstanding Achievement Award: Richard J. Vogel
Seatrade Cruise Personality of the Year Sponsored by V. Ships Leisure: Philippe Hetland Brault, President & CEO of Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Mary Bond, group director of the Seatrade Cruise Portfolio commented: "For 20 years, Seatrade Cruise Awards have been a platform to recognise and showcase outstanding talent and initiatives propelling the cruise industry forward. This year has yet again proven that the breadth and depth of talent and innovation across the global cruise industry has no limits. I have observed the Awards scheme each year from its inception and am always excited to read about the finalists and their achievements. Each of the 400 or so finalists that have been shortlisted over the past 20 years should be proud of their accomplishments."
