WHY ATTEND

Now in its sixth year, the DFNI Cruise Conference is the only dedicated maritime retail focused event attracting the top decision makers in cruise retail in an intimate environment.

There's something for everyone: Whether you are an onboard retail operator looking to enhance your cruise ship outlets, a supplier wishing to improve the match of your products to an ever-evolving market, or a cruise line endeavoring to find the latest research on changing shopper behaviour, this is an essential date for your diary.

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Thanks to DFNI for a great conference in Barcelona.
It is always inspiring to get to speak about how resilient the cruise industry is and introduce more partners to the magic of cruising.

Lisa Bauer President & CEO Starboard Cruise Services

A warm thank you for the organisation and quality of the event in Barcelona.

We took away many quality insights on travel retail market trends, developed our network and potential opportunities for our company.

Joelle Croc Director of Customer Experience & Onboard Sales Brittany Ferries

It was absolutely great to be back at the DFNI cruise retail conference.

The entire DFNI team did an amazing job organizing it, hosting us and bringing the cruise retail community closer together.

Andres Villalever former Snr. Director of Retail Carnival Cruise Line

It was the right time in getting the key players in our industry together with our brand partners and prospective new suppliers to share best practise, connect once more and show the potential of cruise retail.

Adrian Pittaway Head of Retail MSC Cruises

Top Reasons To Attend

Data Driven

From bespoke research on shopper behaviour from m1ndset to delegate contact information – you won’t just be coming away with ideas.

Informative and Inspiring

Hear from, and interact with, leading retailers, cruise and ferry lines, with takeaways to share with your team and help grow your business.

Collegiate and Collaborative

Our conferences have a special atmosphere, with high-value networking and convivial conversation and a full programme of social events.

Steered By You

Discuss real-world issues facing your business in cruise and ferry retail. 
If you have ideas, comments, requests for the conference programme, please submit to DFNI editor Kapila Ireland (see contacts)