Next event: January 28th, 2025 
Location: Quality hotel Ålesund. Sorenskriver Bulls gate 7.
0800-0900: Registration
0900-1700: Conference, including lunch 
Conference language: English. 

Registration / hotel booking now open. Follow this link to registration.
Preliminary program: see bottom of page.

Who is the conference for?

At this event representatives of cruise lines operating in Norway meet, joined by shipping companies considering calling on Norwegian ports. A wide range of professionals convene to stay informed on Norwegian maritime safety regulations, preparedness- and rescue measures relevant to cruise traffic in Norwegian waters. The conference suits both leaders and employees. Key players from both private and public sectors will share their insight and experiences in both lectures and debates.

The event takes place in Ålesund, Norway every January. It is organized by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), with Cruise Norway and AECO as important backers. In 2024, 125 participants from the national and international cruise industry attended, along with representatives from relevant Norwegian maritime authorities.

Program highlights

The recurring themes are Safety - Preparedness - Sustainability - Green transition. You will have news on digital services useful to the cruise industry, including the NCA’s new digital tool MarU - a new model for estimating maritime emissions, and a new dedicated digital information guide specifically for the cruise industry. Updates on regulations from both the NCA and the NMA affecting cruises. Several ports will share their experiences and views. Thoughts and predictions on future cruise vessels will also be shared, in light of climate challenges and environmental requirements. See details in program below.

Preliminary program The Norwegian Cruise Conference 2025