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If you’re dreaming of your next cruise holiday or planning a family break and want inspiration, expert advice and genuinely great deals, Sailawaze Live 2026 needs to be in your diary.
Returning for its second year, Sailawaze Live takes over Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026, bringing together the world’s leading cruise lines, travel experts and immersive experiences for an unforgettable weekend. And this year, it’s bigger, bolder and even more hands-on.
And what’s even better... Sailawaze have given me an exclusive discount code to pass on to you, so you can save 50% on tickets using this link. Read on to find out more about what on and why you should attend.
What Is Sailawaze Live?
Sailawaze Live is the UK’s only immersive cruise show, designed to give you a real taste of life at sea without leaving dry land. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or completely new to cruising, this is one of the best places to compare options, ask questions and book with confidence.
Across the two packed days, you’ll be able to:
➡️ Speak directly to major cruise lines and tour operators
➡️ Unlock exclusive show-only cruise deals
➡️ Attend expert talks covering ocean, river and expedition cruising
➡️ Enjoy celebrity chef cooking demonstrations inspired by life onboard
➡️ Take part in cocktail and beer tastings led by ship sommeliers
➡️ Experience cruise-style activities, from deck games to VR adventures
Two Shows, One Ticket: Sailawaze Live + Family Traveller Live
Your ticket doesn’t just get you into Sailawaze Live it also gives you full access to Family Traveller Live, running alongside it at Twickenham. This makes the weekend ideal if you’re planning a family cruise, a land-based family holiday or simply want a fun, interactive day out with the kids
Family Traveller Live features everything from a real astronaut multi-axis trainer and surf simulator to mini golf, soft play, face painting, ziplining across the stadium, climbing walls and even Paw Patrol character meet-and-greets.
One ticket. Two shows. Full of travel inspiration.
Highlights for 2026
Here’s some more details of what’s in store over the two days:
✨ Cruise Experiences & Activities
The interactive Cruise Showcase is the heart of the event, you’ll be able to take part in VR experiences, wellness tasters and destination domes as well as Pickleball, mini golf, archery and deck-style games. And if that’s not enough adrenaline for you then some limited spaces for ziplining across the stadium and abseiling from the roof.
🎤 Expert Talks & Q&As
At the expert talks and Q&As you’ll be able to learn from leading cruise specialists with sessions including how to bag the best cruise deals, how to choose your first cruise (and love it), Leave more about river cruising explained, and see what lies ahead with the the future of cruising and what’s next at sea
🍸 Food & Drink Experiences
There’s also be some tasty food experiences with celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, hands-on cocktail masterclasses and beer tastings with onboard sommeliers.
🛳️ Meet the Cruise Lines
You’ll also be able to chat one-to-one with brands across ocean, river and expedition cruising from household names to specialist operators and pick up expert booking tips along the way.
I’ll Be There on Saturday – Come Say Hello
I already have my tickets for Saturday and can’t wait to attend (because I missed it last year as I was on a cruise). If you’re also going to be there on Saturday let me know over on Facebook it would be great to say hello. I love events like this as it’s always great to meet fellow cruise and travel lovers in person, swap ideas and share inspiration.
Event Details
Event Details at a Glance
📍 Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
📅 When:
Saturday 21 March 2026: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 22 March 2026: 10am – 5pm
🚗 Getting There:
Easy access by train (Twickenham Station), tube, bus or car, with free parking available in the West and North Car Parks.
Get 50% Off Your Sailawaze 2026 Tickets
Tickets usually start from £10 for adults but you can save 50% by booking through my link:
👉 Get 50% off Sailawaze Tickets
Share This with Anyone Planning a Holiday
If you know someone who’s thinking about a cruise, planning a family holiday or looking for inspiration and ideas for future travel please share this post with them. Sailawaze Live is one of those rare events that’s genuinely useful, I was so disappointed when I couldn’t attend last year as the dates clashed with a cruise. The day looked so much fun and great value (especially with my exclusive ticket discount code)
I hope to see you there! Remember to let me know over on Facebook if you’re going too!
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