PVA Southeast Region Meeting

September 23 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Registration is open, and the program is live for the 2026 PVA Southeast Region Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!


This important region meeting brings PVA members and industry colleagues together to hear the latest industry updates, discuss key issues affecting passenger vessel operators, and share ideas and best practices. Connect with fellow members, exchange experiences, and gain valuable insight from others across the industry.

Register today and make plans to join us in Fort Lauderdale!

Details

📅 Date: Sept. 23, 2026

📍 Location: Bahia Mar | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Seafarer Room

Schedule at a Glance

Get a quick look at the meeting topics below, then explore the full program for session details, speakers, and the timely topics covered throughout the day. Topics to be covered include:

• The new U.S. Coast Guard tool to streamline the mariner credentialing experience



• A review of repower case studies showing how it can improve performance and efficiency

• An update from the Coast Guard on addressing illegal passenger vessel operations

• A hospitality roundtable exploring strategies, challenges, and solutions

• The view from Washington, D.C., on issues directly affecting the passenger vessel industry

8:15 a.m.–noon – Education sessions

Noon–1:15 p.m. – Lunch with speaker

1:15-4 p.m. – Education sessions

Full Program

Explore the full meeting program, including session titles, speakers, and take a closer look at the timely topics and conversations planned for attendees.

Hotel Information

Bahia Mar Hotel is the official meeting hotel.

The deadline to reserve a room at PVA's special group rate of $125 per night has now passed. However, rooms may still be available at Bahia Mar, and we encourage attendees who still need accommodations to check current availability directly with the hotel.

You may use the Book Hotel Reservations button below to view current available rooms and rates.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your brand to your targeted audience of industry professionals by sponsoring a PVA Region Meeting. In addition to valuable exposure, sponsoring an event gives you a direct line to vessel operators and decision makers across the maritime industry.

Sponsors

Please note, registration to the PVA Southeast Region Meeting is open only to active PVA members. If you are interested in joining PVA, please visit passengervessel.com to learn more about the benefits of membership, or contact Leslie Kagarise at lkagarise@passengervessel.com for more information.

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