PVA Southeast Region Meeting

September 23 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Registration is now open 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.

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Full-Day Region Meeting

Region co-chairs Sarah Foegen, Naples Princess, and Erik Johnson, Intracoastal Navigation, welcome members for a full day of industry discussions. 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

Hotel Information

Bahia Mar Hotel is the official meeting hotel. PVA has secured a special group rate of $125 per night for attendees. We encourage you to reserve your room early, as the discounted rate is available while space remains.

The hotel reservation deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 1. After this date, the PVA group rate cannot be guaranteed, so please make your reservation before the cut-off.

The reservation link is live! Click the Book Hotel Reservations button below to reserve your room and take advantage of the PVA group rate.

Please note: The reservation link will show a $37 resort fee included in the reservation. This is an optional charge. At check-in, you will be asked whether you would like to use the resort amenities. If you choose not to use the amenities, the $37 resort fee will be removed from your reservation.

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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