Set your sights on January 27-30, 2025 when the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025 will be held. This convention will feature a variety of thought-provoking sessions and opportunities to share knowledge.

Hear from the leaders in the passenger vessel industry and key government officials and representatives that are so important to your business. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions, workshops and roundtables that will give you cutting-edge information and ideas specifically targeted to your business and operational needs.

Back by popular demand, MariTrends 2025 returns with a featured Passenger Vessel Operators Day. This day provides a full day of programming focusing solely on technical, operations, and business issues facing passenger vessel operators. The format will emphasize sharing tips, ideas and information that will save operators money, time, and effort. The objective of this special day is to draw upon the expertise of PVA members, both vessel and associate, U.S. Coast Guard, and other government and industry representatives to address a wide range of pressing operational and industry issues.







The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31421
PVA Rate: $255 (To secure PVA's special room rate, please book by January 3, 2025)
Hotel booking link




Marriott Savannah Riverfront
100 General McIntosh Blvd
Savannah, GA 31401
PVA Rate: $249 (To secure PVA's special room rate, please book by January 3, 2025)
Hotel booking link

Attention PVA Members: Beware of Scam Hotel Emails and Calls
We have been notified of a report of a hotel scam targeting our convention participants and members. Unauthorized individuals may be posing as hotel representatives and contacting attendees to offer fake hotel reservations at discounted rates. We would like to emphasize that these offers are not legitimate and are part of a scam. To avoid being a victim of this scam, we urge all attendees to book their accommodations through the booking links provided above or by contacting the hotel directly. Please do not provide personal or financial information to unauthorized individuals claiming to assist with hotel reservations.




The full Convention Program will be released at a later date closer to the event. Until then, view the Schedule at a Glance to help with your planning.





Visit Savannah:
The Visit Savannah website will provide you with a complete guide to what to do, where to stay and where to eat in Savannah, GA. Plan a charming, Southern escape, where quirkiness materializes through art and period architecture houses trendy boutiques, where ghost stories are set under a veil of Spanish moss and where local cuisine comes straight from the coast.

Get Your Free Guide to Savannah:
The official Insider's Guide is your go-to reference for all things Savannah & Tybee Island! Read an online version here or order one by mail.






The MariTrends 2025 exhibit hall is the convention's gathering place for the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025. PVA loyal Associate members will also showcase a variety of products and services specifically for passenger vessel operations.

Purchase an Exhibit Booth:
Purchase an exhibit booth space here
PVA Associate member exhibitors will be prominently featured during the convention.

A Bundled Membership is the Best Value for Your Exhibit Booth:
A MariTrends 2025 exhibit booth is included in the purchase of a 2025 Bundled Membership. This also includes your 2025 PVA Membership Dues, FOGHORN Advertising, and Membership Directory Advertising; all at significantly discounted prices. Purchase your 2025 Bundled Plan here.





Are you looking to enhance your brand's presence within the passenger vessel industry? Look no further than sponsoring the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025! Seizing this exclusive opportunity for members will allow you to position your business in front of industry leaders, decision-makers, and key players.

Elevate your brand recognition, establish valuable connections, and unlock new business prospects by becoming a Sponsor.

Reserve your sponsorship today! Your sponsorship gives your company added marketing exposure while also showing your support for PVA.

Purchase a sponsorship here






Session presenters at MariTrends have the chance to inspire and educate all those in attendance, and show off their skills in the process. PVA members may submit a request to speak by enrolling in our Speaker system and submitting their presentation. Details on how to apply are below.
Speaker Enrollment link

Call for Presentations
Transform your ideas, best practices, or knowledge into a presentation at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025. We want to hear from you and learn from your valuable experiences. Anyone interested in sharing ideas, experiences, tactics, or the latest technologies with the PVA members is asked to submit a presentation proposal.

Submission Criteria:
To present at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends, you must:
1. Be a current PVA Vessel or Associate member
2. Enroll as a speaker using the online submission form with your proposed topic

General Instructions:
1. All speakers must pay the registration fee
2. Speakers may not use any conference presentation to market products or services
3. Please refer to the Convention Presentation Guidelines for Associate members developed by PVA's Associate Council