February 22–27, 2026

Welcome Aboard the Inaugural HR Cruise!

Presented by PIHRA, this one-of-a-kind event blends professional development, authentic peer connections, and unforgettable experiences. Join us as we set sail on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas for five incredible nights, designed exclusively for HR practitioners.

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Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Depart from Los Angeles, California
Day 2: At Sea – Cruising & Sessions
Days 3 & 4: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Day 5: At Sea – Cruising & Sessions
Day 6: Return to Los Angeles, California

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Why Join This Cruise?

Network with HR Professionals at Sea

Network with HR professionals in a unique, inspiring setting.

Advance Your HR Certification

Earn up to 12 HRCI and SHRM recertification credit hours.

Luxury Aboard Navigator of the Seas

Enjoy world-class amenities of Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas.

Experience Cabo’s Beauty & Vibrance

Explore the beauty of Cabo San Lucas with an overnight stay.

Earn Recertification
Credits at Sea

• Pre-Cruise Learning: Four 1-hour webinars

• Onboard Learning: Eight 1-hour in-person sessions

• Eligible for up to 12 HRCI and SHRM recertification credit hours!

Continuing Education Pricing

CATEGORY	PREVIEW Ends 5/15/25	EARLY BIRD Ends 6/30/25	ADVANCED Ends 7/31/25	STANDARD
PIHRA Member	$499	$549	$599	$649
Nonmember	$669	$719	$769	$819
Affiliate Partner	$549	$599	$649	$699

Includes all pre-cruise webinars and onboard sessions.

All HR practitioners, providers, and vendors booking a stateroom through our platform are required to purchase the accompanying Education Package.
Non-HR guests traveling with a registered HR participant are not required to purchase the Education Package and are welcome to enjoy the cruise experience outside of the educational sessions. Every stateroom must have at least one registered HR professional.

Speakers

Setting Sail with HR’s Best

Paul Falcone

Bestselling Author | Global Keynote Speaker | Workplace Leadership Trainer

Paul Falcone is a workplace leadership consultant, bestselling author, and former CHRO of Nickelodeon. He’s written several top HR books with over 750,000 copies sold and contributes regularly to SHRM.

Eric De Wames

Managing Partner | Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP

Eric is a seasoned trial attorney who represents businesses in all areas of employment and labor law, including wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Julie Develin, SHRM-SCP, GTML

Sr. Partner, Human Insights | UKG

Julie Develin is a Sr. Partner, Human Insights at UKG. A sought-after speaker in the world of human resources, she was recognized as a top 100 HR Influencer for 2023 and an HRO HR Superstar in 2024.