Welcome to The "Black Cruise Week 2008 Schedule". We are in the process of putting together the largest lineup of cruise events for people of color which will occur all throughout 2008. There are 30 cruises which will take place in many themed interest including family cruises, single cruises, gospel cruises, business cruises, hair style cruises, jazz cruises, college cruises and many more. MONTH OF JANUARY 2008CELEBRATION AT SEA WINTER WARM UP EXOTIC CRUISE PART 1( Norwegian Spirit) Place: New York - (Ports) St.Thomas, Antiqua, Barbados, St. Maarten, Tortola Date: January 23 February 2, 2007 Comments: This 11 night sailing features Freestyle Cruising which allows for a more relaxed unstructured resort style cruise experience MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2008PRESIDENTS' WEEK CARIBBEAN CRUISE Place:Depart from San Juan, PR - Aruba,Curacao, St. Maarten, St. Thomas Date: February 18-25, 2008 Comments: Another super cruise event from Celebration At Sea CELEBRATION AT SEA WINTER WARM UP CRUISE PART 3 Place: Date: Comments: Presidents’ Week Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Adventure of the Seas MONTH OF MARCH 2008ONE LOVE CRUISE AND CONCERT Place: Florida - Jamaica - Cayman Islands Date: March 3-8, 2008 Comments: The One Love Cruise is an exciting 4 day super event that brings thousands of cruise particpants together for a weekend of entertainment, networking, fun and much more. MONTH OF MAY 2008HBCU - ALUMNI CRUISE Place: Florida - Bahamas Date: May 27th - May 31, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend) Comments: The HBCU Network does it again! We're bringing you the 4th Annual Black College Alumni Getaway; a 5-day, 4-night nostalgic cruise celebrating all that is the Black College Experience. Featuring live hip-hop music,Spoken Word Set, featuring Def Poetry Jam poets,professional Seminars,white linen party,dominoes tournament, beach olympics, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Dating Games "HBCU Idol" Talent Show TOM JOYNER'S FANTASTIC VOYAGE CRUISE Date: May 20 - May 27, 2008 Comments: Every year, nationwide radio personality Tom Joyner puts on an entertainment party packed cruise for his listners called the Fantasic Voyage Cruise. It is the #1 cruise for professional African Americans and people of color.Each year this event sells out as thousands of participants gather each year for a week full of relaxing, concerts, comedy shows, educational forums, networking, beach parties, fashion shows and so much more. It is the ultimate party with a purpose. 15TH ANNUAL NPN ANNUAL ROYAL CARIBBEAN MULTICULTURAL GROUP CRUISE CONFERENCE Place: Miami - Bahamas Date: May 25 - May 28, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend) Comments: It's about business, it's about education, it's about networking with the top leaders, it's about re-focusing your personal, family and community goals. This is the only summit where not only do you have the opportunity to mix business with pleasure, its encouraged that you do so. The cruise summit brings all the top black business and political leaders in the country take part in a retreat that is unlike any other cruise event today. MONTH OF JUNE 2008FESTIVAL AT SEA ON LAND Place: Grand Lido Resort, Jamaica Date: June 21 - June 26, 2008 Comments: Friends of Festival at Sea is heading onshore for a 5 night stay at one of Jamaica's finest 4 Diamond resorts, The Grand Lido Negril. We've contracted the entire property exclusively for the duration of your stay. The Grand Lido Negril is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort that maintains the standard of luxury Friends of Festival at Sea patrons have become accustomed to. Included in your package rate are features such as complimentary bus shuttle to/from Montego Bay airport, suite accommodations, all meals, bar drinks, premium liquors, water sports, 24 hour room service, hotel taxes and gratuities. Other luxuries include complimentary spa treatments (manicures and pedicures) for ladies and gents, valet & dry cleaning services, a fitness/health club, boat rentals, sailing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, tennis, golf, windsurfing and waterskiing. Concierge services are also available. MONTH OF AUGUST 2008LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND SPA CRUISE Place: Hawaii Date: July 29 - August 6, 2008 Comments: Share an extraordinary and exclusively unique experience from July 29 – August 6, 2007. The National Professionals Network (NPN), Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Education at Sea (EAS) and Howard University Continuing Education (HUCE) arepresenting “The 2007 Leadership Summit & Spa at Sea.” It will be the largest gathering of leadersever on the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s new Freedom of the Seas. NPN is the muchtalked about international network of multicultural professionals who annually sail the globe with RCI,the most celebrated cruise line in the world THE GOSPEL CELEBRATION CRUISE Ports Of Call: Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Caymen Date: August 4 - August 9, 2008 Comments: Sheridan Gospel Network is inviting YOU to join us in August for the biggest celebration of the year on a cruise to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Come enjoy exotic tropical scenery, a spectacular blue sea gleaming underneath the heavens and beautiful beaches. LOVE CRUISE 10 Place: San Juan PR, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Nassau Bahamas Date: August 18 - August 26, 2008 Comments: We go beyond experiencing the exotic islands. Our guests enjoy live performances, guest hosts, theme parties, singles mixers, speed dating, beach excursions, relationship conversations and couples activities. love to party, love shopping, love traveling to exotic destinations, love to meet new grown and sexy friends, love romantic rendezvous, love to live life to its fullest....cruise with us to the most beautiful place on earth! FESTIVAL AT SEA CRUISE Place: Tampa - Nassau - Ocho Rios - Grand Cayman Date: August 12 - 19, 2008 Comments: Sure. You've heard the saying: "Ain't No Party Like a Black Folks Party". But on Festival at Sea, we take it to new heights with our 7 day full-ship charters. We bring new twists with us that make Festival at Sea the leader in African-American cruise vacations. Top of the line featured entertainment. Professional dance classes including Chicago Steppin', Salsa and Urban Line Dancing. We have live Smooth Jazz and R&B in our lounges. Wanna take the mic yourself? Give it a try in our fun and popular Black Karaoke Lounge. There's so much to do on a Festival at Sea cruise, some folks never leave the ship.the best thing about a Festival at Sea cruise however, is YOU. You make the experience possible. The camaraderie of cruising with over 2000 other black folks from all around the country is what truly makes Festival at Sea the special event that it is. Come join us on this special voyage down the west coast of Mexico and see for yourself why Festival at Sea is the only way we cruise! MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2008BLACKS OVER 40 CRUISE Place: September 16th - 23rd, 2008 Date: Sailing from Miami to Grand Cayman, Roatan Island, Belize and Costa Maya Comments: Come join us as we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Blacks Over 40 at Sea, the first and only cruise experience designed by us and just for us. A Black cruise for African Americans near and over 40, for couples, singles, family and friends. MONTH OF OCTOBER 20088TH ANNUAL BLACK GAY AND LESBIAN PRIDE: CARIBBEAN CRUISIN' Place: Miami, Florida - Nassau, Bahamas- Paradise Island, Bahamas Date: October 4 - 8, 2008 Comments: Sail to Nassau with the hottest party on water. For over 7 years, the Caribbean Cruisin' event promoted by Ebony Pyramid Entertainment has been bringing all the fun and the action from Miami to the Carribbean. Entertainment such as the costume ball,beach party, formal wear party, flashback to the 70's, seminars, dance classes, casino action,talent show, gospel show and more have made this the #1 hottest cruise line for the African American Gay and Lesbian community. BRONNER BROTHERS HAIR SEMINARS OF THE SEA Place: St. Thomas - St. Marteen - Bahamas Date: October 27 - November, 2008? Comments: This is a fun activity in addition to the annual hair shows. B.B. Seminars At Sea is tax-deductible- Have fun, relax, and take time for yourself- Learn & Party with Top Educators In The Industry- Experience Classes In- Advanced Cutting, Coloring To The Next Level, Weaving Techniques, Barbering, Natural Styling, And More MONTH OF DECEMBER 2008NPN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CRUISE TO AFRICA Place: Africa Date: December 22 - January 5, 2008 Comments: Details coming soon MONTH OF JANUARY 2008The Smooth Jazz Cruise Date: January 20 – January 27, 2008 Where: Aruba - Curacao - Half Moon Cay Ship: Holland America - m/s Westerdam What happens when you bring together the largest group of talented smooth jazz artist ever and place them on a special cruiseline just for you. You get the one and only Smooth Jazz Cruise. |