Festival at Sea: Immerse Yourself in African American Culture on the High Seas
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Whether you call it a black cruise or an African American cultural cruise, Festival at Sea hits all the marks. Festival at Sea allows cruise passengers to fully embrace and immerse themselves in their cultural identity -- or that of their friends and family members -- as their cruise ship sails through Caribbean waters.
Festival at Sea Cruises: What Is It?
Festival at Sea is the longest running African American-themed chartered cruise in the world. As a chartered sailing, the cruise lines and ships utilized by the cruise organizer may vary from year to year, though Celebrity remains a favored partner.
These special sailings feature a bevy of onboard activities and entertainment options that highlight African American culture and influence in everything from music and dance to sports and fashion.
Festival at Sea Cruises: Lineup and Highlights
Festival at Sea offers cruisegoers plenty of onboard activities and entertainment options to enjoy between port stops, including: Parties hosted by live DJs, costume theme nights, a white party, urban line dancing, an American Idol-style singing competition (entitled “African American Idol”), a fashion show, African dance aerobics and much more.
Other activities that touch on African American cultural staples range from step competitions and classes to games like: Dominoes, Family Feud and a basketball tournament. You can even partake in faith-based activities such as a worship service, Bible study and of course, a Gospel Brunch.
Festival at Sea: Onboard Vibe
Festival at Sea is all about having a good time exactly the way you want to and vacationing with people like you. The options for onboard fun are seemingly endless, whether you're traveling as a couple, family, group or solo.
Anyone who appreciates authentic African American culture will have a blast on the Festival at Sea cruise.
Festival at Sea Cruises: How to Book
Festival at Sea is organized by Blue World Travel Corp, which organizes a few other African American cultural cruises, including those sailing Africa, Western Europe and Asia. Bookings can be made on the Festival at Sea website.
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