UberSoca Cruise 2026: The Largest Soca Festival at Sea
UberSoca Cruise returns October 27-November 1, 2026 aboard Norwegian Joy from Miami, with J’ouvert, Play Mas, non-stop fetes, and an all-inclusive fare. BTN’s full guide to the largest soca festival at sea.
Festival at Sea 34: The Original Black Cultural Cruise
Thirty-four sailings deep, Festival at Sea is the granddaddy of Black group cruising â seminars, comedy, step shows, and generations of Caribbean cruisers who keep coming back. BTN’s guide to the 2026 sailing.
Soul Train Cruise 2026
The Soul Train Cruise turns an entire ship into the world’s biggest Soul Train line â old-school R&B legends, themed deck parties, and a community that returns year after year. BTN’s full review of the 2026 sailing.
ONE Voyage Experience 2026 (formerly Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage)
The cruise formerly known as Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage has been reborn as the ONE Voyage Experience â hosted by Rickey Smiley, powered by Urban One, and still raising HBCU scholarship money through UNCF. Here’s BTN’s full review.
Norwegian Cruise Line Budget Caribbean 2026
The best value Caribbean cruise for Black travelers on a budget â 5 nights, three island stops, starting from just $499 per person.
Disney Cruise Line â Caribbean Family Sailing 2026
The ultimate family cruise experience â 7 nights in the Caribbean aboard the Disney Wish, with Castaway Cay, world-class entertainment, and experiences designed for Black families who want the best for their children.
MSC West Africa Route â Dakar to Cape Town 2026
The most historically significant cruise route for the African diaspora â 14 nights sailing the West African coast from Dakar, Senegal to Cape Town, South Africa, with stops at the Door of No Return.
Royal Caribbean Greek Isles 2026
10 nights sailing the most beautiful coastlines in Europe â Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Dubrovnik, and Rome aboard Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas.
Carnival’s Chocolate Sundaes Cruise 2026
The most iconic Black group cruise takeover in America returns â 7 nights in the Caribbean with 3,000+ Black travelers, non-stop entertainment, and the energy of a floating cultural festival.
