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Blacks Greeks Connect
A web site for the divine 9 - AKAs, Alphas, Omegas, Deltas, Kappas, Sigmas, Zetas, SGRhos, and Iotas.
Now It's Rubi's Time To Ask Questions To Dad
This is funny to me. OK, now we know she can handle herself in answering questions, let's see how she is in asking them. Guinea Pig: Daddy!
Day 1 - Getting To Know The Ship: My Cruise Blog
We wake up at the sound of our alarm, but we all stay in bed. Yes, we are lazy like that. Slowly but surely, we start to get up - a hour past the time when we were supposed to get up. They say that it
Is there a smoking policy for Spa Cabins?
Spa cabins are cabins which share the same deck as the Spa. On the Carnival Liberty, the Spa Deck is right above the Panorama Deck and below the Sun deck. The Spa deck holds only Ocean view rooms. If
HBCUCruise.com Beach Games
Here is some footage of our beach relay games held on the beautiful beach of Magans Bay, St. Thomas. My apologies to all who are about to be embarrassed due to the content of the video. I sincerely ap
Adult Dodgeball on the Ship!
Taking a break from relaxing, some attendees take part in an adult dodgeball tournament competition. The sun's beating down on you, trapped in an enclosed space, rubber balls flying everywhere, a big
2015 HBCU Alumni Cruise Destinations
Itinerary DayPort of CallArriveDepartSun, Oct 18Fort Lauderdale, Florida--4:00PMMon, Oct 19At Sea----Tue, Oct 20Labadee, Haiti8:00AM5:00PMWed, Oct 21Falmouth, Jamaica10:30AM7:00PMThu, Oct 22George To
2012 HBCU Alumni Cruise Itinerary
No one knows the Caribbean better than we do. After all, it is our middle name. And when it comes to beautiful beaches and sparkling blue waters, the Caribbean is really in a league of its own. There
Where Would You Like To Go On Our 2010 Cruise?
Here is a chance for the member to decide where we go for our 2010 HBCU Alumni Cruise. The choice is yours ...
How Much Money ($$$) Should I Take On A Cruise?
Do you know what the most difficult question to answer is? It’s “how much money should we take on our cruise?”. To even begin to discuss this question we have to decide if the question is addressin
How To Fill Out Your FunPass on Carnival's Web Site
So you are nearly set. You finally got your booking ID number, but before you start packing your bags, it would be wise to go to Carnival's web site and fill out the necessary information for you FunP
Passports vs PassCards vs Birth Certificates
So you have decided on going on the cruise and one of the first things you need to do is obtain proper documentation from the government to travel abroad. For U.S. citizens, there are 3 options which
What is Sail & Sign?
Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless on board credit program which allows guests to charge purchases directly to a personal account for convenience throughout the cruise. Registration will take place
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
St. Thomas is home to the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie. It has been the heart of St. Thomas’ activities from colonial times to present. Historic buildings found throughout down
Day 0 - The Night Before: My Cruise Blog
Yes! Today is the day that we leave to Miami for our cruise. I was packing last night and could not sleep much. I meet with Will and Gerald at Will's house and from there we drive through the early mo
Cruise giant Carnival to roll out flexible dining fleetwide
E tu, Carnival? It wasn't long ago that Carnival executives would scoff at the idea of eat-when-you-want dining programs on ships. Fixed dinner seatings were at the core of the cruise ship experien
2009 HBCU Alumni Cruise in November
Come join us as we sail to the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk. Starting the party off in Miami, we cruise on high for 7 days on the high seas, relaxing, enjoying the sun, and forgetting all of our worries back at home. Join us November 14th - 21st, 2009. Deposits
Insider Secrets of the Cruise Industry
With unprecedented access to a week in the life of the Norwegian Pearl, Peter Greenberg explains how cruise lines aim to boost their bottom lines by selling you everything from drinks to shore excursi
Your First Cruise: What to Expect (Part I)
Your cruise has been booked for months. You've spent those months anticipating this cruise, perhaps like no vacation before it. When your documents were delivered you read every word over and over, un
What hair and nail services are offered at Spa Carnival?
Various spa services that are provided onboard each Carnival ship. Note: All services may not be available at all times on all ships, and pricing may vary slightly from ship to ship. Please visit
Can I call home while on board?
For our guest's convenience, the ship's telecommunications network offers direct dialing via satellite from the staterooms telephone. This is available 24 hours a day regardless of the ship's location
How Do I make a Reservation for a Massage?
Various spa services that are provided onboard each Carnival ship. Note: All services may not be available at all times on all ships, and pricing may vary slightly from ship to ship. Please visit
Can I upgrade my cabin?
Opportunities to purchase an upgrade in your accommodations are available prior to the sailing date, subject to availability. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate requests for upgrades on the day of sai
The US Virgin Islands
This is from a promotional DVD by the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. The scrapbook chronicles a woman's visit to the US Virgin Islands. The background music is by a local band: Stanley's 10
Are there religious services on board?
When available, a clergyman will be on board for Christmas, Easter, Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; this is subject to availability of booking clergymen during their most holy days.
Are There Restrictions on What We Can Bring Aboard?
Ticket Contract: Page 44. (a) Each fully paid adult guest will be allowed an unlimited amount of baggage free of charge. Baggage means only trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers and bundles with th
Final Round for Family Feud ... Who Will Win?
This is it! The final round! Last question! Winner takes all! Who will win this monumental contest? What is the question? What are the answers? Why all the questions? Why don't you just click the Vide
John and Tiffany Moves On To The Next Round ...
After John and Tiffany disposed of their 1st round opponents, they took the time to speak with us about their strategy and focus.
Nikki and Roudie Notches A Win At Spades
Don't let these lovely ladies fool you with their charm, they will put the heat on you in some Spades. Just ask the guy who was trying to get some air time during their victory interview.
Rob and Footie Give Victorious Interview
After cruising in the 1st round, they take care of their opponents in round 2 of our Spades Tournament. Rob, who is the winner of our 2005 Cruise Giveaway, talks about their skill level and described
Roger and Jack-O predicts the next round winners
Roger, CEO of Team Crusher, gloats on his win and his partner Jack-O predicts the outcome of their next round.
Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas
Welcome to the Independence of the Seas! This ship includes: - 4 individual pools to dive into to escape the heat - 6 whirlpools to relax in - a spa treatment center for acupuncture and massage
Khaotical Fashions
Founded by Morgan State Alumnus, Byron “Joat Silence” Flowers in the year 2008, Khaotical Fashions specializes in the production of clothing, with a foundation that has been originated on principals o
Day 2 - First Day At Sea: My Cruise Blog
Today is the start of my 2nd day on vacation on the ship. Last night, the room steward placed an itinerary of today's ship's activities. Actually, every night, the room steward will place the next day
Entry/Exit Requirements for Bahamas
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. This re
Carnival Introduces Self-Service Cruise Check-In Kiosks
Waiting in line to board your ship may soon be a thing of the past. In an attempt to further streamline the check-in process -- ever more onerous as ships grow in size -- Carnival Cruise Lines is test
What is the required travel documentation for all ports (excluding Europe)?
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION - all ports Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. Even though a guest has completed registration using FUNPASS, it is still the respon
Can I access the internet while on board?
For those guests who want the option of staying connected to the rest of the world, we proudly offer access to the internet with our onboard Internet Café and wireless networks using the ships own sat
Family Feuding it on the cruise
Well what do you know? Royal Caribbean has their own version of Family Feud. Since we are an HBCU family, we decided to hit up the scene and try to pull a victory out. Here is how the FIRST ROUND went
Can I Bring Liquor On Board?
A liquor and beverage consumption policy was created in order for Carnival to be able to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of ot
Interview With Family Feud Champs
It's over. We have a championship family on the Family Feud game. Here D-Meezy gets the exclusive with Team Rugrats aka The Croutons.
HBCU Alumni Gives Feedback For The Cruise
Well, we gave an interview to none other but the mother of HBCUConnect CEO, William Moss. She tells us what she thinks of the cruise and her plans for next year.
2015 HBCU Alumni Cruise Payment Schedule
Here is the payment schedule for the 2015 HBCU Alumni Cruise: Initial Deposit$100 per person due at time of booking (NONREFUNDABLE)2nd Payment$250/person due January 30th, 20153rd Payment$250/person
Become a sponsor of our HBCU Alumni Cruise
HBCU Connect and the HBCU Foundation invite you join us in our cause to raise money for students at our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In order to make this a smashing
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Another Video for San Juan, Puerto Rico. Enjoy.
Entry/Exit Requirements for Turks and Caicos
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizens do not need to obtain visas to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands as tourists for less than 90 days. Air Travel: All Americans traveling by air outside the Un
San Juan, Puerto Rico
One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico's landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and an incredibly massive rain forest that suppli
Is There Security on board?
Carnival puts the highest priority on the safety and security of our guests. In order to maintain that environment, we employ a high-profile, onboard uniformed security force. These personnel are onb
Can I mail postcards while on board?
Postcards can be mailed each day when the ship is in port. Due to customs regulations, any type of mail other than postcards, cannot be mailed from the ship; of course, letters and packages can be mai
Do You Do Anything Special For Special Occasions?
Wedding anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons can be celebrated in the dining room with a cake presented to the guest by the dining room staff. Cakes available in various sizes and flavors; visit ou