It's a "Party with a Purpose"
For the 9th consecutive year, and the 10th Anniversary of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, the Tom Joyner foundation has chartered one of Royal Caribbean's spectacular ships. This year's Fantastic Voyage "
Goes to Hollywood" for its 10th Anniversary celebration to be held onboard Mariner of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's larger and more innovative cruise ships featuring everything from a bustling boulevard lined with shops to a rock-climbing wall and miniature golf courses. So why is it an "Ultimate Party with a Purpose?" Not only is it a 7-Night Mexican Riviera cruise onboard one of the most state-of-the-art cruise ships in the world, it's also a fundraiser for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. That's the reason it's the "Ultimate Party with a Purpose."
In addition to the wonderful amenities and features onboard ship, there's the sizzling array of entertainment for all to enjoy. You'll love the Fantastic Voyage-Royal Caribbean experience, especially with the added dazzle of some of music's brightest stars, including Grammy-Award wining singer, producer and song-writer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, the soulful Michael McDonald, Charlie Wilson and the legendary Gap Band and the incomparable Smokey Robinson. If hip-hop is more your flavor, lace up your Adidas sneakers, dust off your Kangol and jam to the sounds of Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick. There is truly something for everyone on the Royal Caribbean Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage 2009.
At Sea
Several guests chose to begin their last day of the Fantastic Voyage at 10:00 am with a panel of Presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) discussing the current state of HBCU's. Topic: The need to implement technological advances into the university systems. In the Lotus Lounge, guests took advantage of their last chance to bid on exquisite and unique works of art by renowned artists such as Ted Ellis and Marcus Glenn. In the Savoy Theatre, Starr Jones hosted the "Fantastic View" and joining her on the panel was Cheryl "Salt" Wray, Jacque Reid, Kym Whitley and Donna Richardson Joyner discussing current events and other relevant topics of interest. The Mainstage entertainment in the Big Room, hosted by Royal Caribbean on this final evening of the Voyage was the "Might-As-Well" Comedy showcase hosted by, none other than J. Anthony Brown. Afterwards, guests traded their name-brand apparel for linens as they wrapped, tied and tucked sheets for the infamous Toga Night party on the Royal Promenade. Those who still had fuel in the tank took it to the Dragon's Lair night club for the last late night party where Mixx Master Mitch played the latest hits on the 1's and 2's. Just like all good things, the party with a purpose had to come to an end?til next year!
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