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Soul Train Cruise

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Soul Train is one of the most well-known, recognized and trusted brands in African American Entertainment. The Soul Train Cruise continues that tradition, with the best R&B entertainment experience in themed cruising. And of course it wouldn’t be complete without honoring the incredible legacy of Soul Train creator, Don Cornelius. Fans get to relive their favorite moments and create new memories as they dance down the Soul Train Line with original Soul Train Dancers at Club Soul Train each night, see artists during the nightly performances, attend Q&As, partake in meet and greets and nightly themed parties. Guests laugh until they cry at the Soul Train Cruise Comedy Club and raise the roof in Gospel Hour.  Cruisers also run into their favorite artists all week long. Unparalleled access to the superstar artists of R&B all day and all night…the party never stops.

Just a few of the many superstar artists who have sailed with us include Smokey Robinson, Earth Wind & Fire, The O’Jays, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Kool & The Gang, CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers, The Isley Brothers, Charlie Wilson, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Roberta Flack and more !

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2023 Soul Train Cruise

  December 21, 2021

By   ExoticDJ

This is the 10th Anniversary Edition

Sailing: January 29 – February 5, 2023 Ports of Call: Ft. Lauderdale to Amber Cove, San Juan, and Half Moon Cay Ship: Holland America Line  Nieuw Amsterdam

Artists taking the stage:

Keith Sweat

The Spinners

Midnight Star

Deniece Williams

Al McKay All Stars

The Commodores

Peabo Bryson

Evelyn 'Champagne' King

Also appearing will be Soul Train Cruise favorites The Urban Guerilla Orchestra, Original Soul Train Dancers , and the  Soul Train Cruise Comedy Club . As always, Cruise Host  Tony Cornelius will be back to bring the Love, Peace, and Soul to the high seas once again!

More surprises to come and just like on every sailing, they will bring the very best together to make the 10th anniversary party the best one yet!

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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A cruise so nice, we’re doin’ it twice, november 9-16, 2025 out of ft. lauderdale, fl holland america line  eurodam, jeffrey osborne • the spinners • the manhattans feat. gerald alston • rose royce • al mckay’s earth, wind, and fire experience • heatwave • bobby wilson • urban guerilla orchestra • cruise host tony cornelius • and many more to come.

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We’re excited to announce that we’re planning a second sailing of the 2025 Soul Train Cruise, to sail November 9-16, 2025!

As many of you know, our January sailing of the Soul Train Cruise 2025 (sailing January 26-February 2, 2025) sold out faster than we ever expected! While we are thrilled that the Soul Train Cruise has become so successful, and appreciate our booked guests’ enthusiasm, we share the disappointment of the many motivated fans who missed out on buying a cabin and sharing in this incredible experience.

The second Soul Train Cruise will provide the same experience our guests have come to love, including the fantastic Soul Train artists, the non-stop music, parties, and events, and the wonderful community that has become a family. We will sail on the luxurious Holland America Line Eurodam , the sister ship to the  Nieuw Amsterdam , with the same world class amenities our guests have come to expect.

We need your help to make this plan a reality. The decision to sail is contingent upon guest demand and we will judge that demand by asking for deposits from guests. We will assess on a continuous basis and confirm if we are sailing no later than June 14th, 2024. Should we decide not to sail, your deposit will be fully refunded within 30 days of our notice on June 14th. Given the incredible feedback from potential guests, we feel confident that the demand is there. We will be announcing artists, communicating the itinerary, and sharing all the great plans we have for this cruise in the coming weeks. We can ensure you that the artist lineup will be just as phenomenal as we’ve had in year’s past.

A message from Tony Cornelius:

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who have shown your support for the Soul Train Cruise over the past 11+ years. Together, we've created unforgettable memories, and I’m thrilled that the demand continues to grow. Your love and dedication to the artists and their music has made our Soul Train community as strong as ever.

And here's the best part! I would appreciate if you would share this wonderful news of a Fall 2025 Soul Train Cruise with your fellow alumni, affinity groups, friends, and family. If you’re as excited as I am and want to join me in the Fall of 2025, we need your support by pre-booking your spot. Don’t wait, share this information with others who would love to experience the music cruise of a lifetime.

Thank you again, and as always, wishing you all Love, Peace, and Soul!

 - Tony Cornelius

Questions? Contact us at  [email protected] or 844-299-7685

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African American themed cruises are hot and can sell out fast.  If you want to get on board this year, book now, and it’s certainly not too early to start booking for 2025. Peek at itineraries and see what all the buzz is about to find the one perfect for you. You can visit destinations on your bucket list, such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, Paris, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, and these getaways offer all kinds of entertainment. Hear live music you love, be it R&B, jazz, or hip-hop. Enjoy comedy shows and old school hip-hop foam parties as well as fun and games with a Black twist like bid whist, gospel brunches, dominoes, sorority step competitions and more.

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If you haven’t checked Paris off your bucket list, there’s incentive to do so now with AmaWaterways’ new “Soulful Experience,” celebrating Black history and culture. Colors of Provence is a jaunt in mid-June that includes three nights in Paris before setting sail. Delve deep into Paris’ Black history through sites like the Arc de Triomphe, the Monument to the Abolition of Slavery, and receive insights into the Code Noir. Explore Montmartre’s jazz roots, the lively African district, and visit Little Africa in La Goutte d’Or. End with the Latin Quarter and Pantheon Square’s tribute to Josephine Baker from 2021. After a dreamy time in Paris, set off toward Lyon, cruise the Rhône River to Arles and take a full day Black Heritage tour in Marseille. Throughout the journey, enjoy experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, including guided tours showcasing little bit of everything, including food and wine. Also new from AmaWaterways this year are Black history themed trips in Egypt and Douro.

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This year’s Soul Train Cruise sold out in March of 2023. That tells you everything you need to know about how popular this trip is. Look forward to the late January sailing in 2025. With Charlie Wilson, Jeffrey Osborne, Shalamar, The Brothers Johnson, Thelma Houston, and others performing, and hosted by Don Cornelius’ son Tony, “You can bet your last money it’s gonna be a stone gas honey.” When you need to take off your dancing shoes (after lessons from original Soul Train dancers, line dancing or from doing your own two-step), amuse yourself with happy hours, panel discussions, game shows, wine tasting and artist Q&As. Leave Fort Lauderdale and enjoy Costa Maya, Belize City and Cozumel.

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