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HBCU Alumni Cruise'27

Six Stars Entertainment × HBCU Tour present

HBCU Alumni Cruise2027

Dates
June 24–28, 2027
Ship
Carnival Mardi Gras
Route
Port Canaveral to Bahamas
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  • Four Nights
  • Two Bahamas Destinations
  • Two Exclusive Alumni Events
  • Flexible Payment Options

Where Alumni Become Family Again.

This isn't just a vacation. It's an alumni reunion at sea.

Four nights to step away from the everyday and back into the energy that made your college years. Whatever school you call home, there is a place for you on board.

  • Reconnect

    Find the friends from the yard, the dorm, the band and the step show — all on one ship.

  • Meet the family

    Alumni from HBCUs across the country, swapping stories, rivalries and business cards.

  • Hit the islands

    Two days in the Bahamas: turquoise water, white sand and time that is fully yours.

  • Make new memories

    Two Six Stars nights built for alumni, plus everything Mardi Gras has on board.

Two exclusive Six Stars events

The parties only alumni get into.

Your cruise package includes both Six Stars-hosted events. Everything else on board is classic Carnival Mardi Gras.

  • Crowd dancing under warm amber and blue lights in a ship loungeEvent 01

    HBCU Alumni Throwback Party

    “From the songs that defined your college years to the memories that never left, we're bringing the HBCU experience to sea.”
    Date
    Friday, June 25
    Dress code
    School colors & throwback fits
    90s R&B2000s Hip-Hop2010s ClassicsCollege-era favoritesLive DJLive MCSchool representationAlumni reunion atmosphereDancing and networking

    Included with your package

  • Guests dressed in white on an open deck at twilightEvent 02

    The Alumni All-White Finale

    “One ship. Every HBCU. An unforgettable finale in all white.”
    Date
    Sunday, June 27
    Dress code
    All white
    R&BHip-HopAll-white dress themeLive DJLive MCElevated alumni social experience

    Included with your package

These are the only two events produced by Six Stars Entertainment on this sailing. Standard Carnival nightlife and activities are operated by Carnival.

June 24–28, 2027 · Carnival Mardi Gras

Choose your cabin.

Pick a pricing tier, choose your stateroom category, then decide how you want to pay. All checkouts are completed securely on Posh.

Step 1 · Choose your pricing

Step 2 · Choose your cabin

  • Interior cruise stateroom with a made-up bed and warm lightingEarly Bird

    Interior

    The smart way to sail

    • Comfortable sleeping accommodations
    • Access to standard Carnival amenities
    • Two exclusive alumni experiences

    $899

    per person · double occupancy

    $1,798
    for two guests

    $250 pp deposit route · Affirm may be offered at Posh checkout

  • Oceanview stateroom with a large window looking out to the seaEarly Bird

    Oceanview

    Wake up to the water

    • Ocean-facing window
    • Comfortable sleeping accommodations
    • Standard Carnival amenities
    • Two exclusive alumni experiences

    $1,099

    per person · double occupancy

    $2,198
    for two guests

    $250 pp deposit route · Affirm may be offered at Posh checkout

  • Balcony stateroom with sliding doors open to a private balcony over turquoise waterEarly Bird

    Balcony

    Your own piece of the ocean

    • Private balcony
    • Ocean views
    • Premium accommodation experience
    • Two exclusive alumni experiences

    $1,199

    per person · double occupancy

    $2,398
    for two guests

    $250 pp deposit route · Affirm may be offered at Posh checkout

  • Spacious cruise suite with sitting area and balcony doorsEarly Bird

    Suite

    Room to host the reunion

    • Upgraded accommodations
    • Additional space and category-specific amenities
    • Two exclusive alumni experiences

    $1,699

    per person · double occupancy

    $3,398
    for two guests

    $250 pp deposit route · Affirm may be offered at Posh checkout

Step 3 · Choose how to pay

Select a cabin above to see your Posh checkout options.

Flexible ways to pay

Book it your way.

  • Option 1

    Pay in full

    Purchase your entire package through its designated Posh ticket. If Affirm is enabled and you are approved, you may choose it at checkout to finance the full purchase.

    • Interior Early Bird$899
    • Oceanview Early Bird$1,099
    • Balcony Early Bird$1,199
    • Suite Early Bird$1,699
  • Option 2

    Deposit + scheduled installments

    Start with $250 per person, then pay the remaining balance across 4 scheduled installments. We send you a personal Posh link for each one.

    Interior Early Bird: $250 deposit, then 4 × $162.25

  • Option 3

    Affirm on an eligible installment

    If Posh offers Affirm on an individual deposit or installment checkout, you may apply to finance that specific payment. Each Affirm transaction requires its own eligibility decision.

    Availability and approval are never guaranteed for any individual installment.

See full payment details

Pay over time

Buy now. Pay over time with Affirm.

Affirm may be available at checkout for your full cruise package or eligible individual installment purchases through Posh.

  1. 1Select your cabin or installment.
  2. 2Continue to Posh checkout.
  3. 3Select Affirm if offered.
  4. 4Review your financing options.
  5. 5Complete your purchase.

Affirm payment options are subject to eligibility, approval, available checkout options, and financing terms. Interest or a down payment may apply.

Carnival Mardi Gras

The ship is the destination.

Know exactly what's included with your fare, what Carnival charges extra for, and what only Six Stars delivers.

Standard Carnival amenities available to every guest.

  • WaterWorks

    Waterslides and splash zones on the top deck.

  • Pools & sun decks

    Open-air pools, hot tubs and loungers across the ship.

  • Main dining & casual eats

    Main dining room and complimentary casual venues.

  • Live entertainment

    Carnival's evening shows, comedy and live music.

  • Relaxation areas

    Quiet decks and shaded spaces to recharge between port days.

Ship amenities are operated by Carnival Cruise Line, not Six Stars Entertainment. Inclusions and fees are set by Carnival and may change.

4 Nights / 5 Days

Port Canaveral to the Bahamas.

Full itinerary
  1. ThursdayJune 24

    Port Canaveral, Florida

    Embarkation Day

    Board Carnival Mardi Gras and begin the HBCU Alumni Cruise.

  2. FridayJune 25

    Atlantic Ocean

    Fun Day at Sea

    Enjoy ship amenities, dining, pools, entertainment, and relaxation.

    Six Stars event: HBCU Alumni Throwback Party

  3. SaturdayJune 26

    Bahamas

    Half Moon Cay

    Enjoy the Bahamas destination experience. Beach activities and excursions are subject to Carnival's itinerary and offerings.

  4. SundayJune 27

    Bahamas

    Celebration Key

    Explore the Bahamas destination.

    Six Stars event: The Alumni All-White Finale

  5. MondayJune 28

    Port Canaveral, Florida

    Return to Port Canaveral

    Disembark and begin your journey home.

Itinerary, port times, and destinations are set by Carnival Cruise Line and are subject to change, including for weather and operational reasons.

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From the Yard to the Caribbean.

4 Nights. 2 Exclusive Events. One Unforgettable Experience.

Cabins from $899 per person. Reserve with $250 down through Posh.

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