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The Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage: After cutting swaths of delirium and frolicking fun in the Caribbean Seas for the past nine years, the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage set sail out of Los Angeles in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The “Party with a Purpose” cruise — that raises over a million dollars per year to help students attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities — includes mass numbers of celebrities, incredible concert performances on every floor, nonstop parties, book signings, movie premieres, comedy routines, exotic locales, five-star dining, rest and relaxation, theme nights, shopping, beach parties, pool parties, swimsuit parties, indoor parties, nighttime parties (did we mention parties?), networking, and cultural bonding with each other and other nationalities. Many people say the Fantastic Voyage is the best cruise, by far, that they have ever been on.

HOW TO PLAN A CRUISE
First, determine when you will take your vacation. Next decide which of the many cruises will be available, how many days it will be at sea, how much it costs, where it sets sail, how many islands the cruise will visit, and which cruise will provide the best experience for you. Contact your local travel agent or surf the Internet for options.

Tom Joyner World-renowned cultural arbiter and host of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” succeeded in making the Fantastic Voyage the most popular African American cruise in the nation, if not the world. LisaRaye and Premier Michael Misick: The husband and wife greeted the Tom Joyner contingency on Turks, the main island of the nation of Turks & Caicos Islands.

Bruce Bruce This irreverent,loveable and insightful comedian and former host of “BET ComicView” sent cruisers into paroxysms of laughter.		Cedric the Entertainer The rotund mound of jocularity split spleens with his routine when the Original King of Comedy met the Tom Joyner cruise in Puerto Rico.	Biz Markie The rapper-DJ may always appear clueless, under the influence, or both, but his mastery of the turntables is undeniable.

Cheryl “Coko” Clemons of SWV One of the best-selling girl groups in the 1990s reprised their role as R&B divas.		Marc Curry The actor and comedian showcased wholesome comedy, albeit hilarious, to the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage.	Charlie Wilson The former lead vocalist for the Gap Band set the cruise afire with an intoxicating blend of R&B, funk and hip-hop.

Tank The singer, songwriter and producer, known as much for his solo career as for his productions for the likes of Marques Houston, Monica and others.		Leon This firebrand, scene-stealing thespian, revered for his searing portrayals of tortured artistic geniuses in The Temptations, Little Richard and especially, The Five Heartbeats.	D.L. Hughley Hide the women and children when this razor-tongued comedian commands the stage and starts sticking his needle in someone’s carcass.

Deelishus The Motown model is sweet enough to overdose a honeybee.		Mike Phillips The jazz connoisseur unwrapped his brand of sexual jazz on the cruise.	Ella Joyce The actress has received multiple awards and nominations for her stage, screen and TV performances, including roles in the “Roc” and “My Wife and Kids” sitcoms.

Doug E. Fresh Legendary rap pioneer and eminent ambassador for the hip-hop nation.		Spinderella The legendary deejay and one-third of the multiplatinum trio Salt-N-Pepa.	Julius Erving Dr. J still retains that lithe 6-foot-6 frame and dignified gait reminiscent of his spectacular aerial exploits on NBA courts in the late ‘70s–early ‘80s.

Bobby Jones The gospel singer provided a spiritual balance to the seven-day excursion through the Caribbean.		Bill Duke The imposing 6-foot-4 actor-producer-writer-director has long been known for his bald, bad-guy roles in Commando, Predator and Get Rich or Die Tryin’.	John Legend This R&B crooner serenaded souls and awakened sensual desires.

Bobby Brown Rebounded from his ear-curling disaster on the cruise’s second night to post up a performance that was more in tune with his transcendent days in the early ‘90s.		A.J. Jamal His jokes are harder than his expanding midsection, but his girth adds to his stage presence.	Donna Richardson Joyner The wife of Tom Joyner got cruisers up every morning to work off the many calories they consumed from the delectable menu.

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