Greetings Sorors, Friends, Family, and Guests,
AGENDA
Blue and White Sisterhood & Family & Friends Cruise
7-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Optional for participants to fly in the day before to ensure arrival and to partake in the local scenery, activities, and culture Group Hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport 3974 NW South River Drive
Miami, FL 33142
Hyatt Place Miami Airport – East 3549 NW Le Jeune Road
Miami, Florida 33142
The Embassy Suites Hotel provides shuttles from the airport to the hotel (more details to come)
Day 1 - Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 1 – Port of Miami – Miami, FL
Pick-up at both host hotels will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Port of Miami Cruise Terminal A 1015 N. America Way
Miami, FL 33132
Drop-off at Miami Port by 12:30 p.m.
Wear Cruise T-shirts onboard
Cruise Departs at 3:30 p.m.
Cruise Ship Mandatory Emergency Drill Session
Approximately 3:00 p.m. - Group Photo #1 – Lido Deck (Deck 16) during Sail-Away Party (Picture Taken by Bro. James Robinson) –
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Welcome & Meet and Greet Event
Final Q & A Session on Activities Happening onboard and Details for the “Meet Up in the Bahamas”
Pick up Wristbands for private events
Pick up Onsite Agenda
5 - $25 onboard Gift Cards will be raffled
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m. - Location: Carnivale Dining Room – Deck 6
Attire of Your Choice
Day 2- Monday, November 17, 2025 – Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Arrive at Port at 8:00 a.m.
Excursions on Your Own
Depart Port at 5:00 p.m.
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m. – Location: Carnivale Dining Room – Deck 6
Elegant Night #1 – Wear Color of Choice
Day 3- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Nassau, Bahamas
Arrive at Port at 8:00 a.m.
“Meet Up” with the Zeta and Sigma Chapters of the Bahamas – (More Details Coming)
Each Cruise Participant is asked to bring a clear book bag of school supplies to support Yellow Elder Primary School (more details to follow)
Depart Port at 5:00 p.m.
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m. – Location: Carnivale Dining Room – Deck 6
Theme Night – To Be Announced by Carnival
Day 4- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Fun Day at Sea (Dream Destination, The Official Travel Agent of the 2025 Cruise, is sponsoring the activities of the day)
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. - Group Photo #2, Location: Deck 17 outside next to DJ Booth
Attire: Blue and White or Blue or White
Each Cabin will receive up to two (2) complimentary 8 x 10 souvenir photos per cabin. Each additional photo is $15
2:30- 4:00 p.m. - Private Cocktail Party- Sponsored by Dream Destinations
Food and beverage served 3-4 pm
Music by: Lady Sapphire (Tau Psi Zeta’s Very Own Soror Tameka Bufford)
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m.- Location: Carnivale Dining Room – Deck 6
Theme Night – To Be Announced by Carnival
10 p.m. – Midnight – “Pajama Jammie Jam Meet Up”. Location: Deck 16.
Come and wind down for the night on deck. (Location to Be Announced) Contest for best appropriate pjs (best couple, best group/crew (4 in a group), & best individual). We kindly request that participants wear appropriate attire. No lingerie.
Day 5- Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Arrive at Port at 8:00 a.m.
Excursions on Your Own
Depart Port at 5:00 p.m.
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m. - Location: Carnivale Dining Room – Deck 6
Theme Night – To Be Announced by Carnival
Day 6- Friday, November 21, 2025 – Grand Turks- Turks & Caicos
Arrive at Port at 8:00 a.m.
Excursions on Your Own
Depart Port at 5:00 p.m.
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m. - Location: Carnivale Dining Room –
Deck 6
Theme Night – Elegant Night
Day 7- Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Fun Day at Sea – “Blue and White Takeover”
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Pool party (blue and white or blue or white swimwear)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Karaoke in The Punch Liner Comedy Club –
Location: Deck 6
5:00 p.m. – Group Photo # 3 – The Official Photo Shoot of Tau Psi Zeta
Chapter – (Tentative and Location TBA) - Attire: 50 Shades of Blue with a touch of white casual outfits
Board/card games on the Lido Deck all day
Bid Whiz
Spade
Dominoes
Other Games
Group Dinner – 6:00 p.m. - Location: Carnivale Dining Room – Deck 6
Theme Night – To Be Announced by Carnival
Day 8- Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Miami, FL
Orlando (arrive at port around 8:00 a.m.)
Port of Miami
Buses to Airport (Pick-up Time and where to meet will be announced)
Drop-off at Miami International Airport by 12:30 p.m.
* Group Photo #3 is the Official Photo of Tau Psi Zeta. We are requesting full participation in this photo shoot.
*Itinerary Subject to Change
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
We have secured blocks at two hotels near Miami International Airport: Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport - “Sold Out”
Hyatt Place Hotels
Hyatt Place Hotel Booking Link 17 rooms left (Nov. 15)
Room types: 1 King + sofa bed (3 guests max) OR 2 Queens + sofa bed (5 guests max)
Rate (Inclusive of tax): $168.37 per night
Cut-off Date: October 16, 2025
Rooms must be secured with a credit card and canceled if no longer needed. The TPZ block is reserved exclusively for bookings made through the provided links and for those individuals booking inside of the block.
�� Transportationtoand fromtheCruiseShip
We are offering shuttle service options:
Option 1: Round-Trip (Embassy Suites/Hyatt Place) – $42
Nov. 16, 2025 – Pick-up: 11:00 a.m. → Port by 12:00 p.m.
Nov. 23, 2025 – Pick-up: 11:30 a.m. → Miami Airport by 12:30 p.m.
Option 2: One-Way (Port → Miami Airport) – $21
Nov. 23, 2025 – Pick-up: 11:30 a.m. → Miami Airport by 12:30 p.m.
Option 3: One-Way (Hotel → Port) – $21
Nov. 16, 2025 – Pick-up: 11:00 a.m. → Port by 12:00 p.m.
�� Transportation Booking Link
Deadline: November 9, 2025. After this date, transportation will be on your own.
❌ NOT ACCEPTED:
DRIVER’S LICENSE ALONE
MOBILE/DIGITAL IDS
TO SAIL, YOU MUST PRESENT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
VALID U.S. PASSPORT BOOK (RECOMMENDED, VALID AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER RETURN DATE)
ORIGINAL OR COPY OF GOVERNMENTISSUED BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND UNEXPIRED GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID
TEMPORARY DRIVER’S LICENSES WITHOUT A PHOTO
REAL ID REMINDER:
EFFECTIVE MAY 7, 2025, TRAVELERS FLYING WITHIN THE U.S. MUST HAVE A REAL ID-COMPLIANT LICENSE (MARKED WITH A STAR) OR ANOTHER ACCEPTABLE FORM OF ID (PASSPORT, ENHANCED LICENSE).
Bon Voyage Party
�� SET SAIL IN STYLE –
CRUISE T-SHIRTS
To celebrate our bond, we will wear white cruise t-shirts on the first day of the cruise. Multiple designs are available for Sorors, family, and friends.
Unisex T-Shirts
Sizes XS–2XL: $25
Size 3XL: $27
Size 4XL: $29
Women’s Cut Baby Tees
Sizes XS–3XL: $30
OPTION 1
SORORS
(MEMBERS OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED) CRUISING WITH US
OPTION 2
FRATERNITY BROTHERS (PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED) CRUISING WITH US
OPTION 3
AMICAE AUXILIARY MEMBERS CRUISING WITH US
OPTION 4
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND GUESTS CRUISING WITH US
�� SET SAIL IN STYLE –CRUISE T-SHIRTS
�� SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE BON VOYAGE PARTY. IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING OR LIVE OUTSIDE CHICAGOLAND, PLEASE ADD $15 FOR SHIPPING (SHIRTS WILL ARRIVE BY NOV. 1, 2025).
�� CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR SHIRT: CRUISE T-SHIRT ORDER FORM
�� DEADLINE TO ORDER: OCTOBER 22, 2025
�� Cruise Waiver – Action Required
In accordance with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, National Office, all participants of the Blue and White Sisterhood & Family and Friends Cruise are required to sign a waiver.
We are thrilled to share this experience with Sorors, Family, and Friends! While the activities planned are not life-threatening or strenuous, our organization is required to carry event insurance and obtain liability waivers whenever individuals outside of the sorority participate in activities that may involve physical engagement.
Each individual attending must complete and return the waiver, which serves to:
Indemnify and hold harmless Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Tau Psi Zeta Chapter against any losses, damages, or claims. Cover related costs, including legal fees, settlements, or other expenses that could arise from third-party claims connected to cruise activities.
Action Item:
✅ The waiver form is mandatory for all cruise participants.
�� Deadline to return signed waiver: November 15, 2025
�� Please email all signed and dated waivers to: tpz1stanti@gmail.com
Waiver Attached
One of the highlights of a Carnival cruise is their fun and festive theme nights! To make it extra special, Tau Psi Zeta is adding three TPZ-themed events so you can plan your attire and join in the excitement.
Get ready to pack your cruise gear and show your Blue & White spirit in style!
Day 1: Sail Away Embarkation
TPZ T-shirt (available for purchase) – TPZ Theme Choice
Day 1 at Sea – Pool Party
Blue or White Swimwear – TPZ Theme Choice
Elegant Nights (2 evenings)
Formal nights with a business casual to formal dress code, perfect for taking photos and enjoying special dining options) - Carnival Theme Choice
Pajama Jam Cocktail Reception
(A retro party with a focus on 80s music and fashion.) - Carnival Theme Choice
White-Hot Night
Carnival Theme Choice
(Guests wear all white to enjoy music and dancing on the Lido Deck or in the atrium ) - – Carnival Theme Choice
�� Tau Psi Zeta Chapter Service Project – Nassau, Bahamas
In 2017, during our inaugural Caribbean cruise, Tau Psi Zeta Chapter extended our impact beyond the beaches by conducting a service project in the Bahamas. Since then, with every return, we have proudly partnered with our sister chapter, Theta Epsilon Zeta, along with other Zeta and Sigma chapters in the region, to uplift neighborhoods where resources are limited.
This year is no different. Tau Psi Zeta is collaborating with Brother Harrison Lockhart, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Bahamas State Director, and Soror Margaret Johnson-Rolle, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, State of Bahamas Director, who identified a pressing need for support.
✨ Our 2025 Service Focus:
This year’s project will support Yellow Elder Primary School in Nassau, specifically grades 1–3. Together, we can ensure these students have the tools they need to thrive.
�� How You Can Help
Each cruise participant (each member of your party/booking) is asked to: Purchase a clear book bag Fill it with school supplies
A link to pledge your commitment, along with a detailed supply list and book bag specifications, will be shared in the coming days.
�� As one of the largest chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Psi Zeta of Alsip, IL, we remain committed to serving those in need, but we cannot do it without you. We invite all cruise participants to join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of students in Nassau.
�� Next Edition
Please keep an eye on your email for upcoming editions of this newsletter.
We will continue to share important updates, reminders, and details about activities, events, and plans leading up to our exciting journey.
We can’t wait to experience the fun, fellowship, and sunshine with each of you as we set sail together!
��⚓ See you on board!