We are looking forward to a wonderful time aboard the Carnival Celebration. View a copy of the commemorative program here!

*** We will continue to keep you updated on all travel guidelines. Stay safe!!!***

BN SeaCon 2023 Schedule*

**Times are based on ship’s location**

Saturday, November 4th

6:00 pm                    Pre-Cruise Meet and Greet – Hampton Inn Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

Sunday, November 5th

12:00 – 3:00 pm         Cruise Boarding – Port of Miami

(Lunch will be served on the Lido Deck)

Mandatory Safety and Evacuation Drill to be completed by 3:00 pm!

4:00 pm                   Sail Away Party and Badge/T shirt Pick up – Lido Deck (#16)

Monday, November 6th

 Summer Landing Pool Area (Deck 8 – Aft) or Serenity Area (Deck 18 – Fwd)

10:00 am                  Opening Remarks and Acknowledgments – Mandisa Thomas

10:30 am                   Meet the BN Team!!!

11:00 am                   Mindfulness Meditation – Candace Gorham

12:00 pm                   Lunch and Conversations

1:30 pm                     End of Life Preparation with Compassion and Choices – Chanel Reid

2:30 pm                     Group Activities/Ice Breakers

3:00 pm                     Group Photo (Please wear your convention T-shirt!)

Friday, November 10^th

Summer Landing Pool Area (Deck 8 – Aft) or Serenity Area (Deck 18 – Fwd)

10:00 am              Remarks and Updates – Mandisa Thomas

10:15 am              Godless Gospel: Panel Discussion and Medley – Candace Gorham, Cynthia McDonald, and Mandisa Thomas

11:15 am               Let’s Try the Waterslide! – Carnival Waterworks (Deck 18 – Aft)

12:00 pm               Lunch and Conversations

1:30 pm                 Name Dropping Trivia Game – Deana Williams

3:00 pm                 Group Activities/Ice Breakers

Saturday, November 11^th

Summer Landing Pool Area (Deck 8 – Aft) or Serenity Area (Deck 18 – Fwd)

10:00 am              Remarks and Updates – Mandisa Thomas

10:15 am              Safe Spaces – Cynthia McDonald

11:15 am              Group Activities/Ice Breakers

12:00 pm              Lunch and Conversations

1:30 pm                BN After Dark: Let’s Get Real about Sexual Liberation!

3:00 pm                Closing Session: BN’s Future and How YOU Matter – led by Mandisa Thomas and Deana Williams

Sunday, November 12^th

8:00 am                   Breakfast and Debarkation – Port of Miami

November 5^th – November 11^th

6:00 pm (Daily) Group Dinner and Conversation in the Carnivale Restaurant (Deck 6 Entrance – Midship)

Optional Activities Include:

• Karaoke (Group Favorite!)
• Seaside Theater (Lido Deck)
• Shore Excursions – Amber Cove, San Juan, and St. Thomas
• Spades (card game) Training and Tournament
• And MORE!!!

*Schedule may be subject to change; prior notice will be given. Information on some activities will not be available until we are onboard. The Carnival Celebration will provide a daily listing of activities and times. Please review them carefully, and then we will plan accordingly.

Ports of Call:
– Sailing from Miami, FL
– Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
– San Juan, Puerto Rico
– St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Features for 2023 include:
– Candace Gorham
– Mandisa Thomas
– Cynthia McDonald
– Deana Williams
– And MORE!!!

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

It’s a Celebration!!!