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After being flown to Puerto Rico – along with my sister who I asked to also be invited – I knew the event was going to be one of the best adventures ever. But, the fact that this was a Soca cruise was definitely a game-changer. I had no idea those existed and being Vincy-American, I was ready to witness one for myself. It truly shows the power of SOCA when we come together as family. We attribute our success to the collective talent and power of our entertainers and their loyalty to the brand and vision.
Other Events and After Parties
The team had locked in bigger ships to allow even more people to take part in the Ubersoca experience. They were also set to sail for 5-days versus the normal 4 to two exotic locations. If you think this experience is only about partying into the wee hours of the night, you are mistaken. A large component of the programming is also the networking and conference offerings that take place.
OPENING NIGHT Toga Party
It’s humbling to see Soca music (which is scarcely recognized as its own genre), manifest its unrivalled energy and become the biggest theme cruise in the world, bigger than EDM, Reggae, Hip-Hop. This time, I decided to do the 2 hour dune buggy ride, organized by Chukka Tours. Though it was a nice opportunity to get out and see a little bit of Grand Turk, it was a subpar experience and I should have caught up on sleep instead. Next year, I will reconsider whether I want to do anything during the morning of J’ouvert.
St. Lucia Carnival 2019: A Review of Xuvo Carnival
Known for it’s gorgeous beaches, would class recreational activities, fine dining, resorts, casinos and golf courses, St Croix provides the perfect landscape for our Jouvert / Beach Party. Guests also sampled well-known delicacies, including pigtail bouillon, green fig and saltfish, fish broth, veggie soup, creole bread, and coconut cake. The cruise, with a capacity of over 3000 passengers, departed San Juan on April 9 and will make stops in St. Maarten, Saint Lucia, at St. Thomas.
The themes were announced approximately two months before sailing, which helped in outfit shopping. However, the full schedule was sent out only days before sail. As a proud millennial, I am (kind of) addicted to my phone, so I knew I was going to get wi-fi. I also made more of an effort to have dinner in the main Dining Room. Though the waiter service was at times long, it was honestly a calming time for me because it allowed a little more reprieve from the noise and large crowds of people. The food there was tasty - over the trip, I had lamb chops, sirloin, salmon, seafood and delicious desserts.
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If you chose not to go, you were able to receive your money back (less $50 for administrative fees) within 2 days of official launch if you sent a written request to Ubersoca Cruise. Roberts even stated, “I know my songs are great contributions when it gives me a specific feeling. It’s really a feeling that I cannot explain,” while adding that Soca legends like “Machel Montano, Alison Hinds and Destra” inspired her to jump into the lane. 3500 revelers departed Point Seraphine and took to the John Compton Highway to the sweet sounds of Soca music, played by some of the island’s top deejays along the carnival route.
I liked the twist to the standard all-white party with the toga infusion and most people dressed accordingly with gladiator sandals/slippers, leaf headbands, and gold embellishments. Staying in an interior cabin will have you falling into the deepest REM sleep imaginable. I almost missed this party but luckily my internal clock woke me up, despite not hearing my alarm. There were several places to eat on the ship, the most popular of which was at the Windjammer, aka the cafeteria. It has been two weeks since I returned and I have been able to sift through videos and pictures and process the trip.
J’ouvert is like a happiness elixir, as well as the most exhausting feat. This may have been one of my favorite, if not the best, j’ouverts I have experienced. It’s not the same as chipping behind a truck but the energy of the sea of people was remarkable. Ubersoca Cruise prides itself on being the largest Soca music festival at sea, and they have lived up to this reputation. Soca music has been around for years – since 1970 to be exact – and it’s here to stay.
A REVIEW OF UBERSOCA CRUISE 2019
I was loving the music, dancing and taking Henny to the head while enjoying the performances up close. Kes, Lavaman, Shal Marshall, Asa Bantan and Lil Natty and Thunda performed and it was lit. However, I would have liked more DJs and fewer performers.
Year after year, it only gets bigger and continues to do its job of making more people who hear it feel like they’re on Cloud 9. Fast forward 4 years later, USC has gone from the smallest cruise ship charter to being the biggest, hypest and best cruise ship charter on the Ocean. Keevo (Trinidad & Tobago), White Yardie (UK/Jamaica) and Trixx (Canada/Ghana) provided the funny entertainment of the night, and absolutely came with the jokes. I had seen Trixx last year and he was even more hilarious this year. It was great seeing Keevo do stand up because I was only familiar with the 30 second Instagram jokes and sometimes it doesn’t quite translate. Similarly, White Yardie held his own on the stage and got the biggest laughs from me.
I decided to do the first seating this year because I wanted a different experience from last year, and because I knew I would have an easier time napping before the next event. Unfortunately, the event was moved indoors to the Promenade, which naturally led to a spillover into the Star Lounge. I had a good time, but was feeling a bit stifled in my outfit in the close quarters.
The interior cabins are pretty small at only 160 square feet inclusive of the bathroom with no outside light to indicate whether it is night or day. The boarding process, though, at Orlando was not as seamless as my experience in the Miami port. The initial line to go through the first passport and security check was extremely long. There weren’t enough cruise attendants to handle the flow of people.
Despite the initial hesitation, Turner, Reece, and Lewis put their respective talents together to launch The Ubersoca Cruise in 2015. Turner pitched the idea to his friend Daniel Reece, a well-known promoter in Bermuda and together they approached Jodi Lewis, to help them bring it all together. I stopped by these tournaments very briefly and they were a great change of pace from the parties. I just want to know if there are any prizes at play for these competitions.
And I believe most people followed the theme very respectfully. I was at the main Battle Royale event for a very short time - instead I decided to skip the performance-heavy night and rest instead, so that I could fully enjoy the Small Island Party. I stayed in an Interior stateroom with a female roommate I did not know. It was a decent experience, but I do not think I would want to do either (interior; rooming blind) again.
