Everything That Happened Day 1 of The One Voyage Cruise 2026

Day 1 of One Voyage Cruise 2026 launched with embarkation activities and performances that blended mainstream entertainment with a charitable mission. The 25th annual cruise, now on its 2026 sailing, supports HBCUs through the United Negro College Fund, framing the week-long trip as both music event and community effort. Opening night featured R&B and hip-hop artists Dough E. Fresh and Teddy Riley, along with a surprise appearance by Dave Hollister singing “Before I Let You Go.” MAJOR kicked off the festivities with his song “May This Moment Never End” and taught the “LaLa Step.” The itinerary also included “Represen Night,” where attendees highlighted pride for organizations, hometowns, favorite teams, schools, or Greek affiliations through creative outfits, with additional concerts, theme nights and seminars planned.