Sabor Cruise Festival,

About the event

The Sabor Cruise Festival is a music, culture, and travel event that takes place on a cruise ship, featuring live performances, DJs, dancing, and all-inclusive amenities. It connects a diverse community to celebrate their heritage through music genres like Afrobeat, Kizomba, and Amapiano, while visiting destinations such as the Bahamas. Activities on board and at the destinations include dining, nightlife, and shore excursions like jet skiing and snorkeling. 

• What it is: An all-inclusive festival at sea that blends a music festival with a Caribbean cruise.
• What to expect: A variety of live performances, DJs, dancing, and themed events, alongside all-inclusive food, drinks, and accommodations.
• Music and culture: The event focuses on music and culture, with a particular emphasis on genres like Afrobeat, Kizomba, and Amapiano.
• Destinations: The cruise typically sails to destinations such as Nassau and Bimini in the Bahamas.
• Activities: Guests can enjoy beach activities, water sports like jet skiing and snorkeling, and general shipboard entertainment. 

Why should you sponsor?

The Sabor Cruise Festival isn’t just an event — it’s a one-of-a-kind cultural voyage that merges music, travel, and lifestyle into an unforgettable experience at sea. Taking place aboard a Royal Caribbean ship from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and Nassau, Bahamas, the 2025 edition will welcome 600–1,000 guests from across the U.S., the Caribbean, and beyond.

For sponsors, this is a rare opportunity to connect directly with a diverse, high-spending audience that’s passionate about music, culture, and luxury experiences. Throughout the five-day journey, guests will attend exclusive themed parties, live performances, comedy shows, beach takeovers, and seminars — all surrounded by your brand’s presence.

Sponsors benefit from continuous exposure before, during, and after the cruise through our robust marketing campaign. With paid ads reaching over 40,000 people per $100 spent, along with print materials, social media promotion, influencer collaborations, and video coverage, your brand will be seen and remembered. Onboard, your logo and messaging will appear on keycards, stage banners, merchandise, digital screens, and promotional materials, giving you front-and-center visibility throughout the festival.

By sponsoring the Sabor Cruise Festival, your company aligns with a movement that celebrates Afro-Caribbean excellence, creativity, and unity — a vibrant cultural wave filling the void left by major Miami festivals and setting a new standard for immersive entertainment travel.

Whether you’re seeking to build brand loyalty, launch new products, or connect with influential communities, this event offers a high-energy platform that delivers authentic engagement, powerful storytelling, and measurable impact.

Become part of something unforgettable — where culture, music, and your brand sail together.

Lizito Cardoso

My name is Lizito Cardoso, and I’ve been in the entertainment and branding world for over 17 years. I’ve built my career around creating experiences that connect people — from large-scale events and concerts to marketing campaigns and brand launches.

I started out with a passion for music and culture, and over the years I’ve expanded into running multiple businesses, including RainK Boston, a branding and marketing agency that’s worked with clients like State Street Financial, Eastern Bank, PNC Bank, the City of Boston, and the Museum of Science. That background has given me the tools to understand not just how to throw a great event, but how to position it as a strong, marketable brand that attracts attention and delivers real value for sponsors.

With Homem No Escuro, I’ve been focused on bringing Afro-Caribbean music and culture to the forefront — and now I’m taking that vision even further with the Sabor Cruise Festival. This isn’t just another event; it’s a full cultural experience that blends music, travel, and community. My goal is to create something that celebrates our culture while giving partners and sponsors a platform to shine in front of a passionate, engaged audience.

At the end of the day, I love creating opportunities — for artists, for brands, and for the communities we represent. I believe in building long-term relationships where everyone grows together, and I put everything I’ve learned over the past 17 years into making each project a success.

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