HTM 38500 - Educational Study Cruise
The Cruise Class
You will learn about a main segment of the hospitality leisure travel and tourism sector with a unique combination of academic rigor and experiential learning.
My only regret is that I didn't go more than once!
Why wouldn’t you take advantage of the opportunity to go on vacation AND get college credit for it? As someone who didn’t previously travel much prior to the trip, going on the cruise taught me about preparation, airport navigation, travel safety, exploring foreign countries, new adventures, and much more. Not only did I learn so much and have a wonderful time, I made lifelong memories with classmates that I may not have created in another environment.
Carolyn Sandrick, ’14, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Course Details
Spring 2026 – Class Tuesdays: 9:30 am to 10:20 am
Experiential Portion–Five-night Cruise on Carnival Valor
Program Cost $ 1,950
(includes 3 credits, cruise, a hotel the night prior to the cruise, TWO group-excursion, transportation from cruise back to the airport and travel insurance)
Does NOT include travel to New Orleans cruise port
- Monday, May 11, 2026 – New Orleans
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Fun Day at Sea
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Cozumel
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Progreso Yucatan
- Friday, May 15, 2026 – Fun Day at Sea
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 – New Orleans
Carnival Valor
New Orleans
Yucatan