2024 DanceWise Dance Cruise
You're Invited!
Come with us for a week of Dance Lessons and Events on the water and on the shore!
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Setting sale on October 26th 2024
Where are we sailing to?
Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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Saturday, October 26th | San Francisco, California | 4:00pm | |
Sunday, October 27th | At Sea | ||
Monday, October 28th | Santa Barbara, California
(Water Shuttle Required, Wheelchair Access Limited) | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
Tuesday, October 29th | Los Angeles, California | 7:00am | 7:00pm |
Wednesday, October 30th | San Diego, California | 8:00am | 10:00pm |
Thursday, October 31st | Ensenada, Mexico | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
Friday, November 1st | At Sea | ||
Saturday, November 2nd | San Francisco, California | 7:00am |
Dance Lessons at Sea
Sunday October 27th at Skywalker's Nightclub
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Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Rumba
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Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Tango
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Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Quickstep
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Thursday October 31st at Skywalker's Nightclub
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Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Waltz
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Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Cha Cha
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Group Class 2:00 PM American Bolero
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Friday November 1st at Skywalker's Nightclub
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Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Swing
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Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Foxtrot
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Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Viennese Waltz
Ports and Itinerary
Friday Oct 25
San Francisco
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We will have an optional social dance at a local dance school in San Francisco on Friday October 25th, the night before we set sail. Pricing and additional details as to location and cost are being finalized. We will join in with their students at their regular Friday night dance party. Transportation will be arranged.
Saturday Oct 26
San Francisco
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San Francisco - Departure Day
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Set Sail at 4:00 PM - Let's watch the Sail away!
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Meet at 5:00 PM to get your DanceWise goody-bag and latest information about the cruise
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6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room.
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8:30 pm - Meet and greet at one of the bars, dancing afterwards if it’s available (Princess’s program has not be released yet)
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets, Alcatraz, and cable cars. Many other things to see and do in San Francisco including Fisherman’s Warf, Pier 39 for the sea lions, the Japanese Tea Gardens in Golden Gate park and our personal favorite is a visit to the Ghirardelli square former chocolate factory.
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Picturesque Solvang is known for its Danish-style architecture, bakeries, and many wineries. The Elverhøj Museum of History & Art explores the city's Danish heritage through personal stories and photographs.
Sunday Oct 27 - At Sea
Dance Lessons at Sea – For DanceWise Dancers in the Skywalkers Nightclub
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Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Rumba
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Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Tango
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Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Quickstep
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DanceWise Cocktail Party - White Party Theme
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Dancing in the evening
Monday Oct 28
Santa Barbara
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Optional Dancewise excursion to visit Solvang and local wine tasting
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Ship departs at 6 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
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6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room.
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8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening
Tuesday Oct 29
Los Angeles
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Optional Dancewise excursion - TBD
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Ship departs at 7 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
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8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening
Wednesday Oct 30
San Diego
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Optional Dancewise excursion for a smooth workshop with Professional American Smooth Champion and world-renowned coach Ms. Toni Redpath!!!
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Ship departs at 10 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
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8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening
Thursday Oct 31 - Halloween!
Ensenada
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Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Waltz
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Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Cha Cha
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Group Class 2:00 PM American Bolero
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Ship departs at 5 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
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6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room.
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8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening
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Suggested Halloween costume theme: Sci-Fi
Mexico's northernmost port on the Pacific Coast, Ensenada mingles desert landscapes and golden beaches around broad Todos Santos (All Saints) Bay.
Friday Nov 1 - At Sea
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Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Swing
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Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Foxtrot
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Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Viennese Waltz
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DanceWise farewell Cocktail Party
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6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room
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8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening
Saturday Nov 2
Arrive back at San Francisco at 7:00 AM
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Depart the ship during the morning
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Safe travels on your way back home!