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!

Setting sail on October 26th 2024

Where are we sailing to?

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
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

Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Rumba
Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Tango
Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Quickstep

Thursday October 31st at Skywalker's Nightclub

Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Waltz
Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Cha Cha
Group Class 2:00 PM American Bolero

Friday November 1st at Skywalker's Nightclub

Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Swing
Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Foxtrot
Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Viennese Waltz

Lessons Onboard

Ports and Itinerary

Friday Oct 25

San Francisco

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. Join us and local dancers at their Friday night social!

Saturday Oct 26

San Francisco

San Francisco - Departure Day
Set Sail at 4:00 PM
Meet at 5:00 PM to get your DanceWise goody-bag and latest information about the cruise
6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room.
8:30 pm - Meet and greet at one of the bars, dancing afterwards (contingent on the Princess schedule)

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.

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

Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Rumba
Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Tango
Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Quickstep
DanceWise Cocktail Party - White Party Theme
Dancing in the evening

Monday Oct 28

Santa Barbara

Optional Dancewise excursion to visit Solvang and local wine tasting
Ship departs at 6 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room.
8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening

Tuesday Oct 29

El Eyy

Los Angeles

Optional Dancewise excursion on the Queen Mary!
Ship departs at 7 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening

Wednesday Oct 30

San Diego

Optional Dancewise excursion for a smooth workshop with Professional American Smooth Champion and world-renowned coach Ms. Toni Redpath!!!
Ship departs at 10 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening

Thursday Oct 31 - Halloween!

Ensenada

Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Waltz
Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Cha Cha
Group Class 2:00 PM American Bolero
Ship departs at 5 PM – Please be back onboard at least one hour before!
6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room.
8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening
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

Group Class 10:00 AM Beginner’s American Swing
Group Class 11:00 AM Advanced American Foxtrot
Group Class 2:00 PM Intermediate Viennese Waltz
DanceWise farewell Cocktail Party
6:30 pm - DanceWise group dinner in main dining room
8:30 pm – Meet-up for dancing in the evening

Saturday Nov 2

2-San Francisco

Arrive back at San Francisco at 7:00 AM

Depart the ship during the morning
Safe travels on your way back home!