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Escape. Dance. Connect.
Five nights of dancing, tropical destinations, live entertainment and an international dance community — all aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
Travel with the Latin Street & Chicago dance community for Beso del Sol Dance Cruise 2027.
📅 June 19–24, 2027
📍 Departing: Port of Tampa Bay
🚢 Ship: Margaritaville at Sea — The Islander
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THE EXPERIENCE
Imagine waking up at sea, spending the day dancing or exploring a tropical destination, and ending the night surrounded by dancers from across the Americas.
Beso del Sol brings together dance, travel and community for an experience that goes far beyond a traditional vacation.
Whether you’re an experienced social dancer, still developing your dancing, traveling with a partner or simply looking for an unforgettable getaway, there’s a place for you onboard.
YOUR 6-DAY ESCAPE
DAY 1 — TAMPA
🚢 Set Sail from Tampa
Board The Islander, meet the dance community and kick off the experience with music, dancing and your first night at sea.
DAY 2 — KEY WEST, FLORIDA
📍 Explore Key West
Spend the day discovering one of Florida’s most iconic island destinations before returning onboard for another evening of music and dancing.
DAY 3 — FUN DAY AT SEA
🌊 Dance. Relax. Connect.
Enjoy a full day at sea with dance workshops, pool activities, social dancing and time to experience the ship.
DAY 4 — PROGRESO, MEXICO
🇲🇽 Explore Mexico
Discover Progreso and the surrounding Yucatán region before returning to the ship for another night with the dance community.
DAY 5 — FUN DAY AT SEA
🌊 One More Day at Sea
Enjoy the final full day of music, dancing, activities and community before sailing back to Tampa.
DAY 6 — TAMPA
⚓ Return to Tampa
Wake up back in Tampa, enjoy breakfast, collect your luggage and disembark. Guests should plan to be off the ship by approximately 8:30 AM.
WHAT TO EXPECT
✓ Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Latin music
✓ Dance workshops with international artists
✓ Social dancing day and night
✓ Pool parties & special events
✓ Dancers from across the Americas
✓ Live Bachata concert featuring Kewin Cosmos
✓ Group experiences & onboard entertainment
✓ Key West, Florida
✓ Progreso, Mexico
✓ Flexible payment options
TRAVEL WITH LATIN STREET
Don’t just take a dance cruise. Travel with your Chicago dance community.
2027 will mark Latin Street’s third consecutive year participating in the dance cruise experience.
Our community has experienced the cruise as instructors, performers, social dancers and guests — and we’re excited to bring even more Chicago dancers with us in 2027.
Connect through Latin Street and you’ll have a local community before you ever step onboard.
✓ Meet other Chicago travelers before departure
✓ Travel with students, instructors, artists & social dancers
✓ Get guidance on cabin and package options
✓ Request information about roommate matching
✓ Stay connected with the community leading up to the cruise
Whether you’re coming solo, as a couple or with friends, you won’t be starting this adventure alone.
TRAVELING SOLO?
You won’t be the only one.
Many dancers join dance cruises by themselves. If you’re interested in sharing a cabin, indicate it when submitting your inquiry and we’ll connect your request with the cruise organizers for information about available roommate-matching options.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need dance experience?
Not at all. The cruise welcomes dancers with different levels of experience, from newer dancers to experienced social dancers.
Can I travel alone?
Absolutely. Many guests travel solo, making the cruise a great opportunity to meet dancers and make new friends.
Can you help me find a roommate?
Let us know you’re interested when submitting the inquiry form. We’ll pass your request to the cruise organizers so they can provide information about available roommate-matching options.
Are dance workshops included?
Some options include the Unlimited Class Pass, while other reservations may offer it as an optional upgrade. The cruise organizers can explain the current options available.
Are payment plans available?
Flexible payment options may be available depending on your cabin and reservation. The cruise organizers will provide the current payment schedule and options.
Can non-dancers join?
Yes. Friends, partners and family can enjoy the cruise, destinations, ship amenities and entertainment even if dancing isn’t their main reason for joining.
Who handles my cruise reservation?
Latin Street helps connect our Chicago community with the experience. Cruise reservations, payments, availability and booking details are handled directly by the Beso del Sol Dance Cruise organizers.
READY TO SAIL WITH US?
Tell us how you’d like to travel and we’ll connect you with the cruise organizers for current cabin availability, pricing and payment options.
There is no commitment to book by requesting information.
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See you onboard!
