🚢 Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise to Baja 2025

Set sail for rhythm, sunshine, and swing! 🌴

From November 6–10, 2025, join dancers from around the world aboard the Carnival Radiance for the Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise to Baja, a 4-day dance adventure across California and Mexico.

Departing from Long Beach, California, this one-of-a-kind cruise will take you through Catalina Island, CA, and Ensenada, Mexico, combining dance, travel, and community on the open sea.

📅 Dates & Registration

• Dates: November 6 – 10, 2025
• Country: United States 🇺🇸 / Mexico 🇲🇽
• Ports: Long Beach, CA · Catalina Island, CA · Ensenada, MEX
• Website: lindycruise.com
• Organised by: Steve Conrad & Team
• Passes:
  • Full Cruise Pass: includes all workshops, classes, and dance parties aboard
  • Event Add-ons: pre-cruise local dances in Orange County and Los Angeles
• Registration: open via the official website

💃 Dance Styles

Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Shag

📍 What & Where

• Ship: Carnival Radiance, departing from the Carnival Port in Long Beach, CA (next to the Queen Mary).
• Route: Long Beach → Catalina Island → Ensenada → back to Long Beach.
• Vibe: sunny, social, and full of swing — a unique festival-at-sea for dancers of all levels.

🎭 Activities & Highlights

• Workshops at sea with international instructors covering Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa, Charleston, and more.
• Beach dances on Catalina and Ensenada.
• Evening parties on deck with live music and DJs.
• Cocktail socials & themed nights aboard the ship.
• Group dining & private dance parties every night.
• Singles and couples welcome — guaranteed partners for everyone!
• Level options: beginner to advanced, with line dances, soul sessions, and jazz movement classes.

Dance, travel, and connect — a cruise where every wave carries rhythm, joy, and friendship.

👣 Teachers

• Stephen Sayer & Karine Hermes 🇺🇸 (Los Angeles, CA)
• David Frutos & Kim Clever 🇺🇸 (Ventura, CA)
• Steve Conrad & Camille Hartley 🇺🇸 (Phoenix, AZ)
• Emma Bowser 🇺🇸 (Washington, D.C.)
• Jerry & Kathy Warwick 🇺🇸 (Dallas, TX)

A stellar U.S. teaching lineup combining experience, musicality, and social joy — ready to keep the ship swinging day and night!

🎟 Why You Should Come

The Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise to Baja is more than a festival — it’s a dance vacation of a lifetime.

Enjoy classes by day, sunsets by the pool, parties by night, and the best company the swing world can offer.

Sun, sea, and swing — what more could you ask for? 🌞🎶

🪩 Quick Overview

When: November 6–10, 2025
Where: Long Beach · Catalina Island · Ensenada
Styles: Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Shag
Highlights: 4-day cruise · workshops · beach dances · live music · parties · themed nights