Non-stop Zumba? That's the theme on this cruise
Don't worry about eating too much on this cruise. You can just dance the calories away.
Global fitness company Zumba today announced it's teaming with Royal Caribbean to hold the first official Zumba cruise in early 2016.
The five-day sailing on Royal Caribbean's 3,634-passenger Independence of the Seas will kick off Jan. 25, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale and feature daily themed classes led by 130 of the top Zumba celebrity instructors from around the world.
Accompanied by live music and DJs, the classes will include sessions led by Zumba creator Beto Perez.
"We wanted to create a way to keep the party going and offer Zumba fans around the world a chance to celebrate and dance together outside the class setting," Zumba CEO and co-founder Alberto Perlman says in a statement accompanying the announcement.
The sailing will include a visit to Falmouth, Jamaica and Labadee, Haiti, Royal Caribbean's private beach destination. The stop in Labadee will feature a live concert with top Caribbean artists, the company says.
Practiced by millions of people around the world, Zumba incorporates dance elements of hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo.
Fares for the Zumba cruise start at $842 per person, based on double occupancy, with lower fares available for three or more passengers sharing a room. More information is available at a zumba-cruise.com.
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