Crazy Rumba (Salsa and Champeta Workshop) in Cartagena, Colombia - Cartagena Shore Excursion
Discover Crazy Rumba (Salsa and Champeta Workshop) in Cartagena, Colombia during your cruise stop in Cartagena, Colombia. This carefully curated shore excursion offers cruise passengers an unforgettable experience exploring the best of Cartagena while ensuring you return to your ship on time.
About This Excursion
There’s no better way to connect with Cartagena’s soul than through its music and dance — and at Crazy Salsa, we’ve been sharing that connection with the world since 2009.
Here, you’ll do more than learn steps — you’ll dive into the heart of our culture. Through salsa and champeta, you’ll feel the joy, rhythm, and spirit that define life in this Caribbean city.
Champeta, born right here in Cartagena, is a vibrant, high-energy Afro-Caribbean dance deeply rooted in our African heritage. It’s an expression of resilience, freedom, and celebration — full of movement, happiness, and that laid-back coastal vibe that makes dancing feel like pure joy.
This experience isn’t just about movement — it’s about understanding a culture from the inside out. Whether you're dancing for the first time or sharpening your skills, you’ll connect with locals, share in our joy, and leave with unforgettable memories.
Don’t just visit Cartagena — dance it, feel it, live it.
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Why Choose This Cartagena Shore Excursion?
- ✓ Back to Ship Guarantee: We guarantee you'll return to your cruise ship on time, or we'll arrange and pay for transportation to your next port of call.
- ✓ Instant Confirmation: Receive immediate booking confirmation via email - no waiting required.
- ✓ Best Price Guaranteed: We offer competitive pricing with a best price guarantee on all shore excursions.
- ✓ Expert Local Guides: Experience Cartagena with knowledgeable local guides who know the area inside and out.
- ✓ Small Group Sizes: Enjoy a more personalized experience with smaller tour groups.
- ✓ Flexible Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- 1 Cocktail included
What's Not Included
- Extra Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- ACTIVITY
- One-hour Salsa + One-hour Champeta Class We’ll start with a warm-up to explore natural Latin body movements — some you may never have tried before! This is your first step into understanding what our dance culture is all about. To help you relax and get in the perfect mood to move, you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing cocktail — the perfect way to loosen up and shake off any nerves before hitting the dance floor. Then we’ll dive into salsa: you’ll learn how to decode the music so you can truly feel the rhythm, followed by essential steps that will get you dancing with confidence and joy. After a full hour of salsa, we’ll switch gears and turn up the heat with champeta — a high-energy, body-shaking dance born right here in Cartagena, inspired by the vibrant sounds of Africa and the Caribbean. It’s fun, powerful, and impossible not to enjoy! Hydration is included, so you’ll stay refreshed and ready to keep moving throughout the class. See you on the dance floor!
Cancellation Policy
STANDARD For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
