TORONTO, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Who: Salsa in Toronto Festival, a week-long celebration of Latin music,dance, food and culture taking place from July 2 – 9 and Mariposa Cruises, one of Canada’s largest hospitality cruise operators welcoming more than 100,000 guests aboard its fleet each season.

What: In partnership with the Salsa in Toronto Festival, Mariposa Cruises presents its latest event series, Salsa in Toronto Cruise Nights. The Latin-themed cruises – the first of which will kick off the festival – feature salsa lessons from some of Toronto’s top salsa dancers, mucho music and Latino street-style cuisine while touring Toronto’s iconic waterfront.

When: July 2, 8 and 16, 2015. Boarding from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, cruising from 8:30 pm – 12:00 am, disembark from 12:00 am – 12:30 am

Where: Aboard the Northern Spirit, docked behind 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto, M5J 1A7.

Price: $75 per person. Tickets available here.

A popular fixture in Toronto’s harbour, Mariposa Cruises is excited to kick off this year’s Salsa in Toronto Festival Week with three vivacious nights of salsa in an unparalleled waterfront setting.

In partnership with Canada’s hottest Latin-themed festival, Salsa in Toronto Cruise Nights offer guests the opportunity to take salsa lessons from and enjoy performances by the prestigious Los Salsomanos, all while savouring Latino street-style cuisine and sailing by Toronto’s gorgeous skyline at sunset.

One of Toronto’s original salsa dance companies, Los Salsomanos will teach guests the basics or help them brush up on their moves. Music will be provided by DJ Jimmy Sauve (Thursday nights) and DJ Gio (Wednesday night), setting the mood with exclusively Latin tunes.

About Salsa In Toronto Festival Week
The Salsa in Toronto Festival is a week-long celebration of Latin music, dance, food and culture! The biggest fiesta north of the border, the festival takes place from July 2-9, 2015. The festivities feature events throughout the city including a series of Latin dance and art exhibitions, Salsa in Toronto Cruise Nights, and sizzling dance parties all capped off with the main event, the 11th Annual Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival.

About Mariposa Cruises
From the heart of Toronto’s revitalized waterfront, Mariposa Cruises kicks off its 28th season of sunset dinners, cocktail cruises, special events and unforgettable experiences on the harbour. Canadian owned and operated, and docked in a prime location along Queens Quay, Mariposa Cruises’ fleet offers a stunning selection of vessels, including the two largest ships in Toronto’s harbour. Mariposa Cruises can accommodate groups of 15-575 passengers.

For more information, visit:
www.salsaintoronto.com  or www.mariposacruises.com

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