The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.2 is in Day 2; SCE’s 27th Day at Sea!
The Signature Cruise Experiences’ (SCE) team is presenting Day 27 of our 33 magical days at sea today. David Foster: The Hitman Cruise, Christian McBride’s World at Sea, The Jazz Cruise ’26 and The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.1 are completed and The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.2 is enjoying Day 2. We are having so much fun with our guests and the music, as always, has been amazing.
Check out the upcoming edition of The Weekender (2.25.26) for a detailed recap of both sailings of The Smooth Jazz Cruise, including commentary from both cruise hosts, Marcus Miller and Boney James.
Veronica Swift Joins Botti at Sea ‘26
We’re excited to share the news that Veronica Swift will be joining us on Chris Botti at Sea ’26. Veronica is no stranger to SCE guests, having just performed on The Jazz Cruise with her longtime friend and colleague Emmet Cohen and his trio. Veronica and Emmet got their earliest high-profile appearances on The Jazz Cruise because they were both under the mentorship of Shelly Berg at the Frost School of Music in Miami.
Of course, the two of them went on to great success as solo artists. Since Veronica’s first appearance on The Jazz Cruise in 2018, the gifted singer and songwriter has gone on to release three critically acclaimed albums as a leader, as well as perform at clubs, theaters and festivals all over the world.
In recent years, she’s toured with Chris and even performed with his ensemble on Botti at Sea ’25. The Wall Street Journal said that “She has a miraculous voice, musical ability and technique, as well as an innate gift for entertaining a crowd.” We couldn’t agree more.
Lee Mergner
Jazz Consultant
Signature Cruise Experiences Upcoming Programs
The Smooth Jazz Cruise
’26.3 (9.11.26 – 9.18.26)
’27.1 (1.31.27 – 2.7.27)
’27.2 (2.7.27 – 2.14.27)
’27.3 (10.13.27 – 10.20.27)
4 Sailings of “The Greatest Party at Sea”
Known as “The Greatest Party at Sea,” The Smooth Jazz Cruise has sailed over 30 times since 2004. Year after year, there is a waitlist for staterooms and the cruises hit “fully reserved” earlier and earlier.
The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.1, ‘26.2 & ’26.3 are fully reserved. The Rebooking and Pre-Sail Reservation procedures for The Smooth Jazz Cruise ‘27.1 and ‘27.2 have been completed and both sailings are in Open Booking and are more than 90% reserved. Plus, we are pleased to share that ’27.1 will now sail to Grand Cayman instead of Costa Maya to create a more cohesive and elevated itinerary alongside ’27.2.
The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’27.3, which departs from Quebec City on 10.13.27 and sails through Canada terminating in Boston on 10.20.27, has been announced. This program will be an exciting combination of our customary great music, Fall colors and other special events.
Currently, guests sailing on The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.3 (’26 Guests) have the exclusive opportunity to reserve their ’26 stateroom for The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’27.3 through 3.31.26. Those who are not ’26 Guests may establish their priority for selecting a stateroom for that cruise by completing a Pre-Sail Reservation.
Botti at Sea III (’26)
9.18.26 – 9.25.26
Chris Botti hosts a West Coast Cruise with Amazing Talent
Botti at Sea III (’26) is in Open Booking. Anyone may select any available stateroom and complete a reservation.
The lineup has been set for a few months. Joining Chris will be Elvis Costello, Boz Scaggs, Melody Gardot, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, Emmet Cohen, Candy Dulfer, John Splithoff, Morgan James, Benny Benack III, Kandace Springs, Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio ft. Gregoire Maret and more. The cruise will sail from Los Angeles to Vancouver, with calls in San Francisco and Victoria.
David Foster: The Hitman Cruise ’27
1.12.27 – 1.17.27
Encore! Encore!
The inaugural sailing of David Foster: The Hitman Cruise was a huge hit, just like every other musical experience David Foster has created. Stay tuned for the lineup announcement for this cruise program, and, in the interim, guests on the ’26 Cruise may now “hold” their stateroom from that cruise and new guests may complete a Pre-Sail Registration form placing then in the queue for a stateroom once the lineup is announced.
The Jazz Cruise ’27
1.17.27 – 1.24.27
Still the Greatest Jazz Festival at Sea
The inaugural sailing of David Foster: The Hitman Cruise was a huge hit, just like every other musical experience David Foster has created. Stay tuned for the lineup announcement for this cruise program, and, in the interim, guests on the ’26 Cruise may now “hold” their stateroom from that cruise and new guests may complete a Pre-Sail Registration form placing then in the queue for a stateroom once the lineup is announced.
Journey of Jazz ’27
1.24.27 – 1.31.27
Now in Open Booking
Journey of Jazz ’27 will be an amazing cruise program featuring hosts Marcus Miller and Gregory Porter, a full lineup of great musicians and vocalists, a special two days in New Orleans which features Wynton Marsalis and a group of his hand-picked musicians.
In its second season Journey of Jazz proudly combines the very best music with opportunities to live the jazz life and learn more about the history of jazz. As an example, Journey of Jazz ’27 will present Ledisi as a main show performer on the ship. In keeping with the theme of the cruise, Ledisi will perform her universally beloved Tribute to Dinah (Washington) program.
Journey of Jazz ’27 is in Open Booking
Botti at Sea IV (’27)
10.6.27 – 10.13.27
Chris Botti Takes His Cruise from Boston to Quebec
A Canadian itinerary in the Fall is one of the most popular cruise itineraries in the industry. Fall colors, beautiful scenery, hands on adventures in famous ports-of-call. If nothing else was taking place on the ship, a cruise with these features would be in high demand. So, when Chris Botti decided to take his amazing cruise program from Boston to Quebec City, with a full complement of the entertainers and performers that you have grown to love and expect, not only was he gilding the lily, but he was creating one of the top music cruise experiences ever offered.
Stay tuned for more programming and reservation procedure details. As is always the case on a Signature Cruise Experiences program, guests on Botti at Sea III (’26) (’26 Guests) will be able to rebook their current staterooms and those who are not ’26 Guests will be eligible to submit a Pre-Sail Reservation which will establish their stateroom selection priority after the ’26 Guests complete their rebooking procedure.
Look for most of this to happen around 8.15.26!