Kim Kelley
February 21, 2026
Our Take: Home, Sort Of!
The Signature Cruise Experiences team members are at their various homes today, with many having completed over 30 days at sea (and some nearly 40!). If our experience were like…
February 14, 2026
Our Take: Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sea!
It is Day 31 at sea for the Signature Cruise Experiences production team. On Tuesday, The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’26.2 returns to port and the team will head home for a…
February 11, 2026
Jazz Notes: 2.11.26
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…
February 7, 2026
Our Take: From a Glorious Sailing on The Jazz Cruise to a Rousing Start of The Smooth Jazz Cruise!
The Jazz Cruise ’26 was amazing. Many called it the very best. In terms of talent and excitement, they may be right. After three standing room shows on the ship,…
February 4, 2026
Jazz Notes: 2.4.26
Never Without a Laugh or a Smile: Remembering Ken Peplowski It’s rare that we have to give bad news to for our guests and the community at large. But on…
January 31, 2026
Our Take: The Jazz Cruise is Amazing!
Last week, I shared thoughts about the conclusion of David Foster: The Hitman Cruise and the start of Christian McBride’s World at Sea Cruise. This week it’s a quick wrap…
January 28, 2026
Jazz Notes: 1.28.26
Christian McBride’s World at SeaSpecial Photo Edition Christian McBride’s World at Sea was filled with unforgettable music, late-night jams and moments that remind us why this sailing is so special.…
January 24, 2026
Our Take: The Sea is Alive with the Sound of (Our) Music
The relationship between instrumental music and vocal music has always intrigued me. Some instrumental musicians will not back up a singer. Some thrive on it. Matching vocals to a particular…
January 21, 2026
Jazz Notes 1.21.26
David Foster: The Hitman Cruise ’26: Special Photo Edition They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words. If so, then here is more than 10,000 words from David Foster:…
January 17, 2026
Our Take: David Foster: The Hitman Cruise – What Talent!
David Foster’s The Hitman Cruise is nearly halfway through and none of us want it to end. Talk about talent. If you enjoy vocals, then this cruise is perfect for…