Years in business

25

Full Ship Charter Cruises So Far

Over 100

Guests who have sailed with us

Nearly 200,000

Guests That Have Sailed 4 or More Times

Nearly 20,000

Amazing Music

Since 2001, Signature Cruise Experiences has produced over 100 full ship theme charters, most of which featured a significant music theme and top performers.

Our goal has been to present the very best musicians possible and do so with authenticity and professionalism. Our music venues are the best at sea and our sound production is Performing Art Center quality.  Nothing but the best for our talent which translates to the very best for our guests.

Ships

In selecting our ships, we have several important considerations, the quality of accommodations, dining experience, staff reputation, available amenities, and décor.

These qualities are sought by all cruise patrons, but we must consider one more element, the size, number, and quality of the ship’s public space and venues to present our music. Currently, the ships of Celebrity Cruises afford us the best combination of luxury and topflight venues.

Musical Experience

Every musician on our programs performs throughout the country and the world.  To see and hear them is subject only to schedules and availability.  But no on land concert can compare to the intimacy and excitement of our shows at sea.  Having a large group of musicians at sea together inevitably produces special shows that could never take place on land. Whether it is a Keyboard Capers show where 15 or more jazz pianists take turns on stage or a cameo performance by one star musician in the show of another, your musical experience will be amazing.  The ability to meet the musicians is another opportunity unique to sailing.

KATHARINE MCPHEE DAVID FOSTER CRUISE
July 23, 2025

Jazz Notes: 7.23.25

The Weather is “Hot”….So is Jazz! They say that you cannot change the weather. That is true if you stay in one place and do not move. Part of the…
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DOWNBEAT CRITICS POLL
July 19, 2025

Our Take: Polls

In this week’s edition of Jazz Notes, our jazz guru, Lee Mergner, analyzed the recent DownBeat Critics’ Poll which ranked jazz musicians, vocalists, bands, festivals and more. Highly subjective and…
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DOWNBEAT CRITICS POLL
July 17, 2025

Jazz Notes: 7.16.25

No Sports Today…Jazz is Every Day! Today is the day after Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, which, for the first time in years was fun to watch. MLB’s All-Star Game…
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MICROPHONE JAZZ THE WEEKENDER
July 12, 2025

Our Take: The Jazz Vocalist

While each of us can name our favorite jazz vocalists, and there would be significant agreement on many of them, I doubt that we could articulate, and certainly not agree…
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CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE'S WORLD AT SEA
July 9, 2025

Jazz Notes: 7.9.25

The Second Half of ’25 is Under Way! Our team at Signature Cruise Experiences is back at work after our annual mid-year break and the countdown is officially on –…
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MID YEAR REVIEW THE WEEKENDER
June 28, 2025

Our Take: Is it a June Swoon or Just a Nice Break?

The end of June is upon us, which means that 2025 is half over or time to begin preparing for its second half. Which description you choose will go far…
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MID YEAR REVIEW THE WEEKENDER
June 25, 2025

Jazz Notes: 6.25.25

’25 is Nearly Half Over! Time to Assess Our Progress!  In a few days, June will be over and, with the coming of July, it is time to assess how we…
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GOLD WAVE
June 21, 2025

Our Take: Disney Loves Jazz & Jazz Loves Disney

Walt Disney loved jazz. He was inspired by the music and presented jazz in many of his films and animations. The admiration was, and is, mutual, as many of the…
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KENNY G THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE
June 18, 2025

Jazz Notes: 6.18.25

It’s Almost Summer and Our Jazz is Heating Up! In a few days, it will be Summer, as per the calendar. Depending upon where you live, the hot days may…
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KENNY G JAZZ NOTES
June 18, 2025

Jazz Notes: 6.18.25

It’s Almost Summer and Our Jazz is Heating Up! In a few days, it will be Summer, as per the calendar. Depending upon where you live, the hot days may…
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The Smooth Jazz Cruise Lineup
June 14, 2025

Our Take: Talent Seeking

As our portfolio of cruises grows, the hunt for talent has become more arduous. Maintaining relationships with the core performers on each program is at a premium, as is looking…
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Michael McDonald David Foster: The Hitman Cruise
June 11, 2025

Jazz Notes: 6.11.25

25th Anniversary? Perhaps! For as long as we can remember, we have identified our charter cruise programs as “The Gold Standard for Jazz at Sea Since 2001.” While that is…
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Chris Botti Christian McBride David Foster
June 7, 2025

Our Take: Let’s Talk Hosts

From now through the end of ’26, Signature Cruise Experiences will produce nine full ship charters. Seven of those sailings are primarily jazz programs. The 8th is Top Shelf Country…
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Journey of Jazz Signature Cruise Experiences
June 4, 2025

Jazz Notes: 6.4.25

Journey of Jazz Sails in 100 Days We are 100 days from the inaugural sailing of Journey of Jazz! Signature Cruise Experiences has been eagerly waiting for this program since…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAKE THE WEEKENDER
May 31, 2025

Our Take: The Last Day of May…Bigger than You Might Think

Today is the last day of May. In and of itself, that is not a big deal or even worth noting, unless your birthday is today. Yes, we are about…
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