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.

March 2, 2024

OUR TAKE: Divine Nine, Devine +2, De Vine ’24

Excuse the play on words, but it was too tempting to resist. The first of our “Vine” inspirations is by far the most important. The Divine Nine is the nickname of…
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PACKING THE WEEKENDER
February 24, 2024

OUR TAKE: Unpacking

Upon coming home from 33 days at sea, the goals are to catch up and unpack. While at sea, with all the great music, fun events, and wonderful guests to…
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KATHARINE MCPHEE THE WEEKENDER
February 17, 2024

OUR TAKE: Back Home & Back to Work

Botti at Sea ’24 completed its triumphant inaugural sailing on Thursday and the entire Jazz Cruises team is now back at home. The cruise was an amazing experience, filled with…
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CHRIS BOTTI THE WEEKENDER
February 10, 2024

OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #5 – Botti at Sea ’24

It is Day 3 of the inaugural sailing of Botti at Sea ’24, one of the most highly anticipated cruise programs in the history of Jazz Cruises. Every stateroom was…
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February 2, 2024

OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #4 – The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’24 Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

It is Day 3 of the second week of “The Greatest Party at Sea”! Just as we experienced last week, everyone is in a celebratory mood as we continue our…
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January 27, 2024

OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #3 – The Smooth Jazz Cruise ’24 Celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary

It is Day 3 of The Greatest Party at Sea! Everyone is in a celebratory mood as we start a two-week celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Smooth Jazz Cruise. As…
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January 20, 2024

OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #2 – The Jazz Cruise ’24 is Underway

Today is the 3rd day of The Jazz Cruise ’24. Amazingly, during our first two days, we have enjoyed more than 20 “In Concert” events. Virtually every one of the…
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January 13, 2024

OUR TAKE: At-Sea Edition #1

In a few hours, several Jazz Cruises’ staff will be boarding Celebrity Summit for a 5-day cruise during which we will be preparing for our four 7-day programs that begin…
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January 6, 2024

OUR TAKE: What’s in Store for ’24

The world of Jazz Cruises reflects the growing interest in live music. The upcoming ’24 Cruises are fully subscribed, and the readership of The Weekender and Jazz Notes is larger…
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CHRISTMAS JAZZ
December 23, 2023

OUR TAKE: ‘Tis the Season for Good Cheer and Resolutions!

The holidays are now in full swing. I know this because no agent or manager is answering their calls and, when I do reach someone, it is a recording saying,…
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SIGNATURE CRUISE EXPERIENCES
December 16, 2023

OUR TAKE: Programming a Show; Programming the Circus

Last week was dominated by programming of upcoming shows and cruises. We had two Samara Joy shows to program and our entire team was in St. Louis working through the…
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SAMARA JOY
December 9, 2023

OUR TAKE: Joy to the World

For the next couple of days, at Jazz Cruises, it is all about Samara Joy. Turn back the calendar one year and I will bet that many of you had…
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WYCLIFFE GORDON
December 2, 2023

OUR TAKE: A Musician for All Seasons

Wycliffe Gordon is in our hometown this week performing at Jazz St. Louis. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing him and his wonderful band, the International All Stars (Adrian…
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THANKSGIVING
November 25, 2023

OUR TAKE: A Great-Full Thanksgiving Message

It’s Thanksgiving weekend; a time for good cheer.Many believe it’s the best time of the year! It’s only one day, there’s no Thanksgiving Eve,The meal is quite simple, requires no…
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GEORGE BENSON
November 18, 2023

OUR TAKE: To be Known for Something Other Than Being You

On Sunday mornings, Paula and I drink coffee and watch Sunday Today with Willie Geist. Besides liking him as a host, the show is a nice mix of news, entertainment…
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