Botti at Sea III: Full Schedule

American singer, songwriter and guitar warrior, William Royce “Boz” Scaggs, became a household name as a member of the Steve Miller Band and award-laden solo career.
After a short stint as a bandmate of Steve Miller, Boz began his solo career and hit the charts with singles... Read More →

Chris Botti

An instrumentalist who can play straight-ahead as well as smooth jazz with his own personal sound and not a small amount of charisma and stage presence, Chris Botti is truly a star in the world of jazz and beyond. The trumpeter has thoroughly established himself as one of the imp... Read More →

Gene Dobbs Bradford

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

LEARN

4:30pm PDT

Julian Pollack Solo Piano

Sunday September 20, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Speakers

Lee Mergner

For over 27 years, Lee Mergner served as an editor and publisher of JazzTimes until his resignation in January 2018. Thereafter, Mergner continued to regularly contribute features, profiles and interviews to the publication as a contributing editor for the next 4+ years. JazzTimes... Read More →

Artists

Julian Pollack

Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer described by Timeout New York as a musician who “deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness.” Julian is known for his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop and electronic styles of music. He has toured extensively with the legendary Marcus Miller, as well as Chris Botti, and... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

IN CONCERT

5:00pm PDT

Dinner in The Cosmopolitan Restaurant (Guests with RED Cruise Identification Cards invited to be seated between 5:00 PM and 5:45 PM)

Sunday September 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Sunday September 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

RED CARDS

6:00pm PDT

Melody Gardot (Guests with BLUE Cruise Identification Cards)

Sunday September 20, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Melody Gardot

Melody Gardot was surrounded by music from the start and she grew up singing songs with her mother while riding in the car and taking piano lessons. By her teenage years, Gardot began to perform around Philadelphia, even as her studies led her more towards art and fashion. Then at the age of 19... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

BLUE CARDS

6:45pm PDT

Vocalist Morgan James

Sunday September 20, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

Carnell Harrell

Carnell Harrell is a keyboard player from the Los Angeles area who has been playing professionally for over 20 years for agencies, private events, independent and major artists. Carnell plays a variety of styles including Gospel, R&B, neo soul, hip hop, jazz, soul, alternative rock, easy listeni... Read More →

Chris Miskel

Chris Miskel is a Chicago drummer who carries on the Chicago reputation of producing some of the most talented musicians to date. By playing with many musicians, Chris has acquired the ability to play the drums in multiple styles and genres of music. He believes that adapting to the various musi... Read More →

David Dyson

Born in South Dakota and raised in Washington D.C., David Dyson began playing baritone in school, but, after hearing recordings of Larry Graham and Louis Johnson, the desire to switch to the bass was overwhelming.In 1989, David worked with Maurice Starr (New Kids On The Block) as musical director, taking their live shows to an unprecedented pinnacle... Read More →

Doug Wamble

As a child of Memphis, TN, Doug Wamble has always been surrounded by a vast musical and cultural landscape. From listening to his mother play piano in their Baptist church to his grandfather singing cowboy songs, murder ballads and old time gospel favorites while strumming his guitar... Read More →

Morgan James

Morgan James has a voice that needs to be heard; even when she was just a fifth grader belting out standards on a karaoke machine. After her grandmother heard her sing, the matriarch footed the bill for James’ voice lessons, positive that her granddaughter had the mysterious “it... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

7:15pm PDT

Dinner in The Cosmopolitan Restaurant (Guests with BLUE Cruise Identification Cards invited to be seated between 7:15 PM and 8:00 PM)

Sunday September 20, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Sunday September 20, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

BLUE CARDS

7:30pm PDT

Mario's Rhumba Dancing & Cocktails

Sunday September 20, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

DJ Rio

DJ Rio was an original member of The DC DJs, DJ Rio is now the owner of DC Rhythm. With over a decade of experience and an ardent passion for music, Rio has distinguished himself as one of the premier mobile DJs in the DMV area. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences at... Read More →

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Sunday September 20, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

8:30pm PDT

Boz Scaggs (Guests with RED Cruise Identification Cards)

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Boz Scaggs

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

RED CARDS

9:15pm PDT

"Cone & T-Staff" Special Edition featuring Wycliffe Gordon & Terell Stafford

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:15pm - 10:30pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

Herlin Riley

A native of New Orleans, Herlin Riley started on the drums when he was three. He played trumpet through high school, but he went back to drums in college. After graduating, he spent three years as a member of a band led by Ahmad Jamal. In the ensuing years, he worked often with Wynton Marsalis as a member of the Jazz... Read More →

Reuben Rogers

Raised in the Virgin Islands, Reuben Rogers was exposed to varieties of music that included calypso, reggae, gospel and jazz. In his formative years, Rogers received encouragement from his parents to explore his musical talent. He began with the clarinet, experimented with the piano, drums, and guitar, and at the age of 14... Read More →

Taylor Eigsti

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning NYC-based pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti started playing the piano when he was four years old. Growing up in Menlo Park, CA, Eigsti was quickly labeled a prodigy, and has since released 9 albums as a bandleader, in addition to appearing on over... Read More →

Terell Stafford

Terell Stafford, acclaimed trumpet player based in New York, has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player; he combines a deep love of melody with his own bra... Read More →

Wycliffe Gordon

We are privileged to have one of the top trombonists of his generation, Wycliffe Gordon, return for an encore performance as our Gospel Show host. Both an accomplished soloist and leader of his eponymous quartet, Wycliffe tours the globe performing for audiences of every caliber... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:15pm - 10:30pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

10:30pm PDT

All Request Dance Party with DJ Rio

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

DJ Rio

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

10:30pm PDT

"Candy Jam" Session #2 featuring Candy Dulfer with Tonight's Special Guest, Wycliffe Gordon

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Speakers

Alonzo Bodden

After 30 years in comedy and over 30 jazz cruises, Alonzo Bodden has been able to marry his two passions: comedy and jazz. “There is nothing like the cool and creativity of the jazz world, I love it,” says Alonzo. His big break was “New Faces of Comedy” at the Just for La... Read More →

Artists

Camilo Rodriguez

Candy Dulfer

Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer has earned her place in music history — with her GRAMMY®-nominated debut album Saxuality (over 2.5 million copies worldwide copies sold), performances with the greatest names in music (including Prince, Van Morrison and Maceo Parker) and her worl... Read More →

Carnell Harrell

Chris Miskel

David Dyson

Ivan Peroti

Peroti has been active in the music world since 1996. He was the lead singer of the boy band Sat-R-Day . Peroti is the writer and singer of the song " Speed up" by Funkerman . In 2011, he wrote songs for Ben Saunders , Shary-An, and Jenny Lane , among others . Peroti was also a guest... Read More →

Wycliffe Gordon

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT
Pool Stage, 10

IN CONCERT

10:30pm PDT

Sy Smith - The Cover Story

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Speakers

Gene Dobbs Bradford

Artists

Daniel Chmielinski

Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski is a New York Times critically-acclaimed, award-winning bassist, composer, synthesist, sound designer and bandleader. Currently based in Los Angeles, Dan maintains a bi-coastal schedule comprised of live performances, film scoring and music production. Dan founded and leads several groups of his own... Read More →

Julian Pollack

Lee Pearson

Lee Pearson is known as one of the most vibrant and electrifying drummers of today. He plays with some of the finest names in music. From Broadway to Jazz, Hip-Hop and R&B, he maintains the classic vocabulary of percussion.
Lee, a Baltimore native, began playing drums at the age o... Read More →

Sy Smith

Sy Smith has long since solidified her place in the world of underground soul music (she's often called “the hardest working woman in underground soul”). This Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer helped cultivate the nu-soul scene in that city more than 10 years ago, a scene... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

IN CONCERT

11:00pm PDT

Observe: Yom Kippur

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:00pm - Monday September 21, 2026 12:00am PDT

The Retreat Lounge, 4

Artists

Michael Lazaroff

The executive director of Signature Cruise Experiences and the man responsible for bringing The Jazz Cruise into the 21st century.

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:00pm - Monday September 21, 2026 12:00am PDT
The Retreat Lounge, 4

INFORMATION

11:30pm PDT

Club Rendezvous - The Party Continues with DJ Rio

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30pm - Monday September 21, 2026 2:00am PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

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