Botti at Sea III: Full Schedule

“For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver,” a recording by the Christian McBride Big Band featuring Mark Whitfield and Joey DeFrancesco, received the 2022 GRAMMY Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. This is the most recent collaboration between Whitfield and McBride, a musical relationship that began over 30 years ago when they were both featured members of the Jazz Futures, an All-Star Jazz Band... Read More →

Michael Bauer

Michael Bauer has written about food for nearly four decades at the Kansas City Star, Dallas Times Herald, and for more than 30 years for the San Francisco Chronicle where as Executive Food and Wine Editor, he led the food and wine team to four James Beard Awards for outstanding... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Tuscan Grille, 3

ENJOY

11:00am PDT

Game Show - Name That Tune

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

1:00pm PDT

"Stories Of The Road" as told by Chris Botti's Rhythm Section: Mark Whitfield, Julian Pollack, Daniel Chmielinski & Lee Pearson hosted by Alonzo Bodden

Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

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

Alonzo Bodden

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

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 →

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 →

Mark Whitfield

Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

1:00pm PDT

Backstage Tour & Lunch hosted by Eric Marienthal (Fee Applies) Sign Up at the Signature Cruise Experiences' Guest Services Desk (Deck 3)

Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5, Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Artists

Eric Marienthal

Music Director Eric Marienthal has won two GRAMMY® Awards and has been nominated eight times as a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Jeff Lorber Fusion and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. Having performed in over 80 countries and played on hundreds of recordings, films and TV shows, Eric also has recorded... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5, Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

ENJOY

2:00pm PDT

Blackjack Tournament - Qualifying Round 2 with John Splithoff, Herlin Riley & Wycliffe Gordon

Tuesday September 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Casino, 4

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

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 →

John Splithoff

John Splithoff is a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who splices together throwback soul, modern production, and laid-back pop. A native of Chicago, Splithoff began gaining momentum following the independent release of his breakout single, “Sing to You.” Driven by a hypnotic howl... Read More →

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

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 →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Casino, 4

ENJOY

3:00pm PDT

Women of Wine hosted by Caroline Campbell (Fee Applies) Sign Up at the Signature Cruise Experiences' Guest Services Desk (Deck 3)

Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Cellar Masters, 5

Artists

Caroline Campbell

Violinist Caroline Campbell has appeared as soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony, Boston Pops and many other symphony orchestras. She has soloed in prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden, and in exotic locations... Read More →

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Cellar Masters, 5

ENJOY

3:15pm PDT

Chris Botti Photograph Opportunity

Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Martini Bar, 4

Artists

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 →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Martini Bar, 4

ENJOY

7:30pm PDT

Mario's Merengue Dancing & Cocktails

Tuesday September 22, 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

Tuesday September 22, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

10:45pm PDT

Marriage Game Show

Tuesday September 22, 2026 10:45pm - 11:30pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

ENJOY

11:30pm PDT

Club Rendezvous - The Party Continues with DJ Rio

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30pm - Wednesday September 23, 2026 2:00am PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

ENJOY

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