Botti at Sea III: Full Schedule

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and a finalist in... Read More →

Joe Farnsworth

Joe Farnsworth, as chronicled on more than 400 recordings and witnessed within historical venues across New York City and the world, has indelibly penned his legacy within the history of jazz drumming. Concisely put, Joe has studied the past so that he might show us the future of music rooted within... Read More →

Yasushi Nakamura

“One of the most commanding voices on bass today”Yasushi Nakamura is praised for imaginative, quicksilver bass lines that deepen the groove. His blend of guitar-like precision and gut-level blues has sparked collaborations with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon... Read More →

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

IN CONCERT

3:00pm PDT

Friends of Bill W.

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Qsine, 11

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Qsine, 11

INFORMATION

3:00pm PDT

Signature Cruise Experiences' Future Cruise Lounge is Open

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Future Cruise Lounge, 5

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Future Cruise Lounge, 5

INFORMATION

3:15pm PDT

Spotlight on The Signature Band with Wycliffe Gordon, Terell Stafford, Eric Marienthal, Taylor Eigsti, Reuben Rogers & Herlin Riley hosted by Gene Dobbs Bradford

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Speakers

Gene Dobbs Bradford

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 →

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 →

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

LEARN

4:30pm PDT

Julian Pollack Piano Trio

Thursday September 24, 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

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 →

Thursday September 24, 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)

Thursday September 24, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Thursday September 24, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

RED CARDS

6:00pm PDT

Elvis Costello (Guests with BLUE Cruise Identification Cards)

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:15pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Elvis Costello

Born and raised in London, D.P. MacManus later came to be known as “Elvis Costello.” He has been performing in public for over 50 years, solo, with the pianist Steve Nieve and with the bands Rusty, The Attractions, His Confederates, The Rude Five, The Sugarcanes and, his current ensemble, The Imposters. Costello is a writer and part-time musician who made a number... Read More →

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:15pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

BLUE CARDS

6:45pm PDT

Sy Smith - The Cover Story

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:45pm - 8:00pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

Daniel Chmielinski

Julian Pollack

Lee Pearson

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 →

Thursday September 24, 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)

Thursday September 24, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Thursday September 24, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

BLUE CARDS

8:30pm PDT

Elvis Costello (Guests with RED Cruise Identification Cards)

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30pm - 9:45pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Elvis Costello

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30pm - 9:45pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

RED CARDS

8:45pm PDT

Trumpeter & Vocalist Benny Benack III

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Artists

Benny Benack III

By age 31, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be that rarest of talents: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the post-bop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard, but also a singer with a sly, mature, naturally expressive delivery in the post-Sinatra mold, performing... Read More →

Joe Farnsworth

Taylor Eigsti

Yasushi Nakamura

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:45pm - 10:00pm PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

IN CONCERT

10:30pm PDT

All Aboard in Victoria

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:30pm - 10:30pm PDT

SHIP

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
SHIP

INFORMATION

10:30pm PDT

Line Dance Party with DJ Rio

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm 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

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

10:30pm PDT

"Candy Jam" The Farewell Session featuring Candy Dulfer with Tonight's Special Guests, Benny Benack III, Eric Marienthal & More

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Artists

Benny Benack III

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

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 →

Eric Marienthal

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 →

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:30pm - 11:45pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

IN CONCERT

11:00pm PDT

Botti at Sea III sets sail for Vancouver, BC

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00pm - 11:15pm PDT

SHIP

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00pm - 11:15pm PDT
SHIP

INFORMATION

11:30pm PDT

Club Rendezvous - The Party Continues with DJ Rio

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:30pm - Friday September 25, 2026 2:00am PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

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