Botti at Sea III: Full Schedule

7:30pm PDT

Friday September 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT

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

Friday September 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

10:00pm PDT

Welcome Dance Party with DJ Rio

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm 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

Friday September 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

11:00pm PDT

Club Rendezvous - The Party Continues with DJ Rio

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00pm - Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00am 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

Friday September 18, 2026 11:00pm - Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00am PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Stretch with Dominique

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Pickleball (Open Play)

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Sports Deck, 12

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sports Deck, 12

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

Morning Fitness with Dominique

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

1:00pm PDT

Pool Golf Chipping

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

2:00pm PDT

Blackjack Tournament - Qualifying Round 1 with John Splithoff, Herlin Riley & Wycliffe Gordon

Saturday September 19, 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 →

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Casino, 4

ENJOY

2:00pm PDT

Pizza Making Class hosted by Alonzo Bodden (Fee Applies) Sign Up at the Signature Cruise Experiences' Guest Services Desk (Deck 3)

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Tuscan Grille, 3

Artists

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 →

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Tuscan Grille, 3

ENJOY

2:15pm PDT

Listening Party - Morgan James Spins Tracks from Her Latest Album "Soul Remains The Same" hosted by Doug Wamble

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Artists

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 →

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

3:00pm PDT

California Cabs & More Wine Tasting hosted by Benny Benack III (Fee Applies) Sign Up at the Signature Cruise Experiences' Guest Services Desk (Deck 3)

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Cellar Masters, 5

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 →

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Cellar Masters, 5

ENJOY

4:30pm PDT

Singles & Solos Hang

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Martini Bar, 4

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Martini Bar, 4

ENJOY

7:30pm PDT

Mario's Cha-Cha Dancing & Cocktails

Saturday September 19, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm 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

Saturday September 19, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

10:00pm PDT

Cigars Under the Stars with Terell Stafford (Cigars Available for Purchase)

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm PDT

Sunset Bar, 10 Aft

Artists

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 →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm PDT
Sunset Bar, 10 Aft

ENJOY

10:30pm PDT

Karaoke Hour

Saturday September 19, 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

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

11:15pm PDT

The Comedy of Alonzo Bodden

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15pm - Sunday September 20, 2026 12:00am PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Alonzo Bodden

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15pm - Sunday September 20, 2026 12:00am PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

ENJOY

11:30pm PDT

Club Rendezvous - The Party Continues with DJ Rio

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30pm - Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00am 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

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30pm - Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00am PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Stretch with Dominique

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Pickleball (Open Play)

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Sports Deck, 12

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sports Deck, 12

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

Morning Fitness with Dominique

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

7:30pm PDT

Mario's Rhumba Dancing & Cocktails

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

ENJOY

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

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

DJ Rio

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30pm - Monday September 21, 2026 2:00am PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Stretch with Dominique

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Pickleball (Open Play)

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Sports Deck, 12

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sports Deck, 12

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

Morning Fitness with Dominique

Monday September 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Monday September 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

3:00pm PDT

Listening Party - Kandace Springs Spins Tracks from Her Albums "Lady In Satin" & "Run Your Race" hosted by Lee Mergner

Monday September 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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

Kandace Springs

Nashville, Tennessee is justifiably known as the world's epicenter of country music, but it has produced at least one other star from a completely different genre — jazz pianist and singer Kandace Springs, whose natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have taken her humble start as a parking attendant and lounge pianist, to featured performer at major concert halls and festivals around the world, and recognition as one of the premier female artists of the Jazz/Soul genre... Read More →

Lee Mergner

Monday September 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

7:30pm PDT

Mario's Swing Dancing & Cocktails

Monday September 21, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm 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

Monday September 21, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

10:30pm PDT

Karaoke Competition

Monday September 21, 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

Monday September 21, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

11:30pm PDT

Club Rendezvous - The Party Continues with DJ Rio

Monday September 21, 2026 11:30pm - Tuesday September 22, 2026 2:00am 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

Monday September 21, 2026 11:30pm - Tuesday September 22, 2026 2:00am PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Stretch with Dominique

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Pickleball (Open Play)

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Sports Deck, 12

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sports Deck, 12

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

"Find Your Light" Walk

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am 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 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

BINGO! (Card Sales Begin at 9:00 AM)

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Tuesday September 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

ENJOY

10:00am PDT

Bay Area Brunch hosted by Michael Bauer with Special Guest, Mark Whitfield (Fee Applies) Sign Up at the Signature Cruise Experiences' Guest Services Desk (Deck 3)

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

Tuscan Grille, 3

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Mark Whitfield

“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

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

John Splithoff

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Wycliffe Gordon

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

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

DJ Rio

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Tuesday September 22, 2026 10:45pm - 11:30pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

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

DJ Rio

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30pm - Wednesday September 23, 2026 2:00am PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Stretch with Dominique

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:00am PDT

Morning Pickleball (Open Play)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Sports Deck, 12

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sports Deck, 12

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

Morning Fitness with Dominique

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT

Pool Stage, 10

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Pool Stage, 10

ENJOY

9:30am PDT

BINGO! (Card Sales Begin at 9:00 AM)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am PDT

Sky Lounge, 11

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Sky Lounge, 11

ENJOY

11:00am PDT

Game Show - Botti Band Feud: Chris Botti, Benny Benack III, Morgan James, Sy Smith, Gregoire Maret vs. John Splithoff, Emmet Cohen, Candy Dulfer, Veronica Swift, Edmar Castaneda hosted by Alonzo Bodden

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

The Theatre, 4 & 5

Speakers

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Artists

Alonzo Bodden

Benny Benack III

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 →

Chris Botti

Edmar Castañeda

Upon arriving in the United States in 1994, Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing unbridled attention to a somewhat unfamiliar instrument: the harp. Singlehandedly... Read More →

Emmet Cohen

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 →

Grégoire Maret

Born in French-speaking Switzerland and based in New York, harmonica player, composer and GRAMMY winner Grégoire Maret is known for his virtuoso technique and emotional interpretations.
Over the past decade, Grégoire Maret has emerged as a unique new voice for his instrument in the broad spectrum of the modern jazz world. In doing so, he has done nothing less than redefine the role of the harmonica in a multitude of musical styles. The list of musical heavyweights... Read More →

John Splithoff

Morgan James

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 →

Veronica Swift

Veronica Swift's new eponymously titled album is a masterful coming-out story. On her previous albums, Confessions and This Bitter Earth, she ascended to the upper echelon of early 21st century jazz singers because of her virtuosic brilliance, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting and keen arrangements. Simply put, Swift is not only one of the most dazzling singers to emerge in her generation, she's one of the... Read More →

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
The Theatre, 4 & 5

ENJOY

12:30pm PDT

Galley to Table - Lunch hosted by Joe Farnsworth (Fee Applies) Sign Up at the Signature Cruise Experiences' Guest Services Desk (Deck 3)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

Artists

Dominique Cinque

Your health and wellness guide during our journey.

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 →

Mario Vines

Cruise Director for Signature Cruise Experiences

Wednesday September 23, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, 4

ENJOY

1:45pm PDT

Listening Party - Taylor Eigsti Spins Songs from his GRAMMY Award Winning Album "Plot Armor"

Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

Rendezvous Lounge, 4

Speakers

Lee Mergner

Artists

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 →

Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rendezvous Lounge, 4

ENJOY