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.

October 25, 2025

Our Take: In the Wake of Woke, Let’s Work This Week, No Winking!

Earlier this week, I discussed the concern that jazz was becoming too woke, a situation being blamed for dismissals at the Kennedy Center. My premise was a simple one. Long…
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October 22, 2025

Jazz Notes: 10.22.25

Is Jazz Too Woke? Have you read David R. Adler’s latest article in JazzTimes about the Kennedy Center? In his role as editor of the magazine, Adler makes the case…
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October 18, 2025

Our Take: Kenny G…and Joe! 

Recently, I had the opportunity to see and hear Kenny G perform for the first time. Not sure why that has not happened before, but I have routinely played and…
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October 15, 2025

Jazz Notes: 10.15.25

Jazz Can Be De-Lovely! 51 years ago today, Cole Porter died. Though few would call him a jazz composer, many of his amazing standards such as “Night and Day,” “I’ve Got…
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October 11, 2025

Our Take: The Making of a Jazz Fan – Three Paths to Loving Jazz

As we begin to produce a few programs that feature music and events other than jazz, we are learning the traits, interests and makeup of folks who love the various…
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October 8, 2025

Jazz Notes: 10.8.25

This edition of Jazz Notes is a friendly reminder about our upcoming jazz cruises, especially the programs that require immediate action for you to secure your spot. I’ll offer updates…
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October 4, 2025

Our Take: How Much Longer Are You Going To Work?

Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me “How much longer are you going to work?” Do I look that old? The question bothers me for that reason, but…
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October 1, 2025

Jazz Notes – 10.1.25

It’s Q4-’25!Are You Ready to Sail in Q1-’26? The fourth quarter of ’25 begins today which means we here at Signature Cruise Experiences are in preparation mode. Since we don’t…
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September 27, 2025

Our Take: Cècile McLorin Salvant

Last Friday night, Cècile McLorin Salvant was on the same Los Angeles to St. Louis flight with me and my wife. That we were departing Los Angeles at the same…
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September 24, 2025

Jazz Notes: 9.24.25

Journey of Jazz ’25 – The Ultimate Jazz Experience For 25 years, Signature Cruise Experiences and its predecessors have provided the finest jazz experiences in the world. Starting with The…
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September 20, 2025

Our Take: Back Home – Journey of Jazz ’25

Sleeping in my own bed, drinking my own coffee and heading out to play tennis means we are home and back to our regular Saturday routine. That feels good, but,…
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September 17, 2025

Jazz Notes 9.17.25

Journey of Jazz ’25 – Simply Wonderful Journey of Jazz ’25 has been one of the best music cruise experiences we have ever presented.  Musically, we started the first night…
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September 13, 2025

Our Take: Journey of Jazz ’25 in Victoria, BC

After last night’s fabulous opening show which featured host Marcus Miller educating, entertaining and enlightening us about the History of Jazz, our “journey” has taken us to Victoria BC for…
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September 10, 2025

Jazz Notes 9.10.25

Jazz Notes, From Vancouver;While We Are Away Cruise Specials “Jazz Notes, From Vancouver“? Now, those are four words that have never been written before in this column. A large portion…
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September 6, 2025

Our Take: Jazz and the NFL

The ’25 – ’26 NFL season is kicking off (literally) this weekend. Already off to a memorable start with Jerry Jones joining the Bill Belichick “What Was I Thinking?” club…
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