Smooth Jazz Cruises 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just about everyone knows that there are some nice cruise packages out there. Some of the most interesting ones are the “themed” cruises. The Disney Cruise comes to mind. You can also depart on a Food & Wine cruise if that is your thing.

I will take the wine part……

There are also some nice Smooth Jazz Cruises that are available, so we thought it might be a good idea to clue you in on a couple of the most popular ones out there.

Since these are booked well in advance, these are due to set sail in 2018.

Smooth Jazz Cruises 2018

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The Smooth Jazz Cruise

Billing themselves as the “Greatest party at sea”, The Smooth Jazz Cruise will have two voyages in 2018. The first trip will be on February 10th-17th (waitlist only), and the second trip will be on March 10th-17th (waitlist only). They will sail through the same route, so one is not necessarily better than the other.

Here are the Ports of Call:

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Belize City, Belize
Costa Maya, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico
Coco Cay, Bahamas
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Rick Braun
Candy Dulfer
Kirk Whalum
Keiko Matsui

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Boney James
Marcus Miller
Brian Culbertson
Gerald Albright

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Euge Groove
Peter White
Richard Elliot
Norman Brown

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UPDATE

The reservations are full at this point. They are accepting waitlist submissions.

Click here to add your name to the waitlist

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Dave Koz and Friends At Sea

The Dave Koz cruise has been in effect since 2005. The 2018 version will be happening May 13th-20th (waitlist only) and May 20th-27th 2018 (cabins available).

Here are the Ports of Call:

Copenhagen, Denmark
Stockholm, Sweeden
Tallinn, Estonia
St. Petersburg, Russia
Helsinki, Finland
Copenhagen, Denmark

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year, you can expect some of the biggest artists in Smooth Jazz to appear. The lineup has not been announced yet, but you can be sure that the entertainment will be on point!

Book the Dave Koz and Friends At Sea trip here. Put down your deposit today. If not, you will have to wait for the 2019 edition.

UPDATE

Voyage One is sold out. There are only a few options left for Voyage Two, which takes place May 20-27, 2018.

Click here to book your reservation

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Blue Note At Sea

This cruise is just jazz – no filler. This is happening January 27th – February 3rd. Here are the ports of call:

Ft. Lauderdale
Labadee
St. Thomas
San Juan
Cococay

You will sail on the Celebrity Summit, and the entertainment will be top notch.

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Chick Corea
Marcus Miller
Robert Glasper
Damion Reid
Billy Kilson

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Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Lalah Hathaway
Don Was
Alonzo Bodden

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David Sanborn
Leslie Odom, JR
Bill Frisell
Ambrose Akinmusire
Vicente Archer

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Click here to reserve your spot

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The Jazz Cruise

The Jazz Cruise has set sail every year since 2001. It is billed as the “Greatest Jazz Festival St Sea!” The 2018 edition will take place February 3rd-10th. This is a cruise that has the best straight-ahead jazz in the world. You will set sail on the Celebrity Summit through some nice party locations.

Check out the ports of call:

Ft. Lauderdale
New Orleans
Cozumel

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Byron Stripling
Arturo Sandoval
Marcus Miller
Monty Alexander

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Jeff Hamilton Trio
Ann Hampton Callaway
The New York Voices
Steve Tyrell

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Brecker Brothers Band Reunion
Niki Haris
Eric Marienthal
Robin Eubanks

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I There are a few staterooms available, so go ahead and book your cruise.

Click here to make your reservation

If you have two weeks to spare, you can sail Blue Note At Sea AND The Jazz Cruise back-to-back. There is special pricing if you do both.

Click here for more information

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