Adventure Every Day
Entertainment Every Night
Botti at Sea III (’26) is a charter cruise program designed in the spirit and style of Chris Botti, America’s #1 selling American instrumentalist since 2004. For years, in addition to his special association with PBS, a string of #1 jazz albums going Gold and Platinum as well as GRAMMY® Awards, Chris has toured the world, performing over 225 nights a year with an ensemble of the most talented musicians and vocalists in the industry.
Chris has perfected the art of ensemble entertainment, using his command of the stage and easy manner to create entertainment experiences unlike that of most musicians on tour. Moving that special experience to sea is both a natural extension of his talents and an exciting catalyst for the development of a new charter cruise program.
In developing the programming and vision for the cruise, Chris was “hands on,” lending his take on performers, shows, guest events and more. You will see his imprint, and that of Signature Cruise Experiences, at every turn.
Together in harmony, Botti and Signature Cruise Experiences have formed a nearly perfect union with the sole goal of presenting the very best entertainment and shows in a luxurious and inclusive setting.
The itinerary for, Botti at Sea III (’26), with its extended stays in exciting ports-of-call, offers Signature Cruise Experiences the opportunity to provide land-based excursions with the same degree of excellence that we present with our onboard events. We have curated various excursion options for you to enjoy that both enhance and embrace your love of music and the jazz experience and lifestyle while we’re in port.
DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT
On most cruises, Days at Sea are for relaxing, reading and resting. Yes, you can do just that on Botti at Sea III (’26), but doing so means that you will miss out on three amazing days of entertainment and interaction with the stars of the cruise. Each Day at Sea is filled with performances, interviews, interactive events and more. These events are divided into three categories: “In Concert,” “Learn” and “Enjoy.” Evening events are also branded with those titles, but the significance is more distinct with the daytime shows.
When planning your Days at Sea, do not forget the full-service spa, workout and personal training opportunities or other, more typical cruise amenities.
STAR-STUDDED NIGHTLY MAIN SHOWS
Every Night is a “Night on the Town!” Botti at Sea III (’26) will present an amazing big-time show every night of the cruise that features top stars, high-end production and exciting performances. The goal for each show is to transform the main theater into a world-class showroom and give the guests a program that would be the equivalent of a top show on land…and do that for seven consecutive nights.
The main shows are performed in the majestic Theatre, which comfortably holds half of the guests on board. For that reason, each show is performed twice each night. Guests who see the First Show enjoy dinner after the show. The other half of the guests dine first and then attend the Second Show. Main Show Schedules are determined when a Reservation is completed and is reflected in the color of each Guest’s Cruise Identification Card (BLUE – 1st /RED – 2nd).
CRUISING AFTER DARK
Since its first sailing in 2001, Signature Cruise Experiences has proudly provided guests with special late-night entertainment called “Cruising After Dark.” Starting around 10:30 PM, after dinner and the Nightly Main Shows, the entire ship will be open for more music, parties, autograph sessions, comedy, dancing and much more. Guests are encouraged to roam the ship; take in the events that they like and move from venue to venue as they desire.
Late night allows us to open an entirely new and very exciting venue. After dinner, The Cosmopolitan Restaurant becomes a lovely late-night, cabaret-style music venue. Special drinks and food are available while you sit in luxury and enjoy entertainment ranging from comedy to music to dancing.
Exciting Destinations and Excursions
Ports of Call
On most cruises, once the ship docks in port, guests are either free to make their own way for the hours docked or can elect to purchase various excursion options offered by the cruise line. In the case of Botti at Sea III (’26), Signature Cruise Experiences, has undertaken to develop and curate various excursion options that you can enjoy that both enhance and embrace your love of music and the jazz experience and lifestyle.
In creating these excursions and events, Signature Cruise Experiences has retained the services of several experts in the field. Please know that to ensure that the prices for these excursions are as low as possible, Signature Cruise Experiences will not receive any compensation or reimbursement for any of its costs for designing and executing the events. Further, to the extent possible, representatives of Signature Cruise Experiences will be present at the events, again without compensation from the sale of tickets or fees.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Botti at Sea III (’26) arrives in San Francisco on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 7 AM (local) and departs on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6 PM (local). While in San Francisco, Botti at Sea III (’26) will present the customary amazing concerts and shows onboard that Signature Cruise Experiences has produced for 25 years. However, each day, guests will have several excursion or event options which they can reserve. Guests can choose from a variety of experiences, including luxurious wine tours to Napa and Sonoma vineyards, culinary adventures in San Francisco’s renowned dining areas, concerts at the iconic SFJAZZ, sightseeing excursions and a chartered ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Of course, guests are welcome to set their own pace and spend the time as they wish. Further, there are several established tours and events that our guests may select. What is different about our visit as compared to a typical stop in San Francisco are the Special Events/Excursions that Signature Cruise Experiences has created and will produce.
VICTORIA, BC
The city of Victoria is a delightful historical destination with a long maritime heritage. The capital of British Columbia, it’s known as “the Garden City” for its many well-manicured green spaces, like the massive Beacon Hill Park. The history on display is a respectful mix of First Nations and European settlers, with iconic landmarks like Craigdarroch Castle and the British Columbia Parliament Buildings from one and the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole from the other.
Victoria has a rugged seafront, one of North America’s oldest Chinatown districts and a snow-free climate, giving the city a broad appeal. Downtown, you’ll find great nightlife, regular festivals and events and a wide choice of restaurants, with a special focus on farm-to-table freshness. It’s also right by the docks, where you can enjoy the very popular whale watching tours. While in Victoria, Signature Cruise Experiences will provide a range of sightseeing excursions and, of course, a special concert while in port.
THE SIGNATURE CRUISE EXPERIENCES LEGACY
Signature Cruise Experiences is the new name of Jazz Cruises, an industry icon which has been producing music and entertainment programs longer and in greater numbers than any charter company in the world. Though it dominates the jazz and adult music genre presented on Botti at Sea, it has also produced cruises that feature rock, country, gospel, pop music and more. From its first sailing in 2001 to its 85th sailing in 2024, Signature Cruise Experiences has been the Gold Standard for live entertainment at sea.