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Learn about history in Honolulu, the location of the only royal palace in the USA, and Pearl Harbor. Join a firelight luau in Lahaina, and visit a working pineapple plantation. Have you ever wanted to see your favorite Artists compete against each other in a Family Feud style game show? Trivia contests, Name That Tune events and various dancing events are plentiful during the week. These are just a couple of the events that will take place over the course of Botti at Sea II (‘25).
The Celebrity Summit
Be sure to bring your basketball shoes and pickleball paddles, as the Summit is equipped with an interactive sports court. The USA can rightly claim to have some of the most exciting cities in the world. San Diego’s atmospheric Gaslamp Quarter is waiting to be explored, while in Boston, the Freedom Trail is a fascinating history lesson.
Introducing Our New Season of Cruises in 2024 & 2025
We’re excited to introduce even more of everything you love about sailing the world. This new season of sailings alone will visit more than 250 destinations in more than 70 countries. This is definitely the season that will inspire you to turn your bucket list into your book it list. Watch above as Marcus Miller and Boney James share the lineup and details of our 2024 sailings.
THE JAZZ CRUISES LEGACY
The musicians themselves call the program “Straight-Ahead Jazz Heaven”. Admire the colorful Art Deco architecture of Miami’s South Beach, and taste Cuban cuisine in Little Havana. Browse the shops along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, and explore the canals by gondola. Take a boat ride through the watery Everglades in search of alligators. Treat your kids to a day in the theme parks around Orlando—and meet astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center.
You’ll dock in the heart of some of the country’s most iconic cities and sail along exquisite coastlines, visiting multiple destinations and only having to unpack once. Visit some of the most exciting cities on the Pacific Coast with Celebrity. See the graceful sweep of the Golden Gate Bridge in hilly San Francisco, and ride the historic cable cars. Whizz up the Space Needle in Seattle and take in the colors and buzz of Pike Place Market. In Los Angeles, browse the designer shops on Rodeo Drive and marvel at the stars’ homes. Catalina Island, meanwhile, is another world of rugged coastlines, diverse marine life, and hiking trails with sweeping views.
EVERYDAY IS PARADISE.EVERY NIGHT IS A NIGHT ON THE TOWN!
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These new venues combined with our award-winning Luminae are sure to please. Slip into new eXhale® bedding featuring Cashmere™ Mattresses that will surround you in luxury—literally. Wine and dine in reimagined restaurants and lounges, including the main dining room, Oceanview CafΓ©, Sunset Bar, and Rendezvous Lounge. Botti at Sea II (’25) will present an amazing big-time show every night of the cruise that features top stars, high-end production, and exciting performances.
Celebrity Summit
This 20th Anniversary lineup is particularly special because the headliners were selected by the fans of The Smooth Jazz Cruise. Indulge in a relaxing journey across the warm Pacific from Vancouver to the lush, volcanic islands of Hawaii, where waterfalls tumble from verdant peaks and the ocean is home to abundant whales and dolphins. Visit Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls from Hilo, and admire the fiery antics of Mount Kilauea.
Ride the vintage cable cars in San Francisco and explore the dazzling colors of Seattle’s Pike Place Market. In developing the programming and vision for the first sailing of the cruise, Chris was “hands on” lending his take on performers, shows, guest events and more. You will see his imprint, and that of Jazz Cruises, at every turn. Since 2001, The Jazz Cruise has set the standard for jazz entertainment at sea, and, in the minds of many has become the most significant “straight-ahead” jazz event in the world.
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 7 consecutive nights. The casual and formal dining areas have been transformed as well, giving the ship a sleeker and more contemporary look and feel. These ships continue to offer a fabulous array of dining choices, spectacular spa facilities and beautiful bars and lounges.
Botti at Sea II (’25) is a charter cruise program designed in the spirit and style of Chris Botti, America’s #1 selling American instrumentalist since 2004. Jazz Cruises 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, Jazz Cruises has been the Gold Standard for live entertainment at sea.
And, as we saw upon our first inspection of the ships, there is an amazing bonus venue. With a little imagination, we convert the main dining room (The Cosmopolitan Restaurant) into a performance venue every afternoon and a gorgeous jazz cabaret every evening. Currently the Millennium Class ships of Celebrity Cruises provide us with the best opportunity to present our programs. Anchored by an amazing main theater (Celebrity Theatre), which seats more than half our guests at one time, those ships have significant additional performance venues (Sky Lounge, Rendezvous Lounge, Foyer, Pool Deck). With a little imagination, we convert the main dining room (The Cosmopolitan Restaurant) into a performance venue most afternoons and a gorgeous jazz cabaret every evening. From adding brand new staterooms and elevating design concepts and technology across the ship to adding The Retreat®, an exclusive experience including The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Lounge, the results are phenomenal.
The wild frontier of Alaska has some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the USA, where you’ll find mile upon mile of jagged, snow-capped mountains and dense forest. On a cruise, you’ll be able to appreciate this wild beauty from both a land and sea perspective. You’ll see glaciers, rocky shorelines, historic gold rush towns, and flower-strewn mountain meadows. Along the way, you can hike, kayak, spot bears, go whale-watching, and feast on fresh salmon. The Botti at Sea II (’25) Production Team is led by Brian Rachko, who has been a part of Jazz Cruises’ programs for over 16 years. No sense in presenting great entertainment without providing the very best way to enjoy it.
With a vast selection of stunning scenery as our backdrop, and an incredible array of all-star talent providing the entertainment, this week-long ‘feast for the senses’ gives guests an experience they will never forget. Seeing the world together through music is what the Dave Koz Cruise is all about. Celebrity Cruises offers a vast range of USA cruise itineraries and departure ports. In Florida, choose between Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando (Port Canaveral), and Miami.
As you sail, you’ll discover all the wonderful amenities that make a vacation on board our award-winning ships such a luxurious experience. Live life at your own pace, whether you want a workout in the Fitness Center or a private cabana by the pool. Unwind in the spa, take in the views from the Magic Carpet on Edge-series ships, or relax on the fragrant grass at the Lawn Club on Solstice-series ships. Elevate your experience in The Retreat, where you’ll enjoy beautiful suite accommodation, an exclusive lounge, and the culinary delights of Luminae at The Retreat. Known worldwide for its first-class jazz cruise programs, Jazz Cruises applies its skills and commitment equally to land based events.
In choosing a ship for The Smooth Jazz Cruise, several factors are considered. The quality of the ship’s accommodations, services, food, and staff are all key factors. Driven by our focus on presenting the music of “The Greatest Party at Sea” in the finest possible manner, we focus heavily on the size, number, and variety of the ship’s performance venues.
