The Smooth Jazz Cruise
The Smooth Jazz Cruise West Coast 2026
September 11–18, 2026
Vancouver, BC → Victoria, BC → San Francisco, CA → Los Angeles, CA
🎶 ONE WEEK. ONE INCREDIBLE CRUISE. WORLD-CLASS SMOOTH JAZZ. 🎶
🎶 THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE IS COMING TO THE WEST COAST!
Get ready for an unforgettable week of world-class music, incredible artists, beautiful Pacific Coast scenery and an overnight stay in San Francisco.
The Smooth Jazz Cruise West Coast 2026 sails from Vancouver, British Columbia to Los Angeles, California, September 11–18, 2026.
This isn't simply a vacation. It is a week-long music experience featuring some of the biggest names in smooth jazz, funk and soul, all while traveling along one of the most spectacular coastlines in North America.
From the moment the ship leaves Vancouver to the final arrival in Los Angeles, guests will have opportunities to enjoy live performances, special events, artist appearances and the unique atmosphere that has made the Smooth Jazz Cruise one of the most popular music cruises at sea.
🎧 THE ALL-STAR 2026 LINEUP
One of the biggest attractions of this sailing is the incredible collection of artists appearing throughout the week.
HOSTS
Marcus Miller • Boney James
HEADLINERS
Tower of Power • WAR • Brian Culbertson • Jonathan Butler •
Candy Dulfer • Mindi Abair
FEATURED ARTISTS
Rick Braun • Richard Elliot • Euge Groove • DW3
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Eric Marienthal
With this many major performers aboard one ship, the music is a major part of the experience from morning through late night.
🌴 THE WEST COAST ITINERARY
September 11–18, 2026
Friday, September 11 — Vancouver, British Columbia
The adventure begins in Vancouver, BC. The ship departs at 5:00 PM, officially beginning the Smooth Jazz Cruise West Coast experience.
Guests can settle into the ship, explore the onboard experience and get ready for a week filled with music, entertainment and spectacular scenery.
Saturday, September 12 — Victoria, British Columbia
7:00 AM – Midnight
The ship arrives in Victoria at 7:00 AM and remains in port until midnight, giving guests an extended opportunity to experience this beautiful British Columbia destination.
September 13–14 — At Sea
Two full days at sea provide plenty of time to enjoy the ship and everything the Smooth Jazz Cruise has to offer.
This is where the cruise experience really comes alive, with live music, performances, entertainment and opportunities to spend time with fellow music lovers.
🎉 September 15–16 — SAN FRANCISCO OVERNIGHT
Arrival: 7:00 AM — September 15
Departure: 6:00 PM — September 16
The San Francisco overnight stay is one of the highlights of this entire West Coast sailing.
Instead of making a quick daytime port visit, guests have an extended stay in San Francisco, giving them considerably more time to experience the city and surrounding area.
Custom shore excursion opportunities include experiences in the famous Napa and Sonoma wine regions, making this an especially interesting part of the itinerary for travelers who want to combine music, food, wine and sightseeing.
After experiencing San Francisco, guests return to the ship for another night of entertainment before the journey continues south.
September 17 — At Sea
Enjoy one final full day at sea as the cruise heads toward Southern California. It is another opportunity to relax, enjoy the ocean views and experience the music and entertainment aboard the ship.
Friday, September 18 — Los Angeles, California
The Smooth Jazz Cruise West Coast arrives in Los Angeles at approximately 7:00 AM, bringing the week-long journey to an end.
🎵 MORE THAN JUST A MUSIC CRUISE
The Smooth Jazz Cruise is built around the idea that the music continues throughout the entire voyage. Guests aren't simply attending one concert. The ship becomes the entertainment venue.
- 50+ live performances per sailing
- Nightly main lounge concerts
- Late-night entertainment
- All-ship pool shows
- Artist Q&A sessions
- Interactive musical seminars
- All-star jam sessions
Imagine waking up surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, spending the day exploring a beautiful West Coast destination and then returning to the ship for another night of live music.
That combination of travel, music, entertainment and luxury is what makes a music cruise experience so different from a traditional concert or vacation.
🌟 WHY THIS SEPTEMBER SAILING STANDS OUT
- September 11–18, 2026
- Vancouver departure
- Extended Victoria visit
- Two-day San Francisco stay
- Napa and Sonoma excursion opportunities
- Los Angeles arrival
- Marcus Miller and Boney James
- Tower of Power and WAR
- Brian Culbertson, Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfer and Mindi Abair
- Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Euge Groove and DW3
One ship. One incredible week. An unforgettable West Coast Smooth Jazz experience.
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September 11–18, 2026
Vancouver • Victoria • San Francisco • Los Angeles
The West Coast Smooth Jazz Cruise brings together incredible music, beautiful destinations and a week-long experience on the Pacific.