Casselberry, Florida (McKenzieNewsService.com) – The 12th Annual JazzFest at Sea will be taking place onboard the MSC Divina departing Miami to the Southern Caribbean on November 11, 2015 for 10 nights. The cruise presents Classic Jazz, Chicago Jazz, Traditional Jazz and other jazz styles which emerged during the first half of the 20th century.

JazzFest will visit Southern Caribbean; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica and Cozumel, Mexico.

This year’s lineup features some of the legends of the jazz world including Houston Person, Bucky Pizzarelli, Warren Vaché and Butch Miles. Other greats include Allan Vaché, Paul Keller, John Cocuzzi, John Allred, Mike Pittsley, Kristy Cocuzzi, Randy Reinhart, Bob Leary, Danny Coots, Jeff Phillips and Charlie Silva. Vocalists include Banu Gibson and Yve Evans. A swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few vocalists of her generation to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. Yve, a crowd-pleasing performer who radiates energy, has a heavenly soft voice that is reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter all rolled into one.

JazzFest at Sea, one of the leading jazz cruises for ‘20’s – ‘40’s jazz, not only has amazing performances each evening of the cruise, but also afternoon sessions on days at sea. In addition to special jazz related events, individual musicians are mixed and matched to create jazz sets not able to be seen or heard anywhere else. All presented in an intimate jazz club atmosphere limited to 250 guests.

“We get the very best jazz musicians to participate and I’m proud to have had a part in creating the great music we have on this jazz cruise every year,” says the great clarinetist Allan Vaché.

Additionally, the cruise features the JazzFest Jammers program which is an opportunity for amateur musicians to bring their own instruments and jam with other guests and pros. This group is led by John Skillman, Mike Evans and Jim Gover who also provide instruction upon request.

Itinerary:

• November 11th: Depart Miami to the Southern Caribbean
• November 12th: At Sea
• November 13th: Falmouth, Jamaica
• November 14th: At Sea
• November 15th: Cartagena, Colombia
• November 16th: Cristobal, Panama
• November 17th: Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
• November 18th: At Sea
• November 19th: Cozumel, Mexico
• November 20th: At Sea
• November 21st: Return Miami

Pricing starts at $1399.00 per person for the cruise which includes exclusive access to the jazz performances.

Staterooms include Yacht Club Suites from $3299 (an exclusive private club with breathtaking views, private concierge reception, Top Sail lounge, swimming pool and other elegant amenities topped off with exclusive round-the-clock butler service), Aurea Suites from $2599 (private entrance to the MSC Aurea Spa, unlimited thermal suite access and select complimentary services such as a Balinese massage and facial), Superior Balcony Staterooms from $1749, Standard Balcony Staterooms from $1699, Oceanview Staterooms from $1599, and Interior Staterooms from $1399.

Pricing is based on double occupancy, cruise only and includes all Port Charges and government taxes. Pricing for 3rd/4th person in cabin, air/ground transportation and insurance is available on request. More information can be found at www.JazzFestatSea.com