Join the First Ever Playboy Jazz Cruise

There is no more important name in jazz than “Playboy". From the early days of the groundbreaking Playboy After Dark television show to the annual jazz poll in the magazine to the now 30 year old Playboy Jazz Festival, no one has done jazz better than Playboy.

Join Host Marcus Miller and our very special artists for the inaugural sailing of the Playboy Jazz Cruise.

Performers

• Marcus Miller
• Herbie Hancock
• Dianne Reeves
• Keb' Mo'
• Poncho Sanchez
• James Moody
• Roy Hargrove
• James Carter
• Eldar
• Roberta Gambarini
• New Birth Brass Band
• Alonzo Bodden

Ports-of-Call

SAN JUAN

There is no place quite like a tropical volcanic island, and no island in the Caribbean quite like Puerto Rico. The geography of the island is very unusual, as it encompasses distinctly different kinds of topography and microclimates in a relatively small area, and with over 500 years of fascinating history, needless to say there is an adventure awaiting you in San Juan. Also known as the Caribbean capital of nightlife and entertainment, where you can indulge in bar hopping, fine dining, Vegas-style gaming or anything in between. From museums to monuments, historic forts to flamenco shows, there are sightseeing tours and adventures that will entice you to go ashore and explore the moment the ships docks. It is an island teeming with beauty and vitality. Some of it is Spanish, some Indian, some African and some... something else. But somehow it all blends together into a culture that you will find fascinating and one-of-kind.

NEVIS

There's something about this small, sombrero-shaped island that grabs you. The charm and tranquility takes you back to a time when things were simpler, when life was more peaceful, when stress was just a word, not a way of life. Just listen to the monkeys chattering in the trees, the doves cooing in the distance. There is excellent snorkeling just offshore and scuba diving around wrecks and natural reefs. For those more interested in man-made exploration, try your hand at archaeology, or exploring the ruins of old sugar plantations, a lime kiln, or Amerindian sites. These are the rainforests, reefs, and ruins of Nevis, a fascinating destination for people who enjoy the natural side of the tropics. This 36-square-mile island lies near the top of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, about 200 miles south of Puerto Rico, and just west of Antigua. This island jewel is approximately 7 miles long and 5 miles wide, with natural vegetation that is un-paralleled. Green and serene, Nevis is truly one of the remaining un-spoilt places and proudly carries the name, “Queen of the Caribees." From the top of the 3,232-foot Nevis Peak to the depths of the clear waters offshore, there is a world of flora and fauna to be explored. In the hills, the comical green vervet monkeys chatter and scamper; in the sea, the whales cruise by. Stroll around and see the architecture of eras gone by: churches, windmills, and refurbished Great Houses. Its 10,000 residents are friendly and helpful, ready to make new friends and welcome back regular visitors. The genuine charm and hospitality radiate into the unspoken, “Welcome," “Be my guest," and “Do come again." Nevis is special, a place that will seduce you, and tug at your heart strings after you leave.

ST. BARTH'S

Take one beach-fringed volcanic island, sweltering in the tropical sun for several million years. Add a handful of French maritime adventurers in search of a new and better life. Simmer for four hundred years. Turn up the heat, and add luxurious villas, elegant small hotels, and world class French restaurants. Baste with equal amounts of sophisticated relaxation and rustic charm - this is the perfect recipe for nonchalance, up-scale and exquisite port of call that St. Barths is.

HALF MOON CAY

The highest-rated port of call on Holland America's Caribbean itineraries, Half Moon Cay is located on 55-acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island, an international bird sanctuary in the Bahamas (only two percent of the island is developed). Rated as “Best Private Island" by Porthole Cruise Magazine for the past four years, Half Moon Cay now offers several new and exciting activities from which to choose. You can go Horse back riding by land or sea, swim with the stingrays, enjoy your own private beachfront cabana, feast on a delicious barbeque or simply swim, snorkel and relax in the warm waters of the Caribbean - the perfect way to finish your cruise.

ITINERARY

Sunday, January 25
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
5:00pm

Monday, January 26
At Sea

Tuesday, January 27
San Juan, Puerto Rico
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday, January 28
Nevis, West Indies
10:30am - 10:00pm

Thursday, January 29
St. Barths, French West Indies
7:00am - 5:00pm

Friday, January 30
At Sea

Saturday, January 31
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday, February 1
Arrive at Fort Lauderdale
7:00am
Disembarkation 9:00am

HOLLAND AMERICA m/s WESTERDAM

The Playboy Jazz Cruise, like all of the cruises produced and promoted by Jazz Cruises, LLC, is offered by full ship charter with Holland America Line.

Jazz Cruises, LLC has elected to use Holland America Line exclusively for its operations for several important reasons:

• the finest food and the friendliest and most competent service in the industry

• guest accommodations include a large percentage of staterooms with verandas, superb suites and the industry's finest lower priced staterooms, which provides our guests the best selection of living quarters.

• Holland America Line's V-Class Ships, with a capacity for our use of just over 1800 passengers, is the proper balance between sufficient size to provide services to our guests and maintaining the intimacy that has been the hallmark of The Jazz Cruise for so many years.

• Holland America Line operates from several cities of embarkation, thereby offering us a high degree of flexibility in terms of ports-of-call and other experiences. Most important of all, Holland America Line's venues work for the proper presentation of our music.