This 10-night voyage aboard Le Commandant Charcot with a guest capacity of 235, is led by renowned jazz leaders Jason Olaine, Head of Programming for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Hugues Kieffer, Director of the Festival Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents.
Woven into the voyage’s itinerary—which visits Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and Finland—the programming features exclusive concerts, intimate jam sessions and a tribute to the legendary collaboration between Antônio Carlos Jobim and Stan Getz.
The repertoire will highlight Bossa Nova and Swing, led by saxophonist Julian Lee and his quartet, with special guest vocalist Mar Vilaseca, alongside pianist Caelan Cardello, bassist Russell Hall and drummer Matthew Lee. Also performing during the voyage is award-winning Estonian pianist and vocalist Kadri Voorand.
Itinerary overview
23 January 2027 – Helsinki
24 January 2027 – Tallinn
25 & 26 January 2027 – Stockholm
27 January 2027 – Visby, Gotland
28 January 2027 – At sea
29 January 2027 – Skagen
30 January 2027 – Kristiansand
31 January 2027 – Egersund
1 February 2027 – Sailing in Lysefjorden
2 February 2027 – Bergen
On board, in the plush cocoon of Le Commandant Charcot, a music festival conceived by artistic director Hughes Kieffer provides a backdrop to the breathtaking landscapes forming on the horizon.
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia and Finland reveal themselves between ancient fjords, golden dunes, picturesque villages and bustling capitals.
From one port of call to the next, between friendly cities and wild nature such as the spectacular cliffs of Lysefjorden, let yourself be carried away by the history and beauty of these places, while enjoying unforgettable moments of jazz on board.
This is an incredible ship offering a unique voyage.