SMOOTH MUSIC CRUISE

Jan. 31 - Feb. 5, 2009, from Miami; www.smoothmusiccruise.com; 877-529-9729.

Ship: Celebrity Century

Artists: Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Boney James, Mindi Abair, Larry Carlton, Heather Headley, Acoustic Alchemy, Marion Meadows, Michael Lington, Shilts, Steve Oliver, Chieli Minucci, Alan Hewitt and Althea Rene.

Prices: Start at $999 per person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges

SHIPS AND DIP V

Feb. 1-6, 2009, from Miami; www.shipsanddip.com; 877-749- 8462.

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Artists: Barenaked Ladies, Great Big Sea, Boothby Graffoe, Butterfly Boucher, the New Odds and Weakerthans.

Prices: Start at $849 for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

BIG BAND WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Feb. 22-March 3, 2009, from Fort Lauderdale; 800-666-9333; www.msccruises.com.

Ship: MSC Lirica

Artists: Les DeMerle Big Band with vocalist Bonnie Eisele.

Prices: Start at $899 per person for a double, plus taxes, fees, port charges.

CAYAMO, A JOURNEY THROUGH SONG

Feb. 28-March 7, 2009, from Miami; www.cayamo.com; 877-749-8462.

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Artists: Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Joe Ely, Shawn Mullins, Tift Merritt.

Prices: Start at $1,109 per person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

PLAYBOY JAZZ CRUISE

Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2009, from Fort Lauderdale; www.playboyjazzcruise.com; 888-852-9987.

Ship: Holland America Westerdam

Artists: Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Keb' Mo', Poncho Sanchez, James Moody, Roy Hargrave, James Carter.

Prices: Start at $1,700 per person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

MAYERCRAFT CARRIER

March 27-31, 2009, from Long Beach, Ca.; www.mayercraftcarrier.com; 877-SIXTH-MAN.

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Artists: John Mayer, David Ryan Harris, Brian Reynolds.

Prices: Start at $849 per person for a double, plus taxes, fees and port charges.