Somma Media Kit
Press resources for the 2026 Somma voyage, Jewels of the Adriatic.
About Somma
Somma is a once-a-year luxury voyage designed by saxophonist Dave Koz. Built around live music, meaningful conversation, and beautiful destinations, the experience brings together a small community of guests aboard an intimate ship for a week of connection, culture, and ease.
Now in its third year, Somma is a distinct departure from the large-scale music cruise format. Where its sister experience — Dave Koz & Friends at Sea — delivers celebration at scale, Somma offers depth with intention: fewer guests, smaller ports, unhurried days, and performances experienced up close.
Each voyage is shaped by its destinations, its artists, and the community that forms on board. Past editions have sailed through Italy (2024) and the French Riviera (2025). The 2026 voyage explores the Adriatic.
2026 Voyage — Jewels of the Adriatic
The third annual Somma voyage sails November 6–13, 2026, aboard Silversea's Silver Nova — a modern small ship known for refined comfort and access to smaller ports.
The weeklong itinerary traces the Adriatic coastline from Athens to Venice, calling at ports chosen for their character, history, and pace.
Athens, Greece — Embarkation
Bari, Italy
Kotor, Montenegro
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Split, Croatia
Zadar, Croatia
Venice, Italy — Disembarkation
The Experience
Every suite aboard Silver Nova is included in the fare, along with meals throughout the day, complimentary beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, attentive service, and nightly programming.
The onboard experience blends live music performances in intimate settings, conversations with world-class speakers and cultural figures, culinary experiences, wine and mixology tastings, wellness offerings, and time ashore in each destination. Programming is designed to feel balanced rather than busy — with room for guests to rest, explore, and connect at their own pace.
2026 Musical Guests
Each Somma voyage features a curated lineup of artists personally invited by Dave Koz. Performances take place in intimate venues where guests are seated close, and the connection between artist and audience is immediate.
Confirmed Artists
Dave Koz
Brian McKnight
Damien Escobar
David Benoit
Haley Reinhart
Jonathan Butler
Loni Love
Blake Aaron
Bryan Eng Trio
Carl Wockner
DW3
Justin Klunk
Kayla Waters
Randy Jacobs
Todd Schroeder
Additional artists to be announced.
About Dave Koz
Dave Koz is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and radio personality whose career spans more than three decades. He has earned nine Grammy nominations, placed eleven albums at No. 1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is also a radio host, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and instrumental music advocate.
In 2005, Koz launched Dave Koz & Friends at Sea, a large-scale annual music cruise that has become one of the most successful events in contemporary jazz. The cruise has sold out more than fourteen consecutive editions, building a devoted community of returning guests.
Somma grew from that foundation. Koz created it as a separate, more intimate experience — a voyage built around smaller ports, fewer guests, and a pace that allows for deeper connection with the destinations, the artists, and the people on board. On Somma, Dave serves as host and curator — shaping the week's programming and moving through the experience alongside guests.
His role on Somma:
Dave is not a distant headliner. He is present throughout the voyage — hosting events, performing in intimate settings, joining guests at meals, and setting the tone for the week. His involvement is what gives Somma its warmth and personal character.
Boilerplates
Short (25 words)
Somma is an intimate, luxury music voyage hosted by Dave Koz — a week of live performances, beautiful destinations, and meaningful connection at sea.
Medium (50 words)
Somma is a once-a-year luxury voyage designed by saxophonist Dave Koz. Aboard Silversea's Silver Nova, a small community of guests sails through the Adriatic for a week of intimate live performances, conversations with world-class speakers, exceptional dining, and unhurried time in smaller ports — all at an easy, intentional pace.
Extended (100 words)
Somma is a luxury music voyage hosted by Dave Koz, built for guests who value depth over density. Now in its third year, the experience brings together a curated community aboard Silversea's Silver Nova for a weeklong journey through smaller Adriatic ports — from Athens to Venice, with stops in Bari, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar. Onboard programming features intimate performances from artists personally invited by Dave, conversations with speakers and cultural figures, and culinary and wellness experiences woven into each day. The pace is unhurried. The setting is refined. And the connections formed on board are what guests remember most.
Downloadable Assets
Brand Assets
The following assets are available for editorial use. Please credit Somma in published materials.
For additional assets, high-resolution images, or specific requests, contact the media team below
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, or additional information:
Email: hello@davekozandfriendsatsea.com
Website: somma.life