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active greece guide inter island paros welcome
THE YACHT
CRUISE
EXPERIENCE
CRUISE BOOK 2015 – 2017
GREECE & TURKEY I τηε ADRIATIC I CUBA I SEYCHELLES I CAPE VERDE I CANARY ISLANDS I COSTA RICA & PANAMA
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
01 › President’s Message
02 › The Variety Cruises Concept
06 › World Cruise Map
08 › Cruise Calendar
The Mediterranean
12 › Colours of the Aegean
14 › Aegean Mosaic and Reverse
16 › Classical Greece
18 › Classical Greece
20 › Jewels of the Cyclades
22 › Aegean Odyssey
24 › Antiquity to Byzantium
26 › The Adriatic Odyssey
28 ›Ports of Call Mediterranean
Cuba
34 › Sights & Sounds of Cuba and Reverse
36 › Cuba Discovery and Reverse
38 › Impressions of Cuba
40 › Impressions of Cuba Reverse
42 ›Cuba Ports of Call and Cuba Pre & Post land tours
Costa Rica
46 › Costa Rica, Panama & the Canal
48 ›Costa Rica, Panama & the Canal Reverse
50 ›The Treasures of Costa Rica, Panama & the Canal
52 ›The Treasures of Costa Rica, Panama & the Canal
The Archipelagos of the Atlantic Ocean
56 › The Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago
58 › The Canary Islands Discovery
60 › The Canary Islands Discovery Reverse
The Seychelles
64 › Cruises in the Garden of Eden 7 night
66 ›Cruises in the Garden of Eden 3 & 4 night
Fleet Presentation
68 › M/Y Variety Voyager
69 › M/Y Harmony V
70 › M/Y Harmony G
71 › M/S Panorama
72 › M/S Panorama II
73 › M/S Galileo
74 › M/Y Pegasus
75 › M/Y Callisto
76 › Private Yachts
GENERAL INFORMATION
77 › Giving Back to Society
78 › Charters & Groups
79 › Honeymoon with Variety Cruises
80 › General Information, Terms & Conditions
Dear
Yacht Cruise
enthusiast,
With an extended family of over 300 loyal employees, a selection of
more than 10 destinations, a fleet of 12 small ships and last but not
least the credential of over 200,000 (recorded) satisfied past clients;
Variety Cruises is undeniably one of the leading yacht cruise lines
worldwide.
Yet to trace our origins we have to backtrack to 1949 when yet
another war’s dust was settling in Greece. It was then when my father Diogenis Venetopoulos a historian-turned-tour-guide stood high
above the Port of Piraeus overlooking a fleet of wooden Caïques,
envisioning a better way to connect the world by educating curious
travelers. 19 years later we owned our first small ship “The Freedom”
(Greek: Ελευθέριος) with which our adventure began.
Our slogans continue to adapt throughout the years, but in essence
we are a family owned company focused on small ship cruises sharing the true soul of Variety Cruises. We aim to connect like-minded
travelers on board our small ships offering the ideal balance between
private yachting and scheduled cruises focused on delivering authentic destinations. Our objective is to develop a seamless cultural immersion into the destinations we visit by bringing the wishes of our
guests and partners to life, with respect to the local communities
involved.
We continue to grow with new ships and new territories while listening to what our travelers- you- are looking for next. We are introducing new and exciting cruise destinations including Cape Verde,
Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama and now the Canary Islands. We are building new ships to be deployed in new destinations such as North
America, Eastern Asia. The world is changing, yet like children travelers remain curious, and we... remain excited about unraveling the
mysteries of the world together!
Welcome to Variety Cruises.
Welcome home!
Lakis Venetopoulos.
President
Variety Cruises
Why
Variety Cruises
Variety Cruises’ experiential itineraries embrace each destination by allowing guests
ample leisure time in each port including overnights, so travelers are encouraged to
explore the local nightlife, culinary traditions and culture. Our yachts always dock
right in the heart of the destination (alongside private mega yachts) and offer multiple swim stops in secluded bays, always combining the world’s best destinations
with the off-the-beaten track locales often otherwise inaccessible. All the while, the
friendly staff helps passengers feel right at home on board their floating boutique
hotel, always offering in-depth insight to the tastes of the local arts and communities. Fine cuisine, with a strong local flavor, exciting itineraries blending well known
ports of call and less known gems of the Mediterranean and beyond as well as our
personalized service have positioned the company as the choice for an ever growing number of cruise goers looking for a small ship cruise experience.
A VARIETY
of destinations
Variety Cruises’Yachts can be found in many corners of
our world. From the warm waters of the Eastern Mediterranean to the tropics of the Indian Ocean, we invite
you to uncover these alluring destinations intimately.
Experience Timeless Beauty
Discover the most popular cruises taking you to the
mythological Greek Islands the lyrical shores of Turkey,
and the most romantic cities of the Adriatic Coast.
Uncover pieces of the past, or simply enjoy a holiday
visiting unhurried whitewashed villages, inviting beaches,
shopping all day or dancing the night away.
Visit Exotic Corners
For those looking for a taste of the unusual and seldom
visited, Variety Cruises takes you to the best islands of
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the Canary Island Archipelago at the best time of the
year. Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, they offer amazing
landscapes, national parks, black sand beaches and impressive mountains perfect for enjoying awesome views.
Boasting an astonishing 5% of the world’s biodiversity,
Costa Rica devotes over one quarter of the country to
protected areas and national parks highlighting an unparalleled commitment to environmental sensitivity. Lying in the tropical waters of the vast Indian Ocean are
the unspoiled and pristine Seychelles Islands. For pure
relaxation on some of the world’s highest rated beaches,
snorkeling and diving, the Seychelles are difficult to top.
Travel back in Cuba's colonial cities and fascinating architecture, whilst enjoying powder white beaches and
welcoming locales.
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On Board
Variety Cruises
Small Ships
The Variety Cruises small ships have operated hundreds of scheduled cruises and
private charters over the past 47 years. All passengers come on board with a
different set of expectations that make them choose our unique way of cruising,
and they love it so much that nearly 80 per cent of the Variety Cruises guests
return to experience more destinations on board our intimate ships.
A better way
to cruise
More and more experienced as well as first-time cruise travelers are
discovering the value of small ship cruising, making it the fastest growing
segment of the travel industry. The Variety Cruises family is one of their top
choices.
The Immersion in the destination
Our itineraries deliver an up-close & personal cruise experience that larger
ships cannot offer and allow for in – depth exposure to the culture and
history of each destination. Each program is fitted with the destination,
allowing ample time at each port. You will not feel rushed. With years of
experience, this is what we know best.
An Intimate cruise experience
With just 34 to 72 fellow passengers cruising together in our fully owned
small ships, no wonder that after a few days into the cruise most of our
guests will be on a first name basis with both crew and guests, with a
professional yet family like atmosphere on board. The Variety informal
and personal approach is a valued par t of your experience not found on
larger vessels.
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Culture and History everywhere
Walk through the open air museums of Delos, Ephesus, and Epidaurus. Visit
Minoan palaces in Crete and the ruins of Agamemnon’s Royal palace and
tombs in Mycenae and visit the unique and quaint islands off the beaten
track, in each popular destination.
In the heart of your cruise destination
The joy of Discovery
Our boutique style small ships reach ports of call that large ships cannot. We
dock and overnight in small ports allowing our guests to walk on and off the
ship at their convenience. No security checks, queues to access tenders, no
fixed times. Freedom and flexibility to enjoy each port.
Our cruises are about the destination and you are presented with a range
of opportunities to participate in excursions, discover secluded bays, dine off
the ship and enjoy the destination’s night spots. The ship and crew will make
you feel at home at each destination.
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1. Greece & the Greek Isles (p. 14)
2. Greece & Turkey (p. 12)
3. The Adriatic Sea (p. 28)
4. The Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago (p. 56)
5. The Seychelles (p. 68)
6. Cuba (p. 34)
7. Costa Rica & the Panama Canal (p. 46)
8. The Canary Islands (p. 58)
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Cruise Calendar
NOVEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 JANUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016
APRIL 2016
MAY 2016
JUNE 2016
JULY 2016
Aegean Mosaic
from Istanbul:
25
Colours of the
Aegean: 2, 9, 30
Aegean Mosaic
from Athens: 16
Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 27
from Colon,
Panama: 20
Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 10, 24
from Colon,
Panama: 3, 17, 31
Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 7, 21
from Colon,
Panama: 14, 28
Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 6, 20
from Colon,
Panama: 13
Impressions
of Cuba, from
Cienfuegos: 23
The Canary
Islands
Discovery from
Gran Canaria:
19, 26
from Tenerife:
20, 27
The Canary
Islands
Discovery from
Gran Canaria:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
from Tenerife:
3, 10,
17, 24, 31
The Canary
Islands
Discovery from
Gran Canaria:
6, 13, 20, 27
from Tenerife: 7,
14, 21, 28
The Canary
Islands
Discovery from
Gran Canaria:
5, 12
from Tenerife:
6,13
Classical Greece: Classical Greece: Classical Greece:
22, 29
6, 13, 20, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
Sights & Sounds Sights & Sounds
of Cuba from
of Cuba from
Cienfuegos: 2, 16
Havana: 26
from Havana:
9, 23
Sights & Sounds
of Cuba from
Cienfuegos: 13, 27
from Havana:
6, 20
Sights & Sounds
of Cuba from
Cienfuegos: 26
from Havana:
5, 19
Sights & Sounds
of Cuba from
Cienfuegos: 23
from Havana:
2, 16
Cuba Discovery
from Cienfuegos:
9, 23
from Havana:
2, 16, 30
Cuba Discovery
from Cienfuegos:
6
from Havana:
13, 27
Cuba Discovery
from Cienfuegos:
5, 19
from Havana:
12
VOYAGER
The Islands
of the Cape
Verde
Archipelago
from Praia: 18
MARCH 2016
november 2015 to March 2017
AUGUST 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 JANUARY 2017
Colours
of the Aegean:
6, 13, 20
Aegean Mosaic
from Athens:
27
Impressions
of Cuba
from Havana: 26
FEBRUARY 2017
MARCH 2017
Impressions
of Cuba from
Havana:
10, 24
from Cienfuegos:
3, 17, 31
Impressions
of Cuba from
Havana:
7, 21
from Cienfuegos:
14, 28
Impressions
of Cuba from
Havana:
4, 18
from Cienfuegos:
11, 25
Impressions
of Cuba from
Havana:
4, 18
from Cienfuegos:
11, 25
The Treasures
of Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 30
from Flamenco
Marina: 21
The Treasures
of Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 17
from Flamenco
Marina: 8, 26
The Treasures
of Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 4, 22
from Flamenco
Marina: 13
The Treasures
of Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 12, 30
from Flamenco
Marina: 3, 21
APRIL 2017
Classical Greece: Classical Greece: Classical Greece: Classical Greece:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26
2, 9, 23, 30
7, 14, 21
HARMONY V
The Adriatic
Odyssey
from Dubrovnik:
5, 12, 19, 26
The Adriatic
Odyssey
from Dubrovnik:
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
The Adriatic
Odyssey
from Dubrovnik:
7, 14, 21, 28
The Adriatic
Odyssey
from Dubrovnik:
4, 11, 18, 25
PANORAMA
Cuba Discovery
from Cienfuegos:
12, 26
from Havana:
19
Aegean Odyssey: Aegean Odyssey:
13, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
Aegean Odyssey: Aegean Odyssey: Aegean Odyssey: Aegean Odyssey:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7, 14
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26
PANORAMA II
Antiquity
to Byzantium:
4, 11
Antiquity
to Byzantium:
1, 8, 15
Jewels of the
Cyclades
23, 30
Jewels
Jewels
of the Cyclades: of the Cyclades:
7, 14, 28
4, 18, 25
Antiquity to
Jewels
Jewels
Jewels
of the Cyclades: of the Cyclades: of the Cyclades: Byzantium:
21, 28
3, 10, 17, 24
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6, 13, 20, 27
Jewels of the
Cyclades:
1, 8
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
5, 12, 19, 26
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
7, 14, 21, 28
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Antiquity
to Byzantium:
4, 11
GALILEO
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
14, 21, 28
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
5, 12, 19, 26
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
6, 13, 20, 27
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
4, 11, 18, 25
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
6, 13, 20, 27
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
3, 10, 17, 24
Cruises
in the Garden
of Eden from
Mahe:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
PEGASUS
Classical Greece: Classical Greece: Classical Greece:
22, 29
6, 13, 20, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
Classical Greece: Classical Greece: Classical Greece: Classical Greece:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7, 14, 21
The Treasures
of Costa Rica,
Panama & the
Canal from
Puntarenas: 17
from Flamenco
Marina: 8, 26
CALLISTO
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THE
MEDITERRANEAN
Home of Ancient Civilization, we know where to take you because it is our home as well.
Discover the beauty of the coastal countries of Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro and
Albania, each with its own character, accompanied by the salty breeze of the Mediterranean.
You will dive into the clearest blue waters you can imagine and immerse yourself in tastes and
culture. You will recognize views of the most popular destinations but experience them as a
local. Discover a new port of call each day, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you,
a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.
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ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL
OFFERS ENDING
FEBRUARY 29TH, 2016
Aghios Nikolaos, Crete
Vai Forest, Crete
Lindos, Rhodes
Symi
On board the M/Y Variety Voyager
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
7 NIGHT / 8 DAY CRUISE FROM ATHENS TO ATHENS
Ship: On the M/Y Variety Voyager
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights: The best of the
Aegean Sea.The white washed islands of the Cyclades
Santorini, Cosmopolitan Mykonos, the archaeological
isle of Delos, Crete, the largest and southern most
Greek island.The crystal blue waters of Vai at Crete.
Lindos, Rhodes a magnificent acropolis on a imposing
rock and world famous archaeological site. Mystical
Patmos and its UNESCO
World Heritage sites. Lipsi
BULGARIA
islands and Simi, colourful Bodrum in Turkey
Optional excursions:
Delos , Patmos , Santorini, Rhodes ,
Knossos – Crete, Bodrum – Turkey
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THE FORMER
GOSLAV REPUBLIC OF
MACEDONIA
Colours of the
Aegean
2016
2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Cat CLower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
€ 2.550
€ 2.295
Cat BLower & Main Deck,Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.990
€ 2.691
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.350
€ 3.015
Cat PUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 4.150
€ 3.735
Owner’s SuiteUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 5.200
€ 4.680
Single Supplement
50%
50%
3rd Person Rates in Cat B
€ 2.093
€ 1.883,7
3rd Person Rates in Cat P
€ 2.905
€ 2.614,5
€ 300
€ 300
Athens-Marina Zea
Saturday Sailings
› July
2, 9, 30
› August
6, 13, 20
OFFICIAL per person DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
in DBL/TWIN*
T URKEY
Port Charges
* The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, Local Theme Evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
ATHENS
Marina Zea
Not included:
Cape Sounio
Delos Mykonos
TURKEY
Patmos
Lipsi
Bodrum
Ios
Simi
Santorini
RHODES
Lindos
CRETE
Vai
Aghios Nikolaos
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› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
Bodrum Castle, Turkey
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for our
honeymoon
package
details
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | MARINA ZEA - Cape Sounio
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 – Sailing to Cape Sounio. Upon arrival to Cape
Sounion late evening swim stop and welcome dinner under the Temple of
Poseidon. Late in the evening sailing to Delos / Mykonos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2: SUNDAY | Delos - Mykonos
We anchor near Delos Island. Short walking excursion to admire well
preserved Hellenistic houses with beautiful mosaics and the Sanctuary, the
ruins of the Apollo temple. We return to the ship and enjoy a refreshing
swim before a deck BBQ. Afternoon sail to Mykonos. Time at leisure in one
of the trendiest islands in the World. Overnight in port.
Day 3: MONDAY | LIPSI - PATMOS
Early morning sailing to Lipsi Islands. Swim stop and deck BBQ while sailing
to Patmos. Early afternoon arrival in Patmos. Optional afternoon excursion
to Patmos. Overnight in port.
Day 4: TUESDAY | Bodrum, Turkey
Early morning sailing and arrival in Bodrum, Turkey. Optional walking
excursion to the Castle of St John built by the Crusaders, to several
museums and monuments including the English Tower. After lunch we sail to
Simi - Greece. We stop late in the afternoon at a secluded bay in Simi for
swim before sailing into the port. Overnight in port.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | LINDOS, RHODES
Morning sailing and arrival to Lindos, Rhodes. Optional excursion in the
morning to the Acropolis of Lindos or time at leisure at Lindos Beach.
Afternoon optional excursion to Rhodes Town. Late night sailing to Crete.
Overnight at sea.
Day 6: THURSDAY | VAI - AGHIOS NIKOLAOS, Crete
Swim stop in Vai, a beach known for its crystal waters and palm forest. BBQ
on deck and sailing to Aghios Nikolaos. Optional excursion to the prehistoric
Minoan Palace of Knossos. Afternoon arrival in Aghios Nikolaos. Late night
sailing to Ios/ Santorini – Overnight at sea.
Day 7: FRIDAY | Ios and Santorini
Morning arrival at Manganari Beach – Ios Island, one of the most
photographed beaches in the Aegean. After our swim stop we will sail to
nearby Santorini. Our afternoon optional excursion takes us by cable car to
Fira, the Archaeological Museum, the Akrotiri Site excavations and the Village
of Oia. Late farewell dinner while sailing along the Caldera. Overnight at sea
to Athens.
Day 8: SATURDAY | MARINA ZEA - DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation 9:00 to 9:30.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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The Aegean
Mosaic Cruises
2016
ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL
OFFERS ENDING
February 29TH, 2016
Bodrum
Istanbul
Pergamon
Santorini view
On board the M/Y Variety Voyager
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YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
7 night / 8 day cruise from Athens & from istanbul
Ship: On the M/Y Variety Voyager
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
All the beauty of the Aegean Sea.
From the Greek Islands of Delos, Mykonos,
Santorini, Patmos to the coast of Turkey,
Ephesus and Troy
Optional excursions:
Santorini, Delos , Patmos , Ephesus ,
Pergamon , Troy .
2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Athens to Istanbul
Saturday Sailings
› July16
› August27
Istanbul to Athens
› June25
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
Cat CLower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.550
€ 2.295
Cat B
Lower & Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.990
€ 2.691
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.350
€ 3.015
Cat PUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 4.150
€ 3.735
Owner’sUpper Deck, Twin or
Suite Double bedded Cabins
€ 5.200
€ 4.680
Single Supplement
50%
50%
3rd person rates in Cat. B
€ 2.093
€ 1.883,7
3rd person rates in Cat. P
€ 2.905
€ 2.614,5
Port Charges
€ 300
€ 300
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
BULGARIA
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
Istanbul
Canakkale
TU RKEY
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, Local Theme Evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Not included:
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
Dikili
Kusadasi
ATHENS
Marina Zea
Cape Sounio
Delos - Mykonos
Samos
Patmos - Arki or Lipsi
Ios
Santorini
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Ios Island
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for our
honeymoon
package
details
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | GREECE: MARINA ZEA, ATHENS
Embarkation 3- 4 pm - Sailing to Cape Sounio and arrival late afternoon for
a refreshing evening swim before our welcome cocktail and dinner under the
Temple of Poseidon. Late evening sailing. Overnight at sea.
Day 2: SUNDAY | GREECE: Ios – Santorini
Early morning at beautiful Manganari beach. Swimming and snorkeling before
a barbeque on deck. Sailing to Santorini. Optional afternoon excursion to the
Akrotiri excavations, Museum and the Villages. We arrive in Oia on time to
enjoy its world famous sunset. Dinner on board. Late night sailing to Delos/
Mykonos - Overnight at sea.
Day 3: MONDAY | GREECE: Delos – Mykonos
Early morning arrival in Delos. Optional guided walking tour to the
archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. We rejoin the
ship for a swim before our deck BBQ lunch. Afternoon arrival in Mykonos.
After dinner, time to enjoy Mykonos nightlife. Late night sailing to Lipsi / Arki
Islands.
Day 4: TUESDAY | GREECE: Arki - Lipsi Islands - samos
Early morning arrival at a secluded beach in Arkous or Lipsous Islandsdepending on weather. Optional excursion to Patmos including two UNESCO
World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John, the historic centre
of the medieval town of Chora. Afternoon at leisure to discover Scala, or swim
at a nearby beach. Late afternoon sailing to Samos, overnight in port.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | TURKEY: Kusadasi
Early morning sailing to Kusadasi Turkey. Optional tour to Ephesus, one of the
greatest archaeological sites in the Aegean region. Free time in the afternoon
for shopping in the bazaar. Evening sailing to Dikili. Overnight at sea.
Day 6: THURSDAY |TURKEY: Dikili
Morning arrival in Dikili, located in Smyrni. Enjoy an optional excursion to the
city of Pergamon, famous for Asclepion, the Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, and
the Temples of Athena, and Dionysos and the 10,000 seat Ancient Theatre.
Late evening sailing to Canakkale. Overnight at sea.
Day 7: FRIDAY | TURKEY: Dikili, Canakkale
Optional full day excursion to Troy and Assos. In the morning we explore the
remains of the legendary city of Troy. Afternoon visit to the old settlements
of Alexandria Troa and Assos. Overnight sailing to Istanbul. Arrival in port
early morning. Disembarkation 8 to 9.30 am.
Day 8: SATURDAY | TURKEY: Istanbul
Arrival in port early morning - Disembarkation 8 to 9.30 am.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Classical Greece
Harmony V in Delos
Mycenae
Nafplion view
Knossos, Crete
On board the M/Y Harmony V
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Ship: On the M/Y Harmony V
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The best of the Aegean Islands and Continental
Greece, Kea, Cape Sounion, Delos, Mykonos,
THE FORMER
BULGARIA
Santorini, Crete, Kythira, Monemvassia,
Nafplion,
YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF
Hydra
/
Spetses
MACEDONIA
Optional excursions: Delos , Santorini,
Knossos in Crete, Mycenae
7 Night / 8 Day Athens to Athens
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2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
Cat C Main Deck, Double bedded Cabins
€2.350
€ 2.115
Cat B Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€2.750
€ 2.475
Cat A Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€3.150
€ 2.835
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€3.500
€ 3.150
Athens-Marina Zea
Friday Sailings
› April
22, 29
› May
6, 13, 20, 27
› June
3, 10, 17, 24
› July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
› August
5, 12, 19, 26
› September 2, 9, 23, 30
› October
7, 21
Single Supplement
75%
75%
3rd Person in Cat
A
TURKEY
€2.205
€ 1.984,5
Port Charges
€ 235
€ 235
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
Nafplion
Marina Zea
ATHENS
Hydra
Kea
Mykonos
Delos
Santorini
Rethymnon
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HERAKLION
Harmony V in Mykonos
Not included:
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at charge).
Monemvasia
Kithyra
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Half-board:
Buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening, fun BBQ
(weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day
› Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Friday | MARINA ZEA, ATHENS - KEA
2:00-3:00 pm embarkation from Marina Zea, depart via Cape Sounion to
Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after dinner. Early
departure for Delos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2: Saturday | DELOS - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s
most sacred island. On to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the
way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 3: Sunday | SANTORINI
Noon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural
scenery of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical
villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete.
Day 4: Monday | RETHYMNON, CRETE
Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional
tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure for
Kythira. Overnight at sea.
Day 5: Tuesday | KYTHIRA
Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island
gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece. Evening at
leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the
subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in Kithyra.
Day 6: Wednesday | MONEMVASSIA - NAFPLION
Early morning sailing to Monemvassia. Discover a remarkable medieval
fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved
Byzantine and Venetian architecture. Depart for Nafplion in the early
afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. The old quarter is charming, with
narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Impressive medieval
fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight
in Nafplion.
Day 7: Thursday | NAFPLION – HYDRA or SPETSES
Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the
Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the islands of Hydra
or Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town. Overnight
in port.
Day 8: Friday | MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS
Departure in the early hours for Marina Zea, Piraeus. Arrival and
disembarkation after breakfast.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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NEW
Kythira Port
Monemvassia
Rethymno Harbour, Crete
Temple of Poseidon, Sounion
On board the M/Y Callisto
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Ship: On the M/Y Callisto
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The best of the Aegean Islands and Continental
Greece. Kea, Delos, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete,
THE FORMER
Kythira, Monenvassia, Nafplion,BULGARIA
Spetses / Hydra
YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF
Optional excursions:
MACEDONIA
Delos , Mycenae , Santorini’s Volcanic
Caldera, Knossos – Crete
7 Night / 8 Day Athens to Athens
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Classical Greece
2016
2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
Cat C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
€ 2.300
€ 2.070
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
€ 2.700
€ 2.430
Cat A Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.150
€ 2.835
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Cat P Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.500
€ 3.150
Athens-Marina Zea
Friday Sailings
› April
22, 29
› May
6, 13, 20, 27
› June
3, 10, 17, 24
› July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
› August
5, 12, 19, 26
› September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› October
7, 14, 21
75%
75%
Single Supplement
3rd Person Rates
in Cat C
TURKEY
3rd Person Rates in Cat B
Port Charges
€ 1.610
€ 1.449
€ 1.890
€ 1.701
€ 235
€ 235
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
Nafplion
Marina Zea
ATHENS
Hydra
Kea
Mykonos
Delos
Santorini
Rethymnon
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HERAKLION
Santorini
Not included:
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at charge).
Monemvasia
Kithyra
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Half-board: Buffet
breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening , fun BBQ
(weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day ›
Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Friday | MARINA ZEA - HYDRA
Embarkation at 2:00-3:00 pm from Marina Zea and welcome drink. Arrival
at Hydra after Welcome Dinner. Spend the evening at leisure to enjoy the
island’s nightlife. Overnight at port.
Day 2: Saturday | HYDRA - NAFPLION
Early morning departure and arrival at Nafplion. Enjoy uncovering the heritage
of Greece by going on an optional excursion to Mycenae, the powerful walled
palace of Agamemnon.The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and
characteristic period architecture. Impressive medieval fortifications can be seen
in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight at sea to Monemvassia.
Day 3: Sunday | MONEMVASSIA - KYTHIRA
Early morning arrival at Monemvassia, a remarkable medieval fortified town.
Explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and
experience the beauty of the natural setting. We depart for Kythira Island, a
quaint beauty with crystal waters. Early afternoon arrival & time for a swim in the
bay. Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora. Overnight at
sea for Rethymnon, Crete.
Day 4: Monday | RETHYMNON, CRETE
Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Today you
will have the opportunity to discover the exceptionally preserved palace of
King Minoas, by going on an optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near
Heraklion. Overnight at sea to Santorini Island.
Day 5: Tuesday | SANTORINI
Early morning arrival in the popular island of Santorini (anchorage at Fira).
Experience the stunning natural scenery of the volcanic caldera. Optional
tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the
Aegean Sea. Overnight at sea for Delos & Mykonos.
Day 6: Wednesday | MYKONOS - DELOS
Morning arrival in Delos Island. Optional tour to the unique archaeological
site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Mykonos, with
a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s
cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 7: Thursday | KEA
Early morning departure for Kea Island. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny
port, Korrisia after dinner. Depart for Cape Sounion. Overnight at sea.
Day 8: Friday | MARINA ZEA
Arrival at Marina Zea & disembarkation after breakfast at 9:00.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Jewels of the
Cyclades
2016
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Delos
Oia, Santorini
Poros
Mykonos
On board the M/S Galileo
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Athens-Marina Zea
Saturday Sailings
› April
23*, 30*
› May
7, 14, 28
› June
4, 18, 25
› July
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› August
6, 13, 20, 27
› September 3, 10, 17, 24
› October
1, 8
7 night / 8 DAYS cruise from Athens – Marina Zea
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Ship: On the M/S Galileo
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The wonders of the Aegean Islands: Poros,
Poliegos, Folegandros, Santorini, Paros, Antiparos,
Delos, Mykonos, Syros, Kythnos
THE FORMER
Optional excursions: BULGARIA
GOSLAV REPUBLIC OF
MACEDONIASantorini, Paros, Delos , Syros
2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
€ 1.800
€ 1.620
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin beds
€ 2.200
€ 1.980
Cat A Upper Deck, Twin or double beds
€ 2.850
€ 2.565
Single Supplement
3rd Person Rates in Cat A
Port Charges
50%
50%
€ 1.995
€ 1.795,5
€ 230
€ 230
TU R K E Y
Red Star Marked Dates have a discount of 10%
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Half-board: Buffet
breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme › Evening, fun BBQ
(weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day
› Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Galileo in Poliegos
Not included:
Marina Zea
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at charge).
ATHENS
Sounion
Poros
Kythnos
Syros
Mykonos
Paros
Antiparos
Poliegos
Folegandros
Santorini
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | MARINA ZEA - POROS
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew
and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before set sail
to Poliegos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2: SUNDAY | POLIEGOS - FOLEGANDROS
Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its amazing beaches.
Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing to
Folegandros, one of the most amazing and less known islands in the Aegean
Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and dine at one of the traditional Greek
tavernas.
Day 3: MONDAY | SANTORINI
Morning arrival at Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique
capital Fira. Optional Excursion to Akrotiri excavations and a tour of the
villages including the small beautiful village of Oia know for its breathtaking
view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4: TUESDAY | ANTIPAROS-PAROS
In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos.
Early noon arrival in Paros. Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa.
Time to have a fun night and show us your dancing skills during our famous
Greek Night. Overnight in Paros.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | DELOS - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s
most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Mykonos beautiful bays for
swimming off the ship before sailing into the port of Mykonos. The island
of the jet setters is yours to explore and the night is young. Overnight in
Mykonos.
Day 6: THURSDAY | SYROS
After a morning swim we will arrive in Syros, the capital of the Cycladic
islands where you can enjoy one of its beautiful sandy beaches or walk
through town and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings. Overnight
in Syros.
Day 7: FRIDAY | Kythnos - Marina Zea, Athens
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos where you will enjoy a swim in
Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in
the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Overnight in
Marina Zea.
Day 8: SATURDAY | MARINA ZEA - DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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DONIA
Aegean Odyssey
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Ephesus
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Ship: On the M/S Panorama II
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The beautiful whitewashed Cycladic Islands, Ios,
Santorini, Delos, Mykonos, Tinos, Kythnos, the
Mythical Islands of the Dodecanese Patmos,
Samos, Kythnos and Kusadasi, Turkey and Cape
Sounion
Optional excursions:
Akrotiri/Fira/Oia in Santorini, Patmos, Grotto
and Monastery of St. John
/ Chora in Patmos,
, Tinos Villages
Ephesus, Delos BULGARIA
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Athens-Marina Zea
Saturday Sailings
› May
6, 13, 27
› June
3, 10, 17, 24
› July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
› August
5, 12, 19, 26
› September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› October
7, 14
Mykonos
7 NIGHT / 8 DAY CRUISES ATHENS TO ATHENS
2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Cat C Lower Deck, Double bedded cabins
€ 2.200
€ 1.980
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.500
€ 2.250
Cat AMain or Upper Deck, Double or
Twin bedded cabins
Single Supplement
3rd Person Rates in Cat B
Port Charges
€ 3.150
€ 2.835
50%
50%
€1.750
€ 1.575
€ 260
€ 260
T URKEY
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Half-board:
American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek Night, fun
BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water
free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise
Escort.
ATHENS
Samos
Tinos
Kythnos
Mykonos
Delos
Ios
Santorini
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Patmos
On board the M/S Panorama II
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
Marina Zea
Oia, Santorini
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ORMER
REPUBLIC OF
2016
Patmos
Not included:
Kusadasi
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses.
Panorama II in Patmos
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Friday | MARINA ZEA - Athens
Embarkation 14:00-15:00. Enjoy a welcome aboard cocktail. Your ship sets sail
for Ios. Welcome dinner. Overnight at sea to Ios / Santorini.
Day 2: Saturday | IOS - SANTORINI
Morning swim stop at Manganari Beach/ Ios, one of the most beautiful
beaches in Greece. Noon at Santorini. We visit the town of Fira, a stunning
cluster of white buildings atop a cliff by cable car. Optional tour to Akrotiri,
Fira, and Oia, famous for its sunset. Overnight at sea to Patmos.
Day 3: Sunday | PATMOS
Morning arrival in Patmos. Optional excursion to two UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic centre
of the medieval town of Chora. Afternoon at leisure to discover Scala or
swim at a nearby beach. Overnight in Patmos.
Day 4: Monday | KUSADASI, TURKEY - SAMOS
Early morning sailing to Kusadasi - Turkey. We explore ancient civilizations
with an optional tour of Ephesus. After lunch and time at leisure, we sail
to Samos and arrive at the quaint port of Pythagorion. Enjoy an afternoon
swim, walk the narrow alleys of the city or relax at the many seaside cafes.
Late evening sail to Delos/ Mykonos. Overnight at sea.
Day 5: Tuesday | DELOS - MYKONOS
The ship sails to the Cyclades. Optional visit to Delos, the mythical birthplace of
Apollo and Artemis. Optional guided walking tour to the UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Swim stop and lunch at a beautiful bay weather permitting. Afternoon sail to
Mykonos.Visit the archaeological museum or the maritime museum. Enjoy a glass of
ouzo and the world famous Mykonos night life. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 6: Wednesday | MYKONOS - TINOS
At day break we sail to Tinos and stop at the beach of Ysternia for a swim
stop and barbeque. After lunch sail to Tinos harbour - Afternoon optional
excursion to the picturesque villages of Exovergo, Volax, the famous basket
weavers of Tinos and the workshops of the marble sculptors of Pyrgos.
Overnight in Tinos.
Day 7: T
hursday | KYTHNOS - CAPE SOUNION - MARINA ZEA,
ATHENS
Morning sailing to Kythnos for a swim stop and beach BBQ. We reach
Kolones Beach in Kythnos for a swimstop. After lunch we sail to Cape
Sounion for farewell cocktails & dinner under the Temple of Poseidon.
Evening sailing to Marina Zea. Overnight Marina Zea.
Day 8: Friday | MARINA ZEA - DISEMBARKATION
Breakfast and disembarkation between 9 and 10 am.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Antiquity to
Byzantium
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Appolo Temple
Epidaurus Theatre
Mani Peninsula
Monemvasia
On board the M/S Galileo
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
SEASON A
IN 3rd Person
DBL/TWIN
RATES
€ 1.400
THE FORMER
YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Single Supplement
Athens-Marina Zea
Sailings
Season A
› April
8, 15
› October
21, 28
Season B
› March
4, 11
› April1
› November4, 11
Port Charges
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7 night / 8 DAY cruise from Athens – Marina Zea
Ship: On the M/S Galileo
Embarkation: Marina Zea, Athens
2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
The cruise program highlights:
CABIN
CATEGORIES
SEASON B
The wonders of historic Peloponnese & continental
IN 3rd Person Greece and the most important monuments
DBL/TWIN
RATES
and historic sites of Greece. Ancient Epidavros,
Nafplion, Gythion, Pylos, Olympia, Delphi
Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
€ 950
N/A
Optional excursions:
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin beds
€ 1.250
N/A
Ancient Epidavros , Mycenae , Gythion, BULGARIA
Pylos, Olympia MACEDONIA
, Delphi
Cat A Upper Deck, Twin or double beds € 1.650
€ 1.155
N/A
€ 1.800
N/A
€ 2.200
€ 1.540
30%
€ 220
€ 220
Friday
ALBANIA
TURKEY
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
Itea
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme Evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English speaking expert Guest Speaker › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Delphi
Corinth Canal
ATHENS
Marina Zea
Palia Epidaurus
Katakolon
Olympia
Nafplion
Pylos
Gythion
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Monemvasia
Delphi
Not included:
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: FRIDAY | MARINA ZEA
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and
fellow passengers. Sail for Ancient Epidaurus. Evening arrival and dinner on board.
Day 2: Saturday | Palaia Epidaurus
Early morning drive to Ancient Epidaurus for our optional excursion.
Epidaurus was known throughout the Greek world as a healing sanctuary
and for its theater, which is once again in use today. Lunch on ship and
afternoon sailing to Nafplion. Overnight at port.
Day 3: Sunday | Nafplion/Mycenae
After a short walking tour of Nafplion, drive through the colorful city and the
beautiful countryside of Argolis towards Mycenae for an optional excursion.
Visit the remains of the ancient city, which Homer calls “rich in gold”. Lunch
on ship and afternoon sailing to Monemvassia. Overnight sailing to Gythion.
Day 4: Monday | Gythion
Early morning arrival to Gythion. Optional Excursion to Mani peninsula, Cape Tenaro
and the spectacular Dirou Caves with their stalactites and stalagmites.We drive
to nearby Areopolis for a short stroll through the town. Mani is at the tip of the
Peloponnese, a distinctive area unlike any other in Greece. Overnight at sea to Pylos.
Day 5: Tuesday | Pylos
We visit Pylos, a picture-perfect seaside town and home of one of the most
important naval battles in history to stop to admire the scenery. We continue up
the road to Nestor’s Palace, with its central courtyard originally two stories high
and richly decorated with frescoes. Next at the archaeological museum which
holds thousands of artifacts recovered from the site. Overnight sailing to Katakolon.
Day 6: Wednesday | Katakolon/Olympia
Early morning arrival in Katakolon. Optional excursion to Olympia, the birthplace
of the Olympic Games. Following lunch in the town of Olympia, we visit the
museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity.Time at leisure and
then travel overland to Patras on the north Corinth. Overnight at Itea.
Day 7: Thursday | Itea/Delphi
Morning optional excursion to Delphi, one of the most revered sites from the
ancient world. We will disembark the ship early this morning and proceed to the
ruins complex. Unlike other archaeological sites in Greece, Delphi is built on the
side of a mountain. We will have a half day to walk around the ruins complex
and visit the adjoining museum. Return to the ship and cross the Corinth Canal.
Later in the evening we sail to Marina Zea. Overnight in Marina Zea.
Day 8: Friday | MARINA ZEA - DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Korcula, Croatia
Panorama in Paxos
On board the M/S Panorama
Ship: On the M/S Panorama
Embarkation: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The Tales of 4 countries in the Adriatic and Ionian
Seas, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Albania
Optional excursions:
Butrint , Kotor /Montenegro, Saranda/
Albania, Corfu /Greece, Budva/Montenegro,
Korcula/Croatia
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
From Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik
Sunday Sailings
› June
5, 12, 19, 26
› July
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
› August
7, 14, 21, 28
› September 4, 11, 18, 25
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2016 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
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in DBL/TWIN*
Cat C Lower Deck, Double or Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.050
€ 1.845
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.300
€ 2.070
Cat A Main or Upper Deck, Double or
Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.900
€ 2.610
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75%
€ 1.610
€ 1.449
€ 280
€ 280
Single Supplement
3rd Person in cat B
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American buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek Night, fun BBQ
(weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
› Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
CROATIA
MONTENEGRO
Korcula
Dubrovnik
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses.
Budva
ADRIATIC SEA
Saranda
ALBANIA
IONIAN SEA
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Embarkation between 3 pm and 4 pm from Dubrovnik, Croatia. Enjoy a
Welcome dinner on board. Overnight in port. In the early morning we sail to
Korcula, Croatia.
Day 2: Monday | Korcula, Croatia
Enjoy a refreshing morning swim stop before arriving at Korcula port in
the afternoon. Afternoon optional excursion in the old town of Korcula,
a masterwork of architecture and urban planning or Korcula Town and to
Lumbarda Village for wine tasting. Overnight at sea to Budva, Montenegro.
Day 3: Tuesday | BUDVA, MONTENEGRO
Enjoy a morning swim stop near Budva, Montenegro. Mid day arrival at the
well-preserved medieval town of Budva. Afternoon optional sightseeing
excursion to Old Budva and to Cetinje, a museum town. Explore Budva’s vast
cultural heritage and Venetian architecture. Overnight at sea to Paxos, Greece.
Day 4: Wednesday | PAXOS, GREECE
Short stop in Corfu for clearance and continue to Paxos. We sail into a
nearby bay for a refreshing swim stop and a BBQ lunch on board. In the
afternoon we arrive in the unique port of Paxos. Overnight in port.
Day 5: Thursday | CORFU, GREECE
Early morning sailing to Corfu, the Grand Lady of the Ionian Islands and the
greenest island in Greece. All day optional excursion to explore Corfu’s
imperial past, the declared UNESCO World Heritage site and the byzantine
churches, or to take a scenic tour through the lush Corfiot countryside and
old high hill villages. Overnight in port.
Day 6: Friday | GREECE & ALBANIA
Early morning sailing to the charming town of Saranda, boasting the most
attractive waterfront on the Albanian Riviera. Join the optional excursion to
the nearby archaeological site of Butrint, a port from Hellenistic to Ottoman
times and UNESCO World Heritage Site in south-west Albania. Situated on
the Straits of Corfu, and surrounded by a picturesque lagoon it is one of the
most remarkable archaeological sites in the Adriatic Sea region. Afternoon
sailing to Kotor, Montenegro.
Day 7: Saturday | KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
Early morning navigation in the Bay of Kotor, the deepest natural fjord in the
Mediterranean. Take a refreshing swim in the bay or join the optional excursion
to the well-preserved, fortified medieval Old Town. Overnight in port.
Day 8: Sunday | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Early morning sailing to Dubrovnik, morning arrival and disembarkation.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 Beaufort or more, depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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PORTS OF CALL
Your Croatia pre or
post land tour includes:
MEDITERANEAN
› 2 night hotel accommodation at selected premium
hotels (Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik, Ariston Hotel
Dubrovnik, Hotel More Dubrovnik).
› 2 transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to port).
Hotel More
ATHENS, GREECE
The capital and largest city in Greece, a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis is one of the world’s oldest cities, its
recorded history spans at least 3,000 years. Classical Athens
was a powerful city-state. The heritage of the classical era is
still evident in the city, represented by a number of ancient
monuments and works of art, the most famous of all, the
Parthenon on the Acropolis. Visits of Constitution Square, to
the Panathinean Stadium, where the first modern Olympics
took place, and a walking discovery of the quaint Plaka district,
located around the Acropolis hill, are a must.
Hotel More
Hilton Imperial
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Terrace view
Ariston
THE CORINTH CANAL, GREECE
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. The 6 km long canal was built
between 1881 and 1893. Antiquity Rulers Periander and Julius
Cesar planned the canal and Emperor Nero even started its
construction in 54 BC but the project was abandoned after
he died. The modern attempt at construction began in the
1870s following the successful opening of the Suez Canal. The
Corinth Canal is considered a great technical achievement for
its time. It saves the 700-kilometre (430 mi) journey around
the Peloponnesus for smaller ships.
ITEA, GREECE
Folegandros is one of those tiny, quaint Greek islands where time seems to have stopped. It is the
best example of a typical Greek island, with clear
waters, white houses and little winding streets up
in the Chora Village.
Itea is a small bathing resort and port at the end of
a bay not too far from the ancient port of Delphi,
once a very busy port. Today, it is a laid back community living mainly from agriculture, fishing and
tourism. The hills leading to Arahova and Delphi
are covered with olive trees belonging to the sanctuary of Apollo in ancient times. Referred to as a
“sea of olives”, their production is now an important part of the local economy. Delphi and the Parnassos ski resorts are just 30 min away from Itea.
GYTHION, GREECE
Two life-size statues on the quayside - one of a
jaunty-tailed mermaid and one of a sailor in baggy
trousers shading his eyes and gazing out to sea are
the first things you’ll spot as your ship noses its way
into the harbor at Gythion. Stroll around Gythion,
and this joie de vivre is evident everywhere in the
pastel-tinted houses, which jumble their way up
the foothills of Mount Koumaros, and the crooked
whitewashed staircases that snake their way between them; Gythion looks like a quintessential
Greek island of the 1970’s, except that it is a small
seaside town on the Mani Peninsula, which lies in
the Southern Peloponnese and is the gateway to
Sparta, the ancient Byzantine city of Mystras and
the region of Laconia.
Katakolon is a seaside town in western Ilia in the
municipality of Pyrgos and the gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four
years for more than a millennium to celebrate the
sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of
the Sanctuary, with its athletic quadrangles, stadium,
temples and treasuries; then browse in the modern
Archaeological Museum, a treasure house of Archaic, Classical and Roman sculptures, including the
famous Niki Winged Victory.
HYDRA ISLAND, GREECE
KEA ISLAND, GREECE
The Island of Delos lies just off Mykonos. This 5,000 years
old settlement is one of the largest outdoor museums of the
world, inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List. In
1872 the French Archaeological School started with systematic excavations in Delos, which still continue today together
with the Greek Archaeological School. The Delos Museum is
not to be missed with its magnificent sculptures, mosaics and
clay vases dating from prehistoric period up to Roman times.
Hydra Island, one of the most unspoiled and interesting of the Greek islands, is a small rocky island in
the Argosaronic Gulf, south east out of the Athens
port of Piraeus and within sight of the southern
Peloponnese mainland. It’s very cosmopolitan, safe
and one of the easiest of the Greek islands to access. Best of all, the entire island is a preserved national monument and has retained all its 17th &
18th century charm and quaintness.
The island lies opposite Attica, with Makronissos
interposed between them. Kea is a mountainous
island, with small valleys and little sandy bays. The
island’s capital Ioulis is built on the site of another
ancient city, but there are nearly no remains except
of the famous Lion of Kea with its Archaic Smile to
be found at the edge of the Chora.
EPIDAURUS, GREECE
IOS ISLAND, GREECE
Epidaurus or Epidavros in modern Greek, was a small city in ancient Greece and was the birthplace of Apollo’s son Asclepius,
the healer. Epidaurus was known for the Asclipion the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world, the place where ill
people went in the hope of being cured. Found in the sanctuary,
there was a guest house for 160 guestrooms. There are also
mineral springs in the vicinity which may have been used in
healing. Nearby, the Epidavros Theatre, known for its symmetry
and almost perfect acoustics, seats 15,000 people.
Ios is a hilly island with cliffs and beautiful beaches.
Ios was the setting of movies such as “Ginger and
Cinnamon” or “Big Blue” partly shot in Manganari,
one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. The
bustling city of Ios is located at Ormos harbor in
the northwest and from there a street road takes
you to Chora, a very picturesque Cycladic village
only accessible to pedestrian and the center of
nightlife in Ios.
Kythira is an island of Greece, historically part of
the Ionian Islands. It lies opposite the eastern tip of
the Peloponnesos peninsula. In Ancient Greek Mythology, Kythira was considered to be the island of
celestial Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. For many
centuries, while naval travel was the only means for
transportation, the island possessed a strategic location. Since ancient times, until the mid 19th century, Kithyra had been a crossroads of merchants,
sailors, and conquerors. As such, it has had a long
and varied history and has been influenced by
CORFU ISLAND, GREECE
The island of Corfu is located just off the West coast of
Greece. Corfu enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along
with excellent beaches making it a popular destination. Corfu
is very green compared to other Greek islands and dominated by over 2 million olive trees. Its rich multi-cultural heritage,
its historic monuments, its stunning natural landscape, its crystal clear seas, and its excellent weather all year round explain
why Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Mediterranean
destinations weaving a powerful spell on its visitors. The island
is bound with the history of Greece from the beginning of
Greek mythology and laden with battles and conquests. The
legacy of these struggles is visible in the form of castles punctuating strategic locations across the island.
DELOS ISLAND, GREECE
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FOLEGANDROS ISLAND, GREECE
KATAKOLON/OLYMPIA, GREECE
KYTHIRA ISLAND, GREECE
many civilizations and cultures. This is reflected in
its architecture (a blend of traditional, Aegean and
Venetian elements), as well as the traditions and
customs, influenced by centuries of coexistence of
the Greek, Venetian, Ottoman and British civilizations as well as its numerous visitors.
KYTHNOS ISLAND, GREECE
Kythnos or Thermia is part of the Western Cyclades
and is considered as an unspoiled island, with very
friendly locals. Life is quiet and slow, an ideal location for relaxing, swimming on its sandy beaches and
enjoying traditional simple food. Its major attraction
is a fairly well known healing thermal spa, attracting
many Greeks and foreign visitors.The colorful quaint
villages of Kythnos, with their traditional houses and
the peaceful landscape will not disappoint.
MONEMVASSIA, GREECE
Monemvassia - originally called Malvasia by the
Frank Templars - is a fishing and touristic town, located in Eastern Peloponnese. It is better known
for its Medieval Fortress built on a rocky islet connected to mainland by a narrow bridge and this
is why it is also called the Gibraltar of Eastern
Mediterranean. A large settlement, dating from the
6th century A.D., but it is in the15th century that
Venetians built the amazing fortress which is largely
intact today. The streets are narrow and exclusively
reserved to pedestrians.
MYKONOS ISLAND, GREECE
Without a doubt, Mykonos is one of the most famous and picturesque Islands in the Mediterranean
and a jet set spot, known for its nightlife, whitewashed landscapes and beautiful sandy beaches. A
walking tour of Chora must include visits to the
windmills, to the Paraportiani Church, the Maritime and Cycladic Museums and stops at designers’
shops and Little Venice cafes. Make sure you meet
“Petros” the Pelican, the mascot of Mykonos.
NAFPLION, GREECE
Nafplion, located in the Bay of Argolis in Eastern
Peloponnese, is one of the most picturesque cit2016-2017 › Variety Cruises › 29
Your Athens pre or
post land tour includes:
Your Istanbul pre or
post land tour includes:
› 2 night hotel accommodation at selected
premium Hotels (Athens Ledra Hotel, Divani
Acropolis, Divani Caravel) all conveniently
located.
› A
½ day sightseeing tour of the Acropolis
including entrance to the new Acropolis Museum
› 3 transfers (Airport to city centre - City centre
to Marina Zea port Marina Zea to airport).
› 2 night hotel accommodation at selected
premium hotels (Ciragan Palace Hotel,
Hyatt Istanbul, Intercontinental Istanbul).
› A
½ day sightseeing.
› 2 transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to
port).
NOTE: Athens Pre & Post.
Athens Ledra Hotel
ies in Greece. A walk up a promontory above the
town leads to a well preserved Castle built in the
Middle Age. Visit the old town with its seaside cafes and restaurants and narrow streets, filled with
shops. Nafplion is also your starting point for an
excursion to Mycenae and Epidavros.
ponnesian coast, separated by a narrow channel
from mainland.The scenic port and the adjacent hills
are filled with picturesque and aristocratic mansions,
shops and restaurants very busy during summer.
PAROS ISLAND, GREECE
Pylos, once known under its Italian name - Navarino
- is a large bay and a town on the west coast of
the Peloponnese, in Southern Greece. Old Pylos and
New Pylos are distinct settlements and castles, several kilometers apart. Old Pylos (Navarino Vecchio)
is located on the northwest of the bay, while New
Pylos is located in the southeast. The bay of Pylos
was the site of two naval battles, the Battle of Pylos
in 425 BC and the Battle of Navarino, in 1827, during
the Greek War of Independence. Pylos is famous for
Nestor’s Palace, the museum in Chora, the Dinari
Lagoon, a must see place for bird watching lovers.
Paros Island, located in the Central Aegean Sea,
became known for its fine white marble also
called Parian, used to produce China and fine
marble pieces worldwide. A must see is the bay
of Naoussa, a natural harbor, closed by a chain in
the ancient times. The three villages of Dragoulas,
Marmara and Tsipidos, situated on an open plain
on the eastern side of the island occupy the site of
an ancient town. They are known together as the
“villages of Kephalos” after the steep and lofty hill
of Kephalos. On this hilltop stands the abandoned
monastery of Agios Antonios (St. Anthony).
PATMOS ISLAND, GREECE
Patmos is mentioned in the Christian scriptural
Book of Revelation. The book’s introduction states
that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was
given (and recorded) a vision from Jesus. Earliest
Christian tradition identifies this writer as John the
Apostle. As such, Patmos is a destination for Christian pilgrimage. Visitors can see the cave where
John is said to have received his Revelation (the
Cave of the Apocalypse), and several monasteries
on the island are dedicated to Saint John.
PAXOS OR PAXI ISLAND, GREECE
Paxos untouched by time is the smallest Ionian Island. Paxos has no airport and for this
reason has thankfully eluded the masses who
flock to the neighboring islands. This magical island holds many enchanting surprises
of natural beauty and contrasts. Numerous secluded
coves and bays offer solitude of which some are only
accessible by boat, the clarity of the sea make snorkeling an excellent pursuit for the more energetic
POROS ISLAND, GREECE
This small island lies in close proximity to the Pelo-
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PYLOS, GREECE
RETHYMNON, GREECE
Rethymnon, one of Crete’s largest cities, displays
a blend of modernity and of old time charm. The
Venetians, who controlled the island for many centuries, made Rithymna a flourishing trading port
and built the Fortezza, a fortress which protected
the population for many years. Today, it is again a
bustling port city. A walking tour in the city’s narrow streets will allow you to discover remains of
Venetians and Ottoman architecture.
SAMOS ISLAND, GREECE
Samos Island is located in the eastern Aegean Sea.
The Mycale strait, 1.6 km wide, separates the island
from the coasts of Turkey. Vathy is capital town of
the island and also an important port. In the 6th
century BC, Samos was at its zenith, under the
rule of king Polycrates. The major part of Samos
Island is covered with pine trees and vineyards,
from which the famous Muscat wine is produced.
The island has abundant natural beauty in form
of picturesque mountainous spots, beautiful flora
and crystalline sea, which entice people to come
here and spend some of their most memorable
holidays. In fact, it is mostly known as a calm family
destination. Picturesque villages are perched in the
mountains, surrounded by lush greenery.
SANTORINI ISLAND, GREECE
Santorini is today what remained after an enormous volcanic explosion which occurred some
3,600 years ago at the height of the Minoan
civilization destroying the earliest settlements on
what was formerly a single island, and leading to
the creation of the current geological Caldera. Its
spectacular natural beauty, along with a dynamic
nightlife, have made the island one of Europe’s
tourist hotspots. A giant central lagoon, more or
less rectangular, and measuring about 12 km by 7
km (8 mi by 4 mi), is surrounded by 300 m (984
ft) high steep cliffs on three sides. The capital, Fira
as well as Imerovigli and Oia – a must see - cling
to the top of the cliff looking down on the lagoon.
SOUNION, GREECE
The archaeological site of Sounion is located on a
promontory, by the sea, 1 hour from Athens. Cape
Sounion is noted for its two ancient temples on this
site, one dedicated to Athena (of which only the foundations remain) and the other, the famous one, to
Poseidon. The ruins bear the deeply engraved name
of English Romantic poet Lord Byron (1788 - 1824).
SYROS ISLAND, GREECE
Syros has always been a significant por t town,
and du-ring the19th century it was even more
significant than Piraeus. Ermoupoli, the “Queen of
the Cyclades”, stands on a naturally amphitheatrical site, with neo-classical buildings, old mansions
and white houses cascading down to the harbor.
The “City of Hermes” has numerous magnificent
churches the most interesting of which are Metamorphosis, Koimisis and St. Demetrius. The Archaeological Museum has a collection of notable
finds and the Municipal Library contains numerous
interesting and rare editions.
TINOS ISLAND, GREECE
Tinos is an island that belongs to the complex of Cyclades. For the Greeks, Tinos is a holy island for the
church of Panagia Megalochari, located on a hill above
Chora, the capital of the island. This church is considered the savior of all Greece and a great religious
ceremony takes place every year on August 15th, the
date of the Assumption of the Virgin. However, the
most beautiful villages of Tinos Island are located in
the inland. 40 white little picturesque villages, more
than 700 churches and monasteries, immaculate
dovecotes and beautiful sandy and pebble beaches
are the elements that create the wonderful island of
Tinos. Still unknown by the majority of foreign tourists, Tinos mostly attracts Greek pilgrims travelling
there to see and touch the miraculous healing icon of
the Virgin Mary, that was found in 1822.
Intercontinental Istanbul
The idea of Istanbul as collision between East and
West reveals itself immediately, with monumental
churches and mosques (the Hagia Sophia), Roman
ruins (the Hippodrome, where horse and chariot
races were held in Roman times) and unadulterated symbols of consumerism (the Grand Bazaar
with its thousands of shops).
DIKILI, TURKEY
The primary appeal to Turkey’s Kusadasi is, of
course, its proximity to the ancient Roman city
of Ephesus, the best preserved classical city in the
Eastern Mediterranean. And while Ephesus is the
main reason people come from all over the world
to Kusadasi, the city also offers a perfectly pleasant
opportunity to kick back and sip Turkish wine at
a seafront cafe, and explore the old town and its
vibrant markets and traditional Turkish baths.
Dikili is a quite picturesque, seaside fishing town
that is made up of mainly holiday villas and a few
hotels. The charming centre with cobbled streets
has restaurants, bars and shops. It is a popular
tourist destination due to its close proximity to the
ruins of the ancient city of Pergamon that was an
ancient Greek city, that became the capital of the
Kingdom of Pergamon during the Hellenistic period, under the Attalid dynasty, 281–133 BC. Pergamon was cited in the book of Revelation as one
of the seven churches of Asia. Today, the main sites
of ancient Pergamon are to the north and west of
the modern city of Bergama.
CANAKKALE, TURKEY
KORCULA, CROATIA
This small port is located in the straights of Dardanelles connects connecting Europe and Asia as
well as the Aegean and the Marmara Seas; Once
an important center of the civilizations of Troy and
Assos, city later was called Hellespont and took the
name of Çanakkale after a major war during the
last phase of the Ottoman Empire. Having been the
scene of great wars and victories, the glorious city
has witnessed different phases of history and is now
harboring the landmarks of these historic times.
Korcula is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea and also one of the most popular travel
destinations in Croatia. The island itself is rich in
art and culture, as well as beautiful nature such
as numerous tiny and secluded beaches and bays,
small and uninhabited islands and breathtaking
views. The main town on the island is also named
Korcula. Korcula Town is a typical medieval walled
Dalmatian city, with its round defensive towers and
cluster of red-roofed houses.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
A geographic and metaphoric molding pot of East
and West, Istanbul is the world’s only city covering
two continents – the Bosporus runs through the
center, Europe lying to the west, Asia to the east.
For nearly 2,000 years, the ideally situated metropolis has been the keystone of some of the world’s
great empires, serving as capital city for the Romans,
Byzantines and Ottomans. Inside the sprawling city,
the secular and the sacred mingle -- minarets with
nightclubs and dusty prayer rugs with designer digs.
Royalty, presidents and diplomats have all favoured
this city nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic" with its
marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless
shimmer of the Adriatic. In the Middle Ages it became the only city-state in the Adriatic to rival Venice. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy,
the city achieved a remarkable level of development
during the 15th and 16th centuries. Home to many
notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians,
physicists and other scholars, today Dubrovnik is
KUSADASI, TURKEY
Divani Acropolis
an elite destination and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. Dubrovnik used
to be an independent republic, surviving mostly on
trade. It managed to survive many centuries, with
constant threats to its territory, particularly from
the mighty Ottoman Empire and Venice. As early
as 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as
a place to be seen. George Bernard Shaw once
said that "those who seek paradise on Earth should
come to Dubrovnik and find it".
BUDVA, MONTENEGRO
The coastal area around Budva, called the Budva
Riviera, is the center of Montenegrin tourism,
known for its well preserved medieval walled city,
sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500
years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. Tourism is the main
driver of the economy of Budva. It is a significant
tourist destination on the eastern Adriatic, and by
far the most popular destination in Montenegro.
Unlike Kotor or Dubrovnik, Budva has an image of
a beach resort, with lively and vibrant atmosphere
and a very active nightlife. The Budva riviera has
some of the most attractive beaches of south Adriatic, and the most pleasant climate in Montenegro.
KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded
by fortifications built during the Venetian period. It is
located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of
the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea. Some
have called it the southern-most fjord in Europe, but
it is a ria, a submerged river canyon. Together with
the nearly overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and
Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding area form an impressive and picturesque Mediterranean landscape.
SARANDA, ALBANIA
Given its coastal access and Mediterranean climate,
Saranda has become an important tourist attraction.
Saranda as well as the rest of the Albanian Riviera, according to The Guardian, "is set to become the new
'undiscovered gem' of the overcrowded Med." Tourism is thus the major economic resource, while other
resources include services, fisheries and construction.
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CUBA
The wonders of Cuba await to be discovered. Wander through
the colorful streets of Havana, a throwback in time, a beautiful
combination of history, colours and music. Discover Maria La
Gorda, with her crystalline Caribbean water and her dazzling
stretches of sugar-white sand. The colonial
cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdant landscapes
of Vinales/ Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas with the amazing
underwater life in Bahia de Corriente and Cayo Largo. Experience
Cuba in its fullest with memories that will last you a lifetime.
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YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Saturday Sailings
Cienfuegos to Havana cruise
› January 2016 2, 16
› February 2016
13, 27
› March 2016
26
› April 2016
23
Havana to Cienfuegos cruise
› December 2015 26
› January 2016
9, 23
› February 2016
6, 20
› March 2016
5, 19
› April 2016
2, 16
8 DAY / 7 NIGHT CRUISE FROM HAVANA TO CIENFUEGOS
AND REVERSE
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Cat C Lower Deck, Double bedded cabins
€ 2.150
€ 1.935
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.500
€ 2.250
Cat A Main or Upper Deck, Double or
Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.850
€ 2.565
30%
30%
€ 1.750
€ 1.575
€ 300
€ 300
Single Supplement
3rd Person in cat B
Port Charges
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board:
American buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Trinidad
Not included:
Havana
by
Playa Giron
Bu
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses.
s
Maria la Gorda
Cienfuegos
Casilda/Trinidad
Cayo Largo
CARIBBEAN SEA
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CUBA
Maria la Gorda
Day 1: Cienfuegos
Day 2: Casilda/ Trinidad
Day 3: Cayo Largo
Day 4: Maria la Gorda
Day 5: Havana
Day 6: Havana
Day 7: Havana
Day 8: Havana
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
GULF OF MEXICO
Havana
Reverse Itinerary
Cienfuegos-Havana
On board the M/S Panorama
CABIN CATEGORIES
Cuba's tobacco plantation
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Ship: On the M/S Panorama
Embarkation: Havana, Cuba
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
Vinales in Pinar del Rio region, Bahia de
Corrientes a Biosphere Reserve, Cienfuegos, built
by French in Neo Classic and home of Benny
More the most famous Cuban music composer
and Trinidad with its Colonial Baroque mansions
Optional excursions: Old Havana , Pinar Del
Rio, Artemisa Region, Las Terrazzas, Guanahacabibes
National Park , Cayo Largo, Casilda,Trinidad ,
Cienfuegos , Playa Giron, Matanzas
Cuba
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | HAVANA
Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal. Welcome briefings
and cocktails. Safety drill. Welcome dinner. Overnight in port.
Day 2: SUNDAY | HAVANA
Optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana now a UNESCO
World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration through Old Havana
streets. Or enjoy an optional full day excursion with lunch in the Pinar del
Rio province. We visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba's most scenic regions
and an UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night. Overnight in Havana.
Day 3: MONDAY | Havana - Maria la Gorda - Bahia
de Corrientes
Optional walking Havana Tour in Old City optional excursion to the
Artemisa Region. We drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere
Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. Lunch on
board and early afternoon sail to Maria la Gorda. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: TUESDAY | MARIA LA GORDA
Optional excursion to the “Guanahacabibes” National Park. Meet
with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station.
Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying
the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | CAYO LARGO
Noon arrival in Cayo Largo. Optional excursion to the Sea Turtle Breeding
Centre and Endangered Species Protection program and join coral reef
experts for a 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Late in the evening
we sail for Casilda.
Day 6: THURSDAY | CASILDA/ TRINIDAD
Early morning arrival at the port of Casilda. Optional excursion to Trinidad,
UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch, we visit Valley de los Ingenios.
Mid afternoon sail for Cienfuegos. Overnight in Cienfuegos.
Day 7: FRIDAY | CIENFUEGOS
Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron. Visit the War Museum and
later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake.
Afternoon Cienfuegos optional city tour. Captain's Farewell dinner. Overnight
in Cienfuegos.
Day 8: SATURDAY | CIENFUEGOS
Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3/4 hour bus transfer to Havana Melia
Cohiba Hotel.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Cuba
Discovery Cruise
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8 DAY / 7 NIGHT CRUISE FROM HAVANA TO CIENFUEGOS
AND REVERSE
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
€ 2.150
€ 1.935
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.500
€ 2.250
Saturday Sailings
Cienfuegos to Havana cruise
› December 2015 12, 26
› January 2016
9, 23
› February 2016
6
› March 2016
5, 19
Havana to Cienfuegos cruise
› December 2015 19
› January 2016
2, 16, 30
› February 2016
13, 27
› March 2016
12
Cat A Main or Upper Deck, Double or
Twin bedded cabins
€ 2.850
€ 2.565
30%
30%
€ 1.750
€ 1.575
€ 300
€ 300
Single Supplement
3rd Person in cat B
Port Charges
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board:
American buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Reverse Itinerary
Cienfuegos-Havana
Day 1: Cienfuegos
Day 2: Casilda/ Trinidad
Day 3: Cayo Largo
Day 4: Maria la Gorda
Day 5: Havana
Day 6: Havana
Day 7: Havana
Day 8: Havana
Havana Capitolio
Not included:
Havana
by
Playa Giron
Bu
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses.
s
Maria la Gorda
Cienfuegos
Casilda/Trinidad
Cayo Largo
CARIBBEAN SEA
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CUBA
Santisima Trinidad Church
On board the M/S Panorama II
Cat C Lower Deck, Double bedded cabins
GULF OF MEXICO
Playa Giron
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Ship: On the M/S Panorama II
Embarkation: Havana, Cuba
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
Vinales in Pinar del Rio region, Bahia de Corrientes
a Biosphere Reserve, Cienfuegos, built by French
in Neo Classic and home of Benny More the most
famous Cuban music composer and Trinidad with
its Colonial Baroque mansions and nearby
Optional excursions: Old Havana , Pinar Del
Rio, Artemisa Region, Las Terrazzas, Guanahacabibes
National Park , Cayo Largo, Casilda,Trinidad ,
Cienfuegos , Playa Giron, Matanzas
Cienfuegos Provence, Cuba
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | HAVANA
Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal. Welcome briefings
and cocktails. Safety drill. Welcome dinner. Overnight in port.
Day 2: SUNDAY | HAVANA
Optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana now a UNESCO
World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration through Old Havana
streets. Or enjoy an optional full day excursion with lunch in the Pinar del
Rio province. We visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba's most scenic regions
and an UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night. Overnight in Havana.
Day 3: MONDAY | Havana - Maria la Gorda - Bahia
de Corrientes
Optional walking Havana Tour in Old City optional excursion to the
Artemisa Region. We drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere
Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. Lunch on
board and early afternoon sail to Maria la Gorda. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: TUESDAY | MARIA LA GORDA
Optional excursion to the “Guanahacabibes” National Park. Meet
with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station.
Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying
the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | CAYO LARGO
Noon arrival in Cayo Largo. Optional excursion to the Sea Turtle Breeding
Centre and Endangered Species Protection program and join coral reef
experts for a 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Late in the evening
we sail for Casilda.
Day 6: THURSDAY | CASILDA/ TRINIDAD
Early morning arrival at the port of Casilda. Optional excursion to Trinidad,
UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch, we visit Valley de los Ingenios.
Mid afternoon sail for Cienfuegos. Overnight in Cienfuegos.
Day 7: FRIDAY | CIENFUEGOS
Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron. Visit the War Museum and
later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake.
Afternoon Cienfuegos optional city tour. Captain's Farewell dinner. Overnight
in Cienfuegos.
Day 8: SATURDAY | CIENFUEGOS
Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3/4 hour bus transfer to Havana Melia
Cohiba Hotel.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Guanahacabibes National Park Excursion
Havana Plaza Vieja
Las Terrazas
Maria la Gorda
On board the M/Y Variety Voyager
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Havana to Cienfuegos
Saturday Sailings
› Inaugural Voyage: March 23, 2016
› November 2016 26
› December 2016 10, 24
› January 2017
7, 21
› February 2017 4, 18
› March 2017
4, 18
7 night / 8 DAY cruise from havana to CIENFUEGOS
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Ship: On the M/Y Variety Voyager
Embarkation: Havana
Duration: 8days/ 7 nights
The cruise program highlights: The colonial cities
of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdant landscapes of
Vinales / Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas and
amazing underwater life in Cayo Largo
Optional excursions: Havana , Pinar Del
Rio , Artemisa Region , Las Terrazzas ,
Guanahacabibes National Park , Cayo Largo ,
Casilda -Trinidad , Cienfuegos , Playa Giron
2016/17 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Cat CLower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
€ 2.600
€ 2.340
Cat B
Lower & Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.100
€ 2.790
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.450
€ 3.105
Cat PUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 4.300
€ 3.870
Owner’sUpper Deck, Twin or
Suite Double bedded Cabins
€ 5.350
€ 4.815
60%
60%
Single Supplement
3rd Person in cat P
€ 3.010
€ 2.709
3rd Person in cat B
€ 2.170
€ 1.953
Port Charges
€ 390
€ 390
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
GULF OF MEXICO
Havana
Not included:
Havana
by
Playa Giron
Bu
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
s
Maria la Gorda
Cienfuegos
Casilda/Trinidad
Cayo Largo
CARIBBEAN SEA
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | HAVANA
Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal. Welcome briefings
and cocktails. Safety drill. Welcome dinner. Overnight in port.
Day 2: SUNDAY | HAVANA
Choose from the 2 half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana
now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration through Old
Havana streets. Alternatively you can take the optional full day excursion with lunch
in the Pinar del Rio province.We visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba's most scenic
regions and an UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night. Overnight in Havana.
Day 3: MONDAY | Havana - Maria la Gorda - Bahia de
Corrientes
Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or choose the
optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We drive by
bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the
mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. Lunch on board and early in the
afternoon the ship leaves Havana to Maria la Gorda. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: TUESDAY | MARIA LA GORDA
Mid day arrival in Maria la Gorda. Optional excursion to the “Guanahacabibes”
National Park, one of the country’s largest nature reserves. You will meet with
environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station. Alternatively
you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying the sun and
the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | CAYO LARGO
Noon time arrival in Cayo Largo, formed by limestone over millions of years
ago from the remains of marine organisms. Optional afternoon excursion to
the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program
and join coral reef experts for a 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience.
Late in the evening we sail for Casilda.
Day 6: THURSDAY | CASILDA/ TRINIDAD
Early morning arrival at the port of Casilda. Full day optional excursion to
Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes and
UNESCO World Heritage site. There will be stops for visits to local artists
and home studios, the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum.
After lunch, we visit Valley de los Ingenios also a UNESCO WORLD
HERITAGE site. Mid afternoon sail for Cienfuegos. Overnight in Cienfuegos.
Day 7: FRIDAY | CIENFUEGOS
Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron and to the Matanzas area.
Visit the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take
a boat ride on the Treasure Lake. We return to the ship for a late lunch.
Afternoon Cienfuegos optional city tour also declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Captain's Farewell dinner. Overnight in Cienfuegos.
Day 8: SATURDAY | CIENFUEGOS
Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3/4 hour bus transfer to Havana Melia
Cohiba Hotel.
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El Cobre church
Havana
Tall bridge in Cuba
Trinidad
On board the M/Y Variety Voyager
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
7 night / 8 DAY cruise from CIENFUEGOS to havana
2016/17 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Cat CLower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
€ 2.600
€ 2.340
Cat B
Lower & Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.100
€ 2.790
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.450
€ 3.105
Cat PUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 4.300
€ 3.870
Owner’sUpper Deck, Twin or
Suite Double bedded Cabins
€ 5.350
€ 4.815
60%
60%
Cienfuegos to Havana
Saturday Sailings
› December 2016 3, 17, 31
› January 2017
14, 28
› February 2017 11, 25
› March 2017
11, 25
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Ship: On the M/Y Variety Voyager
Embarkation: Havana
Duration: 8days/ 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The colonial cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the
verdant landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and
the crystal clear seas and amazing underwater life
in Cayo Largo
Optional excursions: Havana , Pinar Del
Rio , Artemisa Region , Las Terrazzas ,
Guanahacabibes National Park , Cayo Largo ,
Casilda -Trinidad , Cienfuegos , Playa Giron
Single Supplement
3rd Person in cat P
€ 3.010
€ 2.709
3rd Person in cat B
€ 2.170
€ 1.953
Port Charges
€ 390
€ 390
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
GULF OF MEXICO
Smoking cigars in Havana
Not included:
Havana
by
Playa Giron
Bu
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
s
Maria la Gorda
Cienfuegos
Casilda/Trinidad
Cayo Largo
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | Cienfuegos
We meet at 11 am at the Melia Cohiba Hotel lobby for a drink and a free
transfer by bus to Cienfuegos. After a 3 hour drive through Cuba's central
regions we reach Cienfuegos and embark the Panorama between 3 and 4
pm. Welcome briefings and cocktails, safety drill. Welcome dinner. Overnight
in Cienfuegos.
Day 2: SUNDAY | Cienfuegos
Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron and to the Matanzas area.
Visit the Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and the Matanzas area where you
will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake. We return to the ship for a late
lunch. Afternoon Cienfuegos optional city tour, an outstanding example of an
architectural ensemble.
Day 3: MONDAY | Casilda
Early morning arrival into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional
excursion brings us to Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site. There will
be stops for visits to local artists and home studios, the Museum Romantico
or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we drive to the nearby Sugarmills
Valley. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.
Day 4: TUESDAY | Cayo Largo
Early morning arrival in Cayo Largo. We then join coral reef experts for an
amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. We return to the ship for
lunch and sail to Maria la Gorda. Overnight at sea.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | Maria la Gorda / Bahia de
Corrientes
Morning arrival in Maria la Gorda. Optional excursion to the
“Guanahacabibes” National Park. You will meet with environmentalists at
the CITMA Environmental Research Station. Enjoy lunch before continuing
your exploration of the park with local community members and scientists.
Alternatively, you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying
the sun and sea. Mid afternoon sailing to Havana. Overnight at sea.
Day 6: THURSDAY | Havana
Morning arrival in Havana. ½ day optional afternoon excursion in colourful
and vibrant Old Havana. Enjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old
Havana streets. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to
the “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” Workshop/School for artisans and
craftspeople. Overnight in Havana.
Day 7: FRIDAY | Havana
Optional Havana ½ excursion or optional excursion to the Artemisa
Region outside Havana. We drive by bus to the UNESCO designated
Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas. Discover this beautiful region including a
colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba
with visits to the local family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school.
Day 8: SATURDAY | Havana
Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am.
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Trinidad
Ports of Call
CUBA
› CASILDA / TRINIDAD
Casilda — also called Puerto Casilda or La Casilda— is the seaport of
the town of Trinidad, 5 km upland. Once a Spanish colonial settlement
built on huge sugar fortunes and now a Unesco World Heritage site.
Colonials from Spain exploited the land in the valley of the sugar mills
using hard labor from thousands of slaves — Cuba had 493,000 in 1841
— who were transported to the port in Casilda, ideally located and
protected by Ancon peninsula. Slaves were a commodity and arrived
along with furniture, porcelain and building materials from Spain and used
to decorate the sugar barons' palatial homes in Trinidad. Compared to
Trinidad, Casilda is rather quiet. Once you are here you will enjoy all that
the little village offers, including the nearby beaches on Ancon and the
historic city of Trinidad.
› Havana
One of the most exciting, vibrant cities in the Caribbean with
unprecedented changes continuing apace since the withdrawal of Fidel
Castro from Cuba's politics in 2008, also one of the most dynamic. Havana
pulsates with laughter, music, humor and yes, difficulties. All life's ingredients
coexist in Cuba's tropical mix and nowhere more so than in its magnetic
capital. The exquisite architecture of Old Havana makes it the Americas'
best-preserved colonial center. Taking a stroll through shady plazas to the
world famous Malecón with no goal beyond an ice-choked mojito feels
like stepping back in time. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Habana Vieja
is being restored through a program that feeds tourist revenues into
renovation efforts.
› Cienfuegos
The colonial town of Cienfuegos was founded in 1819 in the Spanish
territory, initially settled by immigrants of French origin. It became a trading
place for sugar cane, tobacco and coffee. Situated on the Caribbean
coast of southern-central Cuba at the heart of the country’s sugar cane,
mango, tobacco and coffee production area, the town first developed
in the neoclassical style. It later became more eclectic but retained a
harmonious overall townscape. Among buildings of particular interest are
the Government Palace (City Hall), San Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, the
Ferrer Palace, the former lyceum, and some residential houses. Cienfuegos
is the first, and an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble
representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban
planning as developed in Latin America from the 19th century.
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› MARIA LA GORDA
María la Gorda, listed as a reserve of the biosphere by UNESCO, is
located on the southern coast of the western end of Cuba, in the inlet of
Corrientes, Guanahacabibes Peninsula, 300 kilometers west of Havana. At the
westernmost tip of Cuba, in the Pinar del Rio province, you can find one of
the most virgin natural zones in the Cuban archipelago.The Guanahacabibes
Peninsula region, due to its treasures of flora, fauna, and for its sea and
terrestrial landscapes, has been a Biosphere Reserve as declared by
UNESCO since 1987. On the coast of the "Reserva de la Biosfera Península
de Guanahacabibes" are many beautiful white sandy beaches. And off the
coast are extensive coral reefs. All of which are some of the most pristine in
the world. Birds like Cartacuba,Tocororo, Sijú platanero, Zunzuncito, among
many others, are to be found in a migration corridor of more than 50 species
flying from north to south and vice versa, and stopping in the coastal lagoons
and wetlands. Guanahacabibes also supports 35 species of reptiles, and is an
important habitat for iguanas, majaes and other reptiles.
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Crystal clear waters beckon from the south part of this tranquil Caribbean islet, a
hundred miles south of Havana and known for its 17 miles of stunning white sand
beaches, mangrove forests and scuba diving to the black coral reef. Cayo Largo’s
main attractions are its virgin white-sand beaches whose seabed is unspoiled,
considered ones of the planet’s most conserved. Coral reefs that border it outline
an impressive submerged scenario, with an abundance of underwater caves,
valleys and steep gorgonian-encrusted walls.There's a profusion of iguanas and
birdlife, including cranes, zunzuncitos (bee hummingbirds) and flamingos.You will
have the chance to learn about Cayo Largo’s Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and
Endangered Species Protection program, just before you enjoy an amazing 2 ½
hour guided experience with a coral reef expert.
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COSTA RICA
AND
PANAMA
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Experience a harmonious balance between conventional
cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage
of discovery, unraveling the Pacific Ocean coast line of Costa
Rica. We will reach the Nature Reserves and National Parks
of Isla Coiba, Curu and Manuel Antonio, Isla Tortuga, with
plenty of walking trails, witness life in the Darrien jungle. As
you cruise there you will spot manta rays, pilot whales, even
whale sharks, and cross the celebrated Panama Canal, an
event for every avid cruise goer. Panama city, the capital of
Panama will impress you with its combination of traditional
and modern architecture.
Costa Rica, Panama
& the Canal
2015-2016
ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL
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Costa Rica flower
Dogout boats in Panama
In Curu Nature Reserve Park
Coiba Island
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Ship: On the Mega Yacht Variety Voyager
Embarkation: Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The Manuel Antonio Reserve Park, the beauty
of Granito Oro Island and its underwater life,
the crossing of the Panama Canal, one of the
engineering marvels of modern times
Optional excursions:
Manuel Antonio National Reserve Park, Panama City
, Puerto Jimenez, Curu Nature Reserve Park and
Coiba Island , Darrien National Park
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
to Colon, Panama
Sunday Sailings
› December 2015 27
› January 2016
10, 24
› February 2016 7, 21
› March 2016
6, 20
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On board the M/Y Variety Voyager
7 night / 8 day Itinerary from Colon – Shelter Bay
Marina, Panama to Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Cat CLower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat B
Lower & Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat PUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Owner’sUpper Deck, Twin or
Suite Double bedded Cabins
Single Supplement
3rd person rates in Cat. B
3rd person rates in Cat. P
Port Charges
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
€ 2.550
€ 2.990
€ 3.350
€ 4.150
€ 2.295
€ 2.691
€ 3.015
€ 3.735
€ 5.190
60%
€ 2.093
€ 2.905
€ 375
€ 4.671
60%
€ 1.883,7
€ 2.614,5
€ 375
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
COSTA RICA
Curu Reserve &
Tortuga Island
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements. › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
Colon
Quepos
(Manuel Antonio National Park)
Panama City
(Canal crossing)
Golfito
Puerto Jimenez
(Golfo Dulce)
PANAMA
(Golfo Dulce)
Punta Patino
COLOMBIA
Coiba Island Granito de Oro
EAST BOUND ITINERARY
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Voyager at Coiba Island
Not included:
Shelters Bay Marina Colon
Puntarenas
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday | P
untarenas Port - Curu, Costa Rica
Embarkation - 15:00 to 16:00. Sailing and evening arrival to Curu Reserve.
Overnight at anchor.
Day 2: Monday | Curu - Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
Morning optional walking excursion in the Curu Nature Reserve with the
local Rangers and on board naturalist. Noon arrival at Tortuga Island for
swimming and snorkeling before our beach BBQ. Overnight at anchor.
Day 3: Tuesday | Quepos, Costa Rica
Morning arrival in Quepos and transfer to the Manuel Antonio Reserve.
Forest Canopy Tour or Savegre River. Tropical evening with dinner and party.
Late evening sailing to Puerto Jimenez- Golfo Dulce. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: Wednesday | Puerto Jimenez/ Golfo Dulce Costa Rica
Early morning arrival at Puerto Jimenez. Optional excursion to OSA
PENINSULA. Late lunch on board. We reach Casa Orquideas and tender
to the private reserve. Optional walking excursion followed by a swimstop.
Arrival in Golfito Bay for immigration procedures and overnight sail to Coiba
Island, Panama.
Day 5: Thursday | C
OIBA & GRANITO DE ORO ISLAND,
PANAMA
Morning arrival in Coiba Island an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Optional
morning walking excursion. After our beach BBQ on Coiba, we sail to
Granito de Oro Island for swimming and snorkelling. Afternoon sail to Punta
Patino. Overnight at sea.
Day 6: Friday | Punta Patino - Darrien, Panama
Morning arrival in Punta Patino - San Miguel Gulf. Optional excursion
to the Darrien National park and to the Mogue Embera Reserve. We
sail upstream the Mogue river in dugout canoes and reach the Village,
welcomed by Embera Indians. Afternoon sail to Panama City. Overnight
at sea.
Day 7: Saturday | Amador, Panama - Panama Canal
Crossing - Colon, Panama
Morning arrival in Amador. Optional excursion in the Panama City. Lunch on
board. We prepare for the Panama Canal crossing at 17.00 pm. We cross the
Gatun Locks in the early hours.
Day 8: Sunday | Colon - Shelter Bay Marina, Panama
Arrival in Colon Shelter Bay Marina at 06:00. Disembarkation 06.30 to to
09:30.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Costa Rica, Panama
& the Canal
2015-2016
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Macaw parrots
Manuel Antonio National Park
Reaching the shore with tender
The Voyager in Costa Rica
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
49 › Cruises I COSTA RICA & PANAMA
On board the M/Y Variety Voyager
7 night / 8 day Itinerary from Colon – Shelter Bay
Marina, Panama to Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
Ship: On the Mega Yacht Variety Voyager
Embarkation: Colon - Shelter Bay Marina, Panama
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The Manuel Antonio Reserve Park, the beauty
of Granito Oro Island and its underwater life,
the crossing of the Panama Canal, one of the
engineering marvels of modern times
Optional excursions:
Manuel Antonio National Reserve Park, Panama City
, Puerto Jimenez, Curu Nature Reserve Park and
Coiba Island , Darrien National Park
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Cat CLower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat B
Lower & Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat PUpper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Owner’sUpper Deck, Twin or
Suite Double bedded Cabins
Single Supplement
3rd person rates in Cat. B
3rd person rates in Cat. P
Port Charges
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Colon / Shelter Bay Marina - Panama
to Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
Sunday Sailings
› December 2015 20
› January 2016
3, 17, 31
› February 2016 14, 28
› March 2016
13
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
€ 2.550
€ 2.990
€ 3.350
€ 4.150
€ 2.295
€ 2.691
€ 3.015
€ 3.735
€ 5.190
60%
€ 2.093
€ 2.905
€ 375
€ 4.671
60%
€ 1.883,7
€ 2.614,5
€ 375
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
COSTA RICA
Curu Reserve &
Tortuga Island
Colon
Quepos
Portobello
(Manuel Antonio National Park)
Panama City
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements. › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
Golfito
Puerto Jimenez
(Golfo Dulce)
PANAMA
(Golfo Dulce)
Punta Patino
COLOMBIA
Coiba Island Granito de Oro
WEST BOUND ITINERARY
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Waterfall in Costa Rica
Not included:
Shelters Bay Marina Colon
Puntarenas
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday | C
olon - Shelter Bay Marina, Panama Panama Canal Crossing
Embarkation 13:00. At 14.30 pm sailing to the canal entrance area. We cross
the Gatun Locks and enter the Gatun Lake. Later we will cross the San
Pedro and Mirafllores locks and reach Flamenco Marina, Panama City in the
early hours.
Day 2: Monday | Amador Marina - Panama City, Panama
Morning optional excursion in Panama City to see the Old Town, the
Miraflores Locks and the Canal Museum. Time at leisure after late lunch to
visit the Amador Marina or go to town for shopping. Late evening sailing to
Punta Patino – Darrien. Overnight at sea.
Day 3: Tuesday | Punta Patino – Darrien, Panama
Morning arrival in Punta Patino. Optional excursion to the Darrien National
park and to the Mogue Embera Reserve. We sail upstream the Mogue river
in dugout canoes and reach the Village of Mogue. Early afternoon sailing to
Coiba Island. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: Wednesday | Coiba Island - Granito De Oro Island,
Panama
Morning arrival in Coiba Island a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Optional morning
walking excursion to discover the local forest and animal life with on board
naturalist. Beach BBQ on Coiba. Sail to Granito de Oro Island for swimming and
snorkelling. Late in the afternoon we sail to Golfo Dulce. Overnight at sea.
Day 5: Thursday | Golfito – Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
We reach Golfito early in the morning for immigration and shortly after Casa
Orquideas and tender to the flowers sanctuary. Optional walking excursion
and time to swim before our deck BBQ. Optional excursion to the OSA
PENINSULA RESERVE. Dinner on board. Overnight at sea to Quepos.
Day 6: Friday | Quepos, Costa Rica
Morning arrival in Quepos and transfer to the Manuel Antonio Reserve. Optional
excursion to the Manuel Antonio. Optional afternoon excursion: Forest Canopy
Tour or Savegre River.Tropical evening dinner and party. Overnight at sea.
Day 7: Saturday | Curu, Costa Rica - Tortuga Island,
Costa Rica
Morning optional walking excursion in the Curu Nature Reserve with the local
Rangers and our on board naturalist.Tortuga Island for swimming and snorkelling
before our Beach BBQ. Overnight at anchor in Tortuga or sailing to Puntarenas.
Day 8: Sunday | Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
Arrival in Puntarenas Port at 08:00. Disembarkation between 09:00 and 10:00.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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The Treasures of Costa
Rica, Panama & the Canal
Panama Canal
Costa Rica rain forest
Embera Indians
Three Toe'd Sloth
NEW
2016/17
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
On board the M/Y Callisto
9 night / 10 day CRUISE FROM PUNTARENAS PORT, COSTA
RICA TO PANAMA CITY – FLAMENCO MARINA OR REVERSE
2016/17 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
› December 2016 30
› January 2017
17
› February 2017 4, 22
› March 2017
12, 30
› April 2017
8, 26
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Wyndham Herradura
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
Cat C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
€ 2.850
€ 2.550
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
€ 3.350
€ 3.000
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.900
€ 3.500
Cat PMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 4.400
€ 3.950
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
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Ship: On the M/Y Callisto
Embarkation: Puntarenas Port, Costa Rica
Duration: 9 nights / 10 days
The cruise program highlights:
The exciting voyage of Pacific Ocean coast
line of Costa Rica. The Nature Reserves and
National Parks of Isla Coiba, Curu and Manuel
Antonio, witness life in the Darrien jungle,
navigate by day the Gatun Lake and visit an
Embera Indians village. We cross the celebrated
Panama Canal, an event for every avid cruise
goer
Optional excursions: Osa Peninsula, Curu Nature
Reserve, Punta Patino in the Darrien National
park
and to the Mogue Embera Reserve, Casa
Orquideas flowers sanctuary
Single Supplement
75%
75%
3rd Person Rates in Cat C
€ 1.995
€ 1.785
3rd Person Rates in Cat B
€ 2.345
€ 2.100
Port Charges
€ 600
Your Costa Rica pre or
post land tour includes:
› 2 night hotel accommodation at selected
premium hotels (Wyndham Herradura,
Intercontinental Real).
› 2 transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to
port).
€ 600
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
COSTA RICA
Curu Reserve &
Tortuga Island
Quepos
(Manuel Antonio National Park)
Panama City
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at charge).
Colon
Gatun Lake
(Canal crossing)
Golfito
Puerto Jimenez
(Golfo Dulce)
PANAMA
(Golfo Dulce)
Punta Patino
COLOMBIA
Coiba Island Granito de Oro
EAST BOUND ITINERARY
Intercontinental Real
Coiba Island
Not included:
Shelters Bay Marina Colon
Puntarenas
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: P
untarenas Port, Costa Rica
Embarkation - 15:00 to 16.00: Sailing and evening arrival to Curu Reserve.
Overnight at anchor.
Day 2: C
uru, Costa Rica
Morning optional walking excursion in the Curu Nature Reserve with the local
Rangers and our on board naturalist. We arrive in Tortuga Island for swimming
and snorkeling before our beach BBQ. Time at leisure. Overnight at anchor.
Day 3: TORTUGA ISLAND, COSTA RICA
Early in the morning we head for Quepos and transfer to the Manuel Antonio
Reserve. Afternoon sailing to Playa Bisanz for an afternoon swim.Tropical evening
with dinner and party - Late evening sailing to Golfo Dulce. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: Puerto Jimenez - Costa Rica
We reach Puerto Jimenez early in the morning. Optional Osa Peninsula excursion
and excursion to the grounds and time to swim. We then sail into Golfito Bay and
stop for immigration procedures and sail overnight to Coiba Island, Panama.
Day 5: ISLA COIBA & GRANITO DE ORO, PANAMA
Morning arrival in Coiba - Walking exploration of COIBA - After our
deck BBQ we reach Granito de Oro Island for swimming and snorkeling.
Afternoon sail to Punta Patino. Overnight at sea.
Day 6: Punta Patino - Darrien, Panama
Afternoon arrival Punta Patino - San Miguel Gulf. Overnight at anchor.
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Day 7: PUNTA PATINO - DARRIEN, Panama
Optional excursion to Punta Patino in the Darrien National park. We sail
upstream the Mogue River in dugout canoes to the Village of Mogue. We are
welcomed by Embera Indians, one of the 7 indigenous groups living in Panama,
a proud and very friendly people known for their well preserved traditions.
Evening sail to Panama City.
Day 8: Sunday | Panama City, Panama
Early morning arrival in Panama City. Optional Panama City excursion. We prepare
for an early afternoon canal crossing around 15:00. We cross the Miraflores and
the San Pedro Locks to enter the Gatun Lake - Evening at anchor in Gatun Lake.
Day 9: Monday | GATUN LAKE - PANAMA CANAL
Gatun Lake exploration. Morning excursion to Smithsonian’s Institute facility - Embera
Village excursion - Late in the evening we exit the Gatun Lake at Gatun Locks.
Day 10: Tuesday | FLAMENCO MARINA - PANAMA CITY, Panama
We exit the Canal at the Miraflores Locks in early morning and reach
Flamenco Marina in Panama City- Disembarkation 06:00 to 09:30.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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The Treasures of Costa
Rica, Panama & the Canal
2016-2017
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Canopy bridge
Excurion to Manuel Antonio Nature Reserve
Panama native boats
Squirrel Monkey Costa Rica
NEW
2016/17
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
53 › Cruises I COSTA RICA & PANAMA
On board the M/Y Callisto
Ship: On the M/Y Callisto
Embarkation: Flamenco Marina - Panama City
Duration: 9 nights / 10 days
The cruise program highlights:
The exciting voyage of Pacific Ocean coast
line of Costa Rica. The Nature Reserves and
National Parks of Isla Coiba, Curu and Manuel
Antonio, witness life in the Darrien jungle,
navigate by day the Gatun Lake and visit an
Embera Indians village. We cross the celebrated
Panama Canal, an event for every avid cruise
goer
Optional excursions: Osa Peninsula, Curu Nature
Reserve, Punta Patino in the Darrien National
park
and to the Mogue Embera Reserve, Casa
Orquideas flowers sanctuary
9 night / 10 day CRUISE FROM PUNTARENAS PORT, COSTA
RICA TO PANAMA CITY – FLAMENCO MARINA OR REVERSE
2016/17 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Flamenco Marina - Panama City
› December 2016 21
› January 2017
8, 26
› February 2017 13
› March 2017
3, 21
› April 2017
17
DISCOUNTED GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN*
Cat C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
€ 2.850
€ 2.550
Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
€ 3.350
€ 3.000
Cat AMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 3.900
€ 3.500
Cat PMain Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 4.400
€ 3.950
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Single Supplement
75%
75%
3rd Person Rates in Cat C
€ 1.995
€ 1.785
3rd Person Rates in Cat B
€ 2.345
€ 2.100
Port Charges
€ 600
€ 600
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
COSTA RICA
Curu Reserve &
Tortuga Island
Colon
Quepos
(Manuel Antonio National Park)
Panama City
Portobello
Gatun Lake
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at charge).
Golfito
Puerto Jimenez
(Golfo Dulce)
PANAMA
(Golfo Dulce)
Punta Patino
COLOMBIA
Coiba Island Granito de Oro
WEST BOUND ITINERARY
Tropical beach in Panama
Not included:
Shelters Bay Marina Colon
Puntarenas
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: F
LAMENCO MARINA - PANAMA CITY, Panama
Embarkation - 13:00 to 13.30. Canal Crossing, Panama We cross San Pedro
and Miraflores locks in late afternoon and enter the Gatun Lake.
Morning hill hike in the Reserve and time swimming and snorkeling. After the
beach BBQ, we have more time for swimming in the afternoon before sailing
away to Golfo Dulce. Overnight at sea.
Day 2: GATUN LAKE - PANAMA CANAL, Panama
Gatun Lake exploration. Morning excursion to Smithsonian's Institute facility
- Embera Village excursion. Late in the evening we exit the Gatun Lake at the
San Pedro and Miraflores Locks and reach Panama City in the early hours.
Day 7: Golfito, Costa Rica
We reach Golfito early in the morning for immigration procedures and
continue to CASA ORQUIDEAS where we anchor. Time to swim at the end
of the visit. We then sail across the Bay to Puerto Jimenez while having a BBQ
on deck. Optional OSA PENINSULA excursion. Overnight at sea to Quepos.
Day 3: FLAMENGO MARINA - PANAMA CITY, Panama
Morning excursion in Panama City and Canal. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at sea to Punta Patino – Darrien.
Day 4: Punta Patino Darrien, Panama
Morning arrival in Punta Patino. Optional excursion to Punta Patino in the
Darrien National park and to the Mogue Embera Reserve. We sail upstream
the Mogue river in dugout canoes and reach the Village of Mogue. We are
welcomed by Embera Indians, a proud and very friendly people known for their
well preserved traditions. Afternoon sailing to Coiba Island. Overnight at sea.
Day 5: Granito De Oro
After a day at sea we reach Coiba and anchor near tiny Granito de Oro
island. We will have time for late afternoon snorkeling and swimming on the
island. Overnight at anchor.
Day 6: Coiba Island, Panama
Short sailing in the morning from Granito de Oro to nearby Coiba Island.
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Day 8: Quepos, Costa Rica
Transfer to the MANUEL ANTONIO RESERVE for an optional morning
excursion in this world famous Nature Reserve. Optional afternoon
excursion to Savegre River or a Forest Canopy Tour. Afternoon sailing to
nearby Playa Bisanz for an afternoon swim. Tropical evening with dinner and
party. Late evening sailing to Curu.
Day 9: CURU, COSTA RICA
Morning optional walking excursion in the Curu Nature Reserve with the
local Rangers and our on board naturalist. We arrive in Tortuga Island at
noon for swimming and snorkeling before joining in for our beach BBQ.
Overnight at anchor.
Day 10: TORTUGA ISLAND, COSTA RICA
Morning sailing to Puntarenas. Arrival in Puntarenas Port 08:00 Disembarkation 09:00 to 10:00.
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THE
ARCHIPELAGOS
OF THE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
The Islands of Cape Verde & the Canary Islands, all located in Macaronesia, which derives
its name from the Greek μακάρων νήσοι, meaning the islands of the fortunate.
The islands of Cape Verde are amazingly varied, with lush mountains, arid landscapes, colonial
towns volcanic pitons and each have their own character and traditions.
The Canary Islands, a 10 island Archipelago off the Moroccan Coast with exotic colours
everywhere as all the islands are volcanic. We reach each of the 7 main islands
with a private yachting feel. Discover the place where nature, tradition,
architecture and history are combined.
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The Islands of the
Cape Verde Archipelago
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Fogo, Das Caldeiras
Santiago, Cidade Velha
Sao Vicente, Streets of Mindelo
Sao Vicente
On board the M/Y Harmony V
Ship: On the Mega Yacht Harmony V
Embarkation: Praia, San Tiago
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The old city of Praia in Santiago, the Fogo and
Monte Gorso volcanoes on Fogo and San
Nicolau Islands, San Antao the green island and
Mindelo, San Vincente with its nightlife and artistic
traditions
Optional excursions:
Cidade Velha, Fogo Volcano, Tarafal San Nicolau
and The Gordo Volcano, San Antao Island, Mindelo
San Vincente, Vila Do Maio
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Praia-San Tiago
Wednesday Departure
› November18
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7 night / 8 DAY cruise from Athens – Marina Zea
2015 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Cat CMain Deck, Double bedded Cabins
€ 1.500
Cat B Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 1.750
Cat A Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.150
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.550
Single Supplement
30%
3rd Person in cat A
€ 1.500
Port Charges
€ 210
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning. › Full-board: Buffet
breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, Local Theme Evening and Captain’s Dinner
› Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment
(subject to availability) › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
San Antao
Porto Novo
Mindelo
San Vincente
San Nikolau
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › WI-FI (available at a charge).
Tarrafal
Maio
San Tiago
Fogo
Sao Filipe
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Santo Antao, Cova Crater
Not included:
Praia
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Wednesday | Praia, San Tiago
Embarkation 4 pm. San Tiago and its capital Praia is the largest and most
populated island of the Cape Verde Archipelago. Overnight in port.
Day 2: Thursday | Praia, San Tiago
San Tiago is the most African of all the islands of Cape Verde. After morning
at leisure and lunch on board, the optional afternoon excursion will bring us
to Cidade Velha, the Old Portuguese capital where history is ever present.
Overnight at sea.
Day 3: Friday | San Filipe, Fogo
Early morning arrival in Fogo to see the Fogo Volcano which rises 3,000
meters over the sea level. Our optional full day excursion takes us right to
the top of the volcano. Lunch will be at the crater's village. In the evening we
will sail to San Nikolau. Overnight at sea.
Day 4: Saturday | Tarrafal, San Nicolau
Morning arrival in San Nikolau, a peaceful island with dozens of coffee
plantations and friendly residents. Optional full day tour of the island walking
near the Monte Gordo volcano, the nearby forest and the Faja Valley.
Explore the town of Ribeira Brava. Late in the evening, we sail to San Antao.
Overnight at sea.
Day 5: Sunday | P
orto Novo, San Antao - Mindelo,
San Vincente
Morning arrival in San Antao, the greenest of all Cape Verde Islands. Optional
full day excursion to luxuriant Valley Paul where sugarcane is still exploited.
Here you can taste the "grogue" the national drink of the Archipelago. In the
evening we sail to Mindelo to enjoy its famous nightlife and possibly a musical
event. Overnight in port.
Day 6: Monday | Mindelo, San Vincente
Mindelo is one of the most well preserved colonial cities in Cape Verde. Our
optional walking excursion will take you to visit galleries and discover busy
restaurants, musical events that give Mindelo its label of the Cultural Center
of the Cape Verde. Overnight at sea to Maio.
Day 7: Tuesday | Maio
Arrival at noon in Maio a calm and relaxed community. Walking tour of
the city of Vila do Maio and visit to the huge Baroque church built by
the Por tuguese some centuries back. Afternoon excursion. Overnight
in por t.
Day 8: Wednesday | Maio - San Tiago
Morning sailing to Praia, San Tiago. Arrival at 09:00 – Disembarkation.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 Beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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Teide, Tenerife
Canary Islands, La Gomera
Single Supplement
50%
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
3rd Person Rates in Cat A
€ 1.745
Gran Canaria
Saturday Sailings
› December 2015
› January 2016
› February 2016
› March 2016
Port Charges
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7 night / 8 DAY cruise from gran canaria
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL GROSS
RATES per person
in DBL/TWIN
Cat C Main Deck, Double bedded Cabins
€ 1.790
Cat B Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.090
Cat A Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.490
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
€ 2.990
€ 220
19, 26
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6, 13, 20, 27
5, 12
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
LANZAROTE ISLAND
Arrecife
LA PALMA ISLAND
Corralejo
FUERTEVENTURA ISLAND
LA GOMERA ISLAND
San Sebastian
Port
Christianos
Las Palmas
GRAN CANARIA ISLAND
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› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
› Full-board: American buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome
Cocktail, and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free
all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) › English
Speaking Cruise Escort.
Not included:
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
TENERIFE
Gran Canaria
On board the M/Y Harmony V
Ship: On the Mega Yacht Harmony V
Embarkation: Gran Canaria
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
The Canary Islands during the best time of the
year when temperatures are cooler. The capital
Las Palmas, cosmopolitan Lanzarote and Tenerife.
The simple wild beauty of Fuerteventura and the
small, quaint island of La Gomera with enchant
your senses
Optional excursions:
Mount Teide, the historic old town of Santa Cruz
de La Palma and to Taburiente National Park,
Fuerteventura Island, Valle Gran Rey de La Gomera,
Santa Cruz and La Laguna , Lanzarote, Volcano
San Antonio, Garajonay Narional Park
Santa Cruz
Garajonay National Park, La Gomera
› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on the islands or
other land arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses.
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Gran
Canaria Island
Embarkation between 14.30 and 16:00 (late embarkation is possible until
23:00). After you board, you will enjoy a welcome drink followed by an
evening dinner. Overnight at sea to Los Cristianos port – South Tenerife.
Day 2: SUNDAY | Los Cristianos Port - South Tenerife
In the morning we arrive in Los Cristianos Port, South Tenerife, bustling with
life. Enjoy swimming at nearby beaches or an optional half day excursion to
Mount Teide. At the foot of the volcano enjoy the beautiful views of Ucanca
Valley and witness one of the biggest craters in the world. Overnight in port.
Day 3: MONDAY | Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma
Optional full day excursion to the historic town of Santa Cruz de La Palma
and Taburiente National Park. We travel to El Paso, before an inclusive lunch.
Optional walk to Volcano San Antonio rim. Overnight in Port.
Day 4: TUESDAY | Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera – Santa Cruz
de Tenerife, Tenerife
Early morning sailing and arrival in Valle Gran Rey. Optional excursion to the
village of Rosas, to enjoy a demonstration of the famous Gomera whistling
language. Continue to the Garajonay National Park, declared Universal
Patrimony by the UNESCO. Evening sailing to Tenerife.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
Optional excursion to Santa Cruz and La Laguna, UNESCO Heritage Site. We
visit the Town Hall, the Casa de Anchieta, the Palacio de Nava and the Monastery
of Santa Catalina de Siena. Evening sailing to Lanzarote. Overnight at sea.
Day 6: THURSDAY | Marina Rubicon (Playa Blanca) Lanzarote
Morning arrival in Lanzarote. Optional excursion to the El Janubio salt mines,
the famous “Lava Coast”, and the Timanfaya National Park. Inclusive lunch
and visit to the César Manrique Foundation. We take the Lanzarote wine
route. Overnight in port.
Day 7: FRIDAY | Corralejo Port – Fuerteventura Island
Morning arrival in Corralejo Port. Optional excursion to Betancuria. Learn
how Majorero cheeses are prepared at our visit to a goat farm and then
stop at an Aloe Vera factory. Afternoon at leisure with the possibility for a
swim. Late evening sail to Las Palmas. Overnight at sea.
Day 8: SATURDAY | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - GRAN
CANARIA ISLAND
Morning arrival - Disembarkation 8 to 9.30 am.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Your Cape Verde pre or
post land tour includes:
On board the M/Y Harmony V
› 2 night hotel accommodation at selected
premium hotels (Hotel Praia Comfort,
Hotel Praiamar).
› 2 transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to
port).
Santa Cruz de la Palma building
Ports of Call
CANARY ISLANDS & CAPE VERDE
› L
os Cristianos Port - South
Tenerife
Bustling with life due to its wide range of
bars, restaurants and resorts. You can enjoy
swimming at nearby beaches, visit Mount Teide
and into Cañadas National Park, where we find
the highest peak in Spain. Enjoy the beautiful
views of Ucanca Valley from the foot of the
volcano and witness one of the biggest craters
in the world.
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Tenerife
Sunday Sailings
› December 2015
› January 2016
› February 2016
› March 2016
20, 27
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
7, 14, 21, 28
6, 13
Carnival of Canary Islands
CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SUNDAY | Los Cristianos Port - South Tenerife
Embarkation between 14:30 and 16:00 from the bustling with life Los
Christianos Port. After you board, you will enjoy a Welcome drink followed
by an evening dinner. Late embarkation is possible until 23:00. Overnight in
port.
Day 2: MONDAY | Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma
Early morning arrival in Santa Cruz de la Palma. Optional full day excursion
to the historic old town of Santa Cruz de La Palma and to Taburiente
National Park. We then visit El Paso. Optional walk to Volcano San Antonio
rim. Overnight in Port.
Day 3: TUESDAY | Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera - Santa Cruz
de Tenerife, Tenerife
Morning sailing and arrival in Valle Gran Rey. Optional half day excursion
to the small village of Rosas. Enjoy a demonstration of the famous Gomera
whistling language and visit the Garajonay National Park, declared as
Universal Patrimony by the UNESCO. Evening sailing to Tenerife.
Day 4: WEDNESDAY | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
Morning arrival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Optional half day excursion to
Santa Cruz and La Laguna, UNESCO Heritage Site. We visit the Town Hall,
the Casa de Anchieta, the Palacio de Nava and the Monastery of Santa
Catalina de Siena. Evening sailing to Lanzarote. Overnight at sea.
Day 5: THURSDAY | Marina Rubicon (Playa Blanca) Lanzarote
Morning arrival in Lanzarote. Optional half day excursion to Lanzarote to
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admire a panoramic view of the El Janubio salt mines. Inclusive lunch and visit
the César Manrique Foundation, and take the Lanzarote wine route including
a careful selection of wineries. Overnight in port.
Day 6: FRIDAY | Corralejo Port - Fuerteventura Island
Morning arrival in Corralejo Port. Optional half day excursion to Betancuria.
Find out how Majorero cheeses are prepared at our visit to a goat farm. We
stop in an Aloe Vera factory to learn about its impressive health benefits.
Afternoon at leisure with the possibility for a swim at the nearby beach. Late
evening sail to Las Palmas. Overnight at sea.
Day 7: SATURDAY | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Gran
Canaria Island
Morning arrival in Las Palmas. Optional half day excursion to Villa de Teror.
We pass through Tafira and stop on the Canary Island Botanical Garden.
Overnight at sea to Los Christianos port, Tenerife.
Day 8: SUNDAY | Los Cristianos Port, South Tenerife
Morning arrival – Disembarkation from 8:00 to 9.30 am.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain
in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on
the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers
to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
› Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma
The historic old town of Santa Cruz de La
Palma and Taburiente National Park museum.
Then travel towards the crater itself. A visit
to El Paso, a nice traditional Canary village
will take place just in time before we stop in
a restaurant for an inclusive lunch. The tour
continues to visit La Glorieta near Las Manchas
and arrival at the Volcano San Antonio for an
optional walk to the volcano rim.
› Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera
The main highlight of Valle Gran Rey is the
vast choice of beaches, the best in the island,
with fine black sand and pure blue waters. The
Playa de las Vueltas, located near the port; the
Charco del Conde, a small natural bay; La Playa
and La Puntilla, located in the west zone and of
a significant extension, or the Playa del Ingles,
perhaps one of the most striking corners of the
island, where the black sand and the bravery
of the waters together with of the cliffs of La
Merica make a natural setting not found in any
other place of the Canary Islands.
› Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
The bustling capital is home to brightly painted
buildings, sophisticated shops and museums. It
also has a good range of quality accommodation
and restaurants.The central Plaza del Adelantado
is surrounded by historical buildings, the Town
Hall which dates back to 1546, the Casa de
Anchieta, the Palacio de Nava with its original
stone façade and the Monastery of Santa
Catalina de Siena. The capital city of Tenerife,
Santa Cruz with its modern auditorium and the
heart of the city, la Plaza de España.
› Marina Rubicon – Lanzarote
Visit the southern part of the island to admire
a panoramic view of the El Janubio salt mines
and the famous “Lava Coast”, “Los Hervideros”
rocks engraved by the sea action and the
wind erosion. “El Golfo” travelling into the
Fire Mountains and among volcanoes to visit
the Timanfaya National Park. Visit the César
Manrique Foundation.
› C
orralejo Port - Fuerteventura
Island
Discover Betancuria, the original capital of the
aborigine Kingdom of the Canary Islands, and
later capital of Fuerteventura until 1834. Once
in Betancuria we will visit La Casa Santa María.
There we will be introduced to the islands
traditions and go to a goat farm and find out
how Majorero cheeses are prepared; also we
have the opportunity to taste it. On our way
back to Corralejo we stop in an Aloe Vera
factory to learn about its impressive health
benefits.
› L
as Palmas de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria Island
Las Palmas has a Spanish feel and energy
with an eclectic mix of other cultures,
including African, Chinese and Indian. It’s an
intriguing place, with the sunny languor and
energy you would normally associate with
the Mediterranean or North Africa. Vegueta,
the oldest quarter, is both atmospheric and
fashionable, with a fine selection of boutiques
and bars. At the other end of town, the arc
of Playa de las Canteras provides you with a
combination of sightseeing and shopping. You'll
find excellent restaurants serving more than
the usual array of Canarian dishes.
Hotel Praiamar
› PRAIA, IN SAN TIAGO / cape verde
Praia meaning “beach”, also known as «Cidade
Velha» is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Landmarks in the colonial city center include
Albuquerque Square, the old city hall built in
the 1920s, the Presidential Palace, constructed
in the end of the 19th century to house the
Portuguese governor and the Monumento de
Diogo Gomes and named after the Portuguese
navigator who discovered the island in 1460.
› SAN FILIPE, FOGO / cape verde
Visit the Forte Real de Sao Filipe, the main
slave trading outpost and discover the
remnants of the first Portuguese settlers
and gain insight into the island's trouble past.
Walk through the charming city of Sao Filipe
with her terracotta rooftops, pastel painted
buildings in the island of Fire.
› SAN NICOLAU / cape verde
Here you can witness the famous Dragon
Tree in the Island with amazing contrasts of
dry desserts and green valleys. Reach its tiny
village called Praia Branca before walking near
the mountain of Monte Gordo or around the
oldest town in Cape Verde, the Ribeira Brava. › SAN ANTAO / cape verde
Visit the famous Paul Valley in Santo Antao, with
the precipitous peaks, jaw-dropping ravines and
dwellings clinging to the mountain sides. Take
pictures of the bizarre rock formations that
volcanic eruptions have left behind. › SAO VICENTE / cape verde
Sao Vicente and its capital Mindelo are known
as the cultural capital of the archipelago, home
to some of Cape Verde's greatest musicians,
such as Cesaria Evora.
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Ship: On the Mega Yacht Harmony V
Embarkation: Tenerife
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
We explore the Canary Islands during the best
time of the year when temperatures are cooler
and winds calmer. Exotic colours everywhere
as all the islands are volcanic. Explore Gran
Canaria the main island with its capital Las Palmas,
cosmopolitan Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Palma.
The simple wild beauty of Fuerteventura and
the small and quaint island of La Gomera with
enchant your senses
Optional excursions:
Mount Teide, the historic old town of Santa Cruz
de La Palma and to Taburiente National Park,
Fuerteventura Island, Valle Gran Rey de La Gomera,
Santa Cruz and La Laguna , Lanzarote, Volcano
San Antonio, Garajonay Narional Park
Hotel Praia Comfort
THE
SEYCHELLES
Discover the Seychelles in the best way: By small ship.
Hop from island to island in perfect harmony with this unspoilt
paradise and visit islands which will capture your senses.
Everywhere an amazing fauna and flora;
Snorkel or dive and watch an amazing underwater world. Walk
into centuries old rain forests with unique species of wild life
and sight the rare black parrots,
the world famous Coco de Mer palm trees or giant land
tortoises. With a selection of itineraries ranging from 3, 4 or 7
nights, experience the Seychelles YOUR way.
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N/A
€ 1.750
N/A
Cat B Main and Sun Deck,
Double or Twin Beds
€ 1.750
N/A
€ 1.990
N/A
Cat A Main and Upper Deck,
Double or Twin Beds
€ 2.150
€ 1.500
€ 2.350
€ 1.650
Single Supplement
Port Charges
St. Pierre
Island
Felicite Island
Baie
St. Anne
Port Launay
MAHE ISLAND
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€ 290
€ 290
› Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning › Full-board:
American buffet breakfast and two main meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Creole Night, fun
BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free
all day › Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Petite Anse, La Digue
Not included:
Mamele Island
Moyenne Island
30%
Cruise fares are per person and week and include:
La Digue Island
Victoria
HIGH SEASON
IN 3rd Person
DBL/TWIN
RATES
€ 1.590
Cousin
Island
St. Anne Island
LOW SEASON
IN 3rd Person DBL/TWIN
RATES
Cat C Sun Deck, Twin Beds
Curieuse
Silhouette
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Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Aride
Anse Lazio
Sköldpadda
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
LOW SEASON
2016
› May28
› June
4, 11, 18, 25
› July
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› August
6, 13, 20, 27
› September3, 10, 17, 24
Praslin
Bay of Anse Lazio
7 night / 8 DAY cruise from mahe – seychelles
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
North Island
Anse Source d'Argent
On board the M/Y Pegasus
Ship: On the M/Y Pegasus
Embarkation: From Mahe, Seychelles
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The cruise program highlights:
Discover Paradise in the Seychelles.The Vallee de
Mai, an UNESCO World Heritage site famous for
its palm trees, its Coco de Mer and its black parrots.
Anse Lazio and it’s amazing crystal waters. La Digue
Island and Curieuse with its colony of huge tortoises
Optional excursions:
The bird Sanctuary in Cousin Island - Anse Lazio, Aride
- St Pierre, La Digue - Moyenne Island,Vallee de Mai
High Season
2015
› October 31
› November 14, 21, 28
› December 5, 12, 19, 26
2016
› January
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› February 6, 13, 20, 27
› March
5, 12, 19, 26
› April
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› May
7, 14, 21
› October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Grande Soeur
Fregate
› Conservation & other port charges› Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions
on the islands or other land arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available
at a charge).
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CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: SATURDAY | Mahe Inter Island Quay - St Anne
Island
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 pm. After a welcome cocktail and safety drill, we
leave Port Victoria and sail to nearby St Anne for a refreshing swim stop off
the ship. Overnight at anchor near St Anne. Welcome dinner.
Day 2: SUNDAY | St Anne Island - Curieuse
We leave St Anne Island early in the morning to reach Curieuse. This
morning we visit this uninhabited island, once a leper colony and home to
giant tortoises. Our walking excursion with a park guide will bring us to
the farm, along mangrove forests. Later we return to the beach for a BBQ
under the trees. In the afternoon you can enjoy the beach and sea activities.
Overnight at anchor.
Day 3: MONDAY | Curieuse - Cousin Island - Anse Lazio
In the morning we sail for Cousin Island. Optional excursion to the Bird
Sanctuary, in the care of Bird Life International. Later in the afternoon we
reach Anse Lazio. In the afternoon we sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin, one of the
most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for water sports, snorkelling or
optional diving. Evening at anchor.
Day 4: TUESDAY | Anse Lazio - Aride - St Pierre Baie St Anne, Praslin
Morning sailing to Aride. Optional excursion all the way to the top of the
island for an amazing view. At noon we sail to St Pierre Island for a 3 hour
snorkeling and swimming stop. At sunset we sail into Baie St Anne, Praslin.
Overnight at dock. Creole Night.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY | Baie St Anne, Praslin - Felicite - La Digue
Praslin Baie St Anne, optional tour to Vallee de Mai. Afternoon sailing to
Felicite for snorkelling or optional diving excursion. Evening sailing and
arrival to La Digue. Anchor in front of the port. Overnight in La Digue.
Day 6: THURSDAY | La Digue - Moyenne Island
Half day excursion in La Digue. Optional excursion by bus to the Veuve
Nature Reserve and through Union Plantation to l' Anse Source d' Argent
beach. Arrival at L' Union Estate and tour of the Copra Kiln, traditional
coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house. Time at Anse Source D'
Argent beach. Time for hunting souvenirs at La Passe. Late afternoon sailing
and arrival at Moyenne island. Overnight at anchor.
Day 7: FRIDAY | Moyenne Island - Mahe, Inter Island Quay
Enjoy swimming and beach BBQ on the island. We leave Moyenne Island for
Mahe’s Victoria port in the afternoon. We reach the Inter Island Quay – Mahe.
Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and dancing. Overnight in Mahe.
Day 8: SATURDAY | Mahe (Victoria)
Disembarkation 9:00 to 10.00 am.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change based on winds and sea conditions which may
render anchorage and landing at some islands very difficult and the company reserves to
itself the right to change the itinerary for the safety of the passengers and of the ship.
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Ship: On the M/Y Pegasus
Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
The cruise program highlights:
Anse Lazio and its crystal waters, Praslin, the
Island of Curieuse with its colony of giant
tortoises, Aride and its famous Wright gardenia
and the Bird Sanctuary in Cousin Island
Optional excursions:
Cousin Island’s Bird Sanctuary, Island of Aride
On board the M/Y Pegasus
Pegasus in the Seychelles
3 night / 4 day cruise from praslin, Seychelles to mahe
4 night / 5 DAY cruise from mahe, seychelles to praslin
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
2015/16 CRUISE FARES IN EURO
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
CABIN CATEGORIES
Cat C Sun Deck, Twin Beds
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
Cat B Main and Sun Deck,
Double or Twin Beds
From Praslin
Wednesday Sailings
LOW SEASON
2016
› June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
› July
6, 13, 20, 27
› August
3, 10, 17, 24
› September7, 14, 21, 28
Cat A Main and Upper Deck,
Double or Twin Beds
Single Supplement
Port Charges
LOW SEASON
IN 3rd Person DBL/TWIN
RATES
€ 910
Per Person on Double Occupancy Basis
HIGH SEASON
IN 3rd Person
DBL/TWIN
RATES
N/A
€ 1.050
€ 1.050
N/A
€ 1.290
€ 1.150
€ 900
€ 1.450
LOW SEASON
IN 3rd Person DBL/TWIN
RATES
HIGH SEASON
IN 3rd Person
DBL/TWIN
RATES
N/A
Cat C Sun Deck, Twin Beds
€ 1.150
N/A
€ 1.250
N/A
N/A
Cat B Main and Sun Deck,
Double or Twin Beds
€ 1.290
N/A
€ 1.390
N/A
Cat A Main and Upper Deck,
Double or Twin Beds
€ 1.550
€ 1.085
€ 1.650
€ 1.155
€ 1.015
30%
€ 170
CABIN CATEGORIES
€ 170
Cruise fares are per person and week and include: › Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air
conditioning. › Full-board: American buffet breakfast and two main meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Creole
Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
› Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Not included: › Conservation & other port charges › Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on
the islands or other land arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
Single Supplement
Port Charges
DEPARTURE CALENDAR
From Mahe
Saturday Sailings
High Season
2015
› October 31
› November 14, 21, 28
› December 5, 12, 19, 26
2016
› January
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› February 6, 13, 20, 27
› March
5, 12, 19, 26
› April
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› May
7, 14, 21
› October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
LOW SEASON
2016
› May28
› June
4, 11, 18, 25
› July
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› August
6, 13, 20, 27
› September3, 10, 17, 24
30%
€ 210
€ 210
Cruise fares are per person and week and include: › Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air
conditioning. › Full-board: American buffet breakfast and two main meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Creole
Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. › Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
› Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment › English Speaking Cruise Escort.
Not included: › Conservation & other port charges › Beverages (except those mentioned above) › Shore excursions on
the islands or other land arrangements › Crew tips › Passenger personal expenses › Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
Indian Ocean Lodge
Your Praslin pre or
post land tour includes:
› 2 night hotel accommodation at the sea
side resort Indian Ocean Lodge.
› 2 transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to port).
Your Mahe pre or
post land tour includes:
› 2 night hotel accommodation at selected
sea side resorts (Savoy Resort & Spa,
Kempinski Seychelles Resort).
› 2 transfers (airport to hotel and hotel to port).
Source d' Argent, Seychelles
CRUISE ITINERARY
Aride
Curieuse
Anse Lazio
Praslin
North Island
St. Pierre
Island
Felicite Island
Baie
St. Anne
Cousin
Island
La Digue Island
Mamele Island
Silhouette
St. Anne Island
Victoria
Port Launay
Moyenne Island
MAHE ISLAND
Fregate
Day 1: Wednesday | Baie St Anne, Praslin, Felicite, La Digue
Praslin Baie St Anne, embarkation at 1pm. Afternoon sailing to Felicite for snorkelling and diving.
Evening sailing and arrival at La Digue. Anchor in front of the port. Overnight in La Digue.
Day 2: Thursday | La Digue - Moyenne Island
Half day excursion in La Digue. Optional excursion by bus to the Veuve Nature Reserve and through
Union Plantation to l' Anse Source d' Argent beach. Arrival at L' Union Estate and tour of the Copra
Kiln, traditional coconut oil mill and the colonial plantation house.Time at Anse Source D' Argent
beach.Time for hunting souvenirs at La Passe. Late afternoon sailing and arrival at Moyenne island.
Day 3: Friday | Moyenne Island - Mahe, Inter Island Quay
We are guided around the island and have time for a swim. Beach BBQ on the island. In the
late afternoon we reach the Inter Island Quay –Mahe. Captain’s farewell dinner with live
music and dancing. Overnight in Mahe.
Day 4: Saturday | Mahe (Victoria)
Disembarkation 9:00 to 10.00 am.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change based on winds and sea conditions which may render anchorage and
landing at some islands very difficult and the company reserves to itself the right to change the itinerary for
the safety of the passengers and of the ship.
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Kempinski Seychelles Resort
CRUISE ITINERARY
Aride
Curieuse
Anse Lazio
Praslin
North Island
St. Pierre Felicite Island
Island
Baie
St. Anne
Cousin
Island
La Digue Island
Mamele Island
Silhouette
St. Anne Island
Victoria
Port Launay
Moyenne Island
MAHE ISLAND
Fregate
Day 1: Saturday | Mahe Inter Island Quay - St Anne Island
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 pm. Welcome cocktail and safety drill. We sail to nearby St Anne for
a refreshing swim stop off the ship. Overnight at anchor near St Anne. Welcome dinner.
Day 2: Sunday | St Anne Island - Curieuse
Early morning sail to Curieuse. Walking excursion with a park guide to the farm, along mangrove
forests. We return to the beach for a BBQ under the trees. In the afternoon enjoy the beach
and sea activities. Overnight at anchor.
Day 3: Monday | Curieuse - Cousin Island - Anse Lazio
Morning sail for Cousin Island. Optional excursion to the Bird Sanctuary, in the care of Bird Life
International. Afternoon sail to Anse Lazio, Praslin for water sports, snorkelling or optional diving.
Evening at anchor.
Day 4: Tuesday | Anse Lazio - Aride - St Pierre - Baie St Anne, Praslin
Morning sail to Aride. Optional excursion to the top of the island for an amazing view. The
island is home to the Wright's gardenia found nowhere else on earth and to bird species like
the Audubon's shearwater. At noon we sail for St Pierre Island for a 3 hour snorkelling and
swimming stop and at sunset to Baie St Anne. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.
Day 5: Wednesday | Baie St Anne, Praslin
Disembarkation 9:00 to 10:00 am.
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Ship: On the M/Y Pegasus
Embarkation: Praslin, Seychelles
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
The cruise program highlights:
Anse Lazio and its crystal waters, Praslin, the
Island of Curieuse with its colony of giant
tortoises, Aride and its famous Wright gardenia
and the Bird Sanctuary in Cousin Island
Optional excursions:
Cousin Island’s Bird Sanctuary, Island of Aride
High Season
2015
› November 4, 18, 25
› December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2016
› January
6, 13, 20, 27
› February 3, 10, 17, 24
› March
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
› April
6, 13, 20, 27
› May
4, 11, 18, 25
› October 5, 12, 19, 26
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
MEGA YACHT
MEGA YACHT
Variety Voyager
Harmony V
LIFE ON BOARD
LIFE ON BOARD
The Variety Voyager, the Variety Cruises flagship, is a modern yacht very similar to the private yachts to be found in
the famous ports of the world.The Main Lounge is gracefully designed and finished with wood panels, with ample
seating space for moments of relaxation and modern AV
equipment for presentations. The mini library offers a variety of books and magazines. Located on the Horizons
deck, the glass enclosed dining room seats 75 passengers
and allows for spectacular views around you. It extends
to the adjacent open deck dining room, seating 50 passengers and allowing for meals to be taken “al fresco”.The
open Bar and Lounge on the Ocean’s Deck offers shaded
seating, an ideal spot for reading, relaxing or dancing under
the stars until the late hours at the sound of our resident
DJ/entertainer. The Spa & Fitness Suite offers Massage,
Sauna, fitness equipment, hair, face and nails treatments.
Sun loungers are available on the sun deck to sunbathe
while enjoying drinks served from the Oceans Bar.
The HARMONY V is a modern yacht with a sleek hightech look very similar to the private yachts to be found
in the famous ports of the world. Life on board centres
around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main
Deck and at the Sun Deck Bar where meals are served
“al fresco” depending on the weather and the ship location. The classy dining room and the adjoining bar
lounge are surrounded by large windows providing
beautiful views of the ports of call accommodating all
guests in one single seating. The Sun Deck is the ideal
place to bask under the sun, read a good book and
enjoy the scenery.The swimming platform on Harmony
V stern will allow for easy access to the ship and for a
wide range of sea related activities. Service on board is
provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and
your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members.
The Cabins
The 68m Variety Voyager accommodates up to 72
guests in 36 cabins. 28 cabins are located at the Marina
and Riviera Decks and 8 staterooms at the Horizons
Deck. Cabins at the Marina deck feature two oversized
portholes and cabins at the Riviera and Horizons deck
feature large windows. All cabins have individually controlled A/C and ventilation, minibars, flat screen TV’s,
DVD players and all the amenities of a luxury ship and
have an average size of 16 m2. Bathrooms are finished
with warm marble and Corian materials.
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Length: 68m/ 223ft – Breadth: 11.5m/ 36ft – Draft: 3.5m/ 10ft.
The 68 meter/ 36 cabin Variety Voyager was launched in 2012.
Length: 55m/ 179ft – Breadth: 8.20m/ 26.9ft – Draft: 3m/ 9.84ft.
The 55 meter/ 25 cabin Harmony V was launched in 2009.
The Cabins
The 25 cabins of the HARMONY V are located on the
Main deck (9 cabins) and on the Upper Deck (16 cabins). All cabins are premium and contemporary, decorated with soft colour furnishings. Cabins are comfortable,
accommodating up to 49 guests. All 16 cabins on the
Upper Deck offer flexible bedding configuration, which
can be set to offer either two twin beds or a double
bed. The 9 cabins at the Main Deck consist of 6 double
bedded cabins and of 3 flexible bedded cabins. All cabins
offer large windows and en suite bathrooms with shower
and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors.The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players,
mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and
safe deposit boxes and have an average size of 13 m2.
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MEGA YACHT
MOTOR SAILER
Harmony G
Panorama
LIFE ON BOARD
LIFE ON BOARD
Life on board centers around the indoor/outdoor
Lounge and its American Bar on Upper Deck. The
classy Dining Room located on Main Deck is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views
of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests at
one single seating and provides a high standard of
cuisine, always with some local flavour. The spacious
Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun,
read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. Service
on board is provided by your Captain and his experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. It will be
attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and
comfort of passengers.
Discover a 3 masted motor sailer diagrafh to cruiser
which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 24
cabins. The Panorama was launched in 1993 and was
rebuilt in 2001. This state of the art sail cruiser has
performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings and has
sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from
the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard
of accommodation, comfort and safety.
During the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In
the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two
lounges, the library, and enjoy a drink while listening
to piano music.The swimming platform on PANORAMA’s stern enables you to swim when weather and
anchorage conditions permit.
The Cabins
The 21 cabins of the HARMONY G are located on
Upper Deck (4 cabins), on Main Deck (11 cabins)
and on Lower Deck (6 cabins), accommodating up to
46 guests. They are upscale and intimate, decorated
with soft colour furnishing. The cabins are equipped
with twin or queen size beds with two of the cabins
being triples and have large windows (two portholes
on the 6 cabins of the Lower Deck). All cabins offer en suite bathrooms with shower, TV/VCR units,
music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually
controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes and have an
average size of 12 m2.
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Length: 54m/ 177ft – Breadth: 7.10m/ 23.3ft – Draft: 3.65m/ 12ft.
The 54meter/ 21cabin Harmony G was launched in 2001.
Length: 53m/ 173.8ft– Breadth: 12m/ 39.3ft – Draft: 5m/ 16.4ft.
The 53meter/ 24cabin Panorama was launched in 1993 and rebuilt in 2001.
The Cabins
The PANORAMA’s cabins are located on 3 decks and
are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics.
Cabins on the Upper and main decks are equipped
with windows while cabins on the lower deck have
portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished
with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted
with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, minifridge, central music, public address system and safe
boxes and have an average size of 12 m2.
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MOTOR SAILER
MOTOR SAILER
Panorama II
Galileo
LIFE ON BOARD
LIFE ON BOARD
The two masted Panorama II, a motorsailer vessel
built was launched in 2004 and carries just 49 passengers. The public areas include a main lounge with
deep pile carpet and comfortable sofas.The aft area at
the Upper deck provides generous semi covered or
sun exposed areas where passengers can enjoy meals
“al fresco” with magnificent views of each destination
visited. The restaurant area at the Lower deck is the
perfect setting for any of your meals, with generous
buffet space and seating.
During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In
the evening you can relax in the ship’s lounge, and
enjoy a drink while listening to music. The swimming
platform on PANORAMA II’s stern enables you to
swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.
The 48-meter Galileo is a classic steel hull motor sailer,
with spacious and well appointed interiors renovated
in 2013. A favourite amongst cruisers & one the best
means of experiencing the Greek Islands.
At the main deck, a lounge area with an American bar
leads into a warm and elegant dining room finished
with wood and leather. Guests on Galileo enjoy the
most a shaded outdoor deck area with an outdoor
bar and the ship’s sun deck equipped with sun beds
and deckchairs.
The Cabins
The Panorama II’s cabins are located on 3 decks and
are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics.
Cabins on the Upper and Main decks are equipped
with windows while cabins on the lower deck have
portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished
with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted
with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, minifridge, central music, public address system and safe
boxes and have an average size of 11,4 m2.
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The Cabins
Length: 50m/ 164ft – Breadth: 11m/ 36ft – Draft: 4.50m/ 14.6ft.
The 50meter/ 25cabin Panorama II was launched in 2004 and fully renovated in 2012.
Length: 47m/ 157ft – Breadth: 10m/ 32.8ft – Draft: 2.40m/ 9.2ft.
The 47 meter/ 25cabin Galileo was launched in 1992 and rebuilt in 2007.
The M/S Galileo’s 25 outside guest cabins are located on the Lower and the Upper Deck all with large
windows or portholes. Elegantly decorated, they have
either twin or queen sized beds and bathrooms with
showers en suite. All cabins have individually controlled A/C, piped music, TV, telephone for internal
use, mini safe, hairdryer and adapters (220 V).The M/S
Galileo accommodates up to 49 guests and cabins
have an average size of 12 m2.
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MOTOR YACHT
MOTOR YACHT
Pegasus
Callisto
LIFE ON BOARD
LIFE ON BOARD
Life on board centres around the indoor/outdoor
Lounge and its American Bar on Upper Deck. The
adjoining dining area is surrounded by large windows
providing beautiful views of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests in one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some
local flavour. The spacious Sun Deck is the ideal place
to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze
at the scenery. Service on board is provided by your
Captain and his experienced marine and hotel crew
members. We have also added for your relaxation a
Zen mini spa located on the Lower Deck, but massage services can be also provided on the Upper
Deck.
The yacht’s public areas are homely and generous,
decorated with rich fabrics, handsome woodwork,
gleaming brass, antiques and fine works of art.
During the day, life on board centres around the indoor and outdoor areas including the Upper deck
lounge/bar and dining room as well as the Library
located on the Sun Deck and the gallery, displaying
exquisite art and adding to the overall feeling of elegance and style. In the evening you can relax in the
ship’s lounge.The spacious lounge and bar area on the
Upper Deck is surrounded by large picture windows
and opens onto the Sun Deck. The yacht features two
broad Sun Decks for sunbathing and the swimming
platform on Callisto’s stern enables you to swim off
the ship when in sheltered bays.
The Cabins
The Cabins
The 21 cabins of the Pegasus are located on the Sun
Deck (3 cabins), Upper Deck (2 cabins) and Main
Deck (16 cabins) and accommodate up to 44 guests.
All cabins offer en-suite bathrooms with shower,
TV/VCR units, music channels, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes. They are
large and comfortable, decorated with soft colour
fabrics. The cabins are equipped with twin or queen
size beds with 2 cabins being triple and they all have
large windows and have an average size of 16 m2.
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Length: 45m/ 147.60ft – Breadth: 11m/ 36ft – Draft: 3m/ 9.84ft.
The 45meter/ 21cabin Pegasus was launched in 1990 and fully rebuilt in 1997.
Length: 52m/ 170ft – Breadth: 8.47m/ 27.8ft – Draft: 3.29m/ 10.8ft.
The 52meter / 17cabin Callisto, launched in 2000 and fully rebuilt in 2015.
The Callisto offers 17 finely appointed exterior cabins
located on the Lower deck and the Main deck, accommodating up to 34 guests. All cabins are comfortably
arranged and beautifully furnished with wooden furniture and light fabrics.They all have marble-appointed en
suite bathrooms with showers and are equipped with
windows (Main deck cabins) and portholes (Lower
deck cabins). All cabins have individually controlled A/C
and fitted with TV, CD/DVD player, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public
address system and safe boxes. Four Main deck cabins
–bow section- offer 1 double bed while all other cabins
in the Lower and Main decks are equipped with twin
beds and have an average size of 12,2 m2.
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PRIVATE YACHTS
ABSOLUTE KING
Builder: Falcon – C.T.M. Italy
Length: 30.7mt/ 100 ft.
Beam: 6.45mt. / Draft: 2.33mt
Crew: 6 members
Speed: 20 knots
Range: 300 Nautical Miles
MONTE CARLO
Giving back to Society
Builder: Falcon – C.T.M. Italy
Length: 30.7mt/ 100 ft.
Beam: 6.45mt. / Draft: 2.33mt
Crew: 6 members
Speed: 20 knots
Range: 300 Nautical Miles
to travel, is to immerse yourself
OBSESSION
Builder: Falcon – C.T.M. Italy
Length: 30.7mt/ 100 ft.
Beam: 6.45mt. / Draft: 2.33mt
Crew: 6 members
Speed: 20 knots
Range: 300 Nautical Miles
Absolute King, Monte Carlo, Obsession
› 10 Guests in 5 staterooms.
›A
ir-conditioned throughout with individual climate control in
each stateroom.
vanity, walk-in closet, satellite TV and DVD.
›2
VIP: Lower & Main Decks, en-suite bathrooms, queen size
bed, vanity, satellite TV, DVD
› 2 Twin: Lower Deck, en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, DVD
› 1 Tender with 90 HP
› 2 stroke outboard
›V
arious inflatables, water-skis, wakeboard, snorkeling
equipment
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Variety Cruises and guests have the option of getting involved with the local
communities visited either personally, or via the VARIETY GETS INVOLVED
INITIATIVE, a not-for-profit foundation aimed at connecting the members of
our yacht cruise line with the people of the destinations we visit, and beyond.
Examples involve our Seychelles initiative whereby we got involved by providing local education support to the available infrastructure, acknowledged by
the local government in 2013. We have become involved with the local communities offering support to the Archbishop Makrios Scholarship fund, as well
as with the Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention line for LGBTQ
youth community in the US and beyond. In 2010 our West Africa cruise became a unique opportunity to get involved with local communities when we
discovered the need to provide additional education infrastructure to the vil-
Ship Specifications
›1
Master: Lower Deck, en suite bathroom, king size bed,
Embracing local communities has been at the core of Variety Cruises’ concept,
since its inception by our original founder Diogenis Venetopoulos in 1949.
Since then, we have gone a long way by introducing new vessels, developing
unique itineraries, and exploring the globe one shore at a time. However, one
of the fundamental milestones is going beyond simply visiting a destination,
but instead immersing ourselves in it geographically, culturally, environmentally,
and emotionally. To achieve this lifelong objective we have found that the best
way is by allowing our guests and ourselves to get involved. By getting involved
we allow for a two-way communication experience whereby we exchange
information, experiences, and support with the places we visit and people we
interact with.
™
lage of Lamin Koto by the Gambian River. With the support of our local cruise
director who became the liaison between the company, its guests, and the
local community we built a school from scratch that now proudly serves over
100 children from Lamin Koto. In 2014 as part of our passion to support the
education of The Gambia, we initiated the Kuntaur Film Festival. Focus lies on
sharing educational and classical films from all over the globe with local communities, with children at the forefront being the overwhelming majority. The
Festival’s mission is to connect Global Film Communities within The Gambia,
and to provide a platform for emerging talent.
Last but not least, we continue to support the local community of Greece,
where Variety Cruises was born by continuing to sponsor select local artists
and artisans, with profound artistic impact.
On a daily basis we are inundated by charities and worthy causes seeking our
support. Some feel closer to home, others more valid; yet what connects them
all is the true passion for a community that needs support. All proceeds from
all our efforts as part of the foundation are utilized for the further growth
of this and other projects as part of our mission, and the local communities
they serve. Variety Gets Involved is a story, which has just begun, and we look
forward to you joining us in our exciting lifelong adventure.
Christianna
Builder: Ocean Star
Length: 18,59m/ 61 Ft
Speed: 12 Knots
Accommodation: 6 Cabins/ 12
Guests Fully Air Conditioned
With En Suite Bathrooms
Crew: 2 Members
Generator: Yes
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Charters & Groups
Chartering
a Variety Cruises Vessel
Variety Cruises Ships accommodate 34 to 72 passengers and
are regularly chartered by International Companies such as
Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Daimler Benz, Non Profit and other
high profile organizations such as Exploritas, the Smithsonian Institute, Lindblad National Geographic as well as all major US
Alumni Organizations. Our clientele list also includes Food &
Wine Organizers, Nature Tour Organizers, Travel Agencies and
individual clients for special celebrations and family reunions.
Each charter is a different event, a different cruise program to
respond to our client’s expectations and priorities.
Our ships have operated charter programs pretty much in every
corner of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Red Sea but also in faraway places such as the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean.
Our clients find chartering a Variety ship and building a program
simple and easy.
Contact our Charter Coordinator at [email protected].
Groups
Our 34 to 72 passenger fully owned vessels are also perfect for affinity groups,
family reunion groups of 15 to 24 passengers, not large enough to charter a
ship on private basis.
Group organizers take cabin blocks on any of our scheduled Cruise sailings
operated in Greece, in the Canary Islands, Turkey, Cuba, the Seychelles, Costa
Rica & Panama and in Cape Verde Archipelago.
Honeymoon
with Variety Cruises
Variety Cruises has honeymoon packages for any taste, any season and
any age!
The Greek Islands & Santorini the Mecca of Honeymooners, the Seychelles
Islands, Cuba, Costa Rica & the Panama Canal… The most trendy, most
romantic or most upbeat destinations for today’s honeymooners! Enjoy a
range of activities from spa treatments to kayaking and snorkelling in the
most idyllic spots.
The Honeymooners Package features:
› 25 % Reduction for the Bride
› Cabins with Double or King sized bed
› Welcome Honeymooners treatment including a Complimentary bottle
of Champagne and a fruit basket
› A Candle lit dinnet at our Special Honeymooners location on board our
ships (for all our programs outside Greece) or at a preferred restaurant
on our Greek cruise programs
› 10% discount for any wedding anniversarry on board our ships, provided
passengers have spent their honeymoon on board Variety Cruises
› “Our Memories” gift at disembarkation;
› The honeymoon offer is valid only provided that the couple is travelling
within 6 months from their wedding date (copy of marriage certificate
required.)
› A free ½ hour massage for 2, if on board our Harmony V, Variety Voyager
and Pegasus vessel
› The Package cannot be combined with any existing or future SPECIAL
OFFERS.
› Automatic access to our Variety Cruises memberhip;
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Honeymoon Offer: General Conditions & Restrictions
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General Information
Passengers who have not cruised with Variety Cruises before, will have many questions to ask about the ship, the operation and the cruise program. This
section will give you some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have any queries or need clarification please visit our website, call
your travel agent or contact us.
BEFORE YOU EMBARK
WHILE AT SEA
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Passengers are requested to be on board 2 hours
prior to departure. Disembarkation is after breakfast at approximately 9am.
Daily Program
Each day’s schedule will be posted by our cruise
coordinator listing necessary information such as
arrival/departure times, meal times, days activities
and any other pertinent information. It is understood that the daily program will be given as a
guideline and that it is subject to change due
to unforeseen circumstances. As for dining, breakfast, lunch or dinner – depending on your daily
cruise schedule are served on an open sitting basis.
Travel Documents
Participants must be in possession of a valid passport (expiring not earlier than one month after
cruise ends) and should obtain visas and health
certificates where required. All requirements
should be confirmed with appropriate government
consulate or information office prior to departure.
Luggage and Clothing
Please travel as lightly as possible so as not to restrict space in your cabin. Soft bags are more practical than hard suitcases. Sports or casual clothes
are more useful. Plenty of swimwear is required
and a pullover or cardigan is recommended for
cool evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are suggested when ashore.
Electric Current
Our ship generators provide an electric
current of 220 v. Cabins are equipped with European type plugs so please remember to bring an
adaptor if necessary.
Health Requirements
Due to safety reasons it is requested that physical
disabilities of any kind be advised at time of reservation. It is understood that passengers requiring special attention or treatment will be travelling
with their personal escorts. The company retains
the right to refuse to embark any pregnant woman
beyond the 6th month of pregnancy.
Special Dietary Requirements
Every attempt to meet special dietary requirements will be made provided that such a request is
put in writing at least 4 weeks prior to sailing.
Passengers With Special Needs
Variety Cruises ships are not suitable for passengers with special needs. Embarkation gang ways
do not fit all types of wheel chairs. Cabin bathrooms and stair cases are unsuitable for disabled
passengers.
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Emergency Drill
An emergency drill is conducted by our crew before the ship sails and is to be attended by all passengers. The drill will provide passengers information about the alarm system, the muster station
position, their life jackets use and other emergency
procedures.
Valuables
Jewellery, money, documents etc., should be placed
in your individual safe deposit boxes or given to
the captain who will deposit items in the ship’s safe
box free of charge. The company and its personnel
bear no responsibility for valuables kept by passengers.
Personal Expenses & Funds
EURO is the official currency on board. There is
an optional credit system for expenses on board
that may be paid/settled at the end of the cruise.
Most major currencies payment by American Express, Visa and Mastercard is accepted/ exchanged
at their official exchange rate.
Medical Attention
There is no doctor on board any Variety Cruises
ships. In case of an emergency, some members
of the crew are trained to offer first aid. Medical
care is available on all ports of call visited, which
are always very close. In case of discomfort, please
contact a crew member immediately.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted to any of our passengers or members of the crew in any indoor part
of the ship.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions are not included in the cruise
fares and are available according to the cruise
schedule/ports of call visited. Details are available
in your cabin and provided also on a daily basis
by the on board Cruise Coordinator. Shore excursions are subject to shore and weather conditions
and based on a minimum participation.
Tipping
Tipping is at our guests’ discretion. As a rule satisfied customers are expected to leave between €
10-14 and US$ 13-16 per person per day. These
tips are distributed to all crew members.
Complaints
Should any problems arise on board please report them first to your Cruise Coordinator and
the Captain. Crew members will do their utmost
to rectify the situation. Please also ensure that your
personal guest questionnaire is filled and placed in
the appropriate locked guest questionnaire box. We
welcome all your suggestions for improvements as
well as your feedback on our cruise operation and
on our crew. Complaints that are received by the
company 4 weeks after the end of cruise are not
acknowledged.
Laundry
Laundry service is available only on board the Variety Cruises ships. Further information is available
from your cabin steward.
Telephone / Fax
There is a telephone in your cabin for intra ship
communication. International calls and fax sending
via satellite are available at the bridge and can be
arranged through the Captain but are very costly.
Games and Library
Games and a wide selection of books are available
on board. Please ask your Cruise Coordinator and
ensure that they are returned timely, as a courtesy
to your fellow passengers.
Internet
Internet access is available at a charge. Please
contact the Hotel Manager or the Cruise Coordinator.
Terms & Conditions
Cruise fares
Administrative charge for cruise and land tour
All fares are quoted in US Dollars or Euro and
are per person based on double occupancy. US $
cruise fares apply for US and Canadian passport
holders and Euro rates apply for all other nationalities. Fares include: shipboard accommodations,
ocean transportation, meals and onboard special
evenings as specified in the cruise program selected. Fares do not include: port charges, fuel surcharge, travel insurance, transfers, optional air/sea
or land programs (unless noted), shore excursions,
airport facility charges, taxes/fees, nor do they include items of a personal nature such as alcoholic
beverages, soft drinks, gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls, etc. All onboard
charges are in Euros. Port Charges, Fuel Surcharge
Port charges and fuel surcharge are in addition to
the cruise fares. Payment for port charges must
be made at the time the final payment is made.
Guarantee of Fares Passengers with confirmed
bookings under deposit, or who have made final
payment, shall be protected in the event of a price
increase, except in the event of major exchange
fluctuations or in case of exceptional rise of fuel
costs or government new taxes requiring changes
in port taxes or a fuel surcharge. However, excluding the above, Variety Cruises reserves the right to
increase all prices for new bookings, without prior
notice, including port charges, fuel surcharge, insurance and taxes/fees.
An administration fee of 50$ / 35€ is required for
any changes made to reservations including both a
cruise and a pre or post land package. In addition,
any costs incurred for changes in land arrangements will be the responsibility of the passenger.
Sailing dates cannot be changed within the penalty
period.
Single Supplement Rates
For single occupancy cabin reservations depending
on the cruise program, a 30% - 75% single supplement is applicable on the fate per person in twin
cabin. Single space is capacity controlled.
Deposit and Payment
To secure your reservation, a deposit of 25 % of
the cruise fare per person is required within 7
days of booking. Final payment is required 60 days
prior to departure. All payments may be made
by either check (US passengers only), Visa, Master
Card, or American Express. All final payments by
credit card requires the signature of the credit
cardholder. Please make checks payable to Variety
Cruises. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date.
Group policies differ.
Cancellations and Refunds
› Up to 120 days from embarkation € 100 cancellation fees
› 119 to 90 days from embarkation 15% of the
cruise fare
› 89 to 60 days from embarkation 25% of the
cruise fare
› 59 to 30 days from embarkation 50% of the
cruise fare
› 29 to 00 days from embarkation 100% of the
cruise fare
Cancellations must be confirmed by VARIETY
CRUISES in writing in all cases. Refunds will normally
be made to the booking party. Variety Cruises can
only be responsible for refunding amounts actually
received. If cancellation fees are charged by pre/post
hotels, or services suppliers they will be deducted
from any refund made. No refunds will be made
to passengers who do not board the ship or passengers who cancel after the start of the cruise. We
recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
Child reduction
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin
with two paying adults receive a 50% discount on
the cruise fare per person in twin cabin. Children
between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with
two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port
taxes are not discounted. Please ask for our Family
Offers available on request.
Children
Aboard the Variety Cruises ships there are no recreational facilities for children and reservations for
those under the age of seven (7) are not advised.
Cruise itinerary change, sailing cancellation and vessel substitution Variety Cruises Ltd reserves the
right at their sole option and discretion and that of
the Captain to deviate from the ship’s advertised
itinerary without liability for damages or refunds
of any kind, either this is caused by weather conditions - sailing is not permitted by port authorities
in case of winds if 7 beaufort or more – or other
extraordinary conditions. Such does not entitle passengers for any claims or refunds.Variety Cruises will
however ensure that passengers access their port
or disembarkation on time for their outwards flights.
Variety Cruises guarantees all departures with a
minimum participation of 12 passengers. In the
unlikely event that such would be required, the
cancellation of a departure will be notified at least
60 days prior to the sailing date and alternative sailing dates will be offered to the passenger. Variety
Cruises may for any reason whatsoever cancel any
sailing at any time for reasons of force majeure and
Variety Cruises only liability will be to refund to the
passenger the amount it has received for the cruise
ticket and any other pre or post land tour or excursions package purchased from Variety Cruises.
Vessel substitution: Variety Cruises may operate the
cruise program with another vessel as long as this
vessel is of the same or higher standard. Passengers
offered a suitable alternative cruise program are not
entitled to any refund. Cruise interruption: During
the cruise should the vessel sustain any breakdown
in machinery, or be disabled by fire, grounding or collision disrupting the cruise itinerary for more than 48
hours, and if no substitute vessel or arrangement is
offered, passengers will be entitled to a refund proportional to the cruise days not operated. No further claims will be accepted. It is further recognized
that Variety Cruises is a Greek Company and the
interpretation of the terms and conditions will be resolved solely according to the Greek Laws in Greek
Courts. Independent Contractor / Limit of Liability
Variety Cruises Ltd liability and responsibility does
not extend beyond the vessel; any arrangements
made by or for passengers either before boarding
or when disembarking are at the passenger’s own
risk.Variety Cruises Ltd does not own or control any
ground transportation or hotels. As a convenience
to our passengers,Variety Cruises may sell tickets for
shore excursions or arrange other services which
are operated by independent contractors, but shall
not be responsible in any way whatsoever for any
damage, loss, injury or death arising from these arrangements from these contractors.
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