impressions of cuba cruises 2016/17

IMPRESSIONS OF CUBA CRUISES 2016/17
ABOARD THE 72-GUEST MEGA YACHT VARIETY VOYAGER
NOVEMBER 2016-MARCH 2017 | 8-DAY CRUISES
FROM HAVANA OR CIENFUEGOS, CUBA
Discover the authentic Cuba
A cruise unraveling 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.
M/Y VARIETY VOYAGER
MEGA YACHT
The 68 meter/36 cabin Voyager was launched in
2012. This sleek high-tech looking yacht
complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety
regulations.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Length: 68 m (223 ft)
Launch Year: 2012
Cabins: 36
Capacity: 72 passengers
Crew: 33
CABIN SPECIFICATION:
The 68m Variety Voyager accomodates 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 and staterooms sizes
range from 16 to 20 m2 /170 to 216 sq.ft.
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.
Bathrooms are finished with warm marble and
Corian materials.
M/Y VARIETY VOYAGER
LIFE ON BOARD
MAIN LOUNGE
Located on the Main deck, right off the reception
area, the Main Lounge is gracefully designed and
finished with wood panels. There is ample seating
space for moments of pleasure or relaxation and
modern AV equipment for presentations. The mini
library/ just off the Main Lounge, offers a variety
of books and magazines.
DINING ROOM
Located on the Horizons deck, the glass enclosed
dining room seats 75 passengers and allows for
spectacular views around you, while dining in an
elegant environment. It extends to the adjacent
open deck dining room, also seating 50
passengers and allowing for breakfast, lunch or
dinner to be taken “al fresco”. Food is served at
the table or displayed on the state of the art hot &
cold buffet which also includes a “a la minute
cooking” section.
OCEAN'S BAR & LOUNGE
Located on the Sun Deck, the open Bar and
Lounge offers stylish shaded seating and is the
ideal spot for reading, relaxing or dancing under
the stars until the late hours at the sound of our
resident DJ/entertainer.
SPA & FITNESS SUITE
Located at the Marina Deck, it offers Massage,
Sauna and some fitness equipment. Our Balinese
Spa Supervisor also provides hair, face and nails
treatments.
SUN DECK
Sun loungers are available to sunbathe in total
comfort while enjoying drinks served from the Sun
Deck Oceans Bar.
Impressions of Cuba Cruise – 2016-7
7-NIGHT/ 8-DAYS HAVANA TO CIENFUEGOS ON THE 36 CABIN VARIETY VOYAGER
DAY 1
Havana
Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal. Welcome briefings and cocktails. Safety drill. Welcome dinner.
Overnight in port.
DAY 2
Havana
DAY 3
Havana –
Afternoon at sea
to Maria la GordaBahia de
Corrientes
Choose from the 2 half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana, founded by the Spaniards in
1519 in the natural harbour of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided
exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to
the “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” Workshop/School for artisans and craftspeople specializing in monuments
restoration. Alternatively you can take the optional full day excursion with lunch in the Pinar del Rio province. We
will go inland to visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba's most scenic regions. You will be amazed by a unique
landscape and by the "Magotes", dramatic rock formations and by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which
contributed to make the Valley a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night. Overnight in Havana.
Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or choose the optional excursion to the Artemisa Region
outside Havana. We will drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the
mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. This is perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an
old/colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the local family doctor,
nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artists homes and studios. Late in the afternoon the
ship will leave Havana port for an overnight sailing to Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). Overnight at sea.
DAY 4
Maria la Gorda
DAY 5
Cayo Largo
DAY 6
Casilda/ Trinidad
DAY 7
Cienfuegos
DAY 8
Cienfuegos
Mid morning day arrival in Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). This afternoon our optional excursion will take us
to the “Guanahacabibes” National Park, one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and
locals. The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginals fleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also
holds some 140 archaeological sites linked to the life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes. You will
meet with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. Enjoy lunch before continuing
your exploration of the park with local community members and scientists to see the results of the Endangered
Species Protection Projects and Environmental Education Programs. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby
beach snorkelling and enjoying the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.
Morning arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions of years from the
remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Our optional afternoon excursion will take
us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program. We will then join coral reef
experts for an amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is
varied and unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian-encrusted walls. Late
in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for an overnight at sea to Casilda.
Early morning arriving into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional excursion brings us to Trinidad, a Spanish
colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes. Trinidad, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A meticulously
well-preserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone streets, palaces and plazas, it is
sometimes referred to as the “museum city of Cuba.” There will be stops for visits to local artists and home studios,
the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to the nearby Sugarmills Valley
(Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site. Early in the afternoon we set sail for
Cienfuegos, where we will arrive after midnight. Overnight in Cienfuegos.
Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron also known as the Bay of Pigs and to the Matanzas area. Visit the
Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake
and visit a replica of a Taino Indian Village and a crocodile breeding-farm. We return to the ship for a late lunch. In
the afternoon you can take the Cienfuegos optional city tour and visit the only Cuban city founded by French
settlers. It is also known as the Pearl of the South. In 2005 the historic centre was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. 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. Captain's Farewell dinner. Overnight in
Cienfuegos.
Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3-4 hours bus transfer to Havana Melia Cohiba Hotel.
Impressions of Cuba Cruise – 2016-7
7-NIGHT/ 8-DAYS HAVANA TO CIENFUEGOS ON THE 36 CABIN VARIETY VOYAGER
DAY 1
Cienfuegos
DAY 2
Cienfuegos
DAY 3
Casilda
DAY 4
Cayo Largo
DAY 5
Maria la Gorda/
Bahia de
Corrientes
DAY 6
Havana
DAY 7
Havana
DAY 8
Havana
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.
Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron also known as the Bay of Pigs and to the Matanzas area. Visit
the Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure
Lake and visit a replica of a Taino Indian Village and a crocodile breeding-farm. We return to the ship for a late
lunch. In the afternoon you can take the Cienfuegos optional city tour and visit the only Cuban city founded by
French settlers. It is also known as the Pearl of the South. In 2005 the historic centre was declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. 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
We leave Cienfuegos at 4 am for an early morning arriving into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional excursion
brings us to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes. Trinidad, is a UNESCO
World Heritage site. A meticulously well-preserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone
streets, palaces and plazas it is sometimes referred to as the “museum city of Cuba”. There will be stops for visits
to local artists and home studios, the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to
the nearby Sugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO World Heritage site. We leave Casilda mid
afternoon . Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.
Early morning arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions of years from the
remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Our optional excursion will take us to the
Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program. We will then join coral reef experts for an
amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is varied and
unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian-encrusted walls. We return to the
ship for lunch and sail to Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). Overnight at sea.
Morning arrival in Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). Today our optional excursion will take us to the
“Guanahacabibes” National Park, one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and locals.
The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginals fleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also holds
some 140 archaeological sites linked to the life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes. You will meet
with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. Enjoy lunch before continuing your
exploration of the park with local community members and scientists to see the results of the Endangered Species
Protection Projects and Environmental Education Programs. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach
snorkelling and enjoying the sun and the sea. Mid afternoon sailing to Havana . Overnight at sea.
Morning arrival in Havana. ½ day optional afternoon excursion in colourful and vibrant Old Havana, founded by the
Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a
guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old
City, to the “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” Workshop/School for artisans and craftspeople specializing in
monuments restoration. . Overnight in Havana.
Optional Havana ½ excursions or optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive by bus
to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. This is
perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an old/colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also
observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the local family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community
museum, local artists homes and studios. Captains Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Havana.
Disembarkation 9 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.
Impressions of Cuba Cruise – 2016-7 on the M/Y VARIETY VOYAGER
– SAILING DATES & GROSS EURO RATES –
26 November 2016
10, 24 December 2016
7, 21 January 2017
4, 18 March 2017
Havana to Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos to Havana
CABIN CATEGORIES
Cat C
Lower Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat B
Lower & Main Deck – Twin or Double
bedded Cabins
Cat A
Main Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins
Cat P
Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded
Cabins
Owner's Suite
Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins
3, 17, 31 December 2016
28 January 2017
11 March 2017
OFFICIAL
GROSS EURO RATES
per person in DBL/TWIN
DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO
RATES per person in
DBL/TWIN*
€ 2,950
€ 2,655
€ 3,500
€ 3,150
€ 3,900
€ 3,510
€ 4,800
€ 4,320
€ 6,000
€ 5,400
60%
Single Supplement
rd
€ 2,450
€ 2,205
rd
€ 3,360
€ 3,024
3 person rates in Cat B
3 person rates in Cat P
Port Charges
€ 390
*The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes)
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT – WINTER 2016/17: A 10 % EARLY BIRD discount on the DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES
is offered for reservations made by SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 with a deposit of Euro 900 -( Not applicable on Port Taxes). The EBD discount does
not apply a/ for the Owner’s Suite on Variety Voyager programs and b/ for group bookings.
The DISCOUNTED GROSS EURO RATES are valid for all sailings (Not applicable on Port Taxes). Any
Early Booking Discount or Special Offer available APPLY on top of the Discounted Gross Euro Rates.
A/ 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, 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.
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)
B/ Conditions and restrictions
PROOFREADING
Tour Operators featuring our Cruises in their Catalogue or Internet site by itinerary, vessel’s description and
images, will send VARIETY CRUISES a draft for error-checking of the contents prior publication as well as
two brochure copies when printed. In order to secure corect information given to our clients and keep our
high customer satisfaction levels. Variety Cruises will not bare any responsibility for innacurate
information or misrepresentation of our vessels or cruise itineraries without having accepted a draft
prior to the brochure going to print or internet page published.
CHILD REDUCTION Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a
50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35%
discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
PAYMENT
25% deposit is required 7 days from confirmation.
75% Balance of payment no less than 60 days prior to day of embarkation.
CANCELLATIONS
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.
AMENDMENTS
There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing pax number received less than 60
days prior to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by VARIETY CRUISES in writing.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE
Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable-, boutique
items and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the
captain, at the end of the cruise, approximately Euro 10.00-12.00 p/p p/day for distribution among all crew
members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on
board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore,
and anything not mentioned in cruise program.
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