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No one gets you closer
2020-2021
Con 01 OUR FAMILY TRADITION 02 WHY US 04 CRUISES FOR EVERYONE 06 WHAT’S NEW 08 CHARTERS & GROUPS 10 SHIP MENU 12 OUR WORLD MAP 14 OUR VOYAGE CALENDAR 16 TAHITI - FRENCH POLYNESIA 18 SEYCHELLES 20 ISRAEL, EGYPT & JORDAN: CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL 22 COSTA RICA, PANAMA & THE CANAL 24 CAPE VERDE 26 RIVERS OF WEST AFRICA 28 THAILAND ISLAND-HOPPING 30 EAST INDONESIA & BALI 32 WEST BORNEO 34 THE ADRIATIC ODYSSEY: TALES OF 4 COUNTRIES 36 THE DALMATIAN COAST & MONTENEGRO 38 CRUISING THE ADRIATIC & GREECE 40 GREECE I BEST OF GREECE & TURKEY 42 GREECE I CLASSICAL GREECE 44 GREECE I JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES 46 GREECE I AEGEAN ODYSSEY 48 GREECE I ANTIQUITY TO BYZANTIUM 50 SPAIN & PORTUGAL 52 SICILY, AEOLIAN ISLANDS & MALTA 54 M/Y VARIETY VOYAGER 55 M/Y HARMONY V 56 M/Y HARMONY G 57 M/S GALILEO 58 M/S PANORAMA 59 M/S PANORAMA II 60 M/Y PEGASOS 61 M/Y CALLISTO 62 DECK PLANS 64 VARIETY YACHTING 66 PRICE LIST & CRUISE CALENDAR 73 GENERAL INFORMATION 74 TERMS & CONDITIONS 7 7 VARIETY CARES™ - THE VARIETY FOUNDATION
VA R I E T Y
Cruises
THE YACHT CRUISE EXPERIENCE
Welcome to the magical world of small ship cruises, carefully crafted by our sea go-
ing experts with over 50 years' experience at sea. We invite you to traverse the hidden corners of the world -only
reachable via small ships- as your home away from home blends with your surrounding landscapes, dropping
your anchors by the treasures of our carefully curated itineraries one day at a time. Celebrate life with Variety
Cruises as our family of travel & sea going specialists, International crew, academic & local experts, along with an
intimate group of guests set sail for a voyage of discovery filled with all the ingredients that constitute the journey
of a lifetime. Let the earth embrace you on board our sustainability-driven floating homes providing an experience
with a minimal impact and footprint, supporting the local communities by sourcing local goods and services; in turn
supporting the communities we visit and ensuring rich authentic experiences for our guests. Break bread with like
minded fellow travelers and locals as you immerse yourself in our natural playground while enjoying the world’s
ultimate 360° view on board your yacht. And remember… you are the Captain of your destiny, we just get you there
in comfort, safety, and style.
Why us? SMALL IS BETTER Small gets you everywhere, to the most remote and undiscovered harbors. Dock where others can’t, hop on and off your yacht. COMFORT & YACHT AMBIANCE The comfort you expect - the size for an intimate ambiance on board. The freedom to relax alone or mingle with like-minded travelers. 51 YEARS IN CURATING WORLDWIDE ITINERARIES Carefully planning experiential small-group discoveries and slow-paced programs with enough free time to explore. DESTINATION ON BOARD With ocean-view cabins and public areas featuring unobstructed views, your destination begins on board. GREEK PHILOXENIA - YOUR HOME AT SEA Experience a personal approach to service, the hospitality that reflects our heritage of GREEK PHILOXENIA. IMMERSION IN THE CULTURE & CUISINE OF THE PLACES WE VISIT Offering authentic experiences on board and on shore, recipes, local customs, traditions, and religions. SAFETY FIRST Our S.O.L.A.S –built ships, assuring you reach destinations in comfort and safety. 2 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLD
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 3
Cruises for everyone
ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE
Our on-board Naturalists will help you spot three-toed sloths,
capuchin monkeys, and rare endemic species of fauna and flora.
Or you can spend the day riding a pirogue deep inside Nature Reserves,
and reach remote islands with our zodiacs.
HISTORY, ART & ARCHITECTURE
Roam in the sacred island of Delos, or discover the Alhambra Palace...
Tick UNESCO Heritage Sites off your bucket-lists.
WELLNESS
Our island-hopping slow-cruising programs invite you to relax
and unwind on board and reconnect with yourselves
and the world around you.
MULTIGENERATIONAL
Unplug, reconnect and learn on board our fun & quirky programs,
curated to satisfy all members of the family. Travel is one of the most
rewarding gifts we can give our children. It’s a window to the world
and an introduction to other cultures.
LOCAL CUISINE & GASTRONOMY
Share a meal prepared by locals, taste local recipes on board, freshly
prepared meals with local ingredients, immerse yourself in the authentic
local cuisine reflecting the culture of the places you visit
HONEYMOONS, BABYMOONS &
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Are you looking for off-the-beaten track destinations or island-hopping
events? From Thailand to East Indonesia and the Seychelles,
or from the Panama Canal to Petra, the world is your oyster.
4 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLD
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 5
SICILY, MALTA &
AEOLIAN ISLANDS
Explore timeless Taormina,
Gozo island and Valetta. Sail
around the island of Stromboli,
stroll the medieval streets of
Lipari and Vulcano. Step in
tune with nature’s grandeur in
Etna Volcano. Italian treasures
behold, visit page 52
THAILAND
Embark on a journey along the
spectacular coast of Thailand
and discover sacred Buddhist
temples, celebrated food
vendors, pristine beaches and
the welcoming culture. Friendly
and fun-loving, cultured and
historic, Thailand radiates a
What ’s new?
golden hue. Page 28
With a mission to create exceptional guest experiences in stunning settings, Variety Cruises
is ever searching for the next amazing locations; new captivating destinations
and immersive experiences. Our new 2021 season features celebrated yachting destinations,
secluded coves and charming off-the-beaten track towns. Follow along as full itineraries
are revealed in this Cruise Book 2021
BEACH CLEAN UPS
INITIATIVE
Variety Cruises, has decided
to anchor the vessel for a few
hours each week and to go
ashore and clean up a beach,
with captain, crew members
and passengers joining hands in
an initiative that has become a
regular feature of each cruise
LGBTQ FRIENDLY
CRUISES
Variety Cruises celebrated
Pride Month with the launch
of its Gay-Friendly brochure,
featuring in depth LGBTQ
friendly itineraries which include
proactive involvement with local
organizations pertaining
to LGBTQ issues
6 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLD
FAMILY
ADVENTURES
Family Fun, Reimagined.
Our European and Exotic
destinations are ideal with great
weather, good food, a family-
focused culture and wholesome
outdoors fun. For our new family
offers: View page 78
KUNTAUR
CHILDREN’S FILM
FESTIVAL
Variety Cruises has launched
a generator projected film
education program in GAMBIA,
showcasing children films
to villages without access
to electricity
NEW HONEYMOONERS PACKAGE
Variety Cruises offering newlyweds the chance to experience
a small ship cruise with a special Honeymooners Package,
including:
10%-25% reduction on the cruise fare per person
Free Cabin Category upgrade
ree 45-minute massage for two at the Jade Spas on the
F
M/Y variety Voyager & M/Y Pegasos
0% reduction per person on shore excursions or 50 Euros
2
shipboard credit per person
A candle-lit dinner on board or at a preferred restaurant
Welcome Honeymoon treatment and gift
YACHTING IN
GREECE
Variety Cruises launches Luxury
100ft Yacht Charter Possibilities
in Greece. We proudly introduce
you to our luxury private yachts
exploring the Aegean Sea,
designed by Falcon. Our yachts
are millionaires toys each
with 5 staterooms
GASTRONOMY FORBES.COM -
Famed Chef Charles Bronson You Can Now Visit Iconic
(ex Mandarin Oriental Hotel “Game of Thrones” Locations
Group) has joined forces with with Variety Cruises Yachts.
Variety Cruises to train our Chefs The small ship cruise company
on board the Variety Voyager. Variety Cruises is joining in,
Indulging and immersing in a bringing passengers on their
true "local market/farm to table" ships to examine other prime
journey, guests will enjoy unique, locations in Croatia and Spain.
local ingredients paired in - April 30, 2019
creative ways
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 7
Charters & Groups Variety Cruises offers individuals, companies and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to travel as a group on our scheduled cruises, or charter the entire ship for family reunions, special interest cruises, incentive trips, seminars or wedding celebrations. SMALL GROUPS VOYAGES Our ships are perfect for affinity groups and family reunion groups of 15 to 24 passengers not large enough to charter a ship on private basis, organized by travel specialists or directly by nonprofit organizations and membership clubs. These groups can join other fellow passengers on a scheduled cruise departure but can still organize their own private onboard or excursions program. Group organizers take cabin blocks on any of our scheduled cruise sailings operated. 8 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLD
PRIVATE CHARTERS
A private charter voyage
with a Variety Cruises small
ship is an exhilarating
experience either it is for
a special anniversary,
a birthday party, a family
reunion, a special interest
cruise for fellow travelers
with the same love for arts,
fine food and wines,
architecture or history.
THEME CHARTERS
We pride ourselves for having
organized a variety of Theme
Private Charters for Special
Interest Tour Operators
or families; Gastronomy,
Archaeology & History,
Birding, Golf.
MEETINGS &
INCENTIVES
Our boutique ships are ideal
for Incentives having hosted
a number of Corporate Events,
Incentives and Seminars.
They provide unique opportunity
for team building, learning,
discussing and sharing.
WEDDING &
FAMILY
Imagine your Family Reunion,
Wedding celebration
or Anniversary, on board
a boutique floating home,
a private yachting environment
that feels like your home away
from home.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 9Our Fleet
OUR SOUL OF INSPIRATION
VARIETY VOYAGER - 36 CABINS
HARMONY V - 25 CABINS HARMONY G - 21 CABINS
CALLISTO - 17 CABINS GALILEO - 24 CABINS
10 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDPANORAMA - 24 CABINS PANORAMA II - 25 CABINS
PEGASOS - 21 CABINS
MONTE CARLO - 5 CABINS
ABSOLUTE KING - 5 CABINS OBSESSION - 5 CABINS
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 11Sea Our world
W E D O N ’ T G E T Y O U C LO S E R .
WE GET YOU THERE. ARCTIC OCEAN
ARCTIC OCEAN GREENLAND
GREENLAND
Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Portugal
NORTH NORTH
AMERICAAMERICA Spain
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Cancer NORTH NORTH
ATLANTICATLANTIC
OCEAN OCEAN Senegal
Cape Verde
Panama Gambia
Costa Rica
Equator Equator
SOUTH SOUTH
AMERICAAMERICA
SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH
PACIFIC PACIFIC ATLANTICATLANTIC
OCEAN OCEAN
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Capricorn OCEAN OCEAN
ANTARCTIA
51
Years Small
70
Years in
130
Ports of call
15
Exclusive
21
Cruise
1:2
crew-guest
21
Countries
11
Boutique
Ship Cruising Tourism Ports of Call Programs ratio Yachts
12 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDARCTIC OCEAN
ARCTIC OCEAN
EUROPE EUROPE
Croatia
Montenegro
Italy Albania ASIA ASIA
Greece
Malta
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
NORTH NORTH
PACIFIC PACIFIC
OCEAN OCEAN
AFRICA AFRICA
Thailand Borneo
Seychelles
Bali & East Indonesia
INDIAN INDIAN
Tahiti / French Polynesia
OCEAN OCEAN
C
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
ANTARCTICA
ICA
33
UNESCO
14
Uninhabited
3
Renowned
98%
Guest
30%
Repeat
300
cruise
100
seasoned
10
International
World Herit- Islands Canals Experience: guests experts local guides Awards &
age Sites “Excellent” Accolades
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 13OUR VOYAGE CALENDAR
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
OUR FLEET APRIL 2020 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 JULY 2020
2020 2020 2020 2020
REPOSI-
TIONING/
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT MAINTE-
NANCE
VARIETY VOYAGER
SPAIN & SPAIN & SPAIN & SPAIN & SPAIN & SPAIN &
CAPE VERDE CAPE VERDE
PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL
HARMONY V
MAINTE-
CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL NANCE/
GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE REPOSI-
TIONING
HARMONY G
REPOSI-
MAINTE-
TIONING/ AEGEAN AEGEAN
GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE NANCE/
MAINTE- ODYSSEY ODYSSEY REPOSI-
NANCE
TIONING
PANORAMA
MAINTE- MAINTE-
NANCE/ NANCE/
REPOSI-
BORNEO INDONESIA INDONESIA INDONESIA INDONESIA BORNEO REPOSI-
TIONING TIONING
PANORAMA II
JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS ANTIQUITY
GREECE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE TO
CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES BYZANTIUM
GALILEO
SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES
PEGASOS
SOLD OUT/ ADRIATIC ADRIATIC ADRIATIC ADRIATIC
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
ADRIATIC SEA SEA SEA SEA
CALLISTO
14 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDApril 2020 To October 2021
DATES & RATES
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DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 JULY 2021
2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021
MAINTE- BEST OF BEST OF BEST OF BEST OF BEST OF BEST OF BEST OF
NANCE/
REPOSI-
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE GREECE & GREECE & GREECE & GREECE & GREECE & GREECE & GREECE &
TIONING TURKEY TURKEY TURKEY TURKEY TURKEY TURKEY TURKEY
REPOSI-
WEST WEST TIONING/ CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL CLASSICAL
CAPE VERDE CAPE VERDE
AFRICA AFRICA MAINTE- GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE
NANCE
ISRAEL, ISRAEL, ISRAEL, ISRAEL, REPOSI-
TIONING/ ITALY & ITALY & ITALY & SPAIN & SPAIN & SPAIN &
EGYPT & EGYPT & EGYPT & EGYPT & MAINTE- MALTA MALTA MALTA PORTUGAL PORTUGAL PORTUGAL
JORDAN JORDAN JORDAN JORDAN NANCE
REPOSI- JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS
COSTA RICA COSTA RICA COSTA RICA COSTA RICA TIONING/
OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE
& PANAMA & PANAMA & PANAMA & PANAMA MAINTE-
NANCE CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES
FRENCH FRENCH FRENCH FRENCH
REPOSI-
POLYNESIA- POLYNESIA- POLYNESIA- POLYNESIA- TIONING
INDONESIA INDONESIA INDONESIA INDONESIA INDONESIA INDONESIA
TAHITI TAHITI TAHITI TAHITI
JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS JEWELS
MAINTE- MAINTE-
NANCE NANCE
AVAILABLE GREECE GREECE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE
CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES CYCLADES
SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES SEYCHELLES
ADRIATIC ADRIATIC ADRIATIC ADRIATIC ADRIATIC
MAINTE- MAINTE-
NANCE NANCE
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SEA & SEA & SEA & SEA & SEA &
GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE GREECE
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 15TAHITI & ITS ISLANDS
TAHITI & THE PEARLS OF FRENCH POLYNESIA
Sailing into Bora Bora Lagoon © Grégoire Le Bacon
FROM € 1.950
+PORT CHARGES
ANCHORS DOWN
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD PANORAMA II
Ship: M/S Panorama II
Dates: December 2020 - March 2021
Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Fridays from Papeete, Tahiti
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights CRUISE MENU
Optional Excursions: • Bora Bora • Huahine • Taha’a
• Raiatea • Moorea
SNORKELING UNESCO HONEYMOON FAUNA & FLORA
Embera Cru
Poisson Village,
National
Panama
Dish © Tahiti Tourisme Kayak and snorkel off the ship © David Kirkland Visit Tahitian cultured pearl farms © Tahiti Tourisme
16 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDCHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CRUISES
TAHITI, THE SOCIETY & TUAMOTU ISLANDS
Day 1: PAPEETE, TAHITI
Day 2: BORA BORA
Day 3: BORA BORA – TAHA’A
Day 4: RAIATEA
Day 5: RAIATEA – HUAHINE
Day 6: TETIAROA
Day 7: TIKEHAU
Day 8: AHE
Day 9: RANGIROA
Day 10: RANGIROA
Day 11: MOOREA
Day 12: PAPEETE, TAHITI
ABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Captain’s Honor Night
> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
Be embraced by Mana © Tahiti Tourisme > Shore Excursions (*optional)
> 6 islands in 7 nights
Voluminous mountain peaks,
Snorkel with stingrays © David Kirkland Your yacht is waiting - MS Panorama II Moorea © Tahiti Tourisme
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 | Friday: PAPEETE, TAHITI the largest concentration of ancient marae (tem- Day 7 | Thursday: MOOREA
Embarkation 2.30-4 p.m at Papeete Port, Tahiti. ples) in French Polynesia. Optional half day or This morning we reach Moorea, a geograph-
Afternoon sailing to Bora Bora. Welcome dinner full day tours by 4x4 vehicle around the island ical marvel. Eight voluminous mountain peaks
and overnight at sea. and a boat excursion. Overnight at anchor. rise from its translucent lagoon. Choose from 2
Day 2 | Saturday: BORA BORA Day 5 | Tuesday: HUAHINE – TAHA’A optional excursions, a Snorkeling and ray feed-
Early morning sailing and arrival to nearby Taha, ing tour or the 3 Coconuts Hiking tour. Farewell
Early morning sailing into Bora Bora lagoon Dinner and overnight at anchor.
with Mount Otemanu standing tall in the cen- sharing a magnificent lagoon with Raiatea. Op-
tional half day excursion by 4x4 to discover its
ter. We will be spending 2 days in this paradise Day 8 | Friday: PAPEETE, TAHITI
luxurious tropical vegetation, visit a pearl farm
and choose from a variety of optional activities: Early morning sailing and arrival in Papeete.
and a traditional vanilla plantation and the mag-
Bora Bora Cultural Tour by 4x4, snorkeling with nificent turquoise bay of Haamene. Afternoon at Disembarkation at 9 to 10 am.
Stingrays and Sharks, Open air Lagoon Aquari- leisure to enjoy the island’s beaches. Overnight
um experience, The Bora Bora tour by “le Truck” at anchor.
and more. Overnight at anchor. Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-
Day 6 | Wednesday: TAHA’A - RAIATEA riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of
Day 3 | Sunday: BORA BORA – HUAHINE adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort
We sail inside the lagoon to reach nearby or more depending on the vessel - on port authorities
We continue our optional Bora Bora activities. Af- Raiatea. Optional excursion to the Faaroa Riv- not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
ter lunch we cruise the Bora Bora lagoon and sail er, French Polynesia’s only navigable river, by extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do
to Huahine. Overnight at anchor inside the lagoon. kayak with your expert guide. Visit the ancient not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds
marae temple at Taputapuatea, a UNESCO but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation
Day 4 | Monday: HUAHINE World Heritage Site. Late in the evening we sail of passengers shall take place at the advertised port
Huahine, an immense tropical jungle, maintains to Moorea. Overnight at sea. of disembarkation on time for guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 17SEYCHELLES
CRUISES IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN
Aeriel View of Pegasos in the Seychelles by CCFilms
FROM € 1.850
+PORT CHARGES
ANCHORS DOWN
Aride
PAGE 66 Curieuse
St. Pierre
Anse Lazio Island
Felicite Island
Praslin Baie
YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE North Island Cousin
Island
St. Anne
ON BOARD PEGASOS La Digue Island
Silhouette Mamele Island
St. Anne Island
Fregate
Ship: M/Y Pegasos Victoria Moyenne Island
Dates: All year around Port Launay
MAHE ISLAND
Accommodating: 44 guests in 21 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Saturdays from Mahe, Seychelles
CRUISE
CRUISEDETAILS
MENU
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Optional Excursions: • Praslin • La Digue
UNESCO SWIMSTOP HONEYMOON SNORKELING
MY Pegasos from above Photo by guest Monika B. - Curieuse Photo by guest Reginald S
18 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> All year around cruise
> Private BBQ (*weather permitting)
> Creole Night
> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
Sunrise view of Felicite > Shore Excursions (*optional)
> 3 free excursions to Aride, Cousin & Curieuse
Snorkeling at crystal blue waters Sundeck Bar Lounge Area Pegasos Sundeck Bar Lounge Area Pegasos
DAY BY DAY
Day11| -Saturday:
Day PRAIA, SAN MAHE TIAGOINTER be at the
cursion to crater’s
the Birdvillage. We visit
Sanctuary. Af- Morning
snorkeling arrival
and in Santo Antao,
swimming. the
Evening relaxed
farewell community. Ourmusic
dinner with live walking
and
ISLAND
EmbarkationQUAY – ST
4 pm. SanANNE
Tiago and its ternoon arrival in Anse Lazio,in one
the city San Felipe and late the greenest of all Cape Verde
sailing and arrival to La Digue. Islands. tour of the city of Vila do Maio will
Our optional fullDigue.
day excursion will dancing. Overnight in Mahe.
include a visit to the huge Baroque
capital Praia is the largest andcock-
most evening
of the most webeautiful
sail to beaches
San Nikolau.
in the Overnight in La
3-4 pm embarkation. Welcome
populated island Overnight
Timeatfor
sea. include the luxuriant Valley Paul. church built by the Portuguese some
tail and safety drill.ofSail
the toCape
nearbyVerde
St world. swimming and snor- Day 8 | Saturday: MAHE
Archipelago. Overnight in port. Day 6 | Thursday:
Evening LA DIGUE
sail into Mindelo –
to enjoy centuries back. Afternoon excur-
Anne for a refreshing swim stop off keling. Evening
Day 4 - TARRAFAL,at anchor.
SAN NICO- MOYENNE ISLANDand possibly a
the famous nightlife (VICTORIA)
sion. Overnight in port.
the
Dayship.
2 -Overnight
PRAIA, SAN at anchor
TIAGO near St LAU4 | Tuesday: ANSE LAZIO
Day musical
Half dayevent. Overnight
La Digue in port.
optional excur- Disembarkation 9 -10 TIAGO
am.
Anne. Welcome dinner.
–Morning
ARIDE –arrival
ST PIERRE – BAIE ST Day 8 - Maio – SAN
After a morning at leisure and in San Nikolau, sion by bus to the Union Plantation
Day ANNE, PRASLIN Day 6 - MINDELO, SAN VIN-
lunch2 |onSunday:
board,STthe ANNE IS- af-
optional a peaceful island with dozens of to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Morning sailing to Praia, San Tiago
LAND CENTE
ternoon– CURIEUSE
excursion will bring us to coffee plantations
Morning sailing to and
Aride. friendly res-
Excursion Tour of the Copra Kiln, tradition- Island.
ItinerariesArrival at 09:00at–theDisembar-
can be changed discretion of
Cidade Velha,sail
theto Old Portuguese idents.
to Our
the top of optional
the island fullforday
an tour
amaz-of Once
al a vibrant
coconut commercial
oil mill. Time atisland,
Anse kation.
Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in
Early morning Curieuse, home
tocapital. The Museum
giant tortoises. Walking of excursion
Maritime the view.
ing islandAt
will include
noon walks
we sail near
to St the
Pierre it has evolved
Source D’Argent into beach
a cultural
andcenter
sou- case of adverse weather conditions - winds of
and Mindelo Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of
History
with a parkdisplays
guide findings
to the farm, from rich
along Montefor
Island Gordo
3 hoursvolcano, then to and
of snorkeling the venir hunting isatoneLa ofPasse.
the most
Latewell
af- 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the ves-
Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in
shipwrecks.
mangrove Late inBeach
forests. the evening
barbeque we swimming.
nearby forestAt and
sunsetthewe Fajasail into
Valley. preserved colonial
ternoon sailing cities inin Cape
and arrival Moy- sel - of
onadverse
port authorities not allowing a vessel
case weather conditions - winds of
will sail
under thenorth to Fogo.
trees. In theOvernight
afternoon at Baie
TodayStweAnne. Overnight
will have a seafood at dock.
lunch Verde.Overnight
enne. Our optional walking excur-
at anchor. 6/7 beaufort
to leave portorormore depending
in case of other on the vessel
extraordinary
sea. the beach and sea activities.
enjoy Creole
before Night.
resuming our exploration of sion will allow you to visit galleries -conditions.
on port authorities not allowing a vessel to
Day 7 | Friday:
and discover MOYENNE
busy restaurants and
Such itinerary changes do
leave port or in case of other extraordinary
not auto-
Overnight at anchor. Ribeira Brava. Late evening sail to
Day 3 - SAN FILIPE, FOGO Day 5 | Wednesday: BAIE ST ISLAND – MAHE,
musical events. INTER at
Overnight ISLAND
sea to
matically entitle
conditions. Such passengers to anydo
itinerary changes refunds but
not au-
San Antao.
Day
Early3 morning
| Monday: CURIEUSE
arrival in Fogo.– Our ANNE, PRASLIN – FELICITE or QUAY
Maio.
tomatically entitle
Variety Cruises passengers
guarantees that to any refunds
disembarkation
COUSIN
optional ISLAND
full day– ANSE excursion will GRAND SOEUR NOVO,
Day 5 - PORTO – LA DIGUE SANTO Enjoy swimming and beach barbe-
but Variety Cruises
of passengers shallguarantees
take placethat at disembar-
the adver-
kation of passengers shall take place at the
LAZIO
bring us at the top of the volcano, ANTAO –tour
Optional MINDELO,
to Vallee SAN deVIN-
Mai. Day on
que 7 –the
Maio
island. We reach the In- advertised port of disembarkation onfor
tised port of disembarkation on time guests
time for
right at the
Morning sailcrater edge.Island.
for Cousin Lunch Ex-
will CENTE
Afternoon sailing to Felicite for Arrival
ter at noon
Island Quayin–Maio Mahe. a calm and
Captain’s guests
flights.flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 19EGYPT, JORDAN & ISRAEL
CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL
The famous pyramids
FROM € 1.500
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD HARMONY G
Ship: M/Y Harmony G
Dates: November 2020 - March 2021
Accommodating: 44 guests in 21 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Sundays from Tel Aviv, Israel to Aqaba, Jor-
dan or reverse
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights CRUISE MENU
Optional Excursions: • Wadi Rum, Jordan • St. Catherine’s
Monastery, Egypt • Luxor, Egypt • Cairo, Egypt
SNORKELING PHOTOGRAPHY HONEYMOON SPIRITUAL
A mosaic of colours in Egypt Crossing the Suez Canal Hatsepsut Temple, Luxor
20 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDREVERSE ITINERARY
AQABA, JORDAN TO TEL AVIV/HERZLIYA MARINA,
ISRAEL
Day 1: AQABA. JORDAN (OPTIONAL TRANSFER
FROM TEL AVIV, ISRAEL)
Day 2: SHARM EL SHEIKH – HURGHADA
Day 3: HURGHADA, EGYPT
Day 4: HURGHADA, EGYPT
Day 5: SUEZ PORT, EGYPT
Day 6: SUEZ PORT, EGYPT
Day 7: SUEZ CANAL CROSSING
Day 8: TEL AVIV/HERZLIYA MARINA, ISRAEL
ABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> 1-night accommodation in Luxor Hotel
> Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)
> Captain’s Honor Night
> Egyptian-themed Evening on board
> Shore excursions (*optional)
Journey to Luxor > Swimming/Snorkeling opportunities
(*weather permitting)
Luxor Temple Excursion Mingle with the locals Wadi Rum, Jordan
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 I Sunday: TEL AVIV/ Day 4 I Wednesday: GUBAL Early morning optional excursion Disembarkation after breakfast at
HERZLIYA MARINA, ISRAEL ISLANDS OR EL GOUNA – to West Bank section of Luxor, the 8 to 9 am.
Embarkation at 13:30pm. Enjoy a HURGHADA, EGYPT Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut
welcome drink and meet your crew Deck BBQ Lunch and afternoon Temple, the Colossi of Memnon. Note: clients disembarking in Aqaba have the
and fellow passengers. Departure swim stop in Gubal or El Gouna, Return to the ship in Hurghada this option to 1) take an optional all day excursion
to Port Said and overnight at sea. to explore the diverse and colorful afternoon. Overnight at sea. transfer to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem on day which
underwater world off the coast of includes a stop in Masada and lunch OR 2)
Day 2 I Monday: PORT SAID, Day 7 I Saturday: AQABA, Take an optional Jordan land Tour ending in
Egypt. Afternoon sailing to Hurgha-
EGYPT JORDAN Amman or in Tel Aviv as a transfer is possible
da. Overnight in port. to be organized between Amman and Tel Aviv.
Morning arrival in Port Said. Op- Mid-day arrival in Aqaba. Op-
tional all-day excursion to Cairo. Day 5 I Thursday: HURGHADA tional WADI RUM excursion. The
Return to the ship by 22:00 for the – LUXOR, EGYPT dessert of Wãdi Ramm, translated Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of
ship to join the Canal Convoy at Morning bus transfer to Luxor for a either as “Valley of light sand” or Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in
22:30. Overnight crossing the Suez two day/one-night land trip (including as “Roman Valley”, known also as case of adverse weather conditions - winds of
Canal. 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel
transfers and overnight at a deluxe “Valley of the Moon”, is the largest
- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to
Day 3 I Tuesday: SUEZ CANAL hotel, shore excursions are optional). desert valley (wadi) in Jordan, and leave port or in case of other extraordinary
CROSSING, EGYPT After checking in at your hotel, op- since 2005 has become one of UN- conditions. Such itinerary changes do not au-
tional excursion to Karnak and Luxor ESCO’s protected World Heritage tomatically entitle passengers to any refunds
Day crossing the Suez Canal. Lec- Temples. Overnight in your hotel. Sites. Overnight in Aqaba port. but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembar-
ture by our onboard Egyptologist. kation of passengers shall take place at the
Afternoon canal exit in Suez and Day 6 I Friday: LUXOR – Day 8 I Sunday: AQABA, advertised port of disembarkation on time for
overnight at sea to Hurghada. HURGHADA, EGYPT JORDAN guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 21COSTA RICA & PANAMA
TREASURES OF COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA
Granito de Oro from above
FROM € 2.250
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD PANORAMA
Ship: M/S Panorama
Dates: December 2019 - March 2020, December 2020 - March 2021
Accommodating: 49 guests in 24 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Saturdays from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
to Flamenco Marina or Colon 2000, Panama or reverse.
Itineraries with & without Panama Canal
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Optional Excursions: • Manuel Antonio Reserve • Corcovado
National Park • Darien National Park • Old Panama City &
CRUISE MENU
Miraflores Locks • Forest Canopy • Iguana Island • Piedras
Blancas National Park UNESCO BIRDWATCHERS ACROSS COUNTRIES SNORKELING
Embera Village,
Corcovado Panama
National Park Locals at Embera villages, Panama Monkeys in Costa Rica
22 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDREVERSE ITINERARY ITINERARY WITHOUT CANAL
Day 1: COLON – COLON 2000 PORT, PANAMA Day 1: PUERTO CALDERA – QUEPOS, COSTA RICA
Day 2: PANAMA CITY – FLAMENCO MARINA Day 2: QUEPOS – PLAYA BIESANZ, COSTA RICA
Day 3: PLAYA MUERTO Day 3: DRAKE BAY – GOLFITO, COSTA RICA
Day 4: GRANITO DE ORO – COIBA, PANAMA Day 4: GRANITO DE ORO – COIBA, PANAMA
Day 5: GOLFITO – DRAKE BAY, COSTA RICA Day 5: IGUANA ISLAND, PANAMA
Day 6: DRAKE BAY – QUEPOS, COSTA RICA Day 6: PLAYA MUERTO, PANAMA
Day 7: QUEPOS – PLAYA BIESANZ, COSTA RICA Day 7: PANAMA CITY – FLAMENCO MARINA, PANAMA
Day 8: PUERTO CALDERA, COSTA RICA Day 8: PANAMA CITY – FLAMENCO MARINA, PANAMA
AND REVERSE ITINERARY ALSO APPLIES
ABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Optional Excursion to Manuel Antonio Reserve
> Private Deck BBQ (*weather permitting)
> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
Red Eyed Tree Frog Manuel Antonio Park > Shore Excursions (*optional)
> Captain’s Honor Night
Panama Canal Guests in the Darien jungle, Panama Photo by Elliot S. - Guest Naturalist
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 | Saturday: PUERTO CALDERA – Day 4 | Tuesday: GRANITO DE ORO – Day 7 | Friday: PANAMA CITY –
QUEPOS, COSTA RICA COIBA, PANAMA FLAMENCO MARINA – PANAMA CANAL
Embarkation at 3 – 4 p.m. Sailing to Quepos. Midday arrival in Granito de Oro for swimming CROSSING, PANAMA
Overnight at Anchor. and snorkeling. Deck BBQ and sailing to Coiba is- Morning optional excursion. Lunch onboard and
land. Afternoon walking tour with a Ship Naturalist ship positioned at the Canal Entrance for the
Day 2 | Sunday: QUEPOS – PLAYA BIESANZ, to discover the local forest and animal life. Free Canal Transit at 17:00. We reach and cross the
COSTA RICA time for swimming and snorkeling on Coiba. After- Pedro Miguel and Miraflores before we enter the
Optional excursion to Manuel Antonio Reserve noon sailing and overnight at sea to Playa Muerto. Gatun Lake and cross the Gatun Locks.
with zodiacs. Lunch onboard and then another Day 5 | Wednesday: IGUANA ISLAND, Day 8 I Saturday: COLON – COLON 2000
optional excursion to Forest Canopy. Afternoon PANAMA PORT, PANAMA
sailing to Playa Biesanz for swimstop. Tropical
Morning arrival at Iguana Island, where pas- Disembarkation after breakfast at 8 – 9 a.m.
evening onboard and late night sailing to Drake
sengers will enjoy bird watching. Free time for
Bay. Overnight at sea.
swimming and snorkeling in this snorkeling and
diving paradise. Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety
Day 3 | Monday: DRAKE BAY – GOLFITO, Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of adverse
COSTA RICA Day 6 | Thursday: PLAYA MUERTO, PANA- weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more de-
Optional excursion to CORCOVADO National MA pending on the vessel - on port authorities not allowing
a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary
Park/ OSA Peninsula for wild life animal watch- Optional excursion in the Darien National Park. conditions. Such itinerary changes do not automatical-
ing. Swimmers will have the opportunity to swim We will be welcomed by local Indian inhabitants, ly entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises
with dolphins, marlins and pilot whales. Early known for their handicrafts and well preserved guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall
afternoon sailing to Golfito. Immigration proce- traditions. Lunch onboard and sailing to Panama take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on
dures at anchor. City Flamenco Marina. time for guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 23CAPE VERDE
THE ISLANDS OF CAPE VERDE ARCHIPELAGO
Travel essentials
FROM € 1.600
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD HARMONY V
Ship: M/Y Harmony V
Dates: Nov - Dec 2019 & Mar - Apr 2020 | Nov - Dec 2020
& Mar 2021
Accommodating: 49 passengers in 25 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: From Palmeira, Sal
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights CRUISE MENU
Optional Excursions: • Cidade Velha • Fogo Volcano
• Santo Antao • Valley Paul • Mindelo
VOLCANO PHOTOGRAPHY BARBEQUE FAUNA & FLORA
Local girl in santiago, praia Street art in Cape Verde Cape Verde view from above
24 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Visit to Fogo Volcano (*optional)
> Cruise to 6 selected islands
> Private BBQ (*weather permitting)
> Captain’s Honor Night
Colourful Boats in Cape Verde > Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
> Shore Excursions (*optional)
African coast from above Textiles, Traditional and Hands (Large) Cape Verde coast
DAY BY DAY
Day 1: PALMEIRA, SAL Cidade Velha. Late in the evening tional Museum of Handicrafts is lo- the western side of the island where
Embarkation at 4pm at the port we will sail north towards Fogo. cated in Mindelo. Overnight in port. landscapes are arid and mountain-
of Palmeira, Sal. Dinner on board Overnight at sea. ous (up to 1100 m altitude). Return
Day 6: MINDELO, on board to depart towards Sal.
and departure at midnight towards
Day 4: SAO FELIPE, FOGO SAO VINCENTE – PORTO Overnight at sea.
Boavista. Overnight at sea.
Early morning arrival Fogo, with its NOVO – SANTO ANTAO
Day 2: SAL REI, BOA VISTA dominating sight of the Fogo Vol- Early in the morning depart for a Day 8: PALMEIRA, SAL
Early morning arrival at Sal Rei, cano. Our optional full day excur- short sail towards the island of Early morning arrival at Palmeira
Boa Vista. Relax on the beach or sion will bring us at the top of the Santo Antao. Our optional full day port, Sal. Disembarkation at 8-9 am
enjoy an all-day optional excur- volcano, right at the crater edge. excursion will include the luxuriant after breakfast.
sion to discover the most authentic Lunch will be at the crater’s village. Valley Paul where sugarcane is still
aspects of the island. Lunch at a We will also visit the city San Felipe. exploited and where you will taste Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of
Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in
local restaurant, before we return Late in the evening we will sail to the “grogue” the national drink
case of adverse weather conditions - winds of
on board to sail towards Santiago Sao Vicente. Overnight at sea. of the Archipelago. You will also 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel
island. Overnight at sea. reach the Valley of Ribeira das Pa- - on port authorities not allowing a vessel to
Day 5: MINDELO, SAO
tas. Dinner on board and overnight leave port or in case of other extraordinary
Day 3: PRAIA, SANTIAGO VINCENTE conditions. Such itinerary changes do not au-
in port.
Early morning arrival at Praia, San- Optional walking excursion will tomatically entitle passengers to any refunds
tiago. After a morning at leisure allow you to visit galleries and Day 7: PORTO NOVO – SANTO but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembar-
and lunch on board, the optional discover busy restaurants, musical ANTAO kation of passengers shall take place at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for
afternoon excursion will bring us to events. It is no surprise that the Na- This morning, enjoy an excursion on guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 25WEST AFRICA
THE RIVERS OF WEST AFRICA
Sunset View, Gambia River
FROM € 1.600
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD HARMONY V
Ship: M/Y Harmony V
Dates: January - February 2020, January - February 2021
Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Saturdays roundtrip from Dakar, Senegal and
Mondays roundtrip from Banjul, the Gambia
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Optional Excursions: • Djiffere • Bakau • Tendaba
CRUISE MENU
• Batelling • Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve • the Gambia
River • Janjanbureh • St. James Island • Wassu Stone Circles UNESCO ART BIRDWATCHERS SPIRITUAL
Chimp rehabilitation center Off to our shore disoveries on local Pirogue African Prints
26 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDALTERNATIVE ITINERARY
FROM BANJUL TO BANJUL
(MONDAY DEPARTURES)
Day 1: BANJUL -TENDABA, THE GAMBIA
Day 2: TENDABA, THE GAMBIA
Day 3: GAMBIA RIVER – KUNTAUR, THE GAMBIA
Day 4: KUNTAUR – JANJANBUREH – KAUR, THE GAMBIA
Day 5: KUNTA KINTEH/ST. JAMES ISLAND –
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA
Day 6: DAKAR, SENEGAL
Day 7: DJIFFERE, SENEGAL – BANJUL, THE GAMBIA
Day 8: BANJUL, THE GAMBIA
ABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Naturalist on Board
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Unesco World Heritage Sites
> Captain’s Honor Night
> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
Unleash your inner explorer > Shore Excursions (*optional)
> Gambian Night with Kora instrument Concert
Cruise up the Gambia River Souvenirs from local markets Experience Africa
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 | Saturday: DAKAR, SENEGAL Day 4 | Tuesday: TENDABA, Rehabilitation Project. Return to Kuntaur Island, an important slave trading post
THE GAMBIA and meet the “Kankurang” local dance and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Embarkation at 2 – 6 pm. After dinner,
sail towards the Saloun River Delta. In the morning we join traditional mo- group on the pier. Believed to have spir- Site. Optional walking tour. Sail to Ban-
Overnight at sea. tor pirogues towards Tendaba, starting itual powers the “Kankurang” dispenses jul and after formalities we will sail out
point of our morning optional excur- justice and wards off evil spirits. Over- of the Gambia estuary into the Atlantic
Day 2 | Sunday: DJIFFERE, SENEGAL sion. We will walk through to Batelling, night in Kuntaur. Ocean to Dakar. As you prepare to bid
– BANJUL, THE GAMBIA a small village at the entrance to Ki- farewell to the smiling coast of Africa,
Day 6 | Thursday: KUNTAUR –
We reach the Sine – Saloun Delta in Sen- ang West National Park boasting over enjoy a Gambian Night on board and
JANJANBUREH – KAUR,
egal, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and 250 species of birds, Guinea baboons, a Kora Instrument Concert. Overnight at
THE GAMBIA
important Birding Area. Our optional bushbuck, warthogs, Senegal bushbaby sea to Dakar.
excursion starts at the fishing village of and marsh mongoose. Board an open Optional excursion by bus to board the
Djiffere from where we reach the village safari truck back to Tendaba. Afternoon local ferry to Janjanbureh and then back Day 8 | Saturday: DAKAR, SENEGAL
of Joal Fadiouth, set on an island of clam optional excursion to the Bao Bolong to reach Lamin Koto School, an ongoing
project initiative that came to life thanks Disembarkation after breakfast at 9am.
shells that also are used in local buildings Wetland Reserve. Overnight docked in
and crafts. Afternoon sail south to Banjul, Tendaba. to Variety Cruises’ guests and staff. We
gateway to the 700-mile Gambia Riv- then stop at the mysterious stone circles Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-
er. Fishermen Night. Overnight in Banjul. Day 5 | Wednesday: GAMBIA RIVER in Wassu, UNESCO World Cultural Her- riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of
– KUNTAUR, THE GAMBIA itage Site. Afternoon sail to Kaur small adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beau-
Day 3 | Monday: BANJUL – Sail upstream on the Gambia River to fishing village to walk around this small fort or more depending on the vessel - on port
TENDABA, THE GAMBIA reach Kuntaur. We board a large motor community. Sail downstream towards authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or
Optional half day excursion to Bakau pirogue for a 3 hours optional excursion Kuntah Kinteh Island. in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such
with its crocodile “katchikaly”, its Bo- cruise on The Gambia River. We are itinerary changes do not automatically entitle pas-
tanic Garden and a short Banjul Tour. joined on board by a local national park Day 7 | Friday: KUNTA KINTEH/ST. sengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guaran-
Mid-afternoon, we leave Banjul and ranger on Baboon Island, one of the five JAMES ISLAND – BANJUL, tees that disembarkation of passengers shall take
sail upstream to Tendaba. Overnight in islands of The Gambia National Park. THE GAMBIA place at the advertised port of disembarkation on
Tendaba. This island is home of the Chimpanzee This morning we anchor at St. James time for guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 27THAILAND
ISLAND – HOPPING IN THE ANDAMAN SEA
Kho Surin Tai beach, Thailand
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD PANORAMA II
Ship: M/S Panorama II
Dates: February - March 2020
Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Saturdays from Benoa, Bali
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Optional Excursions: • Phang Nga Bay • Trang/ Hat Chao CRUISE MENU
Mai National Park • Raft expedition - Sea Turtle Conservation
Center, Khao Lak • Moken Village, Ko Surin Tai
SNORKELING GASTRONOMY HONEYMOON SPIRITUAL
Embera Village,
Souvenirs from local
Panama
thailand markets Thai buddhist rituals Traditional thai soup
28 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch or Dinner
> Full day at leisure on the paradise Ko Surin Tai Island
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Deck BBQ
> Captain’s Honor Night
Buddha gold statues, thailand > Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
> Shore Excursions (*optional)
Phuket, Thailand Little buddhist Traditinal wooden boats
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 | Saturday: PHUKET, THAILAND swimming, snorkeling and sea activities. Late ment. It’s a quite refuge from the tourist traps
Embarkation at 2:30 – 4 p.m. Welcome cocktails evening sailing to Similan Island. Overnight at and urban centres.
and dinner, thai dancers show and late evening sea to Haa Tanwa Beack / Khao Lak.
Day 7 | Friday: CAPTAIN’S ISLAND
sailing to Phang Nga Bay. Overnight at sea. Day 4 | Tuesday: HAA TANWA / KHAO LAK CHOICE
Day 2 | Sunday: PHANG NGA BAY – Disembarkation for optional Raft Expedition & Sea Your last day will be at your Captain’s choice.
HONG ISLAND Turtle Conservation Center excursion. Exploration We will stop at some island for a day of sea
Morning arrival at Phang Nga Bay and morning onboard a bamboo raft and visit of the sea turtle activities, including a deck BBQ. After our Cap-
optional excursion to the 3 Buddhist Temples of conservation center. Tour finishes with a trip to Ton tain’s dinner we sail for Phuket.
Pling Waterfall, the most popular waterfall in the
Phang Nga Bay, the Rieng Temple which is the
area, where you can swim in the small ponds. Day 8 | Saturday: PHUKET
largest Temple pagoda, the Dragon Cave and
Early morning arrival in Phuket and disembar-
the Temple Suwan Khuha. Return to the ship for Day 5 | Wednesday: KO SURIN TAI kation between 7 – 9:30 a.m.
late lunch and sailing to Hong Island for after- Morning sailing to Ko Surin Tai and optional
noon swimstop. walking tour to the Moken Village, home of the Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-
Day 3 | Monday: HOT CHAO MAI – KO Moken people, who are skilled fishermen that riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of
ROK NOK ISLAND / KO KRADAN actually escaped the Tsunami on 2004. Afternoon adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort
at leisure on the beach and overnight at anchor. or more depending on the vessel - on port authorities
Morning disembarkation for optional excur- not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
sion to Trang. After lunch in Trang, which is Day 6 | Thursday: KO SURIN TAI extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do
not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds
famous for offering the best food in Thailand We are going to spend the day in this paradise but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation
we tender back to the ship and sail for Ko island, very well known for the excellent diving, of passengers shall take place at the advertised port
Rok Nok / Ko Kradan Islands for afternoon snorkeling, hiking and game fishing environ- of disembarkation on time for guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 29EAST INDONESIA & BALI
BALI & THE ISLANDS OF PARADISE
Aerial view of Satonda Island
FROM € 1.750
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD PANORAMA II
Ship: M/S Panorama II
Dates: May - September 2020 & 2021
Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Saturdays from Benoa, Bali
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights CRUISE MENU
Optional Excursions: • Satonda • Komodo National Park,
Rinca Island • Moyo Island • Lombok Island • Flores Island
SNORKELING FAUNA & FLORA HONEYMOON SPIRITUAL
Embera Village,
Panoramic Panorama
Panama
II Discover the local flavours Get in touch with nature
30 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Captain’s Honor Night
> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
> Shore Excursions (*optional)
Bali valleys > 10 islands in 8 days
> Komodo Dragons encounter
Traditional indonesian dance Mingle with the locals Pink Beach, Padar Island
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 | Saturday: BENOA, BALI Flores local village life. Lunch at local restaurant Day 7 | Friday: LOMBOK ISLAND
Embarkation at 4 p.m. – Sailing at 8 p.m. and free time for shopping. Overnight at anchor. (PAMENANG PORT)
Optional Full day excursion to the North of
Day 2 | Sunday: BEDIL ISLAND – Day 5 | Wednesday: KOKOTAO ISLAND –
Lombok. We reach the Malibu cliff to admire
KRAMAT ISLAND RINCA ISLAND – KOMODO NATIONAL the panoramic view of Gili Islands and Bali’s
PARK – PADAR ISLAND mount Agung on the west. Next stop Tanjung
Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and SUP
during the day. BBQ weather permitting. Morning arrival in Rinca Island, the refuge of traditional market. The Sendang Gile and Tiu
the world famous Komodo dragon. Optional Kelep waterfalls. Farewell cocktails and Cap-
Day 3 | Monday: KRAMAT ISLAND – SA- excursion through the habitat of the Komodo tain’s Dinner. Late evening sailing to Bali.
TONDA ISLAND dragons. Afternoon sailing to Padar Island, Pink
Day 8 | Saturday: BENOA, BALI
Morning sailing to Satonda Island, which is un- Beach. Snorkeling and beach activities. After-
inhabited and lush. Optional walking tour to noon sailing to Moyo island. Overnight at sea. Disembarkation at 6 to 9 a.m.
the crater edge. At sunset, we leave Satonda Is-
Day 6 | Thursday: MOYO ISLAND Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-
land and sail to Flores Island. Overnight at sea.
riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of
Moyo Island offers pristine forests, waterfalls, riv-
Day 4 | Tuesday: FLORES ISLAND – ers and grass savannahs. Guests will disembark
adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort
or more depending on the vessel - on port authorities
KOKOTAO ISLAND through zodiacs at Labuhan Haji village and will not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
Morning arrival at Flores Island – Labuanbajo be greeted by locals. Optional half day excur- extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do
not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds
Port and early morning optional excursion to Batu sion starts around the village to observe every-
but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation
Cermin, local market of Flores. We will drive to day local life and continues with hiking to Mata of passengers shall take place at the advertised port
Melo Village to witness traditional dancers and Jitu waterfall. Overnight at sea to Lombok. of disembarkation on time for guests flights.
CRUISE BOOK 2020-2021 31BORNEO
WEST BORNEO JOURNEYS
Borneo from above
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD PANORAMA II
Ship: M/S Panorama II
Dates: April - May, October 2020
Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, or reverse
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Optional Excursions: • Bako National Park • Kuching
City • Semenggoh • Sibu • Similajau National Park • Niah
CRUISE MENU
National Park • Lambir National Park • Brunei • Sandakan
• Kinabalu World Heritage National Park SNORKELING FAUNA & FLORA HONEYMOON SPIRITUAL
Embera
Taste theVillage,
local flavours
Panama Cruising along Borneo Balinese Traditions
32 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDREVERSE ITINERARY
Day 1: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA/SABAH
Day 2: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA/SABAH
Day 3: B RUNEI – BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN –
SULTANATE OF BRUNEI
Day 4: MIRI, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
Day 5: BINTULU, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
Day 6:MUKAH – SIBU, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
Day 7: MUKAH, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
Day 8: KUCHING, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
Day 9: KUCHING, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
ABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> Housewarming Cocktails
> Local-themed Evening on board
> 7 destinations in 9 days
> visit of Rajang River, the largest river in Malaysia
> Visit Belitung, an unspoilt secret island
Orangutans in Borneo > Farewell dinner at the sounds of Malay music
> Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)
Zen mode Sunset view at Borneo coast Terraces of life - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
DAY BY DAY
Day 1: KUCHING, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK Day 5: BINTULU, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK Morning arrival to Kota Kinabalu. Full day
Embarkation at 3 p.m. – Overnight in port. Morning arrival in Bintulu. Our optional excur- optional excursions available: a) by air to
sion will take us to Similajau National Park. Late Sandakan in North Borneo for a full day at
Day 2: KUCHING, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK the Sepilok Orang Utan Reserve and Sun bear
afternoon sailing to Miri and overnight at sea.
Two optional morning excursions: a) Bako Na- Rehabilitation Center or b) at the Kinabalu
tional Park or b) Kuching city tour & the Semeng- Day 6: MIRI, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK World Heritage National Park. Farewell din-
goh Wildlife Center. Overnight at sea to Mukah. Full day optional excursion on a scenic drive to ner at the sounds of Malay music.
the Niah National Park. Visit the Niah Museum, Day 9: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA/
Day 3: MUKAH, MALAYSIA/SARAWAK
an important archaeological site. Alternatively, SABAH
Mid-day arrival in Mukah. Disembarkation you may choose the full day optional excursion
and optional excursion in Mukah and the Me- Disembarkation at 9 – 10 a.m.
to Lambir Hill National Park. Overnight at sea.
nelau Heartland. Dinner onboard and over-
night at anchor. Day 7: BRUNEI – BANDAR SERI Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-
BEGAWAN, SULTANATE OF BRUNEI riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of
Day 4: MUKAH – SIBU, adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort
MALAYSIA/SARAWAK Discover the Sultanate of Brunei 2 facets with a
or more depending on the vessel - on port authorities
full day optional excursion. Enjoy lunch at a local not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other
Optional full day excursion in Sibu and the Ra- restaurant and a Ngajat traditional dance per- extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do
jan River, the largest river in Malaysia. Visit the formance. Overnight at sea to Kota Kinabalu. not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds
7-storeys Chinese Pagoda. After lunch we go but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation
up river with fast boats in Iban territory. Over- Day 8: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA/ of passengers shall take place at the advertised port
night at sea to Bintulu. SABAH of disembarkation on time for guests flights.
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD CALLISTO
Ship: M/Y Callisto
Dates: May - September 2020
Accommodating: 34 guests in 17 oceanview cabins
Embarkation: Fridays from Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights CRUISE MENU
Optional Excursions: • Kotor, Montenegro • Butrint, Albania • Corfu,
Greece • Korcula, Croatia • Budva, Montenegro • Lumbarda Village
UNESCO GASTRONOMY ART SPIRITUAL
Historical details Paxi island coast from above Korcula view
34 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLDABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
> 4 countries in 8 days
> Housewarming cocktails
> Greek “Philoxenia” Night
> Private BBQ “Meraki” Event (*weather permitting)
> Captain’s Honor Night
Explore on board our small ships > Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)
> Shore Excursions (*optional)
Clear water in Paxi Island Souvenirs from Dubrovnik, Croatia Adriatic coast
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 | Friday: DUBROVNIK, plore Budva’s vast cultural heritage Paxi. Overnight in port. served, fortified medieval Old
CROATIA and Venetian architecture. Over- Town. Late night sailing towards
Day 6 | Wednesday: PAXI –
Embarkation between 3 pm and 4 night at sea to Saranda, Albania. Dubrovnik, Croatia.
ANTIPAXI CORFU, GREECE
pm. Welcome dinner and midnight
Day 4 | Monday: SARANDA, Early morning sailing to Corfu, the Day 8 | Friday: DUBROVNIK,
departure towards Korcula, Croa-
ALBANIA – CORFU, GREECE Grand Lady of the Ionian Islands
tia. Overnight at sea. CROATIA
Early morning arrival to the charm- and the greenest island in Greece.
Day 2 | Saturday: KORCULA, ing town of Saranda, boasting the Morning optional excursion to ex- Arrival and disembarkation at
CROATIA most attractive waterfront on the Al- plore Corfu’s imperial past, the 8:00-9:00 am.
Arriving at Korcula port. Afternoon banian Riviera. Join the optional ex- impressive historic center declared
optional excursion in Korcula Town cursion to the nearby archaeologi- UNESCO World Heritage site, or Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of
or in Korcula Town and Lumbarda cal site of Butrint. Early afternoon optional scenic tour through the Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in
Village for wine tasting. Overnight sailing to Corfu, Greece. Clearance lush Corfiot countryside and villag- case of adverse weather conditions - winds of
at sea to Budva, Montenegro. and afternoon optional excursion at es. Early afternoon sailing to Kotor. 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel
Corfu. Overnight in port. Overnight at sea. - on port authorities not allowing a vessel to
Day 3 | Sunday: BUDVA,
leave port or in case of other extraordinary
MONTENEGRO Day 5 | Tuesday: CORFU – Day 7 | Thursday: KOTOR,
conditions. Such itinerary changes do not au-
Morning arrival at the well-pre- ANTIPAXI – PAXI, GREECE MONTENEGRO
tomatically entitle passengers to any refunds
served medieval town of Budva. Early morning sailing to Antipaxi Early morning navigation in the but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembar-
After breakfast, enjoy an optional island, for a refreshing swim stop Bay of Kotor, the deepest natural kation of passengers shall take place at the
sightseeing excursion to Old Budva and a BBQ lunch on board. After- fjord in the Mediterranean. Join the advertised port of disembarkation on time for
and to Cetinje, a museum town. Ex- noon arrival in the unique port of optional excursion to the well-pre- guests flights.
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