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01 › Our Family Tradition02 › Small is Better04 › Minimizing our Impact06 › Ship Menu08 › Our World Map10 › Our Voyage Calendar12 › Bali & Indonesian Islands14 › West Borneo, Java & Bali16 › West Borneo Island18 › Iceland20 › The Adriatic Odyssey: Tales of 4 Countries22 › The Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro24 › Greece I Classical Greece26 › Greece I Jewels of the Cyclades28 › Greece I Antiquity to Byzantium30 › Greece I Aegean Odyssey32 › Greece I Aegean Mini Cruises34 › Spain & Portugal36 › Caribbean - The Grenadines 38 › Israel, Egypt & Jordan I Gods, Kings & Pharaohs40 › Costa Rica & Panama42 › Cuba I Sights & Sounds of Cuba I Variety Voyager44 › Cuba I The Cuban Panorama cruise I Panorama46 › Cape Verde48 › Rivers of West Africa50 › Seychelles52 › Seychelles Mini Cruises54 › Deck Plans56 › Charters & Groups58 › Price list & Cruise Calendar65 › General Information66 › Terms & Conditions69 › Variety Cares

Contents2020

Dear Friends and Family,It was on an August morning of 1949 when our founder Diogenis Venetopoulos -a Greek historian- observed the Aegean Sea un-der a clear blue sky, imagining a home away from home at Sea. Three generations later Variety Cruises has grown into an award winning leader of small ship cruises world-wide, with 11 state-of-the-art SOLAS certified yachts hosting no more than 71 guests. They say “dream big”… we say “why measure a dream?”.

With over 300 ports of call, and over 10,000 guests spanning our 50 years at Sea, Variety Cruises is a natural playground of syn-chronicity and adventure. 2019 marks an exciting year ahead as we remain faithful to our treasured traditions and values, while at the same time pointing our compass towards exciting new coordinates, including the Caribbean, Bali, Borneo, our exciting return to Egypt, Israel & Jordan, as well as our long anticipated return of the Aegean Odyssey. We stay faithful to our promise of listening to your wishes, and so we have officially extended the travel season to Greece with the addition of our mini cruises among others, making it a year round destination.

We aim to create positive change through our operations and set standards for the global tourism industry, as we enter a new era of travel, driven by sustainability. Unlike larger ships that use non refined heavy fuel oil -which once leaked into the water is almost impossible to restore back to clean- we will insist on our campaign for an international ban on heavy fuel oil, taking pride in our ships running on Marine Diesel oil. We will continue reducing plastic waste by inviting our guests and staff to collectively explore the planet on a safer, greener fleet, recently having completed the first phase of our Single Use Plastic Reduction program across our fleet with an end goal of eliminating single use plastic on board all our vessels by the end of 2019, hoping to set an industry example.

We don’t take the open arms of the communities we visit for granted, who generously share their landscapes, infrastructure, re-sources, language, traditions, culture & heritage for us to explore & enjoy; so in return we minimize our impact and footprint, while supporting the local communities, by sourcing local goods and services, from local market fresh produce, to experienced local tour guides, in turn providing our guests rich authentic experiences. We furthermore thrive from diversity and thus train and employ local teams on board our vessels, staying true to our global approach & philosophy.

Last but not least, we have joined forces with PHILOX Project a US based non-profit specializing in the education and support of youth in distress in the destinations we visit, in our continued promise to systematically develop our Variety Cares foundation. We remain committed to the Lamin Koto Prototype School in The Gambia, an internally funded company initiative, that now provides education infrastructure to over 100 children. We additionally support multiple locally handpicked noteworthy causes including refugee hotspots in our home-base Greece, among others.

We cordially invite you to celebrate life by joining Variety Cruises on your next yacht adventure and to break bread with like mind-ed fellow travelers with old and new friends. Please visit our new and revamped intuitive website, a natural playground for small ship cruise connoisseurs, or reach out to our team of local experts and worldwide partners available to walk you through your next yacht cruise adventure today. And remember… you are the Captains of your destiny, we just get you there in comfort & safety.

Lakis VenetopoulosPresident

Variety Cruises

Voyage on-board one of ourfloating homes with the uniquebalance between yourself and

your fellow explorers.

On-board every momentmatters, you choose how to

spend it…

Relax alone or mingle withlike-minded travel spirits!

Glide on harbours far awayfrom the radar only reachableby Variety Cruises.

Venture far in oceans withno borders, yet stay close &intimate.

Explore sensational history,culture, cuisine, must-see andseldom seen sights.

Stay in & dine out!

With the ship of yourchoice, we vow to give

you an unforgettablevoyage enchanted by the

touch of GreekPhiloxenia!

Our soul of inspiration:a fleet of eight fully

owned boutique floatinghomes designed by us

just for you!

Indulge your sensesaboard one of oursleek Mega Yachts, or experience a slightlymore traditional nauticalfeel aboard our MotorSailers.

Whatever your style,see it your way. Selectbetween our tailoredexotic voyages andtimeless discoveries!

FEEL THE DIFFERENCESMALL SHIP VOYAGES

INTIMATE AMBIANCEWith a selected few likeminded explorers...

A VARIETY OF SHIPSYour own home at Sea...

2 VARIETY CRUISES #SEAOURWORLD

Delve into the incrediblebiodiversity of

Costa Rica and thePanama, a cruise hostedby an Expert Naturalist.

Feel like an intrepidexplorer on a voyage

through Iceland’s mythsand legends.

Embark on journeys thatwill transport you backin Ancient Greece andByzantium.

Elevate your palette in Cape Verde, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

Time-travel in colorfulCuba.

Experience GreekPhiloxenia that embroiders

the love we share for ourguests and our passion to

make you feel at homeat Sea.

Enjoy pristine balance ofbeing pampered by our

expert team, while at thesame time enjoying your

own space.

Prepare to be spoilt by ourcourteous crew.

Proudly announcing 98% ofGuest experience “Excellent”.

The Variety informal andpersonal approach offers aprofessional yet family-likeatmosphere on board.

1:2 crew to guest ratioensuring excellent service.Over 30% repeat guestson board our floatinghomes at Sea.

YOUR HOME AT SEAThe hospitality that reflects our heritage of Greek Philoxenia...

EXPERIENTIAL ITINERARIESThe undiscovered harbours...

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Minimizing our impact

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Minimizing our impact

At Home at SeaVariety Cruises has been operating and exploring the Greek seas since 1968. Today, half a century later, our fleet of 11 small ships explores oceans across 4 continents, from Iceland to West Africa, from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and Indonesia. We put great effort into enhancing our environmental initiatives and running a responsible, sustainable operation, by

adhering as much as possible to environmentally-friendly business practices

MONITORING OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTOur ships run on Marine Diesel Oil, unlike larger ships that use non refined Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)

which is non-refined, polluting and highly toxic. We will be campaigning for a full international

REDUCING PLASTIC WASTESingle-Use Plastic Reduction: One of our guiding principles is to positively impact the areas in

which we explore. That is why we are proud to have successfully completed a single-use plastic reduction program across our entire fleet, minimizing single-use plastic items. Such items include straws, stirrers, cups, lids, bottled water, among other items, as well as items wrapped in plastic;

single-portion items such as butter cups, jams or yogurt. The first ships to have become completely single-use plastic free are the M/S Panorama II operating in Southeast Asia as of December 2018. Our goal is to completely eliminate single-use plastics on board all our vessels in phases within

2019. Our hope is that our actions will prompt other cruise operators to do the same

Reusable water bottles in each cabin for guest use on board and on shore: We have removed plastic bottles on board for guest and staff use, and replacing them with reusable 750 ml bottles, for transfer of water and beverages. With a cap made from bamboo and the bottle itself made of

stainless steel and 100% non-toxic. Without color and without plastic, this is an eco-friendly solution to reduce waste on board our ships and on shore at the destinations our guests and our crew visit.

Variety Cruises’ policy on Garbage Management is fully aligned with IMO Regulations and MARPOL (Maritime Pollution Legislation), for the reduction of waste generation, both operational

waste from ships (through the MARPOL Convention) and dumping of wastes under the London Convention and Protocol (LC/LP). For garbage and several other types of waste generated on board ships, MARPOL requires port States to provide adequate reception facilities for the safe

and sound management of wastes.

With UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, and a mission focused on innovation and concrete measures, sustainability and green ethics sits at the core of the Variety Cruises

Operations at sea and on shore.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM: GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE ENCOUNTERIt is our philosophy to embrace local communities and provide resources to the local industries we visit with the dual mission of providing our guests an authentic local experience as well as to support the communities sharing with us their landscapes, nature, culture, and in-frastructure. We source local services in-cluding excursions, guides, tour leaders, agriculture products and local resourc-es. In addition sourcing local food and supplies from the local seasonal markets allows for an authentic local experience with fresh cuisine and handicraft prod-ucts. Last but not least we support local cultures by employing local teams on-board our vessels at every opportunity, sustaining our culture of diversity and our global philosophy.


Our FleetOUR SOUL OF INSPIRATION

VARIETY VOYAGER - 36 CABINS

HARMONY V - 25 CABINS

CALLISTO - 17 CABINS

PANORAMA - 24 CABINS

GALILEO - 24 CABINS

HARMONY G - 21 CABINS

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PANORAMA - 24 CABINS

PEGASOS - 21 CABINS

GALILEO - 24 CABINS

MONTE CARLO - 5 CABINS

ABSOLUTE KING - 5 CABINS OBSESSION - 5 CABINS

PANORAMA II - 25 CABINS

HARMONY G - 21 CABINS


S E A O U R W O R L DW E D O N ’ T G E T Y O U C L O S E R .W E G E T Y O U T H E R E .

51 70 130 15 23 1:2 21 11Years Small

Ship CruisingYears in Tourism

Ports of call ExclusivePorts of Call

Voyages crew-guest ratio

Countries Boutique Yachts

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES —Imagine private beaches only accessible by sea. Im-agine an impeccable crew delivering warm, friendly and professional service. Imagine a secure and pri-vate environment. You have arrived: Variety Cruises. Variety Cruises will combine amazing destinations, the yacht suitable to your liking, professional crew and exquisite cuisine always with a local flavor. The perfect ingredients to the ultimate yacht cruise ex-perience. All our mega yachts and small ships offer Ocean View cabins and 3600 unobstructed views of the wonders of nature and splendors of the destina-tions visited. While deployed in the most unique des-tinations worldwide including the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, Cuba, Costa Rica & Panama, West Africa and Iceland and more, the sky is the limit and our vessels are the ultimate floating homes. Our 34 to 71 passenger fully owned vessels are per-fect for affinity groups, family reunion groups. With a history of collaborations including numerous pres-tigious organizations such as National Geographic, Mercedes Group, the Olympic Games and more our vast experience in customizing and tailor made travel is your yacht charter guarantee.

You have arrived.

P A N A M A

C O S T AR I C A

C U B A

E A S T E R N C A R I B B E A N

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27 14 3 98% 30% 300 100 10 UNESCO

World Herit-age Sites

Uninhabited Islands

Renowned Canals

Guest Experience: “Excellent”

Repeatguests

cruiseexperts

seasoned local guides

International Awards & Accolades

I C E L A N D

I S R A E LE G Y P T

J O R D A N

P O R T U G A L

C A P EV E R D E

S P A I N

C R O A T I A

G R E E C EA L B A N I A

S E N E G A L

T H E G A M B I A

M O N T E N E G R O

B A L I

S E Y C H E L L E S

B O R N E O


OUR VOYAGE CALENDAR OUR FLEET NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 JULY 2020 AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020

VARIETY VOYAGER

AVAILABLE /REPOSITIONING

Caribbeanfrom Barbados: 7, 14, 21, 28Caribbeanfrom Martinique: 8, 15, 22, 29

Sights & Sounds of Cuba from Cienfuegos: 10, 24from Havana: 17, 31

Sights & Sounds of Cuba from Cienfuegos: 7, 21 from Havana: 14, 28

Sights & Sounds of Cubafrom Cienfuegos: 6Caribbean from Barbados: 21from Martinique: 22

REPOSITIONING & MAINTENANCE SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

HARMONY V

MAINTENANCE REPOSITIONING

Cape Verde from Sal: 30Cape Verde from Sal: 7, 14, 21, 28

West Africa from Dakar: 11, 18, 25from Banjul: 13, 20, 27

West Africa from Dakar: 1, 8, 15, 22from Banjul: 3, 10, 17

Cape Verde from Sal: 14, 21

Spain & Portugal from Portimao: 29

Spain & Portugal from Malaga: 6 SOLD OUT

Spain & Portugal from Malaga: 31 from Portimao: 24



SOLD OUT

HARMONY G


Special 10-day Cruise:Suez Canal, Gods,Kings & Pharaohsfrom Ashdod: 6Gods, Kings & Pharaohsfrom Ain Sokhna or Suez: 8, 22from Eilat: 15, 29

Gods, Kings & Pharaohsfrom Ain Sokhna or Suez: 5, 19from Eilat: 12, 26


Gods, Kings & PharaohsfromAin Sokhna or Suez: 1,15from Eilat: 8, 22Special 10-day Cruise:Suez Canal, Gods,Kings & Pharaohsfrom Eilat: 22

Classical Greece: 17, 24

Classical Greece: 1, 22, 29


Classical Greece: 3, 17, 24, 31




PANORAMA

The Cuban Panorama from Havana: 9 from Cienfuegos: 2

The Treasures of Costa Rica & Panama from Costa Rica: 14, 28

The Treasures of Costa Rica & Panama from Costa Rica: 11, 25 from Panama: 4, 18

The Treasures of Costa Rica & Panama from Panama: 1 from Costa Rica: 22


SOLD OUT REPOSITIONING

REPOSITIONING & MAINTENANCE

Jewels of the Cyclades: 29

Jewels of the Cyclades: 19 Aegean Odyssey: 26

Aegean Odyssey: 10, 17, 24, 31


Jewels of the Cyclades: 4, 18 Aegean Odyssey: 11, 25

Aegean Odyssey: 2 Jewels of the Cyclades: 9, 16 Antiquity to Byzantium: 23, 30

PANORAMA II

MAINTENANCE & SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT MAINTENANCE SOLD OUT

From Kota Kinabalu: 23 from Kuching: 31

Bali & Indonesian Islands from Benoa, Bali: 13, 27

Bali & Indonesian Islands from Benoa, Bali: 4, 11, 25

Bali & Indonesian Islands from Benoa, Bali: 1, 15, 22, 29


From Kota Kinabalu: 16 From Kuching: 8

GALILEO

Antiquity to Byzantium: 1, 8 AVAILABLE MAINTENANCE AVAILABLE Antiquity to Byzantium:

20, 27

Antiquity to Byzantium: 3, 10

Jewels of the Cyclades: 15, 22

Jewels of the Cyclades: 5, 12, 26

Jewels of the Cyclades: 10, 17, 24, 31



Antiquity to Byzantium: 23, 30Jewels of the Cyclades: 2, 30Jewels of the Cyclades:

17, 24

PEGASOS

Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles: 2, 16, 23, 30

Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles: 14, 21


Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles:1, 8, 15, 22, 29



Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30


Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles: 11, 18, 25




CALLISTO

Aegean Islands 4day cruise: 15, 22 5day cruise: 18, 25

AVAILABLE MAINTENANCE Aegean Islands 4day cruise: 28

Aegean Islands 5day cruise: 2, 94day cruise: 6

SOLD OUT SOLD OUTDalmatian Coast & Montenegro from Dubrovnik: 5, 26

The Adriatic Odyssey from Dubrovnik: 17, 31 Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro from Dubrovnik: 10, 24

The Adriatic Odyssey from Dubrovnik: 14 Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro from Dubrovnik: 7, 21

The Adriatic Odyssey from Dubrovnik: 11 SOLD OUT

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November 2019 To October 2020 OUR FLEET NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 JULY 2020 AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020

VARIETY VOYAGER

AVAILABLE /REPOSITIONING

Caribbeanfrom Barbados: 7, 14, 21, 28Caribbeanfrom Martinique: 8, 15, 22, 29

Sights & Sounds of Cuba from Cienfuegos: 10, 24from Havana: 17, 31

Sights & Sounds of Cuba from Cienfuegos: 7, 21 from Havana: 14, 28

Sights & Sounds of Cubafrom Cienfuegos: 6Caribbean from Barbados: 21from Martinique: 22

REPOSITIONING & MAINTENANCE SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

HARMONY V


Cape Verde from Sal: 30Cape Verde from Sal: 7, 14, 21, 28

West Africa from Dakar: 11, 18, 25from Banjul: 13, 20, 27

West Africa from Dakar: 1, 8, 15, 22from Banjul: 3, 10, 17

Cape Verde from Sal: 14, 21

Spain & Portugal from Portimao: 29

Spain & Portugal from Malaga: 6 SOLD OUT




SOLD OUT

HARMONY G


Special 10-day Cruise:Suez Canal, Gods,Kings & Pharaohsfrom Ashdod: 6Gods, Kings & Pharaohsfrom Ain Sokhna or Suez: 8, 22from Eilat: 15, 29



Gods, Kings & PharaohsfromAin Sokhna or Suez: 1,15from Eilat: 8, 22Special 10-day Cruise:Suez Canal, Gods,Kings & Pharaohsfrom Eilat: 22

Classical Greece: 17, 24



Classical Greece: 3, 17, 24, 31




PANORAMA

The Cuban Panorama from Havana: 9 from Cienfuegos: 2


The Treasures of Costa Rica & Panama from Costa Rica: 11, 25 from Panama: 4, 18

The Treasures of Costa Rica & Panama from Panama: 1 from Costa Rica: 22


SOLD OUT REPOSITIONING

REPOSITIONING & MAINTENANCE

Jewels of the Cyclades: 29

Jewels of the Cyclades: 19 Aegean Odyssey: 26



Jewels of the Cyclades: 4, 18 Aegean Odyssey: 11, 25

Aegean Odyssey: 2 Jewels of the Cyclades: 9, 16 Antiquity to Byzantium: 23, 30

PANORAMA II

MAINTENANCE & SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT MAINTENANCE SOLD OUT

From Kota Kinabalu: 23 from Kuching: 31


Bali & Indonesian Islands from Benoa, Bali: 4, 11, 25

Bali & Indonesian Islands from Benoa, Bali: 1, 15, 22, 29


From Kota Kinabalu: 16 From Kuching: 8

GALILEO

Antiquity to Byzantium: 1, 8 AVAILABLE MAINTENANCE AVAILABLE Antiquity to Byzantium:

20, 27

Antiquity to Byzantium: 3, 10


Jewels of the Cyclades: 5, 12, 26




Antiquity to Byzantium: 23, 30Jewels of the Cyclades: 2, 30Jewels of the Cyclades:

17, 24

PEGASOS


Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles: 14, 21


Cruises in the Garden of Eden from Mahe, Seychelles:1, 8, 15, 22, 29









CALLISTO

Aegean Islands 4day cruise: 15, 22 5day cruise: 18, 25

AVAILABLE MAINTENANCE Aegean Islands 4day cruise: 28

Aegean Islands 5day cruise: 2, 94day cruise: 6

SOLD OUT SOLD OUTDalmatian Coast & Montenegro from Dubrovnik: 5, 26

The Adriatic Odyssey from Dubrovnik: 17, 31 Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro from Dubrovnik: 10, 24

The Adriatic Odyssey from Dubrovnik: 14 Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro from Dubrovnik: 7, 21

The Adriatic Odyssey from Dubrovnik: 11 SOLD OUT


CRUISE MENU

BALI & INDONESIAN ISLANDSBALI & THE ISLANDS OF PARADISE

BALI

Benoa Port

Pamenang Port

LOMBOK

Keramat ΙslandMoyo Ιsland

Satonda Ιsland

Flores Ιsland

Rinca Ιsland

Pandar Ιsland

ANCHORS DOWN

Ship: M/S Panorama II

Date: June - September 2019 & 2020

Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins

Embarkation: Saturdays from Benoa, Bali

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Optional Excursions: • Satonda • Komodo National Park, Rinca Island • Moyo Island • Lombok Island • Flores Island

YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCEON BOARD PANORAMA II

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Padar Island

FROM € 1.750 +PORT CHARGES

Embera Village, Panama Cendrawasih dance Bali TempleBali

SPIRITUALSNORKELING FAUNA & FLORA HONEYMOON

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DAY BY DAY

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails > Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> 10 islands in 8 days> Komodo Dragons encounter

Day 1 | Saturday: BENOA PORT, BALI Embarkation at 4 pm. Sailing at 8 pm.

Day 2 | Sunday: SARINGI – KERAMAT Morning arrival Saringi Island and Keramat, un-inhabited islands that are connected by a sand bank. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding. Weather permitting we will enjoy a beach BBQ. Overnight at anchor.

Day 3 | Monday: KERAMAT – SATONDAMorning sailing and arrival at Satonda Island. Optional walking tour to the crater edge. Snor-keling and beach activities. At sunset, we sail overnight to Flores Island. Overnight at sea.

Day 4 | Tuesday: FLORES – KOKOTAO - RINCA Arrival in Flores, Labuanbajo Port. Morning op-tional excursion to Ruteng. Continue to Cancar to see the unique lingko, circular rice fields ar-

ranged like a spider web. Afternoon sailing to nearby Kokotao, an idyllic island just off Flores for swimming and beach activities. Sailing to Rin-ca. Overnight at anchor.

Day 5 | Wednesday: RINCA / KOMODO NATIONAL PARK - PADARMore authentic than nearby Komodo Island, Rin-ca Island has more Komodo dragons and sight-ing are more frequent. Local rangers will guide our optional excursion through the habitat of the Komodo dragons. Afternoon sailing to nearby Padar Island. Snorkeling and beach activities. Evening sailing to Moyo Island. Overnight at sea.

Day 6 | Thursday: MOYO Our optional excursion starts in the village to witness daily local activities, followed by a hike to Mata Jitu waterfall. Look for beauti-ful red dragonflies and birds. Beach activities and sailing to Lombok. Overnight at sea.

Day 7 | Friday: LOMBOKOptional excursion to the North of Lombok. Reach the Malibu cliff for a panoramic view of Gili Is-lands and Bali’s mount Agung. Continue onto Tan-jung traditional market and Senaru Village. After lunch we return to the ship. Farewell cocktails and Captain’s dinner while we sail to Bali - Benoa port.

Day 8 | Saturday: BENOA PORT, BALIDisembarkation 6 - 9:30 am.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-riety 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 automatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

Discover the local flavoursPaddy fields in Bali

Ancient Bali temple

Get in touch with nature


CRUISE MENU

KUCHING

BALI

Probolingo Buleleng

GiligenlengRembang

SemarangCirebon

Belitung

Ketabang

Pontianak

BORNEO

JAVA

ANCHORS DOWN

Ship: M/S Panorama II

Date: September 2019, May 2020 & September 2020


Embarkation: From Kuching to Benoa Port, or reverse

Duration: 13 days/12 nights


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Urangutans in Borneo


Embera Village, Panama Bali, Indonesia Engage in local daily activities Balinese Traditions


BORNEOWEST BORNEO, JAVA & BALI

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DAY BY DAY

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Local-themed Evening on board > 4 islands in 13 days> Visit Belitung, an unspoilt secret island > Farewell dinner at the sounds of Malay music > Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)

Day 1: BENOA PORT, BALI / INDONESIA Day 2: LOVINA BAY/BULELENG, BALI /

INDONESIA Day 3: PROBOLINGO / INDONESIA Day 4: GILIGENLENG ISLAND, JAVA /

INDONESIA Day 5: REMBANG, JAVA / INDONESIA Day 6: SEMARANG, JAVA / INDONESIA Day 7: CIREBON CITY, JAVA /

INDONESIA Day 8: DAY AT SEA Day 9: BELITUNG ISLAND /

INDONESIA Day 10: KETABANG – KALIMANDAN,

BORNEO/ INDONESIA Day 11: PONTIANAK – KALIMANDAN,

BORNEO/ INDONESIA Day 12: PEMANAK, BORNEO /

INDONESIA Day 13: KUCHING, BORNEO / MALAYSIA

Secret Islands with white sanded beachesTaste the local flavours

Top View of Rice Terraces, Indonesia

Long-nosed monkeys

Borneo river


CRUISE MENU

Malaysia

Java Sea

Indonesia

Bali

KUCHING

KOTA KINABALU

MukahBintulu

BORNEO

MiriBrunei / BandarSeri Begawan

ANCHORS DOWN

Ship: M/S Panorama IIDate: October 2019, May 2020 & October 2020 Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabinsEmbarkation: From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, or reverse Duration: 9 days / 8 nightsOptional Excursions: • Bako National Park • Sibu • Melanau Heartland • Similajau National Park • Lambir Hills National Park & Iban longhouse • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre & Kinabatangan River Cruise • Brunei


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Kinabatangan River, Borneo


Embera Village, Panama Similajau National Park Kota Kinabalu ParkSacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary


BORNEOWEST BORNEO JOURNEYS

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DAY BY DAY

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Optional tour to Gunung National Park, UNESCO

World Heritage site. > Optional tour to an Iban Longhouse> Optional Tour: enjoy a Ngajat traditional dance

performance> Farewell dinner at the sounds of Malay music > Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)

Day 1: KUCHING, MALAYSIA Embarkation at 3 pm. Welcome dinner and overnight in port.

Day 2: KUCHING, MALAYSIA Optional excursion to Bako National Park to sight world- famous proboscis Monkeys. Af-ternoon sailing to nearby Lakei Island for free relaxation time. Overnight at sea.

Day 3: MUKAH, MALAYSIA Mid-day arrival in Mukah. Optional excursion in the Melanau Heartland. Visit Lamin Dana, a traditional Melanau house built above the water. Marvel at intricate costumes and hand-icraft. Overnight at anchor.

Day 4: MUKAH - SIBU, MALAYSIA Full-day optional excursion to Sibu, a city built along the might Rajan River, the largest river of Malaysia. Free time to explore Old Sibu

markets and the 7-storey pagoda. After lunch go up river with fast boats in Iban territory. Return on board, overnight at sea.

Day 5: BINTULU, MALAYSIA

Morning optional excursion to Similajau Nation-al Park and the Likau River. Free time to stroll through Pasar Utama and Pasar Tamu markets. Late lunch on-board and overnight at sea.

Day 6: MIRI, MALAYSIAMorning optional excursion to the Iban Long-house, Lambir Hills & Waterfalls or by plane to Gunung National Park, Unesco Heritage site. Evening sailing to Brunei. Overnight at sea.

Day 7: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEIFull-day optional tour to Brunei’s countryside and the rural life of the Dusun, Iban and Kedayan in-digenous people. Enjoy lunch and a Ngajat tra-ditional dance performance. Return to town and

revel at the Palace of Light. Overnight at sea.

Day 8: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA Morning arrival in Kota Kinabalu. Optional full day excursion to Kinabalu Park and its 41-high canopy walk, or by air to Sandakan for a full day at the Sepilok Orang-Utan Reserve and a Kinabatangan River cruise tour.

Day 9: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIADisembarkation at 9-10 am after breakfast.


Panorama II DiningLambir Hills National Park

Proboscis Monkeys, Bako National Park

Brunei’s Rural Life

REVERSE ITINERARYFROM KOTA KINABALU TO KUCHINGDay 1: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIADay 2: KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIADay 3: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEIDay 4: MIRI, MALAYSIADay 5: BINTULU, MALAYSIADay 6: MUKAH - SIBU, MALAYSIA Day 7: MUKAH, MALAYSIA Day 8: KUCHING, MALAYSIADay 9: KUCHING, MALAYSIA


ICELANDCRUISES IN THE LAND OF ICE & FIRE

Isafjordor

Patreksfjordur Holmavik

Grundarfjordur

Siglufjordur

AKUREYRI

REYKJAVIK

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Ship: M/S Panorama

Date: June - September 2019


Embarkation: Saturdays from Reykjavik to Akureyri or reverse


Optional Excursions: • Deildartunguhver

• Dynjandi • Bolungravik • Siglufjordur • Akureyri

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Gulfoss Waterfall, © Filip Kulisev

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Icelandic Puffins © Filip Kulisev

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Visit to world famous waterfalls> Optional visit to 2 volcanoes> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Possible whale sightings

Raudasandur, Iceland © Filip Kulisev Strokkur Geyser © Filip Kulisev Strokkur Geyser © Filip Kulisev

Day 1 | Saturday: REYKJAVIK Embarkation at 3-4 pm.

Day 2 | Sunday: Sunday – REYKJAVIKOur Golden Circle optional excursion will start at the Thingvellir National Park. The tour continues to Gulfoss waterfall, and then to the Geysir geothermal area. We stop at the Hveragerdi village and we pass through Reykjavik’s city center be-fore arriving at the pier. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 | Monday: GRUNDAFJORDURThis morning we arrive in Grundafjordur, for our optional excursion of the Snae-fellsnes Peninsula. From there we head to Olafsvik, passing the splendid Baejarfoss waterfall and reach the villages of Arnar-stapi and Hellnar before making our way to Snaefellsjokull National Park. Return to the ship for a relaxing afternoon and evening sailing to Patreksfjordur.

Day 4 | Tuesday: PATREKSFJORDURMorning arrival in Patreksfjordur. The op-tional Westfjords adventure excursion will take us to the Latrabjarg cliffs, famous for its puffin colony and then to Raudasandur beach. We will ride on a tractor carriage with our expert guide and local farm-er along the beach to the seal colony. Late afternoon, we cruise around the Harnafjordur and anchor in front of the Dynjandi Waterfall. After drinks to cel-ebrate this wonder of nature, we sail to Isafjordur.

Day 5 | Wednesday: ISAFJORDURMorning arrival in Isafjordur. Disembark for an optional tour to Thingeyri village and the interactive Viking Museum. After the “Viking experience” we return to Is-afjordur and visit the Maritime and Heri-tage Museum. In the afternoon we sail to Holmavik. Overnight at sea.

Day 6| Thursday: HOLMAVIKMorning arrival in the small village of Hol-mavik. After breakfast onboard, enjoy an optional full day excursion: first, we will visit the Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft to learn about the old Viking traditions and culture, then we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and finally we will visit a local sheep farm to interact with the farmers’ daily lives. Evening return to the ship and sailing to Siglufjordur. Overnight at sea.

Day 7 | Friday: SIGLUFJORDUR - AKUREYRI This morning we reach Siglufjordur, once known as the capital of Herring fishing. There are two optional excursions:1. The optional walking excursion through the city will take you to the port, the Herring Museum, the Folk Music center housed in Madame House, the oldest house in the city.2. The Lake Myvatn & Godafoss optional tour: Depart Siglufjordur around noon and

head to the thermal field of Namaskard. Then continue to Dimmuborgir lava laby-rinth. We reach Skutustadir and its amazing craters and continue to Godafoss. Our tour will end in Akureyri, where we rejoin the Panorama. Passengers not taking the excur-sion will be sailing from Siglufjordur to Ak-ureyri with the Panorama. Farewell dinner.

Day 8 | Saturday: AKUREYRIDisembarkation 6 am-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 au-tomatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembar-kation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

REVERSE ITINERARYFROM AKUREYRI TO REYKJAVIKDay 1: AKUREYRIDay 2: AKUREYRI - HUSAVIKDay 3: HUSAVIK - SIGLUFJORDURDay 4: ISAFJORDURDay 5: ISAFJORDUR - PATREKSFJORDURDay 6: AKRANESDay 7: REYKJAVIKDay 8: REYKJAVIK


ADRIATIC SEAADRIATIC ODYSSEY: TALES OF 4 COUNTRIES

Saranda

Budva

Kotor

ADRIATIC SEA

CROATIA

MONTENEGRO

ALBANIA

GREECE

IONIAN SEA

Korcula

PaxoiCorfu

DUBROVNIK

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Ship: M/Y Callisto

Date: May - September 2019 and July - September 2020


Embarkation: Fridays from Dubrovnik, Croatia


Optional Excursions: • Kotor, Montenegro • Butrint, Albania • Corfu, Greece • Korcula, Croatia • Budva, Montenegro

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Paxi Island

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Clear blue waters of Paxi Island

ABOUT 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> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)

Day 1 | Friday: DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Embarkation between 3 pm and 4 pm. Welcome dinner and midnight departure towards Korcula, Croa-tia. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Saturday: KORCULA, CROATIAEnjoy a refreshing morning swim stop near Korcula* before arriving at Korcula port. Afternoon optional excursion in Korcula Town or in Kor-cula Town and Lumbarda Village for wine tasting. Overnight at sea to Budva, Montenegro.

Day 3 | Sunday: BUDVA, MONTENEGROMorning arrival at the well-pre-served medieval town of Budva. After breakfast, enjoy an optional

sightseeing excursion to Old Budva and to Cetinje, a museum town. Ex-plore Budva’s vast cultural heritage and Venetian architecture. Over-night at sea to Saranda, Albania.

Day 4 | Monday: SARANDA, ALBANIA – CORFU, GREECE Early morning arrival to the charm-ing town of Saranda, boasting the most attractive waterfront on the Albanian Riviera. Join the optional excursion to the nearby archaeolog-ical site of Butrint. Early afternoon sailing to Corfu, Greece. Clearance and afternoon optional excursion at Corfu. Overnight in port.

Day 5 | Tuesday: CORFU – ANTIPAXI –PAXI, GREECE Early morning sailing to Antipaxi island, for a refreshing swim stop

and a BBQ lunch on board. After-noon arrival in the unique port of Paxi. Overnight in port.

Day 6 | Wednesday: PAXI – CORFU, GREECEEarly morning sailing to Corfu, the Grand Lady of the Ionian Islands and the greenest island in Greece. Morn-ing optional excursion to explore Corfu’s imperial past, the impressive historic center declared UNESCO World Heritage site, or optional sce-nic tour through the lush Corfiot coun-tryside and villages. Early afternoon sailing to Kotor. Overnight at sea.

Day 7 | Thursday: KOTOR, MONTENEGROEarly morning navigation in the Bay of Kotor, the deepest natural fjord in the Mediterranean. Join the optional

excursion to the well-preserved, for-tified medieval Old Town. Late night sailing towards Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Day 8 | Friday: DUBROVNIK, CROATIAArrival and disembarkation at 8:00-9:00 am.* SWIM STOPS IN CROATIA AND MON-

TENEGRO ARE SUBJECT TO LOCAL AU-THORITIES PERMISSION.


Korcula, Croatia Souvenirs from Dubrovnik, Croatia.JPG Paxi, Greece


DALMATIAN COASTADRIATIC ODYSSEY: THE DALMATIAN COAST

& MONTENEGRO

Kotor

ADRIATIC SEA

CROATIAMONTENEGRO

IONIAN SEA

KorculaHvar

SplitSibenik

Rab

DUBROVNIK

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Ship: M/Y Callisto

Date: June-August 2019 & 2020


Embarkation: Fridays from Dubrovnik, Croatia


Optional Excursions: • Split • Rab • Sibenik • Hvar • Korcula • Kotor • Trogir


Captain’s Bridge

Aerial view of Croatia coast line Dubrovnik, Croatia Kotor, Montenegro

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View of Dubrovnik

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> 7 destinations in 2 Countries> Housewarming Cocktails> Unesco World Heritage Sites> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Optional visit to Krka National Park

Day 1 | Friday: DUBROVNIK / CROATIAEmbarkation 3 - 4 pm. Welcome dinner and evening sailing to Split, Croatia. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Saturday: SPLIT / CROATIA Morning arrival in Split, Croatia. Enjoy a morning optional walking tour to the city of Split. After lunch on board, optional afternoon ex-cursion to nearby Trogir, starting with a scenic journey along the Dal-matian Coast to this coastal town. Late afternoon sailing to Rab.

Day 3 | Sunday: RAB / CROATIAMorning arrival in Rab. Enjoy a morning optional walking tour of Rab. Discover cultural and historical monuments including the Church of

Justina, the Church of St. John the Baptist, the Prince’s Palace. Later in the afternoon, we sail south passing between the beautiful Kornati Islands to reach Sibenik. Overnight at sea.

Day 4 | Monday: SIBENIK / CROATIA We reach Sibenik through a spec-tacular fjord. Our optional all day excursion will take us to the Krka National Park home to abundant in-digenous flora and fauna, including over 200 bird species, before explor-ing the seaside city of Primosten and Sibenik old Town – Overnight in port.

Day 5 | Tuesday: SIBENIK – HVAR – KORCULA / CROATIA Early morning sailing and arrival in Hvar. Enjoy a morning optional walking tour to discover the island’s

Venetian flavor. Early afternoon lei-surely sailing to Korcula. Late eve-ning arrival in Korcula and over-night in port.

Day 6 | Wednesday: KORCULA / CROATIAEnjoy all day optional excursions in Korcula Town and to LUMBARDA Village for wine tasting. Evening sail-ing and overnight at sea to the coast-al town of Kotor in Montenegro.

Day 7 | Thursday: KOTOR / MONTENEGRO – DUBROVNIK / CROATIA Early morning navigation in Kotor, the deepest natural fjord in the Mediterranean. Join the optional morning excursion to medieval Old Town. We leave Kotor in the eve-ning and sail through the stunning

fjord of Kotor Bay to Dubrovnik. Overnight in port.

Day 8 | Friday: DUBROVNIK / CROATIADisembarkation at 9 am after breakfast.* SWIM STOPS IN CROATIA & MONTENE-

GRO ARE SUBJECT TO LOCAL AUTHORI-TIES PERMISSION.


Musicians on board Sibenik, Croatia Night View Your cabin sanctuary

DAY BY DAY


GREECECLASSICAL GREECE

ALBANIA

BULGARIA

TURKEY

ITALY

THE FORMERYUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF

MACEDONIA

Marina ZeaNafplion

Hydra

KeaDelos Mykonos

Santorini

Rethymnon

Kythira

CRETE

Monemvasia

ATHENS

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Ship: M/Y Harmony G

Date: From May to October, 2019 and April to October, 2020


Embarkation: Fridays from Marina Zea, Athens


Optional Excursions: • Delos • Santorini • Knossos, Crete • Mycenae

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Excursion in sacred Delos Greek salad Mykonos by night

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Minoan Frescoes - Knossos, Crete

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Half-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch or Dinner> 10 destinations > Housewarming Cocktails> Greek “Philoxenia” Night> Private BBQ “Meraki” Event (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)

Day 1: Friday – ATHENS - KEA2-3 pm embarkation from Mari-na Zea and departure via Cape Sounion to Kea. After dinner, time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korissia. Early departure for Delos. Overnight at sea.

Day 2: Saturday – DELOS - MYKONOS Optional morning excursion to the archaeological site of Delos, an-tiquity’s most sacred island, a re-nowned spiritual center of the world. On to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. The night is young. Overnight in port.

Day 3: Sunday – SANTORININoon arrival in Fira port of Santo-

rini. Experience the stunning natu-ral scenery of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to picturesque villag-es and the archaeological site of Akrotiri. Overnight sailing to Crete.

Day 4: Monday – RETHYMNON, CRETEMorning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Op-tional tour to the ancient city of Knos-sos near Heraklion. Late departure for Kythira. Overnight at sea.

Day 5: Tuesday – KYTHIRA Late morning swim stop and after-noon arrival at Kythira, an off-the-beaten track island gem. The Ve-netians used to say that the world makes a world, and Cerigo (also Kythera) another world. Evening at leisure to experience the subdued

charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in port.

Day 6: Wednesday – MONEMVASIA - NAFPLION Early morning sailing to Monemva-sia. Discover a remarkable medie-val fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architec-ture. Depart for Nafplion early in the afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. The old quarter is charming, with narrow cobblestone streets. Im-pressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion.

Day 7: Thursday – NAFPLION - HYDRA Optional tour to Mycenae, the pow-erful walled palace of Agamemnon

the Homeric Achaean King. Early afternoon departure for Hydra, a historical tiny island that has en-chanted international jet setters and artists like Chagall and Picasso. Overnight in port.

Day 8: Friday – ATHENSDeparture in the early hours for Marina Zea, Athens. Disembarka-tion at 8-9 am, after breakfast.


Rethymno Harbour Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion Tomb of the House of Atreus in Mycenae

Rethymno Harbour


GREECEJEWELS OF THE CYCLADES

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Ship: 2019: M/S Galileo 2020: M/S Galileo & M/S Panorama

Date: From April to October 2019 and 2020




Optional Excursions: • Delos • Santorini • Paros • Syros

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Island hopping in the Cyclades


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Photo Competition Winner 2017 – Bauer, Ph.

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Half-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch or Dinner> 9 Islands > Housewarming Cocktails> Greek “Philoxenia” Night> Private BBQ “Meraki” Event (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)

Day 1: Friday – ATHENS - POROSEmbarkation between 2-3 pm. En-joy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Arrival at Poros to enjoy the town by night. Overnight at sea to Poliegos.

Day 2: Saturday – POLIEGOS - FOLEGANDROS Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its amaz-ing beaches. Morning swim stop followed by a deck BBQ. After-noon sailing to Folegandros, a less known Cycladic dream. Orientation walk around the town and castle. Overnight in port.

Day 3: Sunday – SANTORINI Early in the morning sail and arrival at the volcanic beauty that is Santo-rini to explore its famously unique capital Fira. Optional excursion to

the world- famous archaeological site of Akrotiri, followed by a visit to the beautiful village of Oia known for her breathtaking view overlook-ing the caldera. Cocktails on deck to experience the world famous sunset. Overnight in Santorini.

Day 4: Monday – ANTIPAROS – PAROS In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay of Antipa-ros. Early noon arrival in Paros. Vis-it Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa. Time to have a fun night and show us your dancing skills during our famous Greek “Philoxe-nia” Night. Overnight in Paros.

Day 5: Tuesday – DELOS – MYKONOS Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of De-

los, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Myko-nos 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 Myko-nos.

Day 6: Wednesday – 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. Over-night in Syros.

Day 7: Thursday – KYTHNOS – CAPE SOUNION 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 Posei-don. Captain’s Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina Zea.

Day 8: Friday – ATHENSDisembarkation at 8-9 am after breakfast.


Relax against the Cycladic backdrop Mingle with the locals Santorini Whitewashed villages in the Cyclades


GREECEANTIQUITY TO BYZANTIUM

ALBANIA

BULGARIA

TURKEY

ITALY

YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OFTHE FORMER

MACEDONIA

Corinth Canal

Delphi

Olympia

Palia Epidaurus

Nafplion

MonemvasiaGythion

Pylos

Katakolon

Itea

ATHENSMarina Zea

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Ship: M/S Galileo or M/S Panorama

Date: March - April & October - November, 2019 & 2020




Optional Excursions: • Ancient Epidaurus • Mycenae • Nestor’s Palace, Pylos • Dirou Caves • Delphi • Olympia

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Guest photo courtesy, Laura H.

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Theme cruise with Expert Guest Speaker> Corinth Canal Crossing> 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites > Greek “Philoxenia” Night> Private BBQ “Meraki” Event (*weather permitting)> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)

Day 1 | Friday: ATHENS – PALAIA EPIDAURUS Embarkation between 2-3 pm. En-joy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Palaia (old) Epidaurus. Evening arrival and dinner on board.

Day 2 | Saturday: PALAIA EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION Early morning to drive to Ancient Epid-aurus and optional excursion. Epidau-rus was known throughout the Greek world as a healing sanctuary and for its theater that is once again in use today. Lunch on board and afternoon sailing to Nafplion. Overnight at port.

Day 3 | Sunday: SNAFPLION - MYCENAE - MONEMVASSIAAfter a short walking tour of Naf-plion, drive through the colorful city and the beautiful countryside of Ar-

golis towards Mycenae for an op-tional excursion. Visit the remains of the ancient city, which Homer calls “rich in gold”. Lunch on ship and afternoon sailing to Monemva-sia. Overnight sailing to Gythion.

Day 4 | Monday: GYTHION Early morning arrival to Gythion. Op-tional Excursion to Mani peninsula and Cape Tenaro plus the spectacular Dirou Caves with their stalactites and stalagmites. We then drive to nearby Areopolis for a short stroll through the town. Overnight at sea to Pylos.

Day 5 | Tuesday: PYLOSDuring our optional excursion and after stopping to admire the scen-ery, we will continue up the road to Nestor’s Palace. Following our vis-it to the remains of the palace, we will make the short trip to the town

of Hora where a superb archaeo-logical museum holds thousands of artifacts recovered from the site. Overnight sailing to Katakolon.

Day 6 | Wednesday: KATAKOLON – OLYMPIA - ITEA Early morning arrival in Katakolon. Optional excursion to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Fol-lowing lunch in the town of Olympia, we’ll visit the museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity. Time at leisure before we travel overland to re-board our ship in Patras and depart for Itea. Overnight at Itea.

Day 7 |Thursday: ITEA - DELPHI Morning optional excursion to Del-phi, one of the most revered sites from the ancient world. We will dis-

embark the ship early this morning and proceed to the ruins complex. 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 towards Athens. Overnight in Marina Zea.

Day 8 | Friday: ATHENSDisembarkation at 8-9 am 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 automatically enti-tle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disem-barkation on time for guests flights.

Corinth Canal crossing Githion Nafplion

Accompanied by...EXPERT GUEST LECTUREREugenia Alexiou was born in Athens. She studied Archaeology and Art History in the National University of Athens and hold a Master on Byzantine Art. Her real ‘passion’ is Prehistoric Aegean civilization since she participated in the excavations on Santorini island, one of the most important sites of Bronze Age and amongst the greatest excavations in Greece.


GREECEAEGEAN ODYSSEY

ALBANIA

BULGARIA

TURKEY

ITALY

THE FORMERYUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF

MACEDONIA

MARINA ZEA

Delos

Tinos

Mykonos

Samos Kusadasi

Patmos

Santorini

Ios

ATHENS

Kythnos

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Ship: M/S Panorama

Date: From June to October, 2020




Optional Excursions: • Santorini • Patmos • Ephesus • Delos • Mykonos • Tinos


Santorini, Greece Ios swimstop Ios Island

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Patmos, Greece

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Half-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch or Dinner> Dinner on board under the Temple of Poseidon> Housewarming Cocktails> Greek “Philoxenia” Night> Private BBQ “Meraki” Event (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)

Day 1 | Friday: MARINA ZEA, ATHENSEmbarkation 14:00-15:00 and Wel-come drink. Your ship sets sail for Ios. Welcome dinner. Overnight at sea to Ios / Santorini.

Day 2 | Saturday: IOS - SANTORINIIn the morning, we stop for a refresh-ing swim at Manganari Beach/ Ios. Noon arrival in Santorini. You will go ashore and take a cable car to the town of Fira. Afternoon option-al tour to Akrotiri and then to Oia, famous for its sunset. Overnight at sea to Patmos.

Day 3 | Sunday: PATMOS Morning arrival in Patmos. Your optional Patmos excursion includes 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, the capital or swim at a nearby beach.

Day 4 | Monday: PATMOS – KUSADASI – SAMOSEarly morning sailing to Kusadasi, Turkey. Optional tour to Ephesus, the greatest archaeological site in the Aegean region. After lunch and some free time at leisure, we sail to Samos. Late afternoon, arrival in Sa-mos and the quaint port of Pythago-rion. Enjoy a late afternoon swim and evening at leisure. Late in the evening we sail to Delos / Mykonos.

Day 5 | Tuesday: DELOS – MYKONOS Enjoy an optional guided walking tour in Delos and visit the archaeo-logical ruins of this UNESCO World

Heritage Site. Sail into a beautiful bay for a refreshing swim stop and lunch, weather permitting. Afternoon sailing into Mykonos Harbour. While exploring the town you can visit the archaeological museum or the mar-itime museum and have the evening at leisure to enjoy the nightlife.

Day 6 | Wednesday: MYKONOS – TINOS At day break we sail to Tinos and reach the beach of Ysternia for a swim stop and a barbeque. After lunch we sail into Tinos harbor and afternoon optional excursion to Tinos Villages.

Day 7 | Thursday: TINOS – KYTHNOS - CAPE SOUNION – MARINA ZEA, ATHENS Morning sailing to Kythnos for a swim stop and beach BBQ. We reach Ko-lones Beach in Kythnos for our last

swimstop. After lunch we sail to Cape Sounion for a farewell cocktails & din-ner under the Temple of Poseidon. In the evening, we sail to Marina Zea.

Day 8 | Friday: MARINA ZEA, ATHENSBreakfast and disembarkation be-tween 9 and 10 am.


Ios Port Pythagorio Samos Kythnos PanII


GREECEAEGEAN ISLANDS MINI CRUISES

Marina ZeaAegina

DelosMykonos

Santorini

ATHENS

Marina ZeaAegina

Delos

SyrosMykonos

Santorini

ATHENS

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Ship: M/Y Callisto

Date: November 2019, February-March 2020


Embarkation: Fridays (4-day cruises) or Mondays (5-day cruises) from Marina Zea, Athens

Duration: 3 nights/4 days and 4 nights/5 days

Optional Excursions: • Delos • Santorini • Syros


Panorama of the caldera, Santorini

Aegina Island

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Mykonos Little Venice

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Discover the islands without the crowds> Discover one island per day > Housewarming cocktails> Greek “Philoxenia” Night> Captain’s Honor Night > Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore excursions (*optional)

4 DAY CRUISES

Day 1 | Friday: ATHENS - AEGINA Embarkation 3 pm – Sailing to Aegina Island. Late afternoon arrival. Wel-come Dinner and free time to walk around the port. Late evening sailing to Santorini. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Saturday: SANTORINI Morning arrival in Santorini. Optional full day excursion. Afternoon free to visit Oia. Evening sailing to Delos / Mykonos. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 | Sunday: DELOS – MYKONOS Morning arrival in Delos. Morning optional excursion in Delos “open air museum”. Lunch in Delos before we sail to nearby Mykonos.

Day 4 | Monday: ATHENS MARINA ZEAS Morning arrival in Marina Zeas Athens. Disembarkation 9 to 10 am.

5 DAY CRUISES

Day 1 | Monday: ATHENS - AEGINA Embarkation 3 pm – Sailing to Aegina. Late afternoon arrival. Welcome Dinner and free time. Late evening sailing to Santorini. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Tuesday: SANTORINI Morning arrival in Santorini. Optional full day excursion. Afternoon free to visit Oia. Evening sailing to Delos / Mykonos. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 | Wednesday: DELOS - MYKONOS Morning arrival in Delos and optional excursion. Enjoy lunch before we sail to Mykonos. Early afternoon arrival and time at leisure.

Day 4 | Thursday: MYKONOS – SYROS Mid-morning sailing to Syros. At lunch time. Optional walking excursion. Captain farewell dinner in port.

Day 5 | Friday: ATHENS MARINA ZEAS Morning arrival in Marina Zeas Athens. Disembarkation 9 to 10 am.

Temple of Aphaia, Aegina Akrotiri, Santorini The beautiful port of Siros

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 automatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.


SPAIN & PORTUGALTHE GLORIES OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL

Granada

Ronda

Porto BanusGibraltar

Cadiz

Jerez deLa Frontera

Monchique

Silves

PortimaoMalaga

Lisbon

PORTUGAL

SPAINSeville

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Ship: M/Y Harmony V

Date: June-September 2019 & April-September 2020


Embarkation: From Malaga, Spain to Portimao/Lisbon, Portugal or reverse


Optional Excursions: • Granada • Ronda • Gibraltar • Seville • Jerez de la Frontera • Silves

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Cadiz View in Algarve coast, Portugal Traditional Wine and Delicious Tapas in Spain

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Teatro Flamenco Wilvan

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Optional visits to more than 3 UNESCO Sites> Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Exploration of two countries

Day 1: MALAGA, SPAIN Embarkation 3 pm - Dinner on board. Overnight in port.

Day 2: MALAGA, SPAIN Optional full day excursion to Grana-da. We will visit the Alhambra*, a se-ries of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th C. and the Cathedral with its Royal Chapel, and many churches built in Granada’s unique “mudéjar” style. In the after-noon we return to Malaga. Overnight in port.

Day 3: MALAGA – PORTO BANUS, SPAIN – GIBRALTAR, UK Early morning sailing and arrival in Por-to Banus. Morning optional excursion to Ronda. Visit Plaza de Toros, now a mu-seum where visitors can stroll out into the arena. Afternoon swim from the ship and

time at leisure. Evening sailing to Gibral-tar. Overnight in port.

Day 4: GIBRALTAR, UK – BOLONIA OR ARROYO BEACHOptional half day excursion in the “Rock”. We reach by Cable Car the sum-mit of Gibraltar for a breathtaking view. Your guide will show you around the ge-ography of this British colony, then take you to the sanctuary of Gibraltar’s older inhabitants, the Barbary Apes, roaming free around this station. Midday sailing to Seville and swim stop weather per-mitting.

Day 5: SEVILLE, SPAINThis morning we sail up the Guadalqui-vir river. Midday arrival and afternoon optional excursion to Seville. Optional excursion to the Cathedral, the Maria Luisa Park and the quaint and elegant

district of Santa Cruz. Overnight in Se-ville port.

Day 6: SEVILLE – JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA – CADIZ, SPAINFull day optional excursion in Seville and to Jerez de la Frontera, famous for its wines, horse breeding and flamenco. Guests rejoin the ship in Cadiz in the evening. Overnight at sea to Portimao – Portugal.

Day 7: PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL Midday arrival in Portimao. Optional afternoon excursion to Silves and the picturesque city of Monchique. Return to Return to Portimao for the farewell din-ner. Overnight in port.

Day 8: PORTIMAO – LISBON, POR-TUGALDisembarkation 8:30 am. Escorted bus

transfer from Portimao to Lisbon at 9:00. Arrival to Lisbon hotel (name to be ad-vised) at approximately 12:30.

* Tickets for the Alhambra must be “purchased” several months in advance and this tour must be

pre-booked.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beau-fort 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 automatically entitle pas-sengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guaran-tees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

Marina de Portimao on Algarve in southern Portugal Santa Maria Traditional Spanish Dancer

REVERSE ITINERARYFROM LISBON/PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL TO MALAGA, SPAINDay 1: LISBON – PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL Day 2: PORTIMAO – PORTUGALDay 3: SEVILLE, SPAIN Day 4: SEVILLE - JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA - CADIZ, SPAINDay 5: GIBRALTAR, UK, BOLONIA OR ARROYO BEACH Day 6: GIBRALTAR, UK - PORTO BANUS (FOR RONDA),

SPAIN Day 7: MALAGA - GRANADA, SPAIN Day 8: MALAGA, SPAIN


MARTINIQUE

Grenada

Mayreau

Tobago Cays

CARRIBEAN SEA St Lucia

BARBADOS

Union Island

Bequia

CARIBBEANTREASURES OF THE GRENADINES

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Ship: M/Y Variety Voyager

Date: December 2019 – March 2020


Embarkation: Saturdays roundtrip from Barbados or Sundays roundtrip from Martinique


Optional Excursions: • Martinique • St. Lucia • Grenada • Bequia

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Jardin de Balata, Martinique

Bequia Tobago Cays National Park Les Pitons, St. Lucia

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DAY BY DAY

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> 8 islands in 8 days> Optional Excursion to Les Pitons UNESCO Site> Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Captain’s Honor Night> Caribbean Night onboard

Day 1 | Saturday: BARBADOSEmbarkation at 4 pm. Welcome dinner and sailing to Martinique.

Day 2 | Sunday: MARTINIQUE Midday arrival in Martinique with a swim stop on the way. Explore Fort-de-France, fostering a dynamic Creole culture, set against a back-drop of volcanic peaks. Afternoon optional excursion and overnight in port.

Day 3 | Monday: ST. LUCIAEarly morning sailing to St Lucia, famous for the island’s iconic twin peaks, Les Pitons. Optional morning excursion to admire the Pitons, UNESCO site volcanic peaks of St. Lucia. After lunch, enjoy an optional afternoon rainforest canopy zip-line excursion or explore the Castries Market for hand-icrafts, fresh fruits and vegetables, or to admire murals housed in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Overnight at sea to Grenada.

Day 4 | Tuesday: GRENADAMorning arrival to Grenada, the “Isle of Spice”, widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Optional morning excursion. Afternoon at leisure to discover St. George’s colorful colonial buildings, forts, and churches. Overnight at sea to Tobago Cays.

Day 5 | Wednesday: TOBAGO CAYS – UNION Early morning arrival at Tobago Cays uninhab-ited islands, part of Tobago Cays Marine Park. Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. Early af-ternoon sailing to Union Island, small strip of land nicknamed “the Tahiti of the West Indies”. Enjoy beach activities. Overnight at anchor.

Day 6 | Thursday: MAYREAUEnjoy a full day dedicated to swimming and snorkeling activities, and a BBQ lunch on board. Overnight at sea to Bequia.

Day 7 | Friday: BEQUIA

Early morning arrival at Bequia. Swim stop and deck BBQ followed by an optional after-noon tour. In Port Elizabeth, learn more about the island’s whaling heritage at the museum and look out for local crafts in colorful mar-kets. Overnight at sea to Barbados.

Day 8 | Saturday: BARBADOSDisembarkation after breakfast at 9 am.


Port Elizabeth, BequiaBarbados Crane

Mayreau island

Martinique

ALTERNATIVE ITINERARYMARTINIQUE TO MARTINIQUEDay 1: MARTINIQUEDay 2: ST. LUCIA Day 3: GRENADADay 4: TOBAGO CAYS - UNIONDay 5: MAYREAUDay 6: BEQUIADay 7: BARBADOSDay 8: MARTINIQUE


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EGYPT, JORDAN & ISRAELGODS, KINGS & PHARAOHS

AIN SOKHNA

Aqaba

Sharm El-Sheikh

Hurghada

Luxor

EGYPT

JORDAN

ISRAEL

Gubal Island

EILAT

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Ship: M/Y Harmony GDate: December 2019 – March 2020 Accommodating: 44 guests in 21 oceanview cabinsEmbarkation: Sundays from Ain Sokhna, Egypt to Eilat, Israel or reverseDuration: 8 days / 7 nightsOptional Excursions: • Petra, Jordan • St. Catherine’s Monastery, Egypt • Luxor, Egypt • Eilat, Israel • Jerusalem, Israel

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Walking through the narrow canyons, Petra, Jordan


Embera Village, Panama Capturing Luxor

UNESCO ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Coral reefs underwater in the Red Sea, EgyptAncient Egypt

SPIRITUAL

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DAY BY DAY

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails > 1-night accommodation in Luxor Hotel

(*weather permitting)> Host/Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Captain’s Honor Night> Egyptian-themed Evening on board > Shore excursions (*optional)> Swimming/Snorkeling opportunities (*weather permitting)

Day 1 | Sunday: AIN SOKHNA, EGYPT Embarkation at 3-4 pm. Welcome dinner and overnight at sea to Gubal Island or El Gouna, Egypt.

Day 2 | Monday: GUBAL OR EL GOUNA – HURGHADA, EGYPT Deck BBQ Lunch and afternoon swim stop in Gubal or El Gouna, to explore the diverse and colorful underwater world off the coast of Egypt. Afternoon sailing to Hurghada. Overnight in port.

Day 3 | Tuesday: HURGHADA – LUX-OR, EGYPT Morning bus transfer to Luxor for a two-day/one-night land trip (including trans-fers and overnight at a deluxe, shore ex-

cursions are optional). After checking in at your hotel, optional excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in hotel.

Day 4 | Wednesday: LUXOR – HURGHADA, EGYPT Early morning optional excursion to West Bank section of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Hatschepsut Temple, the Co-lossi of Memnon. Afternoon return on board in Hurghada. Overnight at sea.

Day 5 | Thursday: SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPTFull day optional excursion at St. Catherine’s Monastery or optional snorkeling excursion. Evening sailing to Aqaba. Overnight at sea.

Day 6 | Friday: AQABA, JORDAN Morning arrival in Aqaba. Optional excur-

sion to Petra, the Red Rose city. Visit the Siq Canyon and witness the towering bright-ness of the Treasury. Overnight in port.

Day 7 | Saturday: AQABA, JORDAN – EILAT, ISRAEL Early morning sailing to Eila. All day op-tional excursions. Overnight in port.

Day 8 | Sunday: EILAT, ISRAELDisembarkation at 9 am 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 de-pending 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 automatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

Egyptian textilesRed Sea Underwater Petra, Jordan

REVERSE ITINERARYEILAT, ISRAEL TO AIN SOKHNA, EGYPT Day 1: EILAT, ISRAEL Day 2: EILAT, ISRAEL – AQABA, JORDAN Day 3: AQABA, JORDAN Day 4: SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT Day 5: SHARM EL SHEIKH - GUBAL OR EL GOUNA –

HURGHADA, EGYPT Day 6: HURGHADA -LUXOR, EGYPT Day 7: LUXOR - HURGHADA, EGYPT Day 8: AIN SOKHNA OR SUEZ, EGYPT

SPECIAL SUEZ CROSSING ITINERARYEILAT TO ASHDOD, ISRAEL, OR REVERSEDay 1: EILAT, ISRAEL - AQABA, JORDANDay 2: AQABA, JORDANDay 3: SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPTDay 4: SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPTDay 5: HURGHADA -LUXOR, EGYPT Day 6: SUEZ, EGYPTDay 7: SUEZ - CANAL CROSSING, EGYPTDay 8: PORT SAID, EGYPTDay 9: PORT SAID (FOR CAIRO), EGYPTDay 10: ASHDOD, ISRAEL


COSTA RICA & PANAMATREASURES OF COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA

PUERTO CALDERA PORT

COSTA RICA

PANAMA

COLOMBIA

Quepos(Manuel Antonio National Park)

Golfito(Golfo Dulce)

Curu Reserve &Tortuga Island

FLAMENCO MARINA

Playa Muerto

Pearl Islands

Coiba Island

PuertoJimenez

(Golfo Dulce)

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Ship: M/S PanoramaDate: December 2019 – March 2020Accommodating: 49 guests in 24 oceanview cabinsEmbarkation: Saturdays from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica to Flamenco Marina or Colon 2000*, Panama or reverse.Duration: 8 days / 7 nightsOptional Excursions: • Manuel Antonio Reserve • Osa Peninsula • Darien National Park • Old Panama • Gatun Lake • Casa Orquideas • Curu Nature Reserve


Manuel Antonio National Park

Embera Village, Panama Embera Village, Panama

UNESCO SNORKELING

Embera Village, PanamaCtenosaur Lizard, Costa Rica

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BIRDWATCHERS BARBEQUE

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Toucan Costa Rica

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Optional Excursion to Manuel Antonio Reserve > Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Optional visit to Casa Orquideas flowers sanctuary> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Captain’s Honor Night

Day 1 | Saturday: PUERTO CALDERA, Costa RicaEmbarkation at 3-4 pm. Sailing to Quepos. Over-night at sea.

Day 2 | Sunday: QUEPOS – PLAYA BIESANZ, Costa RicaMorning optional excursion to the famous Man-uel Antonio Reserve. Lunch and optional after-noon Forest Canopy excursion or sailing to Playa Biesanz for a swim. Tropical evening with dinner and party. Late evening sailing to Puerto Jimenez, Golfo Dulce. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 | Monday: PUERTO JIMENEZ – CASA ORQUIDEAS - GOLFITO, Costa RicaEarly morning arrival at Puerto Jimenez. Morning optional Osa Peninsula excursion. After lunch, we reach by Casa Orquideas. Optional excursion in the flowers sanctuary and time to swim. Sailing to Golfito for Immigration procedures, and over-night at sea to Coiba/Granito de Oro islands.

Day 4 | Tuesday: GRANITO DE ORO - COIBA ISLAND, PanamaMorning arrival at Granito de Oro Island for swimming and deck BBQ. Sailing to nearby Coiba Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking tour with our Ship Naturalist. Late after-noon sailing to Playa Muerto, Darrien.

Day 5 | Wednesday: DAY AT SEA – PLAYA MUERTO, DARIEN Day at sea. Relax on the sun deck-loungers, en-joy reading a good book or join a lecture of our on-board Expert Guest Naturalist. Late afternoon arrival at Playa Muerto, Darien.

Day 6 | Thursday: PLAYA MUERTO - PEARL ISLANDS – FLAMENCO MARINA, Panama Morning optional excursion in the Darien Nation-al park. We are welcomed by Emberra Indians, one of the 7 indigenous groups living in Panama. Midday sailing to Pearl Islands for swimming and beach activities. Overnight at sea.

Day 7 | Friday: FLAMENCO MARINA PANAMA CITY, Panama Morning Optional excursion to the Gatun Lake and Fort San Lorenzo Spanish Historical Forts, the Panama Canal Expansion Observation Center. Af-ter lunch we visit the Canal Museum and watch the movements of ships in the locks. Farewell dinner.

Day 8 | Saturday: FLAMENCO MARINA, PanamaDisembarkation 6 to 9:30 am.* Cruises featuring a Panama Canal crossing embark or disembark at COLON 2000, Panama. For Panama Canal Crossing voyages, view page 57.

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 de-pending on the vessel - on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary con-ditions. Such itinerary changes do not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

Monkeys in Costa RicaGreat tail Grackle Costa Rica

REVERSE ITINERARYFROM PANAMA TO COSTA RICADay 1: FLAMENCO MARINA PANAMA CITY,

PANAMADay 2: FLAMENCO MARINA PANAMA CITY,

PANAMADay 3: PLAYA MUERTO/DARIEN, PANAMADay 4: GRANITO DE ORO – COIBA, PANAMADay 5: GOLFITO – CASA ORQUIDEAS – PUERTO

JIMENEZ, COSTA RICADay 6: QUEPOS – PLAYA BIESANZ, COSTA RICADay 7: CURU – TORTUGA, COSTA RICADay 8: TORTUGA – PUERTO CALDERA, COSTA

RICA

PANAMA CANAL CROSSING ITINERARYFROM PANAMA TO COSTA RICA OR REVERSEDay 1: COLON 2000 – CANAL CROSSING, PANAMADay 2: FLAMENCO MARINA PANAMA CITY, PANAMADay 3: PLAYA MUERTO/DARIEN, PANAMADay 4: GRANITO DE ORO – COIBA, PANAMADay 5: GOLFITO – CASA ORQUIDEAS – PUERTO JIMENEZ,

COSTA RICADay 6: QUEPOS – PLAYA BIESANZ, COSTA RICADay 7: CURU – TORTUGA, COSTA RICADay 8: TORTUGA – PUERTO CALDERA, COSTA RICA


CUBASIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CUBA

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From Cuba with love

Havana, Cuba Trinidad, Cuba Local Cuban market

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Ship: M/Y Variety Voyager

Date: From January to March, 2020


Embarkation: Fridays from Havana or Cienfuegos or reverse


Optional Excursions: • Cienfuegos • Trinidad • Isla Juventud •Maria La Gorda • Old Havana • Havana – Ernest Heming-way • Tropicana Club

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Trinidad, Cuba

DAY 1 | Friday: CIENFUEGOS

Join your fellow passengers at the Melia Cohiba in Havana for your transfer by bus to Cienfuegos. Stop on the way for refresh-ments / snacks. You will arrive in Cien-fuegos around 2.30 pm for embarkation on the Voyager. After settling in your cab-in, you will attend boat drill and welcome briefing and cocktail, followed by dinner. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

DAY 2 | Saturday: CIENFUEGOS | CASILDA/TRINIDAD This morning we disembark in port for our Full day Optional Excursion in Cienfuegos and Trinidad. (The VARIETY VOYAGER sails to Casilda without guests taking the excursion). We start with the exploration of Cienfuegos. Our walking tour will take us to a graphic arts workshop and to Parque Marti in the centre to see some outstanding examples of its architecture. A special treat will be a concert by the musicians and singers of the Chorus of Cienfuegos. After lunch in Cienfuegos, we

drive to Trinidad. We walk through the city streets and attend a local architect’s presentation and visit a scale model of the city. Stop at the Romantic Museum locat-ed in the old palace of the Count Brunet. Dinner on board unless you decide to re-turn to Trinidad for an Optional Trinidad by night excursion with dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 3 | Sunday: CASILDA & DAY AT SEAToday we leave Casilda after breakfast and spend the day at sea. Various activi-ties – Salsa lessons - and lectures.

DAY 4 | Monday: ISLA JUVENTUDWe reach Isla Juventud in the morning. Our optional Juventud Island excursion starts with a panoramic sightseeing drive of the capital city of Nueva Gerona. Visit the Presidio Mod-elo, an abandoned panopticon prison. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before visiting an art school and the maternity ward of a local hospital, if available. Free time for indepen-dent exploration in Nueva Gerona.

DAY 5 | Tuesday: MARIA LA GORDAAfter breakfast, we can join our optional Guanahacabibes National Park excursion, and explore one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and locals. We return to the beach area for swimming, snorkelling and a Beach BBQ. Early in the afternoon we leave Maria la Gorda and sail overnight to Havana.

DAY 6 | Wednesday: HAVANA After breakfast, disembark for our walk-ing exploration through Old Havana, and Centro Havana. Interact with the locals to further understand Cuban life. Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour by bus as we head to a local cigar factory. We will re-turn to the ship for dinner onboard. Relax on board after dinner or join our Optional Excursion and experience a Buena Vista Social Club style performance and learn the secrets of salsa.

DAY 7 | Thursday: HAVANA Our full day optional Havana excursion

will start in the morning with a visit to Fusterlandia, the studio of artist Jose Rodriguez Fuster in the outskirts of Ha-vana. After lunch in a local restaurant, we ride in vintage American cars to Finca Vigia, beloved home of Ernest Heming-way. Dinner on board. Evening at leisure unless you decide to join our optional evening excursion to the famous Tropi-cana Club.

DAY 8 | Friday: HAVANADisembark this morning and transfer to the airport.


Locals in CubaSouvenirs from Cuba Vintage car in Cuba

REVERSE ITINERARYDay 1: HAVANADay 2: HAVANADay 3: HAVANA I AT SEADay 4: MARIA LA GORDADay 5: ISLA JUVENTUD Day 6: CASILDA / TRINIDADDay 7: CASILDA - CIENFUEGOSDay 8: CIENFUEGOS

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Host/ Cruise Director (*English Speaking)> Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Note: This itinerary may be subject to change as a result of weather and other factors not in our control. Our vessels have been granted the longest stays of any cruise boats in the port of Havana. Since space at the dock itself is severely limited, this itinerary might involve a combination of having to tender in to shore, as well as docking at one of only two piers.


CUBATHE CUBAN PANORAMA

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Ship: M/S PanoramaDate: November 2019Accommodating: 49 guests in 24 oceanview cabinsEmbarkation: Fridays from Havana to Cienfuegos or reverseDuration: 8 days / 7 nightsOptional Excursions: • Havana – Ernest Hemingway (for passengers already in Havana) • Old Havana• Vinales & Pinal Del Rio • Maria La Gorda • Juventud Island • Trinidad • Cienfuegos


Back from Cuba

Cuban moments Locals in Cuba Mingle with the locals in Cuba

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Old-timer in Trinidad, Cuba

DAY 1: Friday | HAVANA Afternoon embarkation in Sierra Maes-tra Port – Havana. In the evening enjoy an Optional Buena Vista Social Club style performance and discover the secrets of salsa music at Café Taberna or similar.

DAY 2: Saturday | HAVANA Optional walking excursion in Old Hava-na. We will stop at Fusterlandia, studio of artist Jose Rodriguez Fuster. Lunch will be at another of Cuba’s delicious paladares followed by a stop at the Merger Art Stu-dio to view some magnificent sculptures and wonderful paintings before we con-tinue to the San Jose Arts and Crafts Mar-ket. Dinner on board. Optional evening at the famous Tropicana Club.

DAY 3: Sunday | HAVANA

Depart early in the morning by bus for passengers who are taking the optional 2 day / 1 night land tour of Pinar del Rio. (Panorama sails without guests to Maria La Gorda). We reach the Vinales Valley, a

UNESCO World Heritage site in the Pinar del Rio Province of Cuba. Visit a tobacco farm and after lunch at an organic restau-rant, we visit an organic farm. Later in the afternoon we drive to Maria La Gorda. Check in to the Hotel Maria La Gorda or similar for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4: Monday | MARIA LA GORDA

Optional Guanahacabibes National Park Excursion or relax at the beach. The park is one of the country’s largest nature re-serves on the westernmost tip of the is-land. Meet with the naturalists and locals. We return to the hotel in the morning and time for swimming, snorkelling and a Beach BBQ. We re-join the Panorama anchored in front of us and enjoy dinner. We sail to Isla de la Juventud.

DAY 5: Tuesday |BAY OF SINGUANEA | JUVENTUD

We reach Isla Juventud in the morning. Disembark on the beach and board the

bus for our optional Juventud Island ex-cursion which will start with a short drive, enjoying panoramic sightseeing and a tour of the Presidio Modelo. Enjoy lunch in an authentic local restaurant before visiting an art school and the maternity ward of a local hospital. Free time for independent exploration around Nueva Gerona.

DAY 6: Wednesday | DAY AT SEA/TRINIDADArrival to Trinidad in the afternoon hours, disembark for our Optional Trinidad by Night tour. Enjoy the atmosphere of the city’s most beautiful streets and squares. Dinner will be served in one of the famous local “Paladars.”

DAY 7: Thursday | TRINIDAD /CIENFUEGOS Optional Trinidad & Cienfuegos tour. (The Panorama sails without passengers to Maria La Gorda) We begin our day in Trinidad. We walk through the city streets

and attend a local architect’s presenta-tion and visit a scale model of the city. Stop at the Romantic Museum and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue by bus to Cienfuegos. A special treat will be a concert by the musicians and singers of the Chorus of Cienfuegos! Visit the graphic arts workshop. We re-join the Panorama in port. Farewell dinner on board.

DAY 8: Friday | CIENFUEGOSDisembarkation and transfer to the air-port.


Street artists in Trinidad, CubaSouvenirs from Cuba with love Trinidad, Cuba

REVERSE ITINERARYCIENFUEGOS TO HAVANADay 1: CIENFUEGOS Day 2: CASILDA FOR TRINIDADDay 3: DAY AT SEA - CASILDA - BAY OF SINGUANEA,

JUVENTUD ISLANDDay 4: BAY OF SINGUANEA | JUVENTUD ISLAND/

ISLAND OF YOUTHDay 5: MARIA LA GORDA Day 6: VINALES / PINAR DEL RIO - HAVANADay 7: HAVANADay 8: HAVANA

ABOUT MY VOYAGE> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner> Housewarming Cocktails> Host/ Cruise Director (*English Speaking)> Private BBQ (*weather permitting)> Captain’s Honor Night> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Important note:All CUBAN excursions must be PRE-BOOKEDand PRE-PAID 20-days prior to embarkation, withno possibility for last-minute notice/participation.

Note: This itinerary may be subject to change asa result of weather and other factors not in ourcontrol. Our vessels have been granted the longest staysof any cruise boats in the port of Havana. Since spaceat the dock itself is severely limited, this itinerary mightinvolve a combination of havingto tender in to shore, as well as docking at oneof only two piers.


Boavista

Fogo

SAL

San Antao

San Vincente

Atlantic Ocean

Santiago

CAPE VERDETHE ISLANDS OF CAPE VERDE ARCHIPELAGO

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Ship: M/Y Harmony V

Date: November - December 2019 & March 2020

Accommodating: 49 passengers in 25 oceanview cabins

Embarkation: Saturdays from Palmeira, Sal


Optional Excursions: • Cidade Velha • Fogo Volcano

• Santo Antao • Valley Paul • Mindelo


Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Cape Verde view from above Santiago, Cape Verde Boats in Cape Verde

VOLCANO PHOTOGRAPHY BARBEQUE FAUNA & FLORA

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Fogo, Cape Verde

ABOUT 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> Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking)> Shore Excursions (*optional)

Day 1| Saturday: PALMEIRA, SALEmbarkation at 4pm at the port of Palmeira, Sal. Dinner on board and departure at midnight towards Boavista. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Sunday: SAL REI, BOA VISTAEarly morning arrival at Sal Rei, Boa Vista. Relax on the beach or enjoy an all-day optional excur-sion to discover the most authentic aspects of the island. Lunch at a local restaurant, before we return on board to sail towards Santiago island. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 | Monday: PRAIA, SANTIAGOEarly morning arrival at Praia, San-tiago. After a morning at leisure

and lunch on board, the optional afternoon excursion will bring us to Cidade Velha. Late in the evening we will sail north towards Fogo. Overnight at sea.

Day 4| Tuesday: SAO FELIPE, FOGOEarly morning arrival Fogo, with its dominating sight of the Fogo Volca-no. Our optional full day excursion will bring us at the top of the volca-no, right at the crater edge. Lunch will be at the crater’s village. We will also visit the city San Felipe. Late in the evening we will sail to Sao Vi-cente. Overnight at sea.

Day 5 | Wednesday: MINDELO, SAN VINCENTE Optional walking excursion will al-low you to visit galleries and discov-

er busy restaurants, musical events. It is no surprise that the National Museum of Handicrafts is located in Mindelo. Overnight in port.

Day 6 | Thursday: MINDELO, SAN VINCENTE – PORTO NOVO- SANTO ANTAO Early in the morning depart for a short sail towards the island of Santo Antao. Our optional full day excursion will include the luxuriant Valley Paul where sugarcane is still exploited and where you will taste the “grogue” the national drink of the Archipelago. You will also reach the Valley of Ribeira das Patas. Din-ner on board and overnight in port.

Day 7 | Friday: PORTO NOVO- SANTO ANTAOThis morning, enjoy an excursion on

the western side of the island where landscapes are arid and mountain-ous (up to 1100 m altitude). Return on board to depart towards Sal. Overnight at sea.

Day 8 | Saturday: PALMEIRA, SALEarly morning arrival at Palmeira port, Sal. Disembarkation at 8-9 am after breakfast.


Refreshing salad on board Tropical flowers on Praia beach Santiago, praia


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WEST AFRICATHE RIVERS OF WEST AFRICA

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Ship: M/Y Harmony VDate: January - February 2020Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabinsEmbarkation: Saturdays roundtrip from Dakar, Senegal and Mondays roundtrip from Banjul, the GambiaDuration: 8 days / 7 nightsOptional Excursions: • Djiffere • Bakau • Tendaba • Batelling • Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve • the Gambia River • Janjanbureh • St. James Island • Wassu Stone Circles

Sunset in Senegal

African Rice Fields Baboons in Senegal Cruising along the coast

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DAY BY DAY

Dugout boats in Senegal

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)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> Gambian Night with Kora instrument Concert

Day 1 | Saturday: DAKAR, SenegalEmbarkation at 2 – 6 pm. After dinner, sail towards the Saloun River Delta. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Sunday: DJIFFERE, SENEGAL – BANJUL, THE GAMBIA We reach the Sine – Saloun Delta in Sen-egal, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and important Birding Area. Our optional excursion starts at the fishing village of Djiffere from where we reach the village of Joal Fadiouth, set on an island of clam shells that also are used in local buildings and crafts. Afternoon sail south to Banjul, gateway to the 700-mile Gam-bia River. Fishermen Night. Overnight in Banjul.

Day 3 | Monday: BANJUL - TENDABA, THE GAMBIA Optional half day excursion to Bakau with its crocodile “katchikaly”, its Bo-tanic Garden and a short Banjul Tour. Mid-afternoon, we leave Banjul and sail upstream to Tendaba. Overnight in Tendaba.

Day 4 | Tuesday: TENDABA, THE GAMBIA In the morning we join traditional mo-tor pirogues towards Tendaba, starting point of our morning optional excur-sion. We will walk through to Batelling, a small village at the entrance to Ki-ang West National Park boasting over 250 species of birds, Guinea baboons, bushbuck, warthogs, Senegal bushbaby and marsh mongoose. Board an open safari truck back to Tendaba. Afternoon optional excursion to the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve. Overnight docked in Tendaba.

Day 5 | Wednesday: GAMBIA RIVER – KUNTAUR, THE GAMBIA Sail upstream on the Gambia River to reach Kuntaur. We board a large motor pirogue for a 3 hours optional excursion cruise on The Gambia River. We are joined on board by a local national park ranger on Baboon Island, one of the five islands of The Gambia National Park. This island is home of the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project. Return to Kuntaur

and meet the “Kankurang” local dance group on the pier. Believed to have spir-itual powers the “Kankurang” dispenses justice and wards off evil spirits. Over-night in Kuntaur.

Day 6 | Thursday: KUNTAUR – JANJANBUREH – KAUR, THE GAMBIAOptional excursion by bus to board the local ferry to Janjanbureh and then back to reach Lamin Koto School, an ongoing project initiative that came to life thanks to Variety Cruises’ guests and staff. We then stop at the mysterious stone circles in Wassu, UNESCO World Cultural Her-itage Site. Afternoon sail to Kaur small fishing village to walk around this small community. Sail downstream towards Kuntah Kinteh Island.

Day 7 | Friday: KUNTA KINTEH/ST. JAMES ISLAND – BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

This morning we anchor at St. James Island, an important slave trading post and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Optional walking tour. Sail to Ban-

jul and after formalities we will sail out

of the Gambia estuary into the Atlantic

Ocean to Dakar. As you prepare to bid

farewell to the smiling coast of Africa,

enjoy a Gambian Night on board and

a Kora Instrument Concert. Overnight at

sea to Dakar.

Day 8 | Saturday: DAKAR, SENEGAL

Disembarkation after breakfast at 9am.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Va-

riety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of

adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beau-

fort 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 automatically entitle pas-

sengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guaran-

tees that disembarkation of passengers shall take

place at the advertised port of disembarkation on

time for guests flights.

Traditional Kuntaur womenLamin Koto school Souvenirs from local markets

ALTERNATIVE ITINERARYFROM 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 GAMBIADay 5: KUNTA KINTEH/ST. JAMES ISLAND – BANJUL,

THE GAMBIA Day 6: DAKAR, SENEGALDay 7: DJIFFERE, SENEGAL – BANJUL, THE GAMBIA Day 8: BANJUL, THE GAMBIA


SEYCHELLESCRUISES IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN

CRUISE DETAILS

Moyenne Island

Port Launay

Silhouette

St. Anne Island

North Island

Mamele Island

CousinIsland

Aride

Curieuse

Felicite Island

La Digue Island

Fregate

Anse Lazio

MAHE ISLAND

Baie St. Anne

St. PierreIsland

Victoria

Praslin

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Ship: M/Y Pegasos

Date: All year around


Embarkation: Saturdays from Mahe, Seychelles


Optional Excursions: • Praslin • La Digue

YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCEON BOARD PEGASOS

CRUISE MENU

Fun moments on our optional excursion Magical view from Pegasos Mingle with the locals

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Day 1 - 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 - PRAIA, SAN TIAGOAfter a morning at leisure and lunch on board, the optional af-ternoon excursion will bring us to Cidade Velha, the Old Portuguese capital. The Museum of Maritime History displays findings from rich shipwrecks. Late in the evening we will sail north to Fogo. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 - SAN FILIPE, FOGOEarly morning arrival in Fogo. Our optional full day excursion will bring us at the top of the volcano, right at the crater edge. Lunch will

be at the crater’s village. We visit the city San Felipe and late in the evening we sail to San Nikolau. Overnight at sea.

Day 4 - TARRAFAL, SAN NICO-LAUMorning arrival in San Nikolau, a peaceful island with dozens of coffee plantations and friendly res-idents. Our optional full day tour of the island will include walks near the Monte Gordo volcano, then to the nearby forest and the Faja Valley. Today we will have a seafood lunch before resuming our exploration of Ribeira Brava. Late evening sail to San Antao.

Day 5 - PORTO NOVO, SANTO ANTAO – MINDELO, SAN VIN-CENTE

Morning arrival in Santo Antao, the greenest of all Cape Verde Islands. Our optional full day excursion will include the luxuriant Valley Paul. Evening sail into Mindelo to enjoy the famous nightlife and possibly a musical event. Overnight in port.

Day 6 - MINDELO, SAN VIN-CENTEOnce a vibrant commercial island, it has evolved into a cultural center and Mindelo is one of the most well preserved colonial cities in Cape Verde. Our optional walking excur-sion will allow you to visit galleries and discover busy restaurants and musical events. Overnight at sea to Maio.

Day 7 – Maio Arrival at noon in Maio a calm and

relaxed community. Our walking tour of the city of Vila do Maio will include a visit to the huge Baroque church built by the Portuguese some centuries back. Afternoon excur-sion. Overnight in port.

Day 8 - Maio – SAN TIAGOMorning sailing to Praia, San Tiago Island. Arrival at 09:00 – Disembar-kation.


DAY BY DAY

ABOUT 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)> Shore Excursions (*optional)> 3 free excursions to Aride, Cousin & Curieuse

Day 1: Saturday – MAHE INTER ISLAND QUAY - ST ANNE3-4 pm embarkation. Welcome cock-tail and safety drill. 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, home to giant tortoises. Walking excursion with a park guide to the farm, along mangrove forests. Beach barbeque 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. Ex-

cursion to the Bird Sanctuary. After-noon arrival in Anse Lazio, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Time for swimming and snorkeling. Evening at anchor.

Day 4: Tuesday – ANSE LAZIO - ARIDE - ST PIERRE - BAIE ST ANNE, PRASLIN Morning sailing to Aride. Excursion to the top of the island for an amaz-ing view. At noon we sail to St Pierre Island for 3 hours of snorkeling and swimming. At sunset we sail into Baie St Anne. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.

Day 5: Wednesday – BAIE ST ANNE, PRASLIN - FELICITE - LA DIGUE Optional tour to Vallee de Mai. Afternoon sailing to Felicite for

snorkeling and swimming. Evening sailing and arrival to La Digue. Overnight in La Digue.

Day 6: Thursday – LA DIGUE - MOYENNE ISLAND Half day La Digue optional excur-sion by bus to the Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Tour of the Copra Kiln, tradition-al coconut oil mill. Time at Anse Source D’Argent beach and sou-venir hunting at La Passe. Late af-ternoon sailing and arrival in Moy-enne. Overnight at anchor.

Day 7: Friday – MOYENNE ISLAND - MAHE, INTER ISLAND QUAY Enjoy swimming and beach bar-beque on the island. 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 -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 ves-

sel - on port authorities not allowing a vessel

to leave port or in case of other extraordinary

conditions. Such itinerary changes do not au-

tomatically entitle passengers to any refunds

but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembar-

kation of passengers shall take place at the

advertised port of disembarkation on time for

guests flights.

Join us in the Seychelles Pegasos from above Magical sunset in the Seychelles


SEYCHELLES5 – DAY CRUISES

ANCHORS DOWNJoin us in the Seychelles

Pegasos from above

Panorama of the Caldera - Santorini Donkey in Hydra

Day 1: Saturday – MAHE INTER ISLAND QUAY - ST ANNE ISLANDEmbarkation 3-4 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. Wel-come dinner.

Day 2: Sunday – ST ANNE ISLAND – CURIEUSE Morning sailing to Curieuse. Our walk-ing excursion with a park guide will bring us to the farm, along mangrove

forests. We return to the beach for a bar-becue under the trees. In the afternoon enjoy the beach and sea activities. Over-night at anchor.

Day 3: Monday – CURIEUSE - COUSIN ISLAND - ANSE LAZIO Morning sail for Cousin. Excursion to the Bird Sanctuary which is in the care Bird Life International. Afternoon sail to Anse Lazio. Time for swimming and snorkelling or optional diving. Evening at anchor.

Day 4: Tuesday – ANSE LAZIO – ARIDE – ST PIERRE - BAIE ST ANNE, PRASLIN Morning sailing to Aride. Our excursion will take you to the top of the island for an amaz-ing view of the island. At noon we sail for St Pierre and after lunch enjoy 3 hours of snor-keling and swimming stop. We leave for Baie St Anne. Overnight at dock. Creole Night.

Day 5: Wednesday – BAIE ST ANNE, PRASLINDisembarkation 9-10 am.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Cap-tain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depend-ing 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 automatically en-title passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the adver-tised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

DAY BY DAY


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DAY BY DAY

Guest Photo Courtesy Daryl G.

Day 1: Wednesday – BAIE ST ANNE, PRASLIN – FELICITE – LA DIGUE Praslin Baie St Anne embarkation at 1 pm. Afternoon sailing and arrival at the uninhabited island of Felicite for snorkel-ing and swimming. Evening sailing and arrival in La Digue. Anchor in La Digue.

Day 2: Thursday – LA DIGUE – MOYENNE ISLAND Half day optional excursion in La Digue, the most photographed and quaint com-munity in the Seychelles. Optional excur-

sion by bus to the Union Plantation to l’ Anse Source d’ Argent beach. Arrive at L’ Union Estate and tour of the copra kiln, traditional coconut oil mill. Time at Anse Source D’ Argent. Evening arrival at Moyenne and overnight at anchor.

Day 3: Friday – MOYENNE ISLAND – MAHE, INTER ISLAND QUAY Short guided tour around the island and time for swimming. Beach barbeque on the island. This is the last opportunity for snorkeling and swimming. We leave

Moyenne for Mahe’s Victoria port in the afternoon. Late afternoon we reach the Inter Island Quay – Mahe. Captain’s farewell dinner with live music and danc-ing. Overnight in Mahe.

Day 4: Saturday – MAHE (VICTORIA)Disembarkation 9:00 to 10.00 am.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Cap-

tain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depend-ing 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 automatically en-title passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the adver-tised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.

Anse Source D’Argent

Clear waters in the Seychelles

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SEYCHELLES4 – DAY CRUISES

ANCHORS DOWNFROM € 950

+PORT CHARGES

GASTRONOMY SNORKELINGUNESCO SWIMSTOP

OUR FLEET COLLECTIONDeck plans

VARIETY VOYAGER

HARMONY G

HARMONY V

PANORAMA


OUR FLEET COLLECTIONDeck plans

PANORAMA II

CALLISTO

GALILEO

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Small Groups VoyagesOur ships are also perfect for affinity groups, 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 on-board or excursions program. Group organizers take cabin blocks on any of our scheduled cruise sailings operated.

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Private ChartersA private charter voyage with a Variety Cruises small ship is an exhila-rating 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 CHARTERSWe pride ourselves for having organized

a variety of Theme Private Charters for Special Interest Tour Operators or families. Gastronomy,

Archaeology & History, Birding, Golf.

MEETINGS & INCENTIVESOur 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 & FAMILYImagine 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.

PRICE LIST & CRUISE CALENDAR

Prices Are Gross, per person and Based On Double Occupancy Special Offers Are Available On Request

2020 Early Booking Discount: Confirm your cruise by September 30, 2019 and receive 20% or confirm between October 1 – January 31, 2020 and receive 10% discount.

BALI | PANORAMA IICABINS & PRICES (€) 2019 2020Category C Lower Deck, Double bedded Cabins € 1.950 € 1.750

Category B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 2.250 € 1.950

Category A Main Deck Double or Twin bedded cabins € 2.650 € 2.500

Category P Upper Deck Double bedded Cabin € 2.950 € 2.900

Single Supplement 50% 50%

3rd Person discount in B cabins 30% 30%

Port Charges & Conservation Fees Per Person – Non commissionable € 420 € 420

CALENDARFrom Benoa, Bali | Saturday Sailings in 2019

› June, 2019 15, 22

› July 2019 6, 27

› August 2019 17, 24

› September 2019 7, 14, 21From Benoa, Bali | Saturday Sailings in 2020

› June, 2020 13, 27

› July 2020 4, 11, 25

› August 2020 1, 15, 22, 29

› September 2020 12, 19

BORNEO I PANORAMA IICABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 8 NIGHTS/9 DAYS

(€)12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS (€)

Category C Lower Deck, Double bedded cabins € 2.050 € 2.550

Category B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins € 2.350 € 2.950

Category A Main Deck Double or Twin bedded cabins € 2.750 € 3.450

Category P Upper Deck Double bedded cabin € 3.050 € 3.800

Single Supplement No single supplement

3rd Person discount in Cat B 30% 30%

Port Charges & Conservation Fees Per Person – Non commissionable € 370 € 500

8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYSFrom Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Sailings in 2019

› October 2019 10

From Kota Kinabalu to Kuching, Borneo Sailings in 2019

› October 2019 18

12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYSFrom Benoa Port, Bali to Kuching, Borneo I Sailings in 2019

› September 2019 28

8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYSFrom Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Sailings in 2020

› October 2020 8

From Kota Kinabalu to Kuching, Borneo Sailings in 2020

› May 2020 23

› October 2020 16

12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYSFrom Kuching, Borneo to Benoa Port, Bali I Sailings in 2020

› May 2020 31

From Benoa Port, Bali to Kuching, Borneo | Sailings in 2020



ICELAND I PANORAMACABINS & PRICES 2019 €Category C Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded cabins € 2.350

Category B Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded cabins € 2.650

Category A Main or Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.200

Single Supplement for B & C 50%

Single Supplement for A 75%

3rd Person discount for B 30%

Port Charges € 275

CALENDARFrom Reykjavik to Akureyri I Saturday Sailing in 2019

› June 2019 8, 22

› July 2019 6

› August 2019 3, 31


From Akureyri to Reykjavik | Saturday Sailings in 2019

› June 2019 15, 29

› July 2019 13

› August 2019 10


Early Booking discount: Confirm your cruise by January 31, 2019 and receive a 10% discount.


PRICE LIST & CRUISE CALENDARADRIATIC SEA I CROATIA, MONTENEGRO, ALBANIA & GREECE I CALLISTO

ADRIATIC SEA I DALMATIAN COAST & MONTENEGRO I CALLISTO

CABINS & PRICES (€) 2019 2020Category C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 2.000 € 2.000


Category A Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.100 € 3.100

Category P Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.250 € 3.250

Single Supplement in Cat. B & C 50% 50%

Single Supplement in Cat. A & P 75% 75%

3rd Person discount in Cat. B & C 30% 30%

Port Charges € 350 € 350

CABINS & PRICES (€) 2019 2020Category C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 2.000 € 2.000


Category A Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.100 € 3.100

Category P Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.250 € 3.250

Single Supplement in Cat. B & C 50% 50%

Single Supplement in Cat. A & P 75% 75%

3rd Person discount in Cat. B & C 30% 30%


CALENDARFrom Dubrovnik, Croatia | Friday Sailings in 2019

› May 2019 31

› June 2019 28

› July 2019 12, 26

› August 2019 9


From Dubrovnik, Croatia | Friday Sailings in 2020

› July 2020 17, 31

› August 2020 14


CALENDARFrom Dubrovnik, Croatia | Friday Sailings in 2019

› June 2019 7, 14, 21

› July 2019 5, 19

› August 2019 2, 16, 30

From Dubrovnik, Croatia | Friday Sailings in 2020

› June 2020 5, 26

› July 2020 10, 24

› August 2020 7, 21



GREECE I CLASSICAL GREECE I HARMONY GCABINS & PRICES (€) 2019 2020Category C Lower Deck, Double bedded Cabins € 2.300 € 2.400

Category B Main Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 2.750 € 2.850

Category A Main Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 3.150 € 3.300

Category P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.600 € 3.700


3rd Person discount in Cat. C 30% 30%


CALENDARFrom Athens, Marina Zea | Friday Sailings in 2019

› May 2019 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

› June 2019 7, 14, 28

› July 2019 12, 19, 26

› August 2019 9, 16, 23, 30

› September 2019 6, 13, 20, 27

› October 2019 11, 18

From Athens, Marina Zea | Friday Sailings in 2020

› April 2020 17, 24

› May 2020 1, 22, 29

› June 2020 5, 19, 26

› July 2020 3, 17, 24, 31

› August 2020 7, 21, 28

› September 2020 4, 18, 25

› October 2020 9, 16, 23

2020 Early Booking Discount: Confirm your cruise by January 31, 2020 and receive 10% discount (Does not apply for September dates).

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PRICE LIST & CRUISE CALENDARGREECE I JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES

CABINS & PRICES (€) 2019 2020Category C M/S GALILEO: Lower Deck, Twin or double bedsM/S PANORAMA: Lower Deck, Twin or double beds

€ 1.900 € 2.150

Category B M/S GALILEO: Lower Deck, Flexible bedsM/S PANORAMA: Lower Deck, Twin or double beds (Triple cabins available)

€ 2.300 € 2.500

Category A M/S GALILEO: Upper Deck, Twin or double beds (Triple cabins available)M/S PANORAMA: Main and Upper Deck, Twin or double beds

€ 2.900 € 3.150

Single Supplement for B & C 60% 60%

Single Supplement for A 75% 75%

3rd Person discount in Cat. A (for Panorama in Cat. B) 30% 30%



› April 2019 26

› May 2019 24, 31

› June 2019 14, 21

› July 2019 19

› August 2019 2, 23, 30


› October 2019 18


2020 – on the M/S GALILEO

› April 2020 17, 24

› May 2020 15, 22

› June 2020 5, 12, 26

› July 2020 10, 17, 24, 31

› August 2020 7, 14, 21, 28

› September 2020 11, 18

› October 2020 2, 30

2020 – on the M/S PANORAMA

› May 2020 29

› June 2020 19

› July 2020 4, 18

› October 2020 9, 16

GREECE I ANTIQUITY TO BYZANTIUMCABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 €

LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON

Category C M/S GALILEO: Lower Deck, Twin or double bedsM/S PANORAMA: Lower Deck, Twin or double beds

€ 1.090 € 1.490

Category B M/S GALILEO: Lower Deck, Flexible bedsM/S PANORAMA: Lower Deck, Twin or double beds (Triple cabins available)

€ 1.450 € 1.950

Category A M/S GALILEO: Upper Deck, Twin or double beds (Triple cabins available)M/S PANORAMA: Main and Upper Deck, Twin or double beds

€ 1.850 € 2.450

Single Supplement 50%

3rd Person discount in Cat. A (for Panorama in Cat. B) 30%



Low Season Departures on the M/S Galileo

› March 2019 29

› November 2019 1, 8

High Season Departures on the M/S Galileo

› April 2019 5, 12

From Athens, Marina Zea | Friday Sailings in 2020

Low Season Departures on the M/S Galileo

› March 2020 20, 27

› November 2020 6, 13

High Season Departures on the M/S Galileo

› April 2020 3, 10

High Season Departures on the M/S Panorama

› October 2020 23, 30 2020 Early Booking Discount: Confirm your cruise by January 31, 2020 and receive 10% discount.

GREECE I AEGEAN ODYSSEY I PANORAMACABINS & PRICES 2020 €Category C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds € 2.150

Category B Lower Deck, Twin or double beds € 2.500

Category A Main and Upper Deck, Twin or double beds € 3.150

Single Supplement for Cat C and B Cabins 60%

Single Supplement for Cat A Cabins 75%

3rd Person discount in Cat B 30%


CALENDARFrom Athens, Marina Zea I Friday Sailings in 2020

› June 2020 26

› July 2020 10, 17, 24, 31

› August 2020 7, 14, 21, 28

› March 2020 2, 9

› September 2020 11, 25

› October 2020 2

Early Booking Discount: Confirm your cruise by January 31, 2020 and receive 10% discount.


PRICE LIST & CRUISE CALENDARGREECE I AEGEAN ISLANDS 4 DAY MINI CRUISES I CALLISTO

GREECE I AEGEAN ISLANDS 5 DAY MINI CRUISES I CALLISTO

CABINS & PRICES 2019 €Category C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 500

Category B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 660

Category A Main Deck, Double or Twin bedded Cabins € 840

Category P Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 990


3rd Person discount in Cat. B & C 30%


CABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 €Category C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 660

Category B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 860

Category A Main Deck, Double or Twin bedded Cabins € 1.090

Category P Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 1.300


3rd Person discount in Cat. B & C 30%



› November 2019 15, 22

› February 2020 28

› March 2020 6


› November 2019 18, 25

› March 2020 2, 9

SPAIN & PORTUGAL I HARMONY VCABINS & PRICES (€) 2019 2020Cat C Main Deck, Double bedded Cabins € 2.150 € 2.300

Cat B Main Deck, Double or Twin bedded Cabins € 2.550 € 2.550

Cat A Upper Deck, Double or Twin bedded Cabins € 2.700 € 2.850

Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.250 € 3.300


3rd Person discount in Cat. A 30% 30%


CALENDARFrom Malaga, Spain I Sailings in 2019

› June 2019 15 (Saturday)

› August 2019 18 (Sunday)

› September 2019 23 (Monday)

From Lisbon/Portimao, Portugal I Sailings in 2019

› June 2019 8 (Saturday)

› August 2019 11(Sunday)

› September 2019 16 (Monday)

› October 2019 22 (Tuesday)

CALENDARFrom Malaga, Spain I Sailings in 2020

› May 2020 6

› July 2020 31

› August 2020 14


From Lisbon/Portimao, Portugal I Sailings in 2020

› July 2020 24

› August 2020 7


2020 Early Booking Discount: Confirm your cruise by January 31, 2020 and receive 10% discount.


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CARIBBEAN TREASURES I VARIETY VOYAGERCABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 €Category C Lower Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.150

Category B Lower & Main Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.550

Category A Main Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.950

Category P Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.750

Owner’s Suite Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 4.950


3rd person discount in Cat B & P 30%


CALENDARBARBADOS & THE GRENADINESFrom Barbados to Barbados I Saturday Sailings in 2019 & 2020

› December 2019 7, 14, 21, 28

› March 2020 21

From Martinique to Martinique I Sunday Sailings in 2019 & 2020

› December 2019 8, 15, 22, 29

› March 2020 22

Early Booking Discount: Confirm your cruise by April 30, 2019 and receive 20% discount or confirm between May 1 - October 10, 2019 and receive 10% discount.


ISRAEL, EGYPT AND JORDAN I GODS, KINGS AND PHARAOHS 2019-2020 I HARMONY G

CABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 7 NIGHTS (€)

9 NIGHTS (€)

Category C Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 1.500 € 1.600

Category B Main Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 1.800 € 1.900

Category A Main Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 1.950 € 2.050

Category P Upper Deck, Double or Twin bedded Cabins € 2.800 € 3.000


3rd Person discount in Cat C 30% 30%


CALENDARFrom Ain Sokhna or Suez, Egypt to Eilat, Israel On Saturdays

› December 2019 8, 22

› January 2020 5, 19

› February 2020 2, 16

› March 2020 1, 15From Eilat, Israel to Ain Sokhna or Suez, Egypt

› December 2019 15, 29

› January 2020 12, 26

› February 2020 9, 23

› March 2020 8, 229 NIGHT SPECIAL CRUISESFrom Ashdod to Eilat

› December 2019 6-15From Eilat to Ashdod

› March 2020 22-31






COSTA RICA & PANAMA I PANORAMACABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 €Category C Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 2.250

Category B Lower Deck, Twin bedded Cabins € 2.600

Category A Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.400

Single Supplement for B & C cabins 50%

Single Supplement for A Cabins 75%

3rd Person discount in B Cabins 30%


CALENDARFrom Puerto Caldera Port, Costa Rica I Saturday Sailings in 2019 & 2020

› December 2019 14*, 28

› January 2020 11*, 25

› February 2020 22

› March 2020 7*, 21*From Flamenco Marina, Panama City I Saturday Sailings in 2019 & 2020

› January 2020 4, 18**

› February 2020 1

* Departure includes a Panama Canal crossing. Disembarkation at Colon 2000/Colon, Panama** Departure includes a Panama Canal crossing. Embarkation at Colon 2000/Colon, Panama

CUBA I CUBAN PANORAMA I PANORAMACABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 € Category C Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 1.950

Category B Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.150

Category A Main or Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.850


3rd Person Discount in B 50%


CALENDARFrom Havana to Cienfuegos I Saturday Sailings in 2019

› November 2019 9

From Cienfuegos to Havana I Saturday Sailings in 2019

› November 2019 2

CUBA I SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF CUBA I VARIETY VOYAGERCABINS & PRICES 2020 € Category C Lower Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabin € 2.450

Category B Lower & Main Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.950

Category A Main Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 3.500

Category P Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 4.050

Owner’s Suite Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 4.950


3rd person discount in Cat B & P 30%


CALENDAR From Havana to Cienfuegos I Friday Sailings in 2020

› January 2020 17, 31

› February 2020 14, 28

From Cienfuegos to Havana I Friday Sailings in 2020

› January 2020 10, 24

› February 2020 7, 21

› March 2020 6


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SEYCHELLES I PEGASOS I 8 DAYS CABINS & PRICES 2019 LOW SEASON (€) HIGH SEASON (€)

Category C Sun Deck – Twin Beds € 1.850 € 2.050

Category B Main and Sun Deck – Double or Twin Beds € 2.050 € 2.300

Category A Main and Upper Deck – Double or Twin Beds € 2.500 € 2.750




CABINS & PRICES NOV 2019-OCT 2020 LOW SEASON (€) HIGH SEASON (€)

Category C Sun Deck – Twin Beds € 1.850 € 2.150

Category B Main and Sun Deck – Double or Twin Beds € 2.050 € 2.400

Category A Main and Upper Deck – Double or Twin Beds € 2.500 € 2.850

Category P Main Deck - Double or Twin Beds € 2.800 € 3.250




CALENDARFrom Mahe to Mahe I Saturday Sailings in 2019

LOW SEASON

› June 2019 1, 8, 15, 22

› July 2019 27

› August 2019 3, 10, 17, 24

› September 2019 7, 14, 21, 28 HIGH SEASON

› March 2019 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

› April 2019 6, 13, 20, 27

› May 2019 4, 11, 18, 25

› October 2019 5, 12, 19, 26

CALENDARFrom Mahe to Mahe I Saturday Sailings in 2019 & 2020

LOW SEASON

› December 2019 14

› January 2020 4, 11

› May 2020 23, 30

› June 2020 6, 13, 20, 27

› July 2020 11, 18, 25

› August 2020 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

› September 2020 5, 12HIGH SEASON

› November 2019 2, 16, 23, 30

› December 2019 21

› January 2020 18, 25

› February 2020 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

› March 2020 7, 14, 21, 28

› April 2020 4, 11, 18, 25

› May 2020 2, 9, 16


› October 2020 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Early Booking Discount for all Seychelles winter cruises (November, 2019 – April, 2020): Confirm your cruise by October 10, 2019, and receive 10% discount.

Early Booking Discount for all Seychelles summer cruises (May, 2020 – October, 2020): Confirm your cruise by January 31, 2020 and receive 10% discount.


CAPE VERDE I HARMONY VCABINS & PRICES 2019 & 2020 €Category C Main Deck, Double bedded Cabins € 1.600

Category B Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 1.950

Category A Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.400

Category P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.900


3rd Person discount in Cat. A 30%


CALENDARFrom Sal to Sal I Saturday Sailings in 2019 & 2020

› November 2019 30

› December 2019 7, 14, 21, 28

› March 2020 14, 21

WEST AFRICA I HARMONY VCABINS & PRICES 2020 €Category C Main Deck, Double bedded Cabins € 1.600

Category B Main Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 1.950

Category A Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.400

Category P Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins € 2.900


3rd Person discount in Cat. A 30%


CALENDARFrom Dakar to Dakar I Saturday Sailings

› January 2020 11, 18, 25

› February 2020 1, 8, 15, 22

From Banjul to Banjul I Monday Sailings

› January 2020 13, 20, 27

› February 2020 3, 10 , 17



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Passengers who have not cruised with Variety Cruises before, will have many questions to ask about the ship, the operation and the cruise pro-gram. This section will give you some of the an-swers 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 EMBARKEmbarkation / DisembarkationPassengers are requested to be on board at cruise program embarkation times shown or 2 hours pri-or to departure. Disembarkation is after breakfast at approximately 9am.

Travel DocumentsParticipants must be in possession of a valid pass-port (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 ClothingPlease 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 re-quired and a pullover or cardigan is recommend-ed for cool evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are suggested when ashore.

Electric CurrentOur 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 RequirementsDue to safety reasons it is requested that physical disabilities of any kind be advised at time of res-ervation. It is understood that passengers requir-ing 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 RequirementsEvery 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 NeedsVariety Cruises ships are not suitable for passen-gers with special needs. Embarkation gang ways do not fit all types of wheel chairs. Cabin bath-rooms and stair cases are unsuitable for disabled passengers. Cruise itineraries may include an-chorage and tenders to shore where good physi-cal condition is required.

WHILE AT SEADaily ProgramEach day’s schedule will be posted by our cruise coordinator listing necessary information such as arrival/ departure times, meal times, days activi-ties and any other pertinent information. It is un-derstood that the daily program will be given as a guideline and that it is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. As for dining, break-fast, lunch or dinner – depending on your daily cruise schedule are served on an open sitting ba-sis at set timings adjusted to best fit day’s program.

Emergency DrillAn emergency drill demonstration is conducted by our crew before the ship sails and/or within 24 hours from departure 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.

Swim stopsWhen itineraries allow for a swim stop passengers are requested to carefully read the swimming in-structions and attend the ship’s briefings for safety.

Motorsailers & Sailing CruisersUnless differently notified sails are opened when wind and itinerary schedule allow for a certain sailing time and are mostly used with assistance of the ship’s engines.

ValuablesJewelry, 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 person-nel bear no responsibility for valuables kept by passengers. Passengers are advised to protect personal valuable belongings during tendering and should refrain from leaving such on open decks unattended or during sailings.

Personal Expenses & FundsEURO 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 AttentionThere 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 in all inhabited ports of call visited. In case of discomfort, please contact a crew member immediately.

SmokingSmoking is not permitted to any of our passengers or members of the crew in any indoor part of the ship.

Shore ExcursionsShore excursions are not included in the cruise fares and are available according to the cruise schedule/ports of call visited. Details are avail-able in your cabin and provided also on a daily basis by the on board Cruise Coordinator. Shore excursions are subject to shore and weather con-ditions and based on a minimum participation a minimum participation is required for their mate-rialization.

TippingTipping is at our guests’ discretion. As a rule sat-isfied customers are expected to leave between € 15 - € 18 per person per day on board the Va-riety Voyager and Callisto, and € 13- € 15 per person per day on board all other ships. These tips are distributed to all crew members. Passen-gers should refrain from tipping individual crew members.

ComplaintsShould any problems arise on board please report them first to your Cruise Coordinator and the Cap-tain. Crew members will do their utmost to rectify the situation. Please also ensure that your person-al 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.

LaundryLaundry service (machine-washable items) is available only on board the Variety Cruises ships. Further information is available from your cabin steward.

Telephone / FaxThere is a telephone in your cabin for intra ship communication. International calls and fax send-ing via satellite are available at the bridge and can be arranged through the Captain but are very costly.

Games and LibraryGames and a 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 & Television Internet access is available at a charge. Please contact the Hotel Manager or the Cruise Coordi-nator.

GENERAL INFORMATION


1. Cruise Fares:All fares are quoted in US Dollars or Euro and are per person based on dou-ble occupancy. US $ cruise fares apply for US and Mexico countries’ passport holders and Euro rates apply for all other nationalities.

2. Fares Include: Shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation all meals and on board entertainment as specified in the cruise program se-lected.

3. 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 purchas-es, medical services, phone calls, Wi-Fi charges etc. All onboard charges are in Euros.

4. Port Charges, Fuel Surcharge and Airport TaxesPort 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.

5. Guarantee of FaresPassengers 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.

6. Single Supplement RatesFor single occupancy cabin reservations, a 30% to 75% single supplement is applicable for on the fare per person in twin cabin, depending on cruise program. Single space is capacity controlled.

7. Deposit and PaymentTo 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 may differ.

8. Administrative Charge for Cruise and Land TourAn administration fee of 50$/35€ is required for any changes made to reser-vations 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.

9. Cancellations and RefundsIf a cancellation occurs, the following charges will apply:

240 days to 120 days from embarkation: €120 / US$140 Administration fee (per booking)*

119 to 90 days from embarkation 15% 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.

10. Child ReductionChildren 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.

11. ”FORCE MAJEURE” definition :“Force Majeure” means and includes war, or warlike conditions, terrorist activities, breakdown, fire, perils of the seas, storms, “foundering” or other weather related occurrences, earthquake, flood, vandalism, destructive acts of God, or of government, political disturbances, legislative enactments, em-bargo, riot, civil commotion, regulatory interference, strikes, lockouts, short-ages, industrial and labor disputes and all other causes beyond the reasona-ble control of Variety Cruises.

12. Cruise Itinerary ChangeVariety Cruises Ltd. reserves the right at its sole option and discretion and that of the Captain of the ship, without liability for damages or refund of any kind, to alter or deviate from the ship’s advertised or ordinary itinerary or route, either this is caused by weather conditions, Force Majeure, assisting other ships in distress, saving of life at sea 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.

13. Sailing CancellationVariety 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 unforeseeable, unavoidable or unusual circumstanc-es beyond their control including but not limited to Force Majeure, cancel any sailing at any time and Variety Cruises’s only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the cruise ticket/contract and any other pre or post land tour or excursions package purchased from Variety Cruises.

14. Vessel SubstitutionVariety 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.

15. Cruise InterruptionDuring 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.

16. Independent Contractor / Limit of LiabilityVariety 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 conveni-ence to our passengers, Variety Cruises may sell tickets for shore excursions or arrange other services which are operated by independent contractors, but as a result of these activities and services Variety Cruises assumes no liability of the actions or omissions of such contractors.

* In case of cancellation the administration fee per booking will be converted to a future cruise credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation, valid for any cruise and date of cruise.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Any and all Excursions included within the itinerary may be subject to mini-mum or maximum numbers of participants. Excursions are subject to availa-bility. Variety Cruises has no liability for any land based arrangements. Excur-sions, lecturers and personalities may vary from those advertised.

Subject to the “Liability” clause below, Variety Cruises shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including but not limited to, loss of enjoyment, dis-appointment or distress for changes to, or cancellation of any Excursions, lecturers and personalities.

Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the guests, unless other-wise provided herein, will have the option to utilize equipment provided by Variety Cruises and to participate in various sports and recreational activities and expedition excursions off, under, around, about and in the environs of the Vessel and locations visited during the cruise. These activities may include but are not limited to zodiac transfers, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking and extensive walking (“Off-Vessel Activities”).

All guests acknowledge that:

(a) there are risks and dangers involved in the participation in Off-Vessel Activities and that these are potentially dangerous activities that can result in serious injury or death;

(b)Variety Cruises can in no way guarantee the safety or welfare of the guests in any Off-Vessel activities and that Variety Cruises is merely providing equipment and instruction to enhance the guests’ enjoyment;

(c) The guests shall knowingly and voluntarily assume the risk of and shall indemnify Variety Cruises against any claims made by him or on his behalf as a result of using equipment provided by Variety Cruises and participating in Off-Vessel Activities;

(d) The guests shall acquire the training and skill necessary to participate in Off-Vessel Activities and shall follow the rules, guidance, directions and procedures of Variety Cruises; and

(e) Variety Cruises shall accept no responsibility for the guest’s failure to abide by governmental rules, regulations and restrictions and Variety Cruises rules, guidance, directions and procedures concerning Off-Vessel Activities.

17. Guest ResponsibilitiesAll guests must comply and the Guest shall procure that all other guests comply with and abide by the terms and conditions of this ticket/contract, the national and international rules and regulations, as well as all orders and di-rections of the Master and other officers of the Vessel. The officers on board the Vessel have the right to use all reasonable means to enforce such rules, regulations, orders and directions including, but not limited to, the removal of guests from the Vessel. If it appears to the staff or crew at any time during the cruise that guests are or are becoming for any reason unfit to travel or likely to endanger the health, safety or comfort of anyone on board then the Master or duly authorized representative may refuse to embark or disembark the guests at any port or place, transfer the guests from one suite to another, or otherwise deal with the guests as may be necessary. In such circumstances the guests shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation and shall be liable to pay any fines, losses or compensation due to any party. All guests must be at Variety Cruises designated pier in the initial port of embarkation site at least two (2) hours before the appointed time for sailing.

No guests shall pay, nor receive any general average contribution with respect to any property. Each guest agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless Variety Cruises and any other Indemnitee against any damages, liabilities, losses, penalties, fines, charges or expenses incurred or imposed upon Variety Cruises and any other Indemnitee as a result of any act, omission or violation of law by the guest or any minor for whom the guest is responsible.

All guests must be twenty one (21) years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Variety Cruises reserves the right to refuse to serve anyone who in the sole judgment of the Master or the Officers of the ship may be

under the influence of alcohol, or for any reason necessary in their judgment to preserve the health and safety of guests and employees.

All guests must attend all mustering drills while on board the Vessel. This is an exercise that is required by law and is held for guests’ safety. A failure by any guests to attend a mustering drill may result in disembarkation of any such guest from the Vessel without any recourse to, or liability of Variety Cruises.

All guests shall allow Variety Cruises, the Master and the Vessel’s officers, in their sole discretion, in order to ensure the safety of the passengers, the Vessel and crew, the right to search a guest and any guest’s suite/stateroom or property in order to investigate any reported incident, whether involving a crime or personal injury or damage to property and they may preserve evi-dence of any reported incident in order to comply with any requests from law enforcement authorities and to carry out any investigation aboard the Vessel.

All guests will be required to complete a “Guest Information Form” prior or upon boarding. No questions may be left unanswered. No guests may be permitted to board the Vessel or embark on the cruise if complete information has not been provided. The “Guest Information Form” requests the following information: Full name of each guest, as per their passport details, Telephone numbers (landline and mobile) Email addresses Home addresses Contact information of family or other in the event of an emergency (Carrier must be able to reach each guest’s emergency contact at any time of day. Carrier must, therefore, be provided with all information to allow Carrier to do so (such information should include the name, address, electronic mail address (if available) and phone number (including a mobile phone number if avail-able) of a parent, guardian, spouse, domestic partner, or other person to contact in the event of an emergency).

All guests must possess their passport valid for six (6) months beyond the re-turn date of their trip and any necessary visas (visas for Excursions are some-times required for certain countries). All guests are responsible for determin-ing which travel documents, visas, vaccinations and medications are required for the ports of call and sites on the advertised itinerary and for obtaining the same at their own cost and Variety Cruises shall not be liable to provide such information to guests. If Variety Cruises, as a courtesy to guests, provides in-formation or advice as to necessary travel documents, visas and vaccinations, guests must verify such information with the appropriate government authori-ties. If the government in a scheduled port of call denies guests from entering, going ashore or disembarking due to the nature or content of their passport or visa or for any other reason whatsoever, guests understand that he/she may not be permitted to embark, disembark or go ashore in that country and that carrier cannot be held responsible if the guest is unable to embark the Vessel as scheduled, the guest is disembarked during the voyage or the guest is required to stay on board during the call.

The Guests must report to Variety Cruises in writing, at the time the reserva-tion is made or, if the condition arises subsequent to the reservation, imme-diately, any of the following medical or health conditions which may apply to him or to any other guest: a) any physical or mental condition that may require special care, medical treatment or assistance; b) any physical or men-tal condition which may render a guest unfit for travel; c) any condition which may constitute a risk or danger to the health, safety or comfort of the guest or to anyone else on board the Vessel, d) any physical or mental condition requiring oxygen for medical reasons.

The medical services and medication on board the Vessel is extremely lim-ited and all guests are required to bring an adequate supply of any specific medication needed. It is therefore recommended that guests have full travel insurance to cover any medical costs incurred on board. Variety Cruises has no liability whatsoever for any treatment, diagnosis, advice, examination or other services provided by any medical personnel or other service providers on board the Vessel and at any ports of call. If any guests fail to obtain and to have such documents, and the guest may be required to disembarked during the voyage, then Variety Cruises will not provide a refund or otherwise be liable to any guests for such disembarkation.


TERMS & CONDITIONS

18. LiabilitySubject to the provisions of the Conventions and Regulations referred to in here below, Variety Cruises accept responsibility for death, injury or illness caused by the negligent acts and or omissions of it and any of its direct employees. Variety Cruises limit its liability, where applicable, by the Con-ventions and Regulations mentioned here below. In any event, Variety Cruises is not responsible for any improper or non-performance which is: a) wholly attributable to the fault of the guests; b) attributable to the unforeseeable or unavoidable act or omission of a third party unconnected with the provision of any services to be provided by its direct employees, c) attributable to an unusual or unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of Variety Cruises the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, including (but not limited to) an event of force majeure; or d) attributable to an event which Variety Cruises could not even with all due care have foreseen or forestalled.For claims not involving personal injury, death or illness or which are not subject to the Conventions and Regulations referred to in here below, Variety Cruises liability for improper performance of the ticket/ Contract shall be lim-ited to a maximum of twice the ticket/contract price which the affected guest paid (not including premiums and amendment charges).All carriage (by land, air and sea) is subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the actual carrier. These conditions of carriage may limit or exclude liability, are expressly incorporated into the ticket/Contract and also form the terms and conditions of separate contracts between the guests and the particular carrier as contained in that carrier’s ticket which is provided to the guest before the scheduled departure date. Copies of these terms and conditions are available on request from Variety Cruises.Carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea and the liability of car-riers in the event of accidents is governed by the Athens Convention 1974 as subsequently amended or modified (the “Athens Convention”). So far as applicable, the Athens Convention is expressly incorporated into these Terms and Conditions and any liability of Variety Cruises for death or personal injury or for loss of or damage to luggage arising out of carriage by sea shall be determined accordingly. In most cases, the Athens Convention limits the carrier’s liability for death or personal injury or loss of or damage to luggage and makes special provision for valuables. The Athens Convention presumes that luggage has been delivered undamaged to the guests unless written notice is given to Variety Cruises (as carrier): a) in the case of appar-ent damage, before or at the time of disembarkation or redelivery; or b) in the case of damage which is not apparent or of loss, within 15 days from the date of disembarkation or redelivery or from the time when such redelivery should have taken place. Any damages payable by Variety Cruises up to the Athens Convention limits shall be reduced in proportion to any contributory negligence by the guest and by the maximum deductible specified in Article 8 (4) of the Athens Convention. Copies of the Athens Convention are available from Variety Cruises on request.Carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea and the liability of carri-ers in the event of accidents is governed by EC Regulation No. 392/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea in the event of accidents as subsequently amended or modified (“Regulation A”). Passengers’ rights when travelling by sea and inland waterway are governed by EU Regulation No. 1177/2010 of the Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway and amending Regulation (EC) No. 2006/2004 as subsequently amended or modified (“Reg-

ulation B”). (Regulation A and Regulation B shall, where the context permits, be referred to as the “Regulations”.) The Regulations are expressly incorpo-rated into these Terms and Conditions and any liability of Variety Cruises for death or personal injury, or concerning the rights of passengers in relation to non-discrimination, cancellation or delay shall be determined accordingly. The global limitation of liability available under Article 5 of Regulation A and the Exceptions and special conditions, and Exemptions available under Articles 8 and 20, respectively, of Regulation B, shall apply in respect of any damages payable by Variety Cruises or to reduce or exclude liability as appropriate. Copies of the Regulations are available from Variety Cruises upon request. Insofar as Variety Cruises may be liable to guests in respect of claims arising out of carriage by sea Variety Cruises shall be entitled to all the rights, defenses, immunities and limitations available, respectively, under the Athens Convention, and nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a surrender thereof.

Insofar as the cruise or any part of it may be performed on a vessel not owned by Variety Cruises , it is agreed that Variety Cruises, shall at all times nevertheless be deemed a vessel owner for the purposes of the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976, whether as amended by the Protocol of 1996 or otherwise and as in force in any relevant jurisdiction from time to time, and so entitled to limit liability

Any liability in respect of death and personal injury and loss of and damage to luggage which Variety Cruises may incur to guests, whether under the Ticket/Contract in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or otherwise, shall always be subject to the limits of liability contained in either the Athens Convention or Regulation A. 12.10 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in these Terms and Conditions, Variety Cruises shall not in any circumstances be liable for any loss or anticipated loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of use, loss of contract or other opportunity nor for any other consequential or indirect loss or damage of a similar nature. Variety Cruises shall not be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages.

19. Complaints and ClaimsAll guests must raise any complaints, including, without limitation, any failure to provide a service forming part of the Cruise or any Additional Service paid or any property damage or loss or injury, illness or death of a guest, immediately with Variety Cruises and confirm this in writing at the earliest possible opportunity. If any complaint arises during the Cruise which might give rise to a claim it must be notified immediately to the Vessel’s staff and written notice must be given to Variety Cruises as soon as possible and in any event within two (2) months (or, if a shorter period is prescribed under the applicable international convention then within that period) from the date on which the service was performed or when it should have been performed or when the property damage or loss or injury, illness or death occurred. Within one (1) month of receipt of the complaint, Variety Cruises will give notice to the Guest that his complaint has been substantiated, rejected or is still being considered. Variety Cruises will provide the final reply to the complaint within two (2) months of receipt of the complaint. In any event, unless a longer peri-od is provided for by force of law, proceedings in respect of any claim must be brought within six (6) months of the end of the cruise, failing which Variety Cruises shall be under no liability to the guests.

20. Law & JurisdictionThis ticket/contract and all disputes or claims whatsoever shall be governed exclusively, in all respects and without regard to the conflict of law principles, by the Greek Laws and Greek Courts.

THE VARIETY FOUNDATIONVARIETY CARES™

TO TRAVEL IS TO IMMERSE YOURSELF…

VARIETY CARES™ AT THE GAMBIA, WEST AFRICAAfter identifying a valuable opportunity in THE GAMBIA through a local request from our crew, guests, and leadership to support a town with a missing school infrastructure VARIETY CARES™ had its first immersive charitable project developed by building a functioning school for 100 local children providing the first steps to a strong education system. The operating school is currently in further development entitled THE LAMIN KOTO SUPERSCHOOL, offering a rich educational experience while using GENERATOR PROJECTED FILM EDUCATION as a tool for benefiting the community through a global education. THE LAMIN KOTO SUPERSCHOOL operates as our first fully pledged charity project with future plans for additional education structures world-wide based on the existing prototype. Additionally we are involved with pre-existing causes in destinations where we find the infrastructure is in place while

requiring some additional support.

VARIETY CARES™ will either become involved with a local pre-existing foundation, or help build

the infrastructure for a cause essential to the wellbeing of the communities we visit. The

great thing is every destination needs a small boost, whether financial or

supportive in terms of our available time and know

how. With each exchange of communication we

take in some ways, and so we give back

in others.

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to provide a sustainable sea-going platform for engaging our guests in meaningful communication and

exchange of values with the local communities we visit.

From as early as 1949, during the inception years of what today has evolved into VARIETY CRUISES -an award winning pioneer and leader of small ship cruises- we have been firm believers in providing a platform for cultural immersion, not

mere yacht cruise experiences.

From day one we have gone a long way from being involved with supporting archaeological sites we visit, to more recently

developing and building from scratch our first functioning school structure in West Africa. Our internal team along with

our travelers explore the most worthy and exciting causes per destination visited, and immerse ourselves in a win-

win collaboration and exchange of resources, knowledge, experience, and skills with those communities.

The VARIETY CARES™ model engages our small ships as a cultural exchange

platform meaningfully connecting our guests from around the globe with

the local communities, many of them having had limited experience of

incoming tourism, which heightens our social responsibility in addition to deepening the

visitors leisure component.

Our formula involves Engaging (with the

communities) + Identifying (valuable

existing causes or emerging

opportunities) + Developing (a

strategy to sustain and/or grow these causes) = Creating

(Immersive Play experiences for all

involved).

CRUISE BOO

K 2020

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