Variety Cruises Sights and Sounds of Cuba Brochure

Summer Cruises

Variety Cruises Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Cuba await to be discovered. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you. The colonial cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdant landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas and amazing underwater life in Cayo Largo and Cabo San Antonio.

Winter Cruises

Classical Greece

 Αntiquity to Byzantium

Jewels of the Cyclades

 The Treasures of Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Odyssey Adriatic 8 day cruises to the Adriatic & Ionian Sea

 The Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago

8 day cruises to the Cyclades, Crete and the Peloponnese From April to October - Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to the Cycladic Islands From April to October - Embarkation from Athens

The Sailing Cruiser Panorama The PANORAMA was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 2001 and 2008. This state of the art sail cruiser has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety.

From June to September – Embarkation from Dubrovnik, Croatia or Corfu, Greece

The Treasures of South Italy & Malta 8 day cruises to South Italy, Sicily & Malta October – Embarkation from Salerno, Italy

Life on Board

Aegean Odyssey

During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and enjoy a drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMA’s stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.

8 day cruises to the Cyclades, Dodecanese Islands & Turkey From April to September –Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to the Historic Peloponnese & Continental Greece March, April & October - Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to Costa Rica & Panama From December to March – Embarkation from Los Suenos, Costa Rica or Colon, Panama

8 day cruises to Cape Verde Islands November & March – Embarkation from Praia, San Tiago

 The Rivers of West Africa

8 day cruises in the Saloum & Gambia Rivers From December to March- Embarkation from Dakar, Senegal or Banjul, The Gambia

All year round  Cruises in the Garden of Eden

The Cabins

4, 5, 8 day cruises in the Seychelles All year round – Embarkation from Mahe or Praslin

The PANORAMA’s cabins are located on 3 decks and are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and main decks are equipped with windows while cabins on the lower deck have portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

Disclaimer

2/2014 (2.000)

Due to restrictions of U.S. law, this program is not available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Group IST in New York is authorized to offer educational travel programs in Cuba to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Some of that travel within Cuba will be via ship. Interested parties should contact Group IST directly if interested in learning more about its educational programs in Cuba.

www.varietycruises.com

of Cuba Sights & Sounds

2014-15

8 day cruises from Havana On board the 25 cabin Sail Cruiser S/C Panorama

SAIL CRUISER PANORAMA

2014-15 Sight & Sounds of Cuba – Cruise Itinerary

8 day cruises from Havana to Havana Day 1 - Saturday - Havana Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal - Welcome briefings and cocktails, safety drill - Welcome dinner - Overnight in port.

Day 2 - Sunday - Havana Chose from the 2 Half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana , founded by the Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to the “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” Workshop/School for artisans and craftspeople specializing in monuments restoration. Alternatively you can take the optional full day excursion with lunch in the Pinar del Rio province. We will go inland to visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba’s most scenic regions. You will be amazed by a unique landscape and by the “magotes”, dramatic rock formations and by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make the Valley a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night - Overnight in Havana.

Day 3 - Monday - Havana morning - At sea to Cabo San Antonio Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or chose the optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. This is perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an old/colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the local family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artists homes and studios. Lunch on board and the ship leave Havana sails early the afternoon to Cabo San Antonio - Overnight at sea.

Day 4 - Tuesday - Cabo San Antonio Los Morros Morning arrival in Cabo San Antonio, on the westernmost tip of Cuba.

Today our optional excursion will take us to the “Guanahacabibes” National Park, one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and locals. The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginals fleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also holds some 140 archaeological sites linked to the life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes. You will meet with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. Enjoy lunch before continuing your exploration of the park with local community members and scientists to see the results of the Endangered Species Protection Projects and Environmental Education Programs. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.

Day 5 - Wednesday - Cayo Largo Noon time arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Our optional afternoon excursion will take us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program. We will then join coral reef experts for an

amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is varied and unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian-encrusted walls. Late in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for an overnight at sea to Casilda/Trinidad.

Havana

by

Playa Giron

Day 8 - Saturday - Cienfuegos Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3/4 hour free bus transfer to HavanaMelia Cohiba Hotel.

Bu

s

Cienfuegos

Cabo San Antonio

Day 6 - Thursday - Casilda/Trinidad Early morning arriving into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional excursion brings us to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes. Trinidad is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. A meticulously well-preserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone streets, palaces and plazas it is sometimes referred to as the “museum city of Cuba”. There will be stops for visits to local artists and home studios, the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to the nearby Sugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon we set sail for Cienfuegos, arriving after midnight. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

Day 7 - Friday - Cienfuegos Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron also known as the Bay of Pigs and to the Matanzas area. Visit the Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake and visit a replica of a Taino Indian Village and a crocodile breedingfarm. We return to the ship for a late lunch. In the afternoon you can take the Cienfuegos optional city tour and visit the only Cuban city founded

by French settlers. It is also known as the Pearl of the South. In 2005 the historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among buildings of particular interest are the Government Palace (City Hall), San Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, the Ferrer Palace, the former lyceum, and some residential houses. Cienfuegos is the first, and an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning as developed in Latin America from the 19th century. Captain’s Farewell dinner. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

Construction/Rebuilt 1993/2001.

Public Areas & Cabins renovated in 2014.

GULF OF MEXICO

Casilda/Trinidad Cayo Ca Largo

CARIBBEAN SEA

Departure Calendar

From Havana to Havana (Cienfuegos to Havana Cruise)

From Havana to Havana (Havana to Cienfuegos Cruise)

November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015

29 13, 27 10, 24 7, 21 7, 21 4

6, 20 3, 17, 31 14, 28 14, 28 11

2014-15 Cruise Fares in Euro per person on Double Occupancy Cabin Categories Description of Cabins

Reverse itinerary Cienfuegos - Havana Day 1 - Bus transfer Havana to Cienfuegos Afternoon embarkation - Cienfuegos Day 2 - Cienfuegos Day 3 - Casilda/Trinidad Day 4 - Cayo Largo Day 5 - Cabo San Antonio Day 6 - Havana Day 7 - Havana Day 8 - Havana (Disembarkation)

CUBA

Cat C Lower Deck, Double ot Twin bedded cabins Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins Cat A Main or Upper Deck, Double or Twin bedded cabins 3rd person rate in cat. B Single Supplement Port Charges

EURO Rates € 1.800 € 2.050 € 2.350 € 1.440 30% € 240

Cruise fares are per person and week and include: • Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning • Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner • Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day • Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) • Multilingual Cruise Escort • Naturalist lectures and guiding.

Not included: • Port taxes • Beverages (except those mentioned above) • Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements • Crew tips • Passenger personal expenses • Wi-Fi (available at a charge).

Classification

RINA

Flag

Greek

Power

Caterpillar 2x720 BHP

Length Overall

54m

Beam

12m

Draft

5m

11

Speed in N.M.

Cabins

25

Passengers

49

17-18 members

Crew

SAIL CRUISER PANORAMA

2014-15 Sight & Sounds of Cuba – Cruise Itinerary

8 day cruises from Havana to Havana Day 1 - Saturday - Havana Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal - Welcome briefings and cocktails, safety drill - Welcome dinner - Overnight in port.

Day 2 - Sunday - Havana Chose from the 2 Half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana , founded by the Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to the “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” Workshop/School for artisans and craftspeople specializing in monuments restoration. Alternatively you can take the optional full day excursion with lunch in the Pinar del Rio province. We will go inland to visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba’s most scenic regions. You will be amazed by a unique landscape and by the “magotes”, dramatic rock formations and by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make the Valley a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night - Overnight in Havana.

Day 3 - Monday - Havana morning - At sea to Cabo San Antonio Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or chose the optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. This is perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an old/colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the local family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artists homes and studios. Lunch on board and the ship leave Havana sails early the afternoon to Cabo San Antonio - Overnight at sea.

Day 4 - Tuesday - Cabo San Antonio Los Morros Morning arrival in Cabo San Antonio, on the westernmost tip of Cuba.

Today our optional excursion will take us to the “Guanahacabibes” National Park, one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and locals. The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginals fleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also holds some 140 archaeological sites linked to the life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes. You will meet with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. Enjoy lunch before continuing your exploration of the park with local community members and scientists to see the results of the Endangered Species Protection Projects and Environmental Education Programs. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.

Day 5 - Wednesday - Cayo Largo Noon time arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Our optional afternoon excursion will take us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program. We will then join coral reef experts for an

amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is varied and unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian-encrusted walls. Late in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for an overnight at sea to Casilda/Trinidad.

Havana

by

Playa Giron

Day 8 - Saturday - Cienfuegos Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3/4 hour free bus transfer to HavanaMelia Cohiba Hotel.

Bu

s

Cienfuegos

Cabo San Antonio

Day 6 - Thursday - Casilda/Trinidad Early morning arriving into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional excursion brings us to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes. Trinidad is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. A meticulously well-preserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone streets, palaces and plazas it is sometimes referred to as the “museum city of Cuba”. There will be stops for visits to local artists and home studios, the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to the nearby Sugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon we set sail for Cienfuegos, arriving after midnight. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

Day 7 - Friday - Cienfuegos Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron also known as the Bay of Pigs and to the Matanzas area. Visit the Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake and visit a replica of a Taino Indian Village and a crocodile breedingfarm. We return to the ship for a late lunch. In the afternoon you can take the Cienfuegos optional city tour and visit the only Cuban city founded

by French settlers. It is also known as the Pearl of the South. In 2005 the historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among buildings of particular interest are the Government Palace (City Hall), San Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, the Ferrer Palace, the former lyceum, and some residential houses. Cienfuegos is the first, and an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning as developed in Latin America from the 19th century. Captain’s Farewell dinner. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

Construction/Rebuilt 1993/2001.

Public Areas & Cabins renovated in 2014.

GULF OF MEXICO

Casilda/Trinidad Cayo Ca Largo

CARIBBEAN SEA

Departure Calendar

From Havana to Havana (Cienfuegos to Havana Cruise)

From Havana to Havana (Havana to Cienfuegos Cruise)

November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015

29 13, 27 10, 24 7, 21 7, 21 4

6, 20 3, 17, 31 14, 28 14, 28 11

2014-15 Cruise Fares in Euro per person on Double Occupancy Cabin Categories Description of Cabins

Reverse itinerary Cienfuegos - Havana Day 1 - Bus transfer Havana to Cienfuegos Afternoon embarkation - Cienfuegos Day 2 - Cienfuegos Day 3 - Casilda/Trinidad Day 4 - Cayo Largo Day 5 - Cabo San Antonio Day 6 - Havana Day 7 - Havana Day 8 - Havana (Disembarkation)

CUBA

Cat C Lower Deck, Double ot Twin bedded cabins Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins Cat A Main or Upper Deck, Double or Twin bedded cabins 3rd person rate in cat. B Single Supplement Port Charges

EURO Rates € 1.800 € 2.050 € 2.350 € 1.440 30% € 240

Cruise fares are per person and week and include: • Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning • Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner • Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day • Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) • Multilingual Cruise Escort • Naturalist lectures and guiding.

Not included: • Port taxes • Beverages (except those mentioned above) • Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements • Crew tips • Passenger personal expenses • Wi-Fi (available at a charge).

Classification

RINA

Flag

Greek

Power

Caterpillar 2x720 BHP

Length Overall

54m

Beam

12m

Draft

5m

11

Speed in N.M.

Cabins

25

Passengers

49

17-18 members

Crew

SAIL CRUISER PANORAMA

2014-15 Sight & Sounds of Cuba – Cruise Itinerary

8 day cruises from Havana to Havana Day 1 - Saturday - Havana Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal - Welcome briefings and cocktails, safety drill - Welcome dinner - Overnight in port.

Day 2 - Sunday - Havana Chose from the 2 Half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana , founded by the Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to the “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” Workshop/School for artisans and craftspeople specializing in monuments restoration. Alternatively you can take the optional full day excursion with lunch in the Pinar del Rio province. We will go inland to visit the Valley of Vinales, one of Cuba’s most scenic regions. You will be amazed by a unique landscape and by the “magotes”, dramatic rock formations and by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make the Valley a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cuban Night - Overnight in Havana.

Day 3 - Monday - Havana morning - At sea to Cabo San Antonio Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or chose the optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area. This is perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an old/colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the local family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artists homes and studios. Lunch on board and the ship leave Havana sails early the afternoon to Cabo San Antonio - Overnight at sea.

Day 4 - Tuesday - Cabo San Antonio Los Morros Morning arrival in Cabo San Antonio, on the westernmost tip of Cuba.

Today our optional excursion will take us to the “Guanahacabibes” National Park, one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and locals. The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginals fleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also holds some 140 archaeological sites linked to the life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes. You will meet with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. Enjoy lunch before continuing your exploration of the park with local community members and scientists to see the results of the Endangered Species Protection Projects and Environmental Education Programs. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.

Day 5 - Wednesday - Cayo Largo Noon time arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Our optional afternoon excursion will take us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program. We will then join coral reef experts for an

amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is varied and unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian-encrusted walls. Late in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for an overnight at sea to Casilda/Trinidad.

Havana

by

Playa Giron

Day 8 - Saturday - Cienfuegos Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am and 3/4 hour free bus transfer to HavanaMelia Cohiba Hotel.

Bu

s

Cienfuegos

Cabo San Antonio

Day 6 - Thursday - Casilda/Trinidad Early morning arriving into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional excursion brings us to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes. Trinidad is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. A meticulously well-preserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone streets, palaces and plazas it is sometimes referred to as the “museum city of Cuba”. There will be stops for visits to local artists and home studios, the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to the nearby Sugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon we set sail for Cienfuegos, arriving after midnight. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

Day 7 - Friday - Cienfuegos Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron also known as the Bay of Pigs and to the Matanzas area. Visit the Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake and visit a replica of a Taino Indian Village and a crocodile breedingfarm. We return to the ship for a late lunch. In the afternoon you can take the Cienfuegos optional city tour and visit the only Cuban city founded

by French settlers. It is also known as the Pearl of the South. In 2005 the historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among buildings of particular interest are the Government Palace (City Hall), San Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, the Ferrer Palace, the former lyceum, and some residential houses. Cienfuegos is the first, and an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning as developed in Latin America from the 19th century. Captain’s Farewell dinner. Overnight in Cienfuegos.

Construction/Rebuilt 1993/2001.

Public Areas & Cabins renovated in 2014.

GULF OF MEXICO

Casilda/Trinidad Cayo Ca Largo

CARIBBEAN SEA

Departure Calendar

From Havana to Havana (Cienfuegos to Havana Cruise)

From Havana to Havana (Havana to Cienfuegos Cruise)

November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015

29 13, 27 10, 24 7, 21 7, 21 4

6, 20 3, 17, 31 14, 28 14, 28 11

2014-15 Cruise Fares in Euro per person on Double Occupancy Cabin Categories Description of Cabins

Reverse itinerary Cienfuegos - Havana Day 1 - Bus transfer Havana to Cienfuegos Afternoon embarkation - Cienfuegos Day 2 - Cienfuegos Day 3 - Casilda/Trinidad Day 4 - Cayo Largo Day 5 - Cabo San Antonio Day 6 - Havana Day 7 - Havana Day 8 - Havana (Disembarkation)

CUBA

Cat C Lower Deck, Double ot Twin bedded cabins Cat B Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins Cat A Main or Upper Deck, Double or Twin bedded cabins 3rd person rate in cat. B Single Supplement Port Charges

EURO Rates € 1.800 € 2.050 € 2.350 € 1.440 30% € 240

Cruise fares are per person and week and include: • Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning • Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, local Theme evening and Captain’s Dinner • Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day • Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability) • Multilingual Cruise Escort • Naturalist lectures and guiding.

Not included: • Port taxes • Beverages (except those mentioned above) • Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements • Crew tips • Passenger personal expenses • Wi-Fi (available at a charge).

Classification

RINA

Flag

Greek

Power

Caterpillar 2x720 BHP

Length Overall

54m

Beam

12m

Draft

5m

11

Speed in N.M.

Cabins

25

Passengers

49

17-18 members

Crew

Summer Cruises

Variety Cruises Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Cuba await to be discovered. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you. The colonial cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdant landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas and amazing underwater life in Cayo Largo and Cabo San Antonio.

Winter Cruises

Classical Greece

 Αntiquity to Byzantium

Jewels of the Cyclades

 The Treasures of Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Odyssey Adriatic 8 day cruises to the Adriatic & Ionian Sea

 The Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago

8 day cruises to the Cyclades, Crete and the Peloponnese From April to October - Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to the Cycladic Islands From April to October - Embarkation from Athens

The Sailing Cruiser Panorama The PANORAMA was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 2001 and 2008. This state of the art sail cruiser has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety.

From June to September – Embarkation from Dubrovnik, Croatia or Corfu, Greece

The Treasures of South Italy & Malta 8 day cruises to South Italy, Sicily & Malta October – Embarkation from Salerno, Italy

Life on Board

Aegean Odyssey

During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and enjoy a drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMA’s stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.

8 day cruises to the Cyclades, Dodecanese Islands & Turkey From April to September –Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to the Historic Peloponnese & Continental Greece March, April & October - Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to Costa Rica & Panama From December to March – Embarkation from Los Suenos, Costa Rica or Colon, Panama

8 day cruises to Cape Verde Islands November & March – Embarkation from Praia, San Tiago

 The Rivers of West Africa

8 day cruises in the Saloum & Gambia Rivers From December to March- Embarkation from Dakar, Senegal or Banjul, The Gambia

All year round  Cruises in the Garden of Eden

The Cabins

4, 5, 8 day cruises in the Seychelles All year round – Embarkation from Mahe or Praslin

The PANORAMA’s cabins are located on 3 decks and are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and main decks are equipped with windows while cabins on the lower deck have portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

Disclaimer

2/2014 (2.000)

Due to restrictions of U.S. law, this program is not available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Group IST in New York is authorized to offer educational travel programs in Cuba to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Some of that travel within Cuba will be via ship. Interested parties should contact Group IST directly if interested in learning more about its educational programs in Cuba.

www.varietycruises.com

of Cuba Sights & Sounds

2014-15

8 day cruises from Havana On board the 25 cabin Sail Cruiser S/C Panorama

Summer Cruises

Variety Cruises Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Cuba await to be discovered. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you. The colonial cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdant landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas and amazing underwater life in Cayo Largo and Cabo San Antonio.

Winter Cruises

Classical Greece

 Αntiquity to Byzantium

Jewels of the Cyclades

 The Treasures of Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Odyssey Adriatic 8 day cruises to the Adriatic & Ionian Sea

 The Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago

8 day cruises to the Cyclades, Crete and the Peloponnese From April to October - Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to the Cycladic Islands From April to October - Embarkation from Athens

The Sailing Cruiser Panorama The PANORAMA was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 2001 and 2008. This state of the art sail cruiser has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety.

From June to September – Embarkation from Dubrovnik, Croatia or Corfu, Greece

The Treasures of South Italy & Malta 8 day cruises to South Italy, Sicily & Malta October – Embarkation from Salerno, Italy

Life on Board

Aegean Odyssey

During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and enjoy a drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMA’s stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.

8 day cruises to the Cyclades, Dodecanese Islands & Turkey From April to September –Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to the Historic Peloponnese & Continental Greece March, April & October - Embarkation from Athens

8 day cruises to Costa Rica & Panama From December to March – Embarkation from Los Suenos, Costa Rica or Colon, Panama

8 day cruises to Cape Verde Islands November & March – Embarkation from Praia, San Tiago

 The Rivers of West Africa

8 day cruises in the Saloum & Gambia Rivers From December to March- Embarkation from Dakar, Senegal or Banjul, The Gambia

All year round  Cruises in the Garden of Eden

The Cabins

4, 5, 8 day cruises in the Seychelles All year round – Embarkation from Mahe or Praslin

The PANORAMA’s cabins are located on 3 decks and are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and main decks are equipped with windows while cabins on the lower deck have portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

Disclaimer

2/2014 (2.000)

Due to restrictions of U.S. law, this program is not available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Group IST in New York is authorized to offer educational travel programs in Cuba to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Some of that travel within Cuba will be via ship. Interested parties should contact Group IST directly if interested in learning more about its educational programs in Cuba.

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of Cuba Sights & Sounds

2014-15

8 day cruises from Havana On board the 25 cabin Sail Cruiser S/C Panorama