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Last Update 8th May 2021

Dear Fellow Seafarers

We are providing regular updates on this page for those of you concerned about the Coronavirus situation and the possible impact on your holiday.

Quarantine Restrictions Relaxed from July 19th

The latest UK Government specifies that quarantine requirements are abolished for double vaccinated travellers as well as all under 18’s returning from amber destinations. Actually, our first cruise sailed on 28th May in Greece and there have been weekly departures operating since that date, since restrictions in continental Europe had already been lifted.

Looking back to last summer, Meditteranean Island hopping yacht holidays operated normally with weekly sailings since July 2020 and we are pleased to advise that all sailings operated without a single case of Covid 19 arising, demonstrating in practice that the precautions and protective measures in place were effective, whilst our guest and some prominent journalists who joined our cruises reported their satisfaction with these measures and that they had no real impact on the enjoyment of their holiday. With the majority of guests and all crew being vaccinated for 2021and with the tried and tested protocols in place, we invite you to join us once again this summer on one of our unique yacht cruises.

Foreign Office Advice

It is clarified that the specific previous foreign office advice against cruises did not apply to yachting holidays and it should be noted that these holidays are very different to cruise ship holidays, not only due to the size of the vessel and the smaller number of guests and crew on board, the largely ‘al fresco’ onboard experience and very different facilities and service compared to cruise ships, but also because the island hopping trips we promote generally stay within a single country (mainly Greece and Croatia over Summer 2021) and do not generally cross international borders. From July 19th we note that there is no longer any advice against cruising from the |UK Government.

Long Haul Travel

With the exception of the Seychelles from October, all other long-haul departures are currently suspended, though we can now confirm that our cruises in the other long-haul destinations we feature will resume in November 2021. We are contacting all those guests whose holiday has been affected individually to discuss the various alternatives on offer. In most cases, we are encouraging our guests to re-book at a later date in 2021 or 2022, all with no cancellation penalties or change fees, though it is noted that your flights or cruise may be more expensive according to the new date chosen.

The Mega Yacht island-hopping voyages Variety Cruises will re-start their first departure in the Seychelles in October 2021, with destinations such as the Caribbean, Costa Rica/ Panama, The Red Sea, Rivers of West Africa and Cape Verde, starting from November onwards. The Tall Ships of Star Clippers will restart in the Caribbean and the Far East in November. Thereafter, programmes are expected to return to normal and operate weekly.

Mediterranean Departures

Departures f in Greece with Variety Cruises are operating normally with weekly departures running since the 28th May

Since the announcement of the UK Government’s road map and Traffic Light System for international travel, leisure travel for residents of England has been possible since the 17th May. Our main destinations of Greece, Croatia, France  and Italy have been designated amber and since the latest announcement from the UK Government on July 8th, double vaccinated passengers as well as under 18’s are no longer required to quarantine at home on return, though a pre-booked PCR test will be required on day 2 after returning.

We await a further Government announcement on the 15th of July with an update to the Green list of countries. We acknowledge that some restrictions on leisure travel remain in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland and our flexible booking policies do make allowances for this. We note that all departures to Turkey have been suspended till further notice, while any scheduled cruise calls to Turkish ports will also be changed to a suitable alternative. We continue to monitor the situation closely, liaising regularly with our trade associations and where possible, also the authorities both in the UK and in our main destinations.

Where travel is not possible, we will contact you individually in good time to discuss your options which can include deferring the holiday to a later date, or if travel subsequently proves impossible, then we acknowledge your right to a request a full refund.

Pre Departure Testing & Conditions summary for 2021

One thing that is certain to remain a requirement this summer is a negative PCR Covid 19 test within 72 hours of travel for those passengers who have not been fully vaccinated.  Those that have already had the vaccine having completed both jabs at least 14 days before travel, will either need to obtain a vaccination certificate from the NHS, or prove their vaccination status through the NHS app, which you will need to show at the airport on either a phone or tablet, as this will allow you to avoid the pre-departure PCR test if travelling to Greece. It is noted that all passengers must have a rapid flow test within 48 hours of their return flight to the UK, regardless of vaccination status.

For those wishing to book or who are already booked, we summarise here the main elements of our flexible booking policy applicable during this time.

Green list destinations

PCR test or proof of vaccine required pre-departure from the UK. A rapid flow test is required within 48 hours of your homebound flight, no quarantine on return with a pre-booked  PCR test on day 2 – standard booking terms apply with regards to deferment or cancellation.

Amber list destinations

PCR test or proof of vaccine required pre-departure, whilst for vaccinated travellers and under 18’s, a rapid flow test is required within 48 hours of your homebound flight, no quarantine on return with a pre-booked  PCR test on day 2 – standard booking terms apply with regards to deferment or cancellation. For those that have not been vaccinated, the10 days quarantine requirement at home on return remains, with PCR tests on days 2 and 8, with the option for ‘test to release’ on day 5.-  Travel is possible, or you can postpone or defer your holiday with no admin fees charged by Seafarer.

Red List destinations

We will not operate departures from the UK to red-list destinations. You can postpone or defer your holiday with no admin fees.   If travel subsequently proves impossible, we acknowledge your right to claim a full refund.

Flexibility Guaranteed

We have always been flexible at Seafarer, but should you be unable to travel due to official restrictions being unexpectedly re-introduced, we will allow you to defer or re-schedule your booking at no cost. This will apply where either the UK authorities or those at the overseas destination restrict or advise against travel, or where they introduce a quarantine requirement for more than 24 hours upon arrival overseas.

The same applies if quarantine is required on return, where this is combined with negative foreign office advice for travel to the specific destination.

If you are unable to travel due to a positive PCR test within 72 hours of travel or being required to self-isolate, this is a risk for which you should be covered under your travel insurance. It is important to make sure you obtain travel insurance at the time of booking and it is noted that not all policies will cover you in such instances, though we have identified several reasonably-priced policies that do. See the Q & section below on this and should you need further advice, we can assist by pointing you in the right direction.

Full Responsibility Whilst You Are Overseas

As is always the case, as your tour operator we will provide assistance should there be any disruption whilst you are on holiday with us. We recommend you book the full package with us, since those booking a full package including flights will benefit from financial protection with ATOL cover for the entire package, whilst as a tour operator, we will take full responsibility for your accommodation and repatriation travel arrangements in the event of any disruption whilst abroad.
We also note that should a PCR test be required before the return flight to the UK, we will provide assistance and facilitate this to ensure you can board your flight without problems. It is clarified that any required tests will be at your expense, though costs in places like Greece and Croatia are considerably lower than those in the UK

The Seafarer office is open as usual, though with some of our staff working from home and still able to answer calls thanks to our IT and telephone system set up.

We will update this page as more information becomes available.

If you wish to discuss your arrangements, please contact us, and we will happy to advise on the current situation and what we can do to help.

The Seafarer Team

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Holidays Booked For Summer 2021

We operated island-hopping voyages in Greece and Croatia successfully in 2020 and are pleased to report that the season was completed with zero cases of Coronavirus, demonstrating the effectiveness of the enhanced hygiene and other protective measures in place. Furthermore, guests reported that they felt reassured by the measures in place and that these did not adversely affect the enjoyment of their holiday.

Given the pre-departure testing and other protective measures that have been introduced by the airline and travel industry we are confident that the season will operate normally with UK departures as has been demonstrated by our departures running successfully since starting on 28th May. However, in the event that exceptionally some disruption to departures occurs, we have proved from our track record this year, that we have the experience and appropriate policies in place to deal with such situations quickly and effectively.

What if my Holiday is Affected?

Our commitment to a personal service doesn’t end with your booking – If there is any disruption to your arrangements pre-departure, we will do our best to offer you the maximum flexibility possible – this will vary from booking to booking, and our team will work to offer you the best option for your holiday and circumstances.

In the event that exceptionally some disruption to your holiday occurs whilst you are abroad, we have proved from our track record, that we have the experience and appropriate policies in place to deal with such situations. Those booking a full package with us including flights will benefit from ATOL cover for the entire package, whilst as a tour operator, we will take full responsibility to provide suitable accommodation and organise appropriate repatriation travel in the event of any flight cancellations or other disruption.

Deferring Booked Holidays

If your holiday in 2020 had to be canceled or deferred due to COVID 19 related disruption and you have yet to rebook your trip, we recommend that you rebook as soon as possible to ensure you are not disappointed, since availability for late summer and Autumn sailings is already tight.   If your holiday is scheduled to go ahead but you subsequently wish to defer, please note that you are likely to incur penalties if there are no official restrictions in place. Where restrictions are in place, deferring your holiday will usually be penalty-free (though there may be price differences on the new travel date chosen). We work with many suppliers, vessel owners, hotels, airlines, and agencies – talk to us about your booking and we will give you the latest information on what is possible in your case.

Flight Cancellations

If your flight is booked through us and is canceled or changed, we will contact you and will do our utmost to secure suitable alternative arrangements. If you have booked your own flight and this is cancelled or changed, please get in touch and we will do our utmost to assist and work out alternative arrangements for you.

You Are Ill Or Self Isolating And Can’t Travel

If you can’t travel due to illness or restrictions, please get in touch and we’ll look at possible amendments to your holiday. Alternatively, if the holiday is still scheduled to go ahead, you may be able to claim on your travel insurance if the cancellation is for medical reasons.

What Is The Situation With Refunds

Given the very large number of holidays that had to be curtailed in 2020 and over the winter due to official restrictions during this unprecedented crisis, we have been encouraging guests to re-book for a later date or if this could not be decided yet, to accept a credit note which can be applied to a later booking. The credit note still benefits from financial protection under the ATOL and ABTA schemes and does not disqualify you from receiving a refund later if you change your mind or are subsequently unable to travel. This is in line with ATOL ABTA  (where applicable) guidelines recognising that payment of large numbers of refunds immediately would have been unsustainable for the industry. We thank the large number of guests who chose to re-book or defer for their cooperation and for staying with us.

For those whose circumstances meant that they were no longer able to travel, refunds have been made and we continue to commit to doing so where this proves necessary. This may take some time given the large numbers involved and we will advise you of this at the time.

How We Are Keeping Your Money Safe

We would like to remind you our flight inclusive package holidays are ATOL protected. More information can be found on that ATOL website: https://www.caa.co.uk/ATOL-protection/Consumers/About-ATOL/

How is Seafarer Coping in These Circumstances

2020 was our 25th year and whilst it will certainly be a year to remember, the way we successfully weathered the crisis it is indicative of our long experience and our strength and resilience, given the many international crises we have had to deal with over the years.

We have a very experienced and dedicated team who have been working hard to keep our guests up to date and change holiday arrangements where required liaising with airlines and our various overseas suppliers and partners. This was often very difficult with long waits on the telephone often being required when calling suppliers as well as fast-changing official restrictions and advice. We have been coping with all of this well and our guests generally find it easy to contact us either by telephone or email.

How Soon Are Holidays Expected To Return To Normal

We saw the situation return to normal across most of Europe from July 2020, albeit with sensible protective measures in place, with Greece in particular, having been almost COVID free up to that point.  The UK Government’s road map to re-opening has been confirmed with quarantine free leisure travel having already re-started.  The requirements for pre-departure testing and exemptions if vaccinated as well as required testing on return are well established, whilst enhanced hygiene routines and other protective measures have been well proven in all our destinations during the 2020 season and so far this year. These measures such as wearing masks on airlines and in airports enhanced hygiene arrangments overseas and so on, will be continued for as long as proves necessary, whilst always operating in line with UK and host country advice and guidelines.

What Additional Precautions Are In Place For Holidays In 2021

With the restart of operations, whilst the virus is still active a negative PCR test will be required within 72 hours of departure (unless you have proof of being vaccinated) for each passenger and this will be at your expense. Additionally, guests and crew will need to complete a health questionnaire prior to travel and the cruise operator will provide a rapid flow test before embarkation. On-board, the cruise operators have implemented an enhanced and comprehensive cleaning and sanitization regime on all vessels, ensure regular testing of all crew members as well as daily temperature checks for crew and guests. It is also the case that this season, crew members have all been vaccinated. All this has proved to be effective in 2020 and so far in 2021, having been implemented successfully on all our affiliated vessels. The safety of guests and crew is a top priority for us and any holidays and cruises that do operate will be in line with the advice of the WHO, FCO, and the authorities in our host countries. For info on the type of precautions and protective measures in place on our sailings click here

Updated Foreign Office Travel Advice

With the latest normalisation announcements from the UK government and the abolition of quarantine for vaccinated travellers and under 18’s returning from amber designated countries, any foreign office advice against advice to such destinations has been lifted as of 19th July. For those travelling before that date, negative travel advice for Europe was advisory rather than compulsory, given that leisure travel was once again legal as of May 17th.

What Is The Situation With Travel Insurance

Where there remains negative foreign office advice on travel to certain destinations, many travel insurance policies will not cover you if you travel there. Some will not cover you if you contract the virus or fail a PCR test before departure. However, we have identified several policies that will cover you to travel and also cover you if you contract the virus or fail a PCR test before you travel, with cover if you are unable to travel due to having to self-isolate in certain circumstances also. Notably, cover will be normalised with nearly all insurers for amber destinations if departing after July 19th since any negative Foreign Office advice to European destinations has been lifted.

See the links below for two examples or speak to one of our advisors for more info: 

Staysure Travel Insurance.

Post Office Travel Insurance

Campbell Irvine Travel Insurance

We hope the above information was useful,  but If you require any specific advice or want to discuss any of the above further, feel free to call us on 020 8324 3118. You can also email us at [email protected].

We Look Forward To Welcoming You Aboard Soon!

Having had the privilege of travelling to Greece last week on an inspection trip, I thought it may be useful to share my experience for those of you who are wondering how it all works.

I was able to travel before the 17th May official travel opening date as my travel was for business reasons, but this restriction of course no longer applies. Having also completed both vaccinations ( I am showing my age here) I also avoided the need to have a PCR test pre-departure as Greece and Croatia both accept evidence of vaccination (completed at least 14 days before travel) which exempts you from the testing requirement. This can be an NHS letter of confirmation (available by calling 119) or on your NHS app. A word of advice here, It does take time to obtain these so don’t leave it till the last minute. I also had to complete the Greek Government PLF form at least 24 hours before travel (Croatia has similar) and produce evidence of this at the airport together with proof of the PCR test or vaccination.

Stansted airport was almost eerily quiet and the aircraft probably about 60% full. I noticed fellow passengers disinfecting their tray table and armrests with suitable wipes, though I chose to trust the airline’s cleanliness assurance. To see the same passengers take their masks off to eat and drink was something of a contradiction and given a roughly 3-hour flight, there was no risk of malnutrition or dehydration setting in, so my policy was to keep my mask on and forego the refreshments. Either way, with everyone either vaccinated, tested and mostly masked, it did feel safe.

The Greek immigration and customs procedure was quick and easy. As a ‘third country national’ my passport was stamped on entry. Airport officials did check both my PLF and vaccination proof and I was quickly through with no delay. You may be selected for a random test (if positive, your holiday will be in a COVID hotel paid for by the Greek taxpayer), although the percentage selected seems small.

Once through. it all felt quite reassuring. The warm sunshine helps and the open-air summer lifestyle with the obvious compliance with the various health protocols made me feel quite comfortable. Out and about in Greece, eating or drinking out in the open felt safe and everywhere seemed to be applying the rules. It is notable that you should wear a mask whilst walk around though.

Cruise vessel preparation observes the same strict hygiene protocols with the notable point that Variety Cruises has now arranged that all crew members have been vaccinared both for their safety and that of guests. I should add here that we have been monitoring the progress of the pandemic in all our key summer cruising areas in Greece and Croatia and at the local and regional level, the islands would all fulfill the criteria to be classified as Green within the UK traffic light system.

On the way back, the airline staff wanted to be sure we had pre-booked our day 2 and 8 UK tests, (Once destinations change to Green later, only day 2 is required ) plus the 72-hour pre-departure test which can be a rapid flow test (20 euros) and which we will organise towards the end of the holiday. (You could have one with you from the UK where your actual test is checked via video link – cost £33). They also wanted to see evidence of the UK pre-flight PLF form having been completed.

The flight home felt very similar to the flight out except that it was a much bumpier ride thanks to turbulence over the Alps. On landing, in the UK I was fortunate to be through passport control in less than 30 minutes at Heathrow this time, though that was with hand luggage only. The cheerful Borderforce staff checked my Covid test, PLF form and asked me to show them that PCR tests were booked for days 2 and 8. I noted that we were being separated from Red country arrivals which was reassuring, though possibly not possible everywhere.

The requirement to isolate on return did not bother me as I can work from home. Food shopping had already been secured through a home delivery order so we were set. I must say that the test to release option seems excessive to me when vaccinated and in possession of a recent negative test to be followed by another on day 2. On the other hand, my personal opinion is that it should be a requirement to have private transport organised, as it seems a contradiction that it’s OK to jump on a bus or train from the airport when you are required to isolate.

All in all, it felt safe and all the officials we came into contact with did their job quickly and efficiently, regardless of whether I agree with the process. Would I do it again? Yes, I certainly would and plan to do so very soon, it being a requirement of my job. However, I would also have no qualms travelling to an amber country for a holiday. The reality of the situation is that the Global Travel Taskforce deliberated over this issue on behalf of the Government for weeks. The amber category was introduced to make it difficult and keep the numbers actually travelling on holiday down (which it achieves). If the intention had been to not allow leisure travel to these countries, then there was no need for amber, Green and red would have been sufficient. We all know that it is not illegal to travel on holiday to an amber country, it is a matter of choice or affordability, period!

Chris Lorenzo
Managing Director

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As small ship cruising operators we are in the fortunate position of being able to respond to the ‘new normal’ of cruising post Covid-19. As such, we have quickly been able to take the required measures that allow us to start cruising responsibly, whilst bigger operators still need to keep their vessels in harbour. To keep our passengers fully informed, and manage their on-board expectations, we have produced an e-booklet detailing the precautions and protocols we have put into place in order to resume cruising from July 24th 2020.

With people around the world talking about the Covid-19 Pandemic putting countries on a war footing, it’s good to know the spirit of co-operation and resilience in the face of adversity still extends to the high seas. This was certainly the case when the 25 cabin Variety Cruises vessel Panorama ‘rescued’ 19 Cuban seamen and women from a large passenger liner in Barbados and made a special 14 day diversion to repatriate them.

Having finished a winter season cruising off the coast of Costa Rica and Panama, Panorama was empty other than crew, en route to a summer of cruising in the Mediterranean. Stopping to bunker in Barbados prior to crossing the Atlantic, she berthed near the MSC Prezioza, a vessel that carries up to 4,360 passengers and 1,300 crew. The photo above (taken in Kotor, Montenegro) shows the size of Panorama in comparison to one of Prezioza’s sister ships.

19 of the crew were Cuban and, given the constraints of Covid-19, keen to return home but with no realistic option for doing so. Following a request from Cuban Government officials, Panorama’s Captain, Vasilis Mazarakis, agreed to repatriate the Cuban crew members to Havana, a cruise taking 7 days. Health declarations were provided by the Captain of MSC Prezioza and the Barbadian medical authorities, and the new complement of passengers was thermo-scanned prior to boarding and on every subsequent day of the journey.

The Cuban Government covered the cost of the fuel, otherwise no charge was made. Upon disembarking his charges on April 4th in Havana, Captain Mazarakis said of his courteous act (which you might think is another reason to vote for us in the Silver Travel Awards – see below):

‘During these difficult times we are facing, it is important to help each other. Knowing that we were helping fellow seafarers by getting them back to their families makes us all happy. We wish and hope that all stranded crew and passengers alike manage to get home to their loved ones and that the world will return to normal soon.’

The world returning to normal is a sentiment we all share at Seafarer and Variety Cruises so, if you would like to do something normal now like booking for the coming winter season which starts in November, along with a full Summer 2021 season, we would love to hear from you.

Anchors aweigh,

SUZIE SEAWORTHY

It’s that time of year again – the month we wrap up all of our cruises for the forthcoming 15 months or so with departure right up until March 2021.
We are featuring our biggest ever range of destinations, from the Greek isles, Croatia & Montenegro, plus Spain & Portugal in the Med, to far away places like Costa Rica & Panama, The Seychelles, Thailand & Malaysia, The Cape Verde Isles, The Rivers of West Africa plus in the Far East, Bali & The Indonesian Islands, plus the islands of French Polynesia.

As ever, Variety Cruises award winning formula of destination focussed cruises on their unique mega yachts is winning new friends. Indeed with their informal friendly atmosphere, open seating dining and typically just 30-50 guests on board, you will be cruising amongst friends.

We look forward to welcoming you on board

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Seeing the problems caused to oceans and beaches by plastic bottles and other flotsam and jetsam prompted Captain Antoniou Leontios, Master of the Variety Cruises vessel Panorama II, to take the issue of cleaning-up beaches into his own hands. Currently cruising the waters of the Flores and Bali Seas in Indonesia, he decided to dedicate a few hours every week to dropping anchor in a bay, venturing ashore with some crew members and filling as many bin bags as possible with rubbish which he then stowed on board and disposed of properly at his next port of call.

According to Variety Cruises UK’s MD, Chris Lorenzo, environmental responsibility is part of the cruise line’s ethos:

‘We have already started eliminating single-use plastic from our fleet,’ he explained. ‘As for the beach clean-up program, our vessels are uniquely placed to do something practical – we only have small ships of 50-70 passengers so we can get close up to beaches and moor anywhere. Overall our philosophy is ‘small is beautiful’ and that’s not just about the size of our ships but about doing the small things that can add up to a big difference.’

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If you want to get closer to the sun for summer 2020 then a cruise on a vessel called Pegasos (the Greek spelling) must be a good starting point. The fact she cruises the Seychelles year-round is another hint that you’re in for the most clement of weather – the temperature in this island paradise, often known as The Garden of Eden, ranges between 24°c and 32°c. It’s altogether lovely.

Pegasos is typical of the Variety cruises fleet – only 21 cabins and a maximum guest complement of 44 passengers. She is specially designed to handle these shallow island waters in the Indian Ocean (hence her shape) and we have just finished extensive renovations.

The 21 Pegasos cabins, and guest hallways, have been completely transformed to feature new bedding, soft fabrics, wallpaper, wood floors and carpet design. Ensuite facilities have undergone complete modernisation featuring marble and stone flooring. Overall there is a brand-new look with turquoise, blue and soft grey tones reflecting the Indian Ocean.

When it comes to public areas the Indoor Bar & Lounge and Dining area on the Upper Deck were completely renovated with new furnishings, re-upholstered furniture, soft fabrics, a new carpet design, flooring, and wooden blinds. On the sundeck we have totally transformed the bar area with new lounge furniture and a wooden bar reading “Seychelles”.

To find out more about cruising the Seychelles on our flying horse of a vessel click the button.

Seychelles Cruise

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13 Nights from £2995 departing July 27 & August 12

It’s all in the name with this trip which will certainly live up to your expectations. Our 13 night package starts with a 5 night stay at the stunningly located Hilton Bali. On the Saturday, we transfer you to our sleek and comfortable 25 cabin sail cruiser Panorama II for an unforgettable 7 night island hopping cruise exploring a selection of the Indonesian islands. Our great value package includes flights from London and all transfers.

• Category C: £2995pp
• Category B: £3195pp
• Category A: £3375pp
• Category P: £3495pp
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  Single Supplement (any category cabin): £100Departs 27th July | 12th August

What is included:

Flight | Five-night Hotel Stay @ Hilton Bali | Transfers | Cruise

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As a tour operator of long-standing Seafarer has always held an ATOL licence. However, we are delighted to inform you that Seafarer has also recently become a member of ABTA and that henceforth all Seafarer holidays will be ABTA bonded.

Announcing the arrangement today Seafarer Managing Director Chris Lorenzo commented:‘In these slightly uncertain and unusual times, and in light of recent airline news, we want our customers to be able to book their holidays in complete confidence that they are totally protected and that, in the unlikely event something untoward happens, they will be safe, secure and looked after.’Financial protection under the ABTA scheme covers all holidays booked with Seafarer offered on www.seafarercruises.com and www.seafarersailing.co.uk