Small is Beautiful at World Travel Market 4th – 6th November at ExCeL
Next week the eyes of the travel world will be focused on London when World Travel Market returns for it’s annual fixture at ExCeL in London’s docklands. As ever travel agents are most welcome to attend and, if you’ve never been before, it’s a chance to meet the industry’s top global experts.
When it comes to cruising, Greece is the place it all began, the legendary hero Odysseus cruising the Mediterranean – literally the sea in the middle of the Earth – for 10 years on his way home from the Trojan Wars.
Meet our own environmentally friendly Greek cruise crew
Seafarer and Variety Cruises have shipped-in our own very special Greek cruise crew for WTM. They would love to meet you and discuss our ‘Small is Beautiful’ cruise programme, featuring vessels of no more than 36 cabins.
Greeks are also famous for their philosophising and out latter-day disciples of classical thinking would love to share their future-facing thoughts about why discerning cruise lovers are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly itineraries and vessels, not only in Greece but across the Seven Seas.
They are Simos Bakas, Chris Lorenzo, Yiannis Terdimos, Dio Venetopoulos and you can find them at the Greek Tourist Board stand, number EU110.
Anchors aweigh,
Seafarer/ Variety Cruises WTM Team
Cruise Ship Captain takes plastic problem personally
Bali beach Clean up story
Cruise Ship Captain takes plastic problem personally – and is joined by his passengers on beach clean-up in Indonesia.
Captain Leontios examining detritus on the beach at Flores Island, Indonesia
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.
Captain Leontios and passengers with their haul of rubbish from one beach on Flores Island
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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M/Y Pegasos The Flying Horse Renovation
WHERE SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FOR 2020
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 Cruises in the Garden of Eden
the perfect destination to experience a unique island-hopping voyage
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BALI & THE ISLANDS OF PARADISE
INDONESIAN ISLANDS CRUISE & STAY OFFER
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.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Benoa Harbour
Transfer to Bali’s Benoa harbour for an afternoon embarkation of Panorama II sailing at 8PM for Karamat
Keramat Island
Late morning arrival. Ample time to relax, enjoy the beach or go snorkelling. Open air BBQ, Overnight at anchor
Satonda Island
We sail early in the morning for Satonda, a volcanic island with a salt lake caldera. Join the walking excursion and explore the volcanic salt lake.
Banta Island and Rinca Island
First we stop at Banta for time to swim and snorkel followed by a beach BBQ, then onwards to Rinca island in the Komodo National Park for late afternoon arrival. Overnight at anchor.
Rinca Island and Komodo Island
In the morning take the optional excursion in search of the famous Komodo Dragons. Sail at noon for Pink Beach on nearby Komodo Island. Far from the crowds, this remote and beautiful beach gets its name and colour from a trick of the light, interacting between the red coral and yellow sand. Time for swimming and snorkelling – overnight at sea.
Moyo Island
Off the beaten track and un-commercialised, take an optional trip around the island and see spectacular waterfalls. We end the day with a beach BBQ
Lombok
Our visit to Lombok should whet your appetite to return and spend much more time here. Blessed with wonderful beaches and a lush interior as well as a live volcano and the second highest peak in Indonesia, the optional day trip is well worth the effort. Evening farewell dinner on board.
Benoa, Bali
We dock early in the morning, disembarkation after breakfast between 7 and 9:30. If extending your stay, transfer to your chosen resort.
Ports of call: Benoa - Keramat Island - Satonda Island - Banta Island - Rinca Island - Komodo Island - Moyo Island - Lombok - Benoa
Your vessel: The M/S Panorama II
Panorama II was first launched in 2004 and like her sister ship the Panorama is one of very few cruise vessels capable of sailing under wind power alone when conditions permit. The vessel was fully refurbished in 2012, and further upgraded in 2015. With her sleek lines, spacious accommodation and aft swimming platform, Panorama II is the perfect vessel in which to enjoy exploring these stunning waters.
Home at Sea
- Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
- Indoor & Outodoor Restaurant
- Audiovisual in Lounge
- Mini library
- Beach Towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak
- Board Games
- Swimming Platform
- Wi-Fi
Comfort Zone
- Windows: Upper & Main deck cabins
- Portholes: lower deck cabins
- Triple Occupancy cabins: Category B
- Flat-Screen TV
- Mini Safe
- Mini Fridge
- Individually controlled A/C
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Hairdryers
- Telephone for internal use
- Central music
Category C:
Lower Deck – (Double Bed)
The category C cabins are located on the lower deck featuring portholes and bathrooms with showers. The cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini fridge and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Category B:
Lower Deck – (Twin Beds or Triple Beds)
Category A:
Main or Upper Deck – (Twin or Double Bed)
Category A cabins are located on the main or upper deck offering windows and bathroom with showers. The cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini fridge and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Category P:
Upper Deck – (Double Bed)
Category P cabin is located on the upper deck offering a large window and bathroom with showers. The cabin is equipped with individual controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini fridge and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).
Lounge Area
Dining Area
Sundeck
Upper Deck Outdoor Bar & Lounge area
Swimming Platform
Prices
- 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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EXPLORING THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE
ICELAND CRUISE & STAY OFFER
8 nights from £1450 departing 31 August
This is without doubt a ‘bucket list’ cruise where you will discover nature at it’s most awesome and discovering all this on our mega yacht, the sail cruiser Panorama, brings all this so much closer.
Our great Value 8 night package includes flights, transfers and a night in Reykjavik at the Skuggi hotel, giving you time to discover this most unusual of capitals
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Akureyri
Embark mid-afternoon but as we spend the night here there’s plenty of time (and daylight!) for a late afternoon walking excursion in Akureyri.
Aukreyri – Husavik
Our full day optional excursion takes you back to Viking days as we travel to Husavik via the Godafoss Waterfall (literally the waterfall of the Gods). Todays’ legend tells all about the Krisni Saga which recounts the arrival of Christianity and the end of Paganism on Iceland. Then it’s back to Akureyi and an evening sailing.
Husavik – Siglufjord – Isafjordur
Siglufjord is the northernmost city in Iceland, almost in the Arctic circle and widely regarded as the most picturesque harbour in Iceland. Originally a herring port with a population of 3,000 today it’s a small place of only just over 1,000 inhabitants and experiences ‘midnight sun’ during the weeks of high-summer. In the afternoon we sail for Isafjordur. Overnight at sea.
Isafjordur
Morning arrival into Isafjordur, an old trading port with one of the largest fishing fleets in Iceland with a folk museum boasting the oldest surviving house in Iceland and dating back to 1734.Our optional morning excursion will take us to the Maritime Museum and walk the town. Overnight in port.
Isafjordur – Bildudadur – Akranes
Wikipedia claims that this small fishing village on the Westfjord coast of Iceland is home to less than 150 people. Lonely Planet says it’s surrounded by towering peaks and has one of the best fjord-side positions in the country. Famous for salmon and prawns and being something of a curiosity one thing is for sure – you wouldn’t get into here in a big ship! Morning optional excursion to Bildudadur, we stop by the Dynjandi Waterfalls, visit the town and the Sea Monsters Museum. Overnight at sea to Akranes.
Akranes
This morning we reach Akranes for our full day Optional excursion to Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful thermal spring, to the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls area. We will stop in Reykholt which was at one time one of the intellectual centers of the island and had for many years one of the most important schools of the country. Here lived in the Middle Ages one of the most important persons in Icelandic history: Snorri Sturluson. He was a famous poet and politician whose records of the Old Norse language and mythology of medieval Iceland are invaluable to modern scholars. He lived and died here. Remains of his farm and a bathroom with hot pot and a tunnel between the bath and the house can still be visited. In the afternoon we rejoin the ship. Overnight in port.
Reykjavik
Morning sailing and arrival in Reykjavik. All day optional excursion in Reykjavik city before leaving to enjoy a panoramic tour to the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula. Vikingaheimar, and the geothermal fields of Krysuvik. Overnight in port.
Reykjavik
We’ve written the cruising itinerary this way around just so you can see how different and off the beaten track coastal Iceland can be. In so doing we’ve saved the biggest place until last – but even then this northernmost capital city in the world has a population only half the size of Reading. Despite that it’s enormously rich in life and culture, design and style, food and drink. Disembarkation 6 am – 10 am.
Your vessel: the Sailing Yacht Panorama
A majestic triple masted Motorsailer accommodating up to 49 passengers in 24 cabins. The “Panorama” was launched in 1993 and has been fully refurbished in 2001 and 2014 including major upgrades to accommodation and bathrooms.
This state of the art Motorsailer is one of very few cruise vessels that can sail under wind power alone, when conditions permit. The vessel has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings and has sailed most of the worlds seas offering guests a high standard of comfort, whilst the friendly crew are renowned for their attentive service and friendly informal atmosphere on board.
Home at Sea
- Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
- Indoor Restaurant
- Audiovisual in Lounge
- Mini library
- Beach Towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak
- Board Games
- Swimming Platform
- Wi-Fi
Comfort Zone
- Windows: Upper & Main deck cabins
- Portholes: lower deck cabins
- Triple Occupancy cabins: Category B
- Flat-Screen TV
- Mini Safe
- Mini Fridge
- Individually controlled A/C
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Hairdryers
- Telephone for internal use
- Central music
Category C:
Lower Deck – 1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B:
Lower Deck – 2 Lower Beds
The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A:
Upper Deck or Main Deck – 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed Cabin
The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Lounge Area:
The lounge is situated on the main deck and has a library where you can enjoy a book and look through the floor to roof windows.
Sundeck:
During the day life on board centers around the outdoor areas, the sun deck and the shaded exterior deck on the aft of the Panorama.
Upper Deck Bar Lounge area:
The classy spacious indoor and outdoor bar lounge area is located on the Upper Deck and is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views and is ideal to relax in the evening.
Dining Room:
The classy spacious dining room is located in the Main Deck and is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views and accommodates all guests in one seating.
Upper Deck – Outdoor Lounge Area
The Upper Deck indoor lounge area extends to outdoor sitting area to enjoy the views.
Prices
- Category C: £1450pp
- Category B: £1650pp
- Category A: £1899pp
— - Single Supplement (any category cabin): £100
Departs 31st August
What is included:
Flights | One-night Hotel Stay in Reykjavik | Transfers | Cruise
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TALES OF FOUR COUNTRIES
ADRIATIC CRUISE & STAY OFFER
9 nights from £1495 departing 31 July & 7 August
Choose from 2 unique itineraries exploring the coasts and Islands of Croatia, Montenegro Albania and Greece.
Our Adriatic cruise & stay packages combine the cruise with 2 nights in Dubrovnik giving you time to capture the atmosphere of this wonderful walled medieval city, more recently made famous by the Game of Thrones series. Our great value 9 night package includes flights from London and all transfers.
Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro Cruise
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Dubrovnik
Join ship between 3pm and 4pm but, to make sure you don’t miss out on this wonderful historic city, either come for a day beforehand or make sure you stay over a night or two when we return. Dinner on board tonight as we head off for Split.
Split
Enjoy an optional morning walking tour to the city of Split. After lunch on board there will be an optional afternoon excursion to nearby Trogir. Late afternoon sailing to Rab.
Rab
Morning optional walking tour of Rab, which is a charming town that was founded in Roman times. Here you may discover cultural and historical monuments including the Church of Justine, the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Prince’s Palace. In the afternoon we will sail south to reach Sibenik. Overnight at sea.
Sibenik
Sibenik is a mainland town where the river Krka meets the Adriatic, is reached by cruising through a lovely estuary. The main reason for our visit is to offer you an optional whole day excursion inland to the Krka National Park, a place of great natural beauty and famous for playing host to over 200 species of birds. We visit the seaside town of Primosten and Sibenik Old Town with its spectacular Cathedral on the way back to our ship before spending the night in port.
Sibenik – Hvar – Korcula
Early morning sailing to arrive in Hvar, the longest of the Croatian Isles. Enjoy an optional morning walking tour to discover the island’s Venetian flavour. In the afternoon we will sail towards Korcula, arriving late evening. Overnight in port.
Korcula
Our optional full day excursion explores the medieval walls of Korcula Town and historical highlights such as St Mark’s cathedral, which was started in the 14th century, before moving on to the vineyards of Lumbarda for a village wine tasting at the Milina-Bire family vineyards. We return to the ship for dinner and cruise overnight to Montenegro and the town of Kotor.
Kotor – Dubrovnik
Early morning sailng in the bay of Kotor. Optional excursion to the walled city. After lunch we will sail through the stunning fjord of Kotor Bay, to arrive in Dubrovnik by late evening. Overnight in port.
Dubrovnik
Early breakfast and then disembark at 9am.
Ports of call: Dubrovnik – Split – Rab – Sibenik – Hvar – Korcula – Kotor - Dubrovnik
Prices
- Category C: £1495pp
- Category B: £1695pp
- Category A: £1875pp
- Category P: £1995pp
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Single Supplement (any category cabin): £100
Departs 31st July
What is included:
Flights | One-night Hotel Stay | Transfers | Cruise
Adriatic Odyssey Cruise
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Dubrovnik
Embarkation between 3pm and 4pm to make sure you don’t miss out on this wonderful historic city. Welcome dinner. Overnight in port.
Dubrovnik – Korcula
Early morning sailing to Korcula, Croatia. Enjoy a refreshing morning swim stop near Korcula, before arriving at Korcula port in the afternoon. Afternoon optional excursion in Korcula Town or to Lumbarda Village for wine tasting. Overnight at sea to Budva, Montenegro.
Budva, Montenegro
Arrive in the morning to the unspoilt medieval town of Budva. Optional sightseeing excursion to Old Budva and to Cetinje, a museum town. Explore Budva’s vast cultural heritage and Venetian architecture. Overnight at sea to Saranta, Albania.
Saranta – Corfu
An early morning arrival to Saranta, the charming jewel of the Albanian Riviera. Optional excursion to the Unesco World Heritage site of Butrint. After lunch sailing to Corfu, Greece where we arrive in the afternoon. Optional excursion to Corfu. Overnight in port.
Corfu – Antipaxoi – Paxoi
Early morning sailing to Antipaxi island. Refreshing swim stop hereand BBQ lunch on board. Afternoon arrival to the uniquely picturesque harbour of Paxos. Overnight at port.
Corfu
Early morning sailing to Corfu, the pride of the Ionian Islands and probably the greenest Greek island. Optional excursion in the morning exploring the town of Corfu imperial past, with its UNESCO World Heritage site in the centre and Byzantine churches. Alternatively, a scenic Corfu countryside tour taking in verdant landscape and hill villages. Afternoon sailing to Kotor, Montenegro. Overnight at sea.
Kotor
Early morning navigation in the Bay of Kotor, the deepest natural fjord in the Mediterranean. Take a refreshing swim in the bay or join the optional excursion to the well-preserved, fortified medieval Old Town. Late night sailing to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Kotor – Dubrovnik
Early in the morning sailing to Dubrovnik. Arrival 09:00 – Disembarkation at 9 am after breakfast.
Ports of call: Dubrovnik – Korcula - Bar - Paxos - Corfu - Saranda - Kotor - Dubrovnik
Your vessel: the state of the art Mega Yacht Callisto
The elegant Motor Yacht Callisto recently joined the VARIETY CRUISES fleet and is true to her name: Elegant, classic. She was fully refit / rebuilt in 2000 and was thoroughly renovated in in 2015-16.
Imagine a place far from home that feels just like home, where the borders are delineated by the golden shores of the sea; and home is wherever the anchors drop. Imagine 170 feet of comfort, classic beauty, and safety classified by the latest International “Safety of Life at Sea” (SOLAS) standards.
Home at Sea
- Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
- Indoor & Outodoor Restaurant
- Audiovisual in Lounge
- Mini library
- Beach Towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak
- Board Games
- Swimming Platform
- Wi-Fi
Comfort Zone
- Windows: Main deck cabins
- Portholes: lower deck cabins
- Triple Occupancy cabins: Category C & B
- Flat-Screen TV
- Mini Safe
- Mini Fridge
- Individually controlled A/C
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Hairdryers
- Telephone for internal use
- Central music
Category C:
Lower Deck – (Twin Beds)
The category C cabins are located on the Lower deck featuring port holes.They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.
Category B:
Lower Deck – (Twin Beds)
Category A:
Main Deck – (Twin or Double Beds)
The category A cabins are located on the Main deck featuring large windows. Category A cabins at the bow section of the Main deck are equipped with Double beds, while all other Category A cabins are equipped with Twin beds. They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes
Category P:
Main Deck – (Twin or Double Beds)
The category P cabins are located on the Main deck featuring large windows. Category P cabins located at the bow section of the Main deck are equipped with Double beds, while all other Category P cabins at the Main Deck are equipped with Twin beds.They all have marble-appointed en suite bathrooms with showers. Cabins have individually controlled A/C and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.
Sun Deck
The M/Y Callisto features a broad Sun Deck for sunbathing, with loungers, chairs and umbrellas. Located on the Sun Deck, the area is the ideal place to bask under the sun and completely unwind while gazing at the passing scenery.
Swimming Platform
The swimming platform on Callisto’s stern enables you to swim off the ship in sheltered bays, weather permitting.
Indoor Dining Area
The lounge/bar and indoor dining room on the Upper deck are connected with each other by the gallery, displaying exquisite art and adding to the overall feeling of elegance and style. The classy dining room accommodates all guests at one single seating.
Indoor Bar & Lounge Area
The indoor lounge area with bar is located on the Upper deck and displays exquisite art adding to the overall feeling of elegance and style. The spacious lounge and bar area on the Upper Deck is surrounded by large picture windows and opens onto the Outdoor sitting area.
Library
Located on the Sundeck, the Library with its wraparound windows is the ideal area to relax with a book while engaging with the passing scenery.
Outdoor Dining Area
The Outdoor Dining Area where meals are served “al fresco” -weather permitting-, is located on the Upper Deck being the ideal place to admire the passing scenery or enjoy your meal overlooking the stars.
Prices
- Category C: £1495pp
- Category B: £1695pp
- Category A: £1875pp
- Category P: £1995pp
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Single Supplement (any category cabin): £100
Departs 31st July
What is included:
Flights | One-night Hotel Stay | Transfers | Cruise
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Making the sea greener – by eliminating single use plastic
Recognising the importance of eliminating single-use plastic – the Attenborough effect
The world’s oceans may be our playground but, as seafaring folk, we always treat them with respect. There has been much in the news over the last 12 months about the dangers of plastics finding their way into the seas and Sir David Attenborough has made enormous impact in getting people to reduce single-use plastic from the environment. We not only welcome this, we have been looking at our own use of plastics to investigate ways we can respond and help ameliorate the problem.
Variety named best cruise line for sustainable tourism
As such we are extremely proud to announce that we have been recognised as the best cruise line for Responsible & Sustainable Tourism at the Tourism Awards 2019 ceremony, held in Athens. The awards are held under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), aiming to promote excellence and innovation in the Travel, Hospitality and Leisure industries.
As such we are extremely proud to announce that we have been recognised as the best cruise line for Responsible & Sustainable Tourism at the Tourism Awards 2019 ceremony, held in Athens. The awards are held under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), aiming to promote excellence and innovation in the Travel, Hospitality and Leisure industries.
Next year you could be cruising in much greener waters!
In general Variety Cruises put great effort into enhancing our environmental initiatives and running a responsible and sustainable cruising fleet by adhering as much as possible to environmentally-friendly business practices. We are currently focused on eliminating single-use plastic – with items including straws, stirrers, cups, lids, bottled water and items wrapped in plastic – across the fleet. Variety’s first ship to have become completely single-use plastic was the M/S Panorama II since it began operating in Indonesia early this year.
The goal is to completely eliminate single-use plastics on board all vessels in phases within 2019. For more information on Variety Cruises’ Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives,
If sustainability matters to you why not choose to cruise with a small-ship specialist that puts the environment at the heart of its culture, call or e-mail to book or for more information.
Anchors aweigh,
Suzie Seaworthy
*Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays is the UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises.
Five Brilliant 20% Early Booking Discounts for 2019-20
Five Brilliant 20% Early Booking Discounts for 2019-20
Expires May 31st
Don’t miss out on winter cruise savings. Book by May 31st and get our 20% early booking discount on the following cruises:
Rivers Of West Africa – An Exotic Rarity
Save up to £527pp
- Sail the Gambia River
- Amazing birdlife – take your binoculars
- Great wildlife drinking at the river’s edge
- Native markets
- Add land-stay in Dakar for fantastic music
Sights & Sounds of Cuba – Cigars, Salsa & Culture
Save up to £900pp
- Historic Hispanic Trinidad (Cuba not the other one!)
- Stunning coastal cruising
- Castro’s Isla de la Juventud
- The archaeological sites at Guanahatabeyes
- Meeting the people, they’re lovely
- The (faded) glories of Havana
- Cigars and rum
Cape Verde Islands – An Exotic Experience
Save up to £527
- Island hopping cruising around little-known archipelago
- Great for winter sunshine
- Laid-back Portuguese/African lifestyle
- Verdant mountains, lush forests, volcanic landscapes
Choice Of Red Sea Cruises – An Exotic ‘Mummy Know’s Best’ Adventure.
Save up to £509pp
Splendours of the Red Sea…
- Luxor – Valley of the Kings
- Temples at Karnak
- Cairo and Pyramids
- Petra – the Rose City
- Wadi Rum
- Coral reefs
…or, Gods, Kings and Pharaohs
- Everything included in the ‘Speandours’ cruise, plus a Suez Canal transit.
Costa Rica And Panama – An Exotic Rainforest Extravaganza
Save up to £618pp
- Rainforest canopy walk
- Old Colonial Spanish architecture
- Dug-out canoe trip through mangrove swamps
- The Pearl Islands
- Extravagant tropical fauna and flora
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Seafarer now ABTA bonded
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.
Managing Director Chris Lorenzo commented
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
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