CLASSICAL GREECE CRUISE 2012
The best of the Aegean Islands and Continental Greece
7 days cruises from Athens – Marina Zea on the Megayacht Harmony V
Special Offer May 2012
(valid as from 2nd May)
2 for 1 special offer
(the second passenger goes free / No single supplement for single travellers)
Valid for the following sailings: May 25 / June 1, 22 / July 20, 27
August 10, 17 / Sept 7 / October 5, 12
Conditions & Restrictions
1) All offers apply for a limited number of cabins and do not apply: a/ for Category C
cabin reservations, b/ for the Owner’s Suite on Voyager and c/ for group bookings.
2) All offers are available for reservations made until June 15, 2012
3) Port charges are excluded from these discounts.
4) All reservations are on request and on first come first served basis.
5) Offers cannot be combined with any existing or future offers.
6) Reservations must specify SPECIAL OFFER - May 2
7) Bookings must be paid in full by June 15, 2012
For reservations made after this date, payment is at FULL RATE. |
Special Offer May 2012
(valid as from 2nd May)
Special offer
50% discount for second passenger
25% single supplement for single travellers (instead of 50%)
Valid for selected sailings on a first come first serve basis
Conditions & Restrictions
1) All offers apply for a limited number of cabins and do not apply: a/ for Category C
cabin reservations, b/ for the Owner’s Suite on Voyager and c/ for group
bookings.
2) All offers are available for reservations made until June 15th 2012
3) Port charges are excluded from these discounts.
4) All reservations are on request and on first come first served basis.
5) Offers cannot be combined with any existing or future offers.
6) Reservations must specify SPECIAL OFFER / MAY 2
7) Bookings must be paid in full by 15th June 2012.
For reservations made after this date, payment is at FULL RATE. |
2012 Classical Greece Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1 – Friday
MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS - KEA
2:00-3:00 pm embarkation in Marina Zea, Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos. Overnight at sea. |
Day 5 – Tuesday
KYTHIRA
Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece. Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in Kithyra. |
Day 2 – Saturday
DELOS (anchorage) - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos. |
Day 6 - Wednesday
MONEMVASSIA - NAFPLION
Early morning sailing to Monemvassia. Discover a remarkable medieval fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion. |
Day 3 - Sunday
SANTORINI
Noon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete. |
Day 7 – Thursday
NAFPLION – HYDRA or SPETSES
Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the islands of Hydra or Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town. Overnight in port. |
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Day 4 - Monday
RETHYMNON, CRETE
Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure for Kythira. Overnight at sea. |
Day 8 – Friday
MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS
Departure in the early hours for Marina Zea, Piraeus. Arrival and disembarkation after breakfast. |
Note: Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the cruise operator and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
2012 SAILING DATES
From Marina Zea-Athens
| April |
- |
- |
- |
20 |
27 |
| May |
|
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
| June |
1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
| July |
- |
- |
13 |
20 |
27 |
| August |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
31 |
| September |
- |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
| October |
- |
5 |
12 |
19 |
26 |
2012 CRUISE FARES PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
| Cabin |
Category |
Description of Cabins
(for details please see end of page) |
|
Euro |
| C |
Main deck |
twin or double bed cabins |
|
1800 |
| B |
Main deck |
twin or double bed cabins |
|
2100 |
| A |
Upper deck |
twin or double bed cabins |
|
2300 |
| P |
Upper deck |
twin or double bed cabins |
|
2500 |
| S |
Singles Supplement |
+50% |
| |
3rd Person |
Valid for Category A' only |
- 30% |
| |
Port charges |
Per person |
|
155 |
10% discount for all departure dates marked in red.
*USD prices for USA and CANADA passport holders only on request. Euro prices for rest of the world.
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Cruise fares are per person and week and include
¢ Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC
& air conditioning
¢ Half - board: American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily,
including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek Night , fun BBQ (weather permitting)
and Captain's Dinner.
¢ Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all
day.
¢ Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).
¢ Multilingual Cruise Escort.
Not included:
¢ Beverages (except those mentioned above)
¢ Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
¢ Crew tips
¢ Passenger personal expenses
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The Variety Cruises Experience
Enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private
yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery,
unraveling the wonders of Classical Greece. 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 Cabins on Harmony V
The 25 cabins of the HARMONY V are located on the Main deck (9 cabins) and on the Upper Deck (16 cabins). All cabins are premium and contemporary, decorated with soft colour furnishings. Cabins are comfortable and average size is 135 sq feet. All 16 cabins on the Upper Deck offer flexible bedding configuration, which can be set to offer either two twin beds or a double bed. The 9 cabins at the Main Deck consist of 6 double bedded cabins and of 3 twin bedded cabins (no flexible bedding arrangement).
All cabins offer large windows and en suite bathrooms with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes. |
Safety on the Harmony V
The latest addition to the Variety Cruises fleet, the HARMONY V, is a 183 ½ foot-wide Megayacht was launched in July 2009. The HARMONY V complies with EUROSOLAS safety regulations, ISPS (International Ships Port Safety Code) ISM, (International Safety Management), while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art twin stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising |
Harmony V & Harmony G Cabins
They are upscale and intimate, decorated with soft color furnishings.
The cabins are equipped with twin or queen size
beds with two of the cabins being triples and having large windows
(portholes on the cabins of the Sirenes Deck). All
cabins offer en suite bathrooms with shower, TV/VCR units, music
channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled
A/C and safe deposit boxes. |
Life on Board
The HARMONY V is a modern Mega yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world.
Life on board will centre around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main Deck and at the Sun Deck Bar where meals are served “al fresco” depending on the weather and the ship location. The classy dining room and the adjoining cosy bar lounge are surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call It accommodates all guests in one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour. The Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. The swimming platform on Harmony V stern will allow for easy access to the ship and for a wide range of sea related activities. Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. Service will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers. Organised excursions are available for most ports of call and can be pre-booked or reserved 24 hours in advance. |
Category C
Main Deck - 1 Double Bed
The category C cabins are located on the main deck offering large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Category B: Main Deck - 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed
The Category B cabins are located on the Main Deck offering large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Category A:Upper Deck - 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed
The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck offering large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Category P:Upper Deck - 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed
The Category P cabins are located on the Upper Deck offering a sofa, large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
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