TURQUOISE COAST CRUISE 2012
The Turkish Coast and the islands of the east Aegean from Rhodes or Marmaris.
The Sailing Cruiser Panorama II
The PANORAMA II was launched in 2004. This state of the art sail cruiser has sailed all around the Mediterranean and offers the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety.
2012 Turquoise Coast Itinerary
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Day 1 (Saturday): Rhodes - Symi/Greece
Afternoon embarkation in port 15:00 to 16:30 hrs. At 17:00 hrs we sail for Symi. In the evening, we reach the quaint port of Symi with its typical architecture and lively atmosphere. Late at night we will sail north. Overnight at sea.
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Day 5 (Wednesday): Didim - Bodrum/Turkey
We leave Didim in the early hours to sail to Bodrum. Today we reach Bodrum known in the Antiquity as Halicarnassus, the capital city of Caria Kingdom. Herodotus the father of History was born here. Centuries later the Knight of St. John took over the city and built St. Peter's Castle. Our optional excursion includes the Halicarnassus site, the castle and the Mausoleum, once one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We leave Bodrum after dinner for a night sailing to Fethiye.
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Day 2 (Sunday): Patmos/Greece
In the morning we will stop at an island for a short swim stop (weather permitting). Mid day we arrive at magnificent Patmos, the Island of St. John's exile.Your optional Patmos afternoon excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic centre of the medieval town of Chora. Overnight in port.
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Day 6 (Thursday): Fethiye - Marmaris/Turkey
We arrive at Fethiye, known as Telmessos in ancient times. The city was very prominent and a centre of prophecy, pledged to Apollon. That the city life was rich and highly cultured during the Hellenistic and Roman periods is evident from the existing monuments. Today, the majority of ancient ruins in Telmessos are rock-tombs, Lycian-type sarcophagi, the fortress and the Roman Theatre. Your morning excursion will also bring you to Pinara. After lunch you will return to port and board the Halis Temel to sail to the Cleopatra Sunken baths site. After a last swim and farewell dinner, we sail to Marmaris. Arrival late at night and overnight in port.
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Day 3 (Monday): Kusadasi/Turkey
The bustling port of Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus, one of the greatest classical sites of the Mediterranean. The white marble library, the marble theatre and the Roman baths will show the facets of Ancient Greek and Roman culture. Morning excursion to Ephesus. Overnight in port.
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Day 7 (Friday): Marmaris/Turkey - Rhodes/Greece
Guests arriving / departing Marmaris.
Time for an optional morning 1/2 day excursion and day at leisure to visit a local beach. In the afternoon we leave for Rhodes. This evening we reach Rhodes, the city famous for its amazing fortified Old City, one of the best preserved Medieval settlement in Europe. Overnight in Rhodos port.
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Day 5 (Tuesday): Kusadasi - Didim/Turkey
Early morning sailing to Didim. Didim, home of the antique city of Didyma was successively a Mycenaean, Cretan, Persian, Roman and Byzantine settlement. The optional excursions showcases the Oracle Shrine of Apollo and the Ancient city of Miletus once a powerful Ionian and is considered to have given birth to Western philosophy and to Thales in particular. Overnight in port.
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Day 8 (Saturday): Rhodes/Greece
Disembarkation 9:00 to 10:00 hrs.
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Life on Board
During the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s indoor lounge or have a drink while enjoying the views from the spectacular outdoor bar lounge.
The swimming platform on PANORAMA II enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit. |
Panorama II
Discover a 2 masted state of the art sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 25 cabins. Panorama II was launched in 2004 offering the highest standard of accommodation and comfort safety. The public areas include a main lounge with deep pile carpet and comfortable sofas. The aft area at the Upper deck provides generous semi covered or sun exposed areas and some magnificent views. The restaurant area at the Lower deck is the perfect setting for any of your meals, with generous buffet space and seating, while the swimming platform enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit. |
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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, unravelling the wonders of the Turquoise Coast of Turkey and the Greek Islands of Eastern Aegean. 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. |
Cabins
The cabins are located at the upper and main decks and are equipped with windows, while those at the lower deck come with portholes. All cabins are handsomely designed, finished with lustrous wood trims and warm fabrics. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes. |
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2012 SAILING DATES
From Rhodes
| April |
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28 |
| May |
5 |
12 |
19 |
26 |
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| June |
2 |
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| September |
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8 |
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22 |
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2012 SAILING DATES
From Marmaris, Turkey
| April |
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27 |
| May |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
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| June |
1 |
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| September |
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7 |
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21 |
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2012 CRUISE FARES PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
| Cabin |
Category |
Description of Cabins |
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Euro |
| B |
Lower deck |
double bed cabins |
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1300 |
| A |
Lower deck |
twin or double bed cabins |
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1450 |
| M |
Main or upper deck |
twin or double bed cabins |
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1900 |
| S |
Singles Supplement |
+50% |
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3rd Person reduction |
Valid for Category M' only |
- 30% |
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Port charges |
Per person |
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140 |
*USD prices for USA and CANADA passport holders only on request. Euro prices for rest of the world.
Cruise fares are per person and week and include
Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
Full board American buffet breakfast and 2 meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Turkish 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 arrangement
Crew tips
Passenger personal expenses
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not 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.
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