Cruises & Cabin Charter/Boutique cruises

Classical Greece Cruise

8 day cruise: May - October, 2023
Aboard the 25-Cabin Mega Yacht HARMONY V
Friday, Athens - Athens

Highlights: 

• Santorini with her famous sunsets, sugar cube villages and the historical site of Akrotiri
• Mykonos, the queen of the Aegean and nearby Delos, Apollo`s sacred island, a breath-taking open air museum and UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Hydra, a truly authentic, unknown island.
• Crete, the largest island in Greece.
• Monemvasia, a “stone about to set sail”

CLASSICAL GREECE ITINERARY 2023

Testimonials:

"We had a wonderful time on the cruise, it was everything we had hoped, the boat was beautiful, the crew great and travelling companions very easy to get along with. We could not fault it at all and are recommending it to all friends and will probably look at doing another cruise at a later date."

Kim and Marg

2023 Sailing Dates from Pireaus on m/y Harmony V (one week)

May 05, 12, 26
June 09, 16, 23, 30
July 07, 14, 21, 28
August 04, 11, 18, 25
September 01, 08, 22
October 06, 13, 20

2023 Cruise fares per person, per double occupancy 

USD prices for USA, JAPAN AND MEXICO countries. Euro prices for rest of the world.

 Children policy/Family offer

• SINGLE parent with 1 or max. 2 children in same cabin: The parent pays Single cruise fare & children cruise for FREE
• COUPLE with 1 child sharing the same cabin:
  - No charge for the child up to 10 years old
  - 50% reduction for the child 11-17 years old
• COUPLE with 2 or 3 (regardless of age) children: Both cabins will be charged at Single rate (single adult rate)
• Discounts which only apply for the children (5-17 years old): 25% reduction on all optional excursions

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).
• English-speaking Cruise Escort.

Not included:

• Beverages (except those mentioned above).
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
• Crew tips.
• Passenger personal expenses.
• Wifi (available at charge)

NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE

Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable-, boutique items and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise, approximately Euro 13-15 per person per day for distribution among all crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.

Notes:

• Swim Stops & Beach Barbeques are weather permitting.
• 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- or 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 the cruise company guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
• The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel due to breakdown or mechanical failure.

The Variety Cruises passion remains unchanged since 1968: an alchemy that blends enriching oneself educationally and exploring the true identity of a destination, while enjoying the comforts and unique benefits of a small ship sailing the seas.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard one of our ships soon and discover the world the Variety Cruises way.

OVERVIEW

Variety Cruises is one of the leading yacht cruise lines worldwide, operating a fleet of 11 fully owned vessels offering travelers the ultimate Boutique Yacht Cruise experience. With capacities ranging from 5 to 36 cabins, Variety Cruises’ upscale yachts and experiential cruise itineraries embrace each destination by visiting much-loved and unfrequented ports of call in a private, intimate and relaxed environment.

THE VARIETY CRUISES DIFFERENCE

• Private Yacht Cruise Experience, with up to 72 fellow passengers
• Boutique-size yachts that dock right in the heart of destinations that large ships cannot reach
• Carefully crafted itineraries focused on the destination
• Ample leisure time in each port including overnights
• Mediterranean fusion cuisine with a strong local influence depending on the destination
• Personalized service on board provided by experienced and finely trained crew
• Small group shore excursions – Immersion in the destination
• Swim platforms allowing guests to enter the crystal clear waters on spot and swim or experience snorkeling, kayaking, SUP and more
• Yacht Deck Barbecues & Private Events on board and ashore

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

Some of Variety Cruises’ industry nomination highlights:

• Tourism Awards 2019: Gold Award for “Responsible and Sustainable Tourism”
• Cruise Critic Cruisers’ choice 2018: “Best Cruise Line in Eastern Mediterranean”
• Tourism Awards 2017: Gold Award in “Small Ship Cruising in Greece”
• USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards 2016: “World’s Best Boutique Cruise Line”
• CruiseCritic.Com 2015: In the top 15 Small Ship Cruise Lines and “Best in Yacht Cruises”
• CruiseCritic.Com: “Best Small Ship Cruise Line in the Scenic Nature”

With more than 400 bed capacity on board 11 vessels, Variety Cruises is the largest Mega Yachts operator in the Mediterranean and one of the top 3 worldwide in the Small Ship market.

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