Variety Cruises Launches its 2022 Cruise Programme. Indian Ocean, Caribbean & African River Cruises
Variety Cruises – the specialist in small ship and environmentally friendly cruising – is delighted to announce dates for its eagerly awaited 2022 sailing programme which offers bespoke and inspirational trips around the Caribbean, Indian Oceans as well as the Rivers of Africa.
Predominantly seven-night cruises are structured to avoid repeat returns to ports on the itinerary. These trips are the perfect way to enjoy a quick, relaxing and varied getaway even on the other side of the world.
NEW CRUISE – Tahiti & The Pearls of Polynesia – From £1955 per person. A round sailing trip from Papeete Port, Tahiti, with stops at the world-famous Society islands, Bora Bora, Taha’a, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea. These islands seem sculpted by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons. Island hopping allows you to see every landscape, from geometric ridges strung with waterfalls on the high islands to flat, desert-like atolls where lagoons far outsize the landmass.
Prices start from £1955 per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director. From 6th May 2022 for the eight-day trip.
NEW CRUISE – Tahiti, Society & Tuamatu Islands – From £2682 per person – Join this 11-day sailing, roundtrip from Tahiti unravelling the Society and Tuamotu islands. Uncover the islands of two archipelagos by small ship. Bora Bora, Taha’a, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Tetiaroa, Tikehau, and Makatea.
Prices start from £2683 per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director. From 24th June 2022 for the 11-day trip.
Seychelles – From £2091 per person – The Seychelles is the perfect destination for both summer and winter cruises due to its tropical climate. Discover this complex of islands onboard a Variety Cruises yacht and experience a unique island-hopping voyage. Whatever the reason you wish to travel, cruise Seychelles from Mahe or Praslin and explore the extraordinary fauna and flora, excursions, diving, tropical forest walks and heavenly beaches!
Prices start from £2091 per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, three complimentary excursions in Aride, Curieuse and Cousin, snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director.
Adriatic Cruise – Athens to Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik to Athens – £1,909 per person – This Adriatic cruise’s highlights include: to Croatia, Albania, Montenegro and Greece: Discover the natural and historical treasures of the Adriatic and of the Ionian Seas. The medieval treasures of Dubrovnik and Korcula in Croatia, to the fjords of the Bay of Kotor, and Budva in Montenegro, the Roman-Hellenistic UNESCO Heritage Site of Saranda, Albania, and unhurried Paxos with its warm Greek hospitality. Embark on a voyage discovering the Adriatic and Ionian Seas from Athens to Dubrovnik or in reverse. Fans of the Game of Thrones HBO series can sail to its filming spots with Variety Cruises. discover Dubrovnik, the main filming location in Croatia for King’s Landing. The Baroque architecture was used as a setting for many of GOT’s iconic scenes. Greece’s Ionian Islands: Corfu, Ithaca, Kefalonia and Paxi.
Prices start from £1909 per person to include; accommodation with private facilities and a/c, mini fridge, flat shceen TV with comp movies, Full board meals including buffet breakfast , lunch and dinner, welcome cocktail, local themed party night, BBQ and Captain’s dinner, soft drinks, tea and coffee, all kayak and snorkelling equipment. English speaking director. Start date: 8th July and 15th July 2022
Sicily-Malta-Aeolian Islands – From £2115 per person includes a 10% discount for early bird bookings – History rich Malta and Sicily welcome you for your next small ship cruise adventure. The unique and varied peninsulas of both countries offer a natural playground to be best experienced by a small ship, and so we have designed the ultimate itinerary for you to experience the destinations we visit in depth, always keeping in mind your comfort and safety. Rising out of the cobalt-blue seas off Sicily’s northeastern coast, the Unesco-protected Aeolian Islands (Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi) are a little piece of paradise, a seven-island archipelago offering a wealth of opportunities for relaxation and outdoor fun. Stunning waters provide sport for swimmers, sailors, kayakers and divers, while trekkers can climb hissing volcanoes and gourmets can sip honey-sweet Malvasia wine.
The price of £2115 per person includes; Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning, full-board: buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day. Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).English-Speaking Cruise Escort. Start dates 4th 11th June and 9th July 2022.
Naples to Malta – From £2350 per person – History rich cruises: Capri, Amalfi Coast, Aeolian Islands, Malta. Discover Italy’s world-class architecture, unique historical monuments, and magical natural scenery. Capri, a popular resort destination since the antiquity, the breathtaking Amalfi coast with its cliff-top villas, the Unesco-protected Aeolian Islands, Syracuse with its rich Greek and Roman history and some of the largest and active volcanoes of Italy: Mount Etna and Stromboli.
The price of £2350 per person includes; Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning, full-board: buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day. Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).English-Speaking Cruise Escort. Start date 13th May 2022.
Cape Verde Cruise – From £1575 per person include a 10% early bird discount – Cruises to Cape Verde. Explore the archipelago of Cape Verde with its intoxicating mixture of African and Portuguese heritage and its welcoming locals. Once a former colony and slave trade outpost, the Cape Verde Islands of today offer a spellbinding blend of African and Portuguese influences in their architecture, food, customs and traditions. Being blessed with a pleasant year-round climate, the archipelago offers a diverse range of landscapes from verdant mountain ranges, lush hills and jungles to explore, to volcanic landscapes or wide deserted beaches. This cruise to Cape Verde will open up for you a vibrant and colourful world, all set to the gentle rhythms of West African music.
Prices start from £1575 per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director. From 19th November 2022 for the eight-day trip.
Central America – The Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise – From £1727 per person – this is a cruise full of adventures, excitement and lifetime memories. The jungles with their spectacular plants and wildlife, the unique white sandy beaches and transit of the legendary Panama Canal, are only some of this cruise’s highlights! Sailing with a small ship, travellers, venture deep into the countries’ national parks, in the search for macaws, sloths, howler monkey and dolphins along with the on board resident naturalist to enhance this amazing experience. Swim through the crystal clear waters off Granito de Oro and Coiba Islands, soar through a rainforest canopy, and dance with Emberra Indians – a trip of a lifetime.
Prices start from £1727 per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director. From 24th December 2022 for the eight-day trip.
The Rivers of Gambia & Senegal – From £1500 per person – This seven-night cruise is sure to satisfy those looking for an alternative trip. A great way to view wildlife on board a yacht cruise along the West Africa Coast and upstream the Gambia River, deep inside the African continent. Discover the waterways of Senegal and Gambia with visits to no less than 4 Natural Reserves; Sine Saloun Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a birdwatcher’s paradise; Djiffere fishing village; River Gambia National Park; Wassu mysterious stone circles, another UNESCO World Heritage site; Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve and Kiang West National Park in Gambia. Our on board Gambian River Naturalist will assist you in discovering the amazing flora and fauna and will be at your side throughout this exciting voyage, unravelling the wonders of West Africa.
Prices start from £1500 per person to include accommodation on full board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner), coffee, tea mineral water plus fresh fruit available all day, snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability), welcome cocktail, Captain’s dinner, BBQ (weather permitting), English speaking tour director. From 24th December 2022 for an seven-day trip.
