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Variety Cruises Reviews

4.6 Rating 248 Reviews

98 %

of reviewers recommend Variety Cruises

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4.6

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About Variety Cruises:

Embracing the philosophy of elegance, intimacy and adventure, Variety Cruises operates 11 state-of-the-art SOLAS certified yachts hosting less than 71 passengers around the world. Each yacht has an intimate ambiance and a community of like-minded fellow travelers. Known for its high passenger-to-crew ratio, averaging 2 passengers to 1
crew, Variety staff offer personal attention to all passengers.

Since 1968, Variety Cruises as a family-owned cruise company has been delivering
cruise experiences that focus on the destination, while guests enjoy unique benefits of what small ships offers. Our ships serve handpicked destinations worldwide including Greece, the Adriatic Sea, Bali & Indonesian islands, Borneo, Thailand, Israel, Egypt & Jordan, the Cape Verde Islands, the Seychelles, Costa Rica & the Panama, Cuba, West Indies, Spain & Portugal, and Iceland. Variety Cruises’ ships dock right in the heart of the destination and offer multiple swim stops right off the vessel in secluded bays. To learn more, please visit www.varietycruises.com

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214-216 Syngrou Avenue
Athens, Greece
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“The Pan Orama was well maintained and staffed by a marvelous, helpful, friendly crew. This was our first small craft cruise. We had expected it to be more casual than larger ones, but in this case all the fine touches were present and carried out in a very easy going, professional manner. We cruised through a storm that made life difficult for all, but one would never know the crew had any difficulties. They were top notch!! We hope to take another Variety Cruise in the future.”

“We were on Motor Sailer Panorama II Our Greek trip was excellent and we are planning on returning in the future. As it turned out, even though the weather did have an impact on our trip, this was a great time to visit Greece. At nearly everywhere we went the crowds were down and we were able to enjoy the visit without being mobbed by others. There were several very positive features. Probably first and foremost was the presence of our guide, Ms. Alexiou. Her knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious and really made the visits come alive. The food and service was also noteworthy and the staff is to be complimented. I would recommend in the future that you provide your guides and your passengers with the remote radio devices that I think are called whisperers’. As I said, our guide was superb, but we were tethered to her in order to hear her explanations. It would have greatly enhanced the experience if we could look at one display while she explained another. Plus, when there was a crowd of any sorts (and there were a number of school groups that in themselves are extra noisy), it made it difficult to hear what was being said. We enjoyed our cruise. Jim and Sue Culley”

“We were on Pegasus and thought it was terrific. The crew couldn't have been more helpful and the food was fantastic.”

“My wife Linda and I enjoyed our trip to Cuba with Variety Cruises very much. The crew, ship and guide were excellent. It was one of the best trips we have ever been on around the world. I have highly recommended this adventure to a number of folks since returning to VA.”

“Panama, the Panama Canal and Costa Rica (Colon to Herradura). The Voyager. The best excursion was with the Embera tribe. Loved everything except being separated at diner from the Odyssey tour people. That was very strange and unfortunate not to be able to get to know them also. The diner seating was maintained at almost every meal even though their tables were not "reserved" at breakfast & lunch. Least interesting town, Portobello (Panama). Great cruise, great crew!”

“Our recent cruise with Variety Cruises was a seven night cruise experience around the Peloponese focused mainly on the historical and archaelogical sites of the area. Our tour leader was excellent, and our cruise coordinator also. Meals were full board and delicious and we were lucky that the weather conditions allowed us to have lunch and sometimes dinner too in the alfresco dining area of the upper deck, which provided unobstructed views of the ports of call where our ship, the Panorama II was docked. Excellent staff and service, we will be back! Thank you everyone!”

“Our recent cruise with Variety Cruises was a seven night cruise experience around the Peloponese focused mainly on the historical and archaelogical sites of the area. Our tour leader was excellent, and our cruise coordinator also. Meals were full board and delicious and we were lucky that the weather conditions allowed us to have lunch and sometimes dinner too in the alfresco dining area of the upper deck, which provided unobstructed views of the ports of call where our ship, the Panorama II was docked. Excellent staff and service, we will be back! Thank you everyone!”

“Cruise: Costa Rica and Panama Canal cruise on Variety Voyager. We were delighted to be upgraded from a P category cabin to the Owner's Suite. This was our second cruise on the Variety Voyager and we enjoyed every minute. All the staff were very friendly and efficient, the excursions were well planned, and Elliott was a superb guide. His knowledge of the wildlife and plants was extensive and he was very patient in responding to questions. The food on board was delicious and varied. The captain was very good in keeping passengers informed throughout the cruise, and the bridge was very accessible. All in all as wonderful week, and we look forward very much to being on the Voyager again in October.”

“Our February 2015 Costa Rica / Panama cruise on Variety Voyager was fabulous. The boat was quite new, and the crew, service and food couldn't have been better. The on-board internet connection was very slow, but we were warned in advance of purchasing it. The land excursions were well planned and included great tours of wildlife preserves with knowledgeable guides able to point out many animals I would never have spotted on my own. The snorkeling at Granito de Oro was some of the best I've experienced outside of the Great Barrier Reef, although shorter than I would have liked. We also had a fun zip-lining experience that was quite extensive. The passage through the Panama Canal was an experience to remember. Due to rough seas we had to skip a planned visit to the San Blas Islands on the final day, but the crew was able to arrange a similar land excursion a the last minute.”

Dear Barbara, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review on your recent Yacht Cruise Experience in Costa Rica and the Panama. It with such great pleasure to read that your week on board the M/Y Variety Voyager has been so enjoyable, the food excellent and the crew so attentive. We also thank you for your comments on the duration of the swim stop in Granito de Oro which we will take into consideration for next year's season starting December 2015. We thank you for choosing the M/Y Variety Voyager and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships very soon. With best regards, The Variety Cruises Team

“Everything was great! The meals, shore excursions and accommodations. The crew was very professional and the Captain was very accessible and interesting. We would gladly travel on this ship again.”

Dear Marvin, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review on your recent Yacht Cruise Experience in Costa Rica and the Panama on the M/Y Variety Voyager. It with such great pleasure to hear that your cruise experience overall was great, the crew attentive and that your conversations with Captain Andreas Sifniotis were enjoyable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships very soon, in any of the many Variety Cruises cruise destinations. With best regards, The Variety Cruises Team

“We went thru the panama canal. We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations, the food and most of all the mega yacht experience! Each and every mber of the crew were helpful and congenial. It was refreshing to have the captain so available and informative. We were on an odyssey tour so I cannot comment on the variety shore excursions”

Dear Marc and Joan, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review on your recent Yacht Cruise Experience in Costa Rica and the Panama on the M/Y Variety Voyager. It with such great pleasure to hear that your on board experience and the food was very enjoyable overall, the crew attentive and friendly and that your conversations with Captain Andreas Sifniotis was enjoyable and interesting. We thank you for choosing the M/Y Variety Voyager for your cruise experience and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships very soon. With best regards, The Variety Cruises Team

“The voyage on Variety Voyager to Costa Rica and Panama was a delightful experience.Really comfortable ship ,attentive crew, good food and a lovely varied programme of excursions and places to visit, enhanced by the knowledge of the on board wildlife expert.We throughly enjoyed the experience and also the company of likeminded fellow passengers. We hope to sail with you again in the future.”

Dear Bill and Jo, It with such great pleasure to hear that your cruise experience on board the Variety Voyager and ashore was a delightful experience to remember. It is especially wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the company of fellow passengers; the Variety Cruises concept has always been to connect likeminded travellers from all over the world, providing intimate life-enriching cruise experiences with the means of a small ship. We thank you for choosing the M/Y Variety Voyager for your cruise experience and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships very soon. With best regards, The Variety Cruises Team

“Cuba was not our first Variety and won't be our last cruise with Variety. We are not likely to get another cruise where we were a passenger list of eight. A party having cancelled. This did not mean any of the crew took less time nor attention to our needs whether personal or trips. No less selection of anything. They kept to the normal schedule. So well done crew and Variety for choosing them!!”

“Costa Rica-Panama Canal cruise exceeded expectations. The accommodations were more than adequate. The crew's attention to detail and camaraderie were exemplary. The food was excellent. Good job!”

“Fantastic! From the moment we arrived on board until we left. The crew from the Captain to the cabin girls were all excellent with smiling faces and lovely personalities, very caring and attentive - and good at their various tasks too! We had a wonderful week with you and, after last year's disappointment in Croatia (not Variety, we know) you went right up to the top of our list again. Thanks very much to everyone. Colin & Rosemary PS Still didn't quite match the Cyclades cruise.”

“My wife and I traveled on the Variety Voyager from Herradura, Costa Rica, through the Panama Canal. We had great fun. Our cabin was clean and comfortable and our cabin stewardess was very attentive. The bathroom and shower were more spacious than found on the typical small ship. The captain and officers were very friendly and generally eager to answer questions, and they were always professional while on duty. The dining room staff members were very friendly, polite, sometimes appropriately playful with the guests, and attentive to every request we made of them. The service was really exceptional. The tour coordinator worked very hard to ensure all guests were having fun. The quality of the meals was top-tier. The snorkeling was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the beach barbeques. Our trip with Variety Cruises was one of the best small ship experiences we've had to date. Variety has earned our repeat business.”

“http://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/blog/cruise-ocean-cruising/variety-cruises-sights-and-sounds-of-cuba-chapter-1”

Dear Steve, Thank you so much for providing us with the link to this amazing review. We look forward to read the next Chapters and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships soon. Best regards, The VC team

“In general, the crew and tour guides did a wonderful job. However, our experience was significantly marred on the last day of our trip. We were dropped at the Havana Airport with little by way of guidance regarding what to expect. We desperately needed a "handler." The airport was complete chaos. Checking in was extremely slow and took more than 90 minutes (longer for some members of our group). Many other travelers were brought to the head of the lines in front of us with no explanation. Following check-in, we encountered lengthy lines for exit fees and security (as well as for the bathrooms). Once past security, there were no places to sit and our entire group literally sat on the floor. There was no information about our flight and no airline staff could address questions. Pairs within our group received seat assignments at oppositie ends of the plane, many of which turned out to be non-existent. Consequently, it took a very long time to board our already significantly delayed flight. There was virtually no cooling on the plane, which was hot, crowded, and very uncomfortable. We arrived very late in Miami and, of course, missed our connecting flight back to Chicago (although we had originally planned a lengthy layover). Some members of our group were not able to get a return flight for several days. In brief, we were extremely disappointed in how our departure was mishandled.”

Dear Frances, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your cruise experience on board the M/S Panorama in Cuba. It is with great pleasure to hear that you were satisfied with the friendliness and professionalism of the crew on board as well as the tour guides ashore on excursions. Moreover, we are sorry to hear that the overall experience was marred due to problems regarding your departure from Havana airport. However, we would like to inform you that Variety Cruises is only the provider of the cruise tour in Cuba on board the Motor Sailer Panorama, therefore in no way would we able to investigate the circumstances under which you experienced problems with your transfer and flights departure from Cuba. We remain at your disposal for any information and assistance you may need and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships soon. With very kind regards, The Variety Cruises team

“The ship was Panorama II, which began and finished in Marina Zoas. We set off on 14 Nov 2014 and returned to MZ on 20 Nov, leaving the ship the following morning. Panorama II is a beautiful ship and I would love to cruise on her again. The cabins were fine, also the hospitality, food, etc. My son and I went on all the excursions as we had already booked and paid for these via Voyages Jules Verne. The excursions were all very educational and enjoyable, and Evgenia Alexiou proved an excellent guide. Also her lectures on board the ship were very good. Together she and Dietmar and George formed a brilliant team and we all felt very well cared for, which enabled our disparate group - Brits, Aussies, Germans and I think an American or two - to gel together in a very satisfactory way.”

“Harmony V was a great little yacht with a wonderful crew and good food. Excursions were well-planned and interesting.”

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Variety Cruises is rated 4.6 based on 248 reviews