COLORS OF THE AEGEAN Cruise -2016

7 nights / 8 days Athens to Athens
On board the 36-cabin Mega Yacht Variety Voyager

Variety Cruises
Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the best of the Aegean Sea. The white washed islands of the Cyclades, stepping stones of summer: Santorini with her sugarcube villages and the historical site of Akrotiri. Cosmopolitan Mikonos with her Windmills and the neighboring UNESCO-protected archaeological isle of Delos. Crete, the largest and southern most Greek island. The crystal blue waters of Vai at Crete, the largest and southern most Greek island. Lindos, a magnificent acropolis on a imposing rock and world famous archaeological site. Mystical Patmos and its UNESCO World Heritage sites. Lipsi islands and Simi, an off-the-beaten track island with her picturesque harbour. Bustling and colourful Bodrum in Turkey. 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 Mega Yacht Variety Voyager
The 68 meter/36 cabin Voyager was launched in 2012. This sleek high-tech looking yacht complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations.

Life on Board
Main Lounge: Located on the Main deck, right off the reception area, the Main Lounge is gracefully designed and finished with wood panels. There is ample seating space for moments of pleasure or relaxation and modern AV equipment for presentations. The mini library/ just off the Main Lounge, offers a variety of books and magazines.
Dining Room: Located on the Horizons deck, the glass enclosed dining room seats 75 passengers and allows for spectacular views around you, while dining in an elegant environment. It extends to the adjacent open deck dining room, also seating 50 passengers and allowing for breakfast, lunch or dinner to be taken "al fresco". Food is served at the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold buffet which also includes a "a la minute cooking" section.
The Oceans Bar & Lounge: Located on the Sun Deck, the open Bar and Lounge offers stylish shaded seating and is the ideal spot for reading, relaxing or dancing under the stars until the late hours at the sound of our resident DJ/entertainer.
The Spa & Fitness Suite: Located at the Marina Deck, it offers Massage, Sauna and some fitness equipment. Our Balinese Spa Supervisor also provides hair, face and nails treatments.
The Sun Deck: Sun loungers are available to sunbathe in total comfort while enjoying drinks served from the Sun Deck Oceans Bar.

The Cabins
The 68m Variety Voyager accomodates up to 72 guests in 36 cabins. 28 cabins are located at the Marina and Riviera Decks and 8 staterooms at the Horizons Deck. Cabins and staterooms sizes range from 16 to 20 m2 /170 to 216 sq.ft. Cabins at the Marina deck feature two oversized portholes and cabins at the Riviera and Horizons deck feature large windows. All cabins have individually controlled A/C and ventilation, minibars, flat screen TV's, DVD players and all the amenities of a luxury ship. Bathrooms are finished with warm marble and Corian materials.

COLOURS OF THE AEGEAN cruise 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS - ATHENS TO ATHENS

SATURDAY MARINA ZEAS
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00 - Sailing to Cape Sounio
CAPE SOUNIO Late evening swim stop and welcome dinner under the Temple of Poseidon. Late in the evening sailing to Delos / Mykonos. Overnight at sea.

SUNDAY DELOS
This morning we anchor near Delos Island, once the spiritual and commercial centre of the Aegean. Our short walking excursion will allow you to admire well preserved Hellenistic houses with beautiful mosaics, the Sanctuary, the ruins of a temple dedicated to Apollo - Delos being Apollo's mythological birthplace - the Sacred Way with the famous 7th century B.C. marble lions, guardians of the Sacred Lake and optionally the museum with its interesting exhibits. After our short excursion, we return to the ship and enjoy a refreshing swim before a deck BBQ. In the afternoon we sail to nearby Mykonos.
MYKONOS We reach Mykonos early in the afternoon. Time at leisure in one of the trendiest islands in the World. Overnight in port

MONDAY MYKONOS
Early morning sailing to Lipsous Islands.
LIPSOUS ISLANDS Swim stop and deck BBQ while sailing to Patmos
PATMOS Early afternoon arrival in Patmos. Optional afternoon excursion. Overnight in port

TUESDAY PATMOS
Early morning sailing to Bodrum, Turkey
BODRUM - TURKEY Morning arrival in Bodrum. Optional walking excursion to the Castle of St John built by the Crusaders , to several museums and monuments including the English Tower. After lunch sailing to Simi - Greece.
SIMI We stop late in the afternoon at a secluded bay in Simi for a later afternoon swim before sailing into SIMI port. Overnight in port.

WEDNESDAY SIMI
Morning sailing to Lindos , Rhodes island.
LINDOS - RHODES Arrival in Lindos. Optional excursion in the morning to the Acropolis of Lindos or time at leisure at Lindos Beach. Afternoon optional excursion to Rhodes Town. Late night sailing to Crete. Overnight at sea

THURSDAY VAI - Crete Swim stop in Vai, a beach known for its crystal waters and palm forest . BBQ on deck and sailing along the coast line to Aghios Nikolaos. Clients taking the optional excursion to the Knossos Palace will leave from Vai and rejoin the ship in Aghios Nikolaos in the afternoon. The optional excursion will take us to the prehistoric (2000BC) Minoan Palace of Knossos, a world famous archaeological site located in a unique quaint scenery.
AGHIOS NIKOLAOS - CRETE Afternoon arrival in Aghios Nikolaos - Crete. Late night sailing to Ios / Santorin - Overnight at sea

FRIDAY IOS - MANGANARI BEACH

Morning arrival at Manganari Beach - Ios Island, one of the most photographed beaches in the Aegean. After our swim stop we will enjoy a deck BBQ and sail to nearby Santorini
SANTORINI Our afternoon optional excursion will take us up the cliff by cable car to Fira, the Archaeological Museum, the Akrotiri Site excavations and later in the afternoon to the Village of Oia, famous for its characteristic architecture and its sunsets. We will return to the ship for a late Farewell dinner while sailing away along the Caldera. Overnight at sea to Athens.

SATURDAY MARINA ZEAS
Disembarkation 9:00 to 9:30

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.