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JEWELS
OF THE CYCLADES- 2017
The best of the Aegean Islands
8 days cruises from Athens - Marina Zea
on board the 49 passenger MotorSailer GALILEO
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We
are back from our wonderful adventure. We were gone a total
of 15 days and the last week was on the boat. It could not
have been better!! We had such a great time. The crew and
staff were friendly and helpful and the room was excellent.
We got very lucky and the rest of the guests were fun and
easy to get to know. We highly recommend it.
The Greek Isles are breathtakingly beautiful!!
A big thanks to you for helping us. ...Terri...6/15/09 |
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Cruise
Highlights include:
· Santorini with her famous sunsets, sugarcube
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.
· Folegandros, a truly authentic, off-the-beaten
track island, with her famous Venetian castle.
· Syros, the classy capital of the Cyclades.
· Paros, a fairytale with charming fishing
ports
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The Variety
Cruises Experience
Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising
and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery,
unravelling the wonders of the Aegean Islands. 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 MotorSailer
GALILEO
The 51 meter M/S Galileo is a classic steel hull motor sailer,
with spacious and well appointed interiors renovated in 2007.
The Galileo is always sailing under motors. Sails are occasionally
used when weather and route allow.
Life on Board
At the main deck, a lounge area with an American bar leads
into a warm and elegant dining room finished with wood and
leather. Guests on Galileo enjoy the most, a shaded outdoor
deck area with an outdoor bar and the ship's sun deck equipped
with sun beds and deckchairs.
The Cabins
The M/S Galileo's 25 outside guest cabins are located on the
Lower and the Upper Deck all with large windows or portholes.
Elegantly decorated, they have either twin or queen sized
beds and bathrooms with showers en suite. All cabins are fully
air-conditioned and offer storage space and radio music controls.
2017
JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES- Cruise Itinerary
April-October 2017
8 day cruises- Fridays-from Athens - Marina Zea
on board the 49 passenger Motorsailer Galileo
Day 1 - FRIDAY
MARINA ZEA - POROS
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your
crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours
visit, before set sail to Poliegos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2 - SATURDAY
POLIEGOS - FOLEGANDROS
Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its
amazing beaches. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck.
Afternoon sailing to Folegandros, one of the most amazing and
less known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city
and dine at one of the traditional Greek tavernas. Overnight in
Folegandros.
Day 3 - SUNDAY
SANTORINI
Early in the morning depart for Santorini. Morning arrival at
Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital
Fira. Optional Excursion to Akrotiti excavations and a tour of
the villages including the small beautiful village of Oia know
for its breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4 - MONDAY
ANTIPAROS-PAROS
In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay
of Antiparos . Early noon arrival in Paros. Visit Parikia and
the quaint village of Naoussa. Time to have a fun night and show
us your dancing skills during our famous Greek Night. Overnight
in Paros.
Day 5 - TUESDAY
DELOS-MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos,
antiquity's most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Mykonos
beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into the
port of Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore
and the night is young. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 6 - WEDNESDAY
SYROS
After a morning swim we will arrive in Syros, the capital of the
Cycladic islands where you can enjoy one of its beautiful sandy
beaches or walk through town and enjoy the unique architecture
of the buildings. Overnight in Syros.
Day 7 - THURSDAY
KYTHNOS-MARINA ZEA, ATHENS
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos where you will enjoy
a swim in Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea where
we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple
of Poseidon. Captain's Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina
Zea.
Day 8 - FRIDAY
MARINA ZEA- DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation after breakfast.
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.
Jewels
of the Cyclades Cruise - 2017
On board the MotorSailer GALILEO
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SATURDAY DEPARTURES FROM ATHENS-MARINA ZEA
OFFICIAL
RATES - USD
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SAILING
DATES & RATES
Athens-Marina Zeas
Friday Sailings
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From
Marina Zea- Athens
April 21, 28
May 5, 12, 26
June 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 22, 29
October 6, 13
Red Dates
have a discount of 10%
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OFFICIAL
US$ RATES
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CABIN
CATEGORIES
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Rates per person in DBL/TWIN
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US$ Rates in SGL
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Cat
C
Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
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$2,390
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$3585
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Cat
B
Lower Deck, Twin beds
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$2,950
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$4,425
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Cat
A
Upper Deck, Twin or double beds
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$3,650
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$6,387.50
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3rd
Person Rates in Cat A
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$2,555
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Children
7-10 years old in triple cabin w/2 adults in Cat A
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$1,825
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Children
10-16 years old in triple cabin w/2 adults in Cat A
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$2,372.50
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Port
Charges $305
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A/ Cruise fares are per person and week and include
-- Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private
SH/WC & air conditioning.
-- Half-board: Buffet breakfast and 1 meal daily,
including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek night 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.
Not included:
-- Beverages (except those mentioned above).
-- Shore excursions on the islands or other land
arrangements.
-- Crew tips.
-- Passenger personal expenses
-- Wi-Fi (available at charge)
B/ Conditions
and restrictions
PAYMENT
25% deposit is required 7 days from confirmation.
75% Balance of payment no less than 60 days prior to day
of embarkation.
CANCELLATIONS
Up to 120 days from embarkation € 100-cancellation
fees
119 to 90 days from embarkation 15% of the cruise fare
89 to 60 days from embarkation 25% of the cruise fare
59 to 30 days from embarkation 50% of the cruise fare
29 to 00 days from embarkation 100% of the cruise fare
Cancellations must be confirmed by VARIETY CRUISES in
writing in all cases.
AMENDMENTS
There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or
decreasing pax number received less than 60 days prior
to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by VARIETY CRUISES
in writing.
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
10.00-12.00 p/p p/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.
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