Small ship at anchor in a tranquil bay in French Polynesia, ringed by green mountains

Variety Cruises Mega yacht cruises

A fleet of eight stylish mega yachts, motor sailers and small ships, carrying 34 to 72 guests — informal, friendly, and built to reach the ports large cruise ships cannot.

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The mega yacht difference

Authentic island-hopping, yacht style

Mega yacht cruising is for travellers who want the destination rather than the ship to be the main event. No cabarets, no casinos, no shopping malls — instead a relaxed vessel, good food, like-minded company and far more time ashore.

These yachts tie up right on the waterfront rather than anchoring offshore and tendering guests in. And when the captain finds a beautiful cove, the aft swimming platform makes a pool unnecessary.

Seafarer is the official UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises, so every booking, package and question is handled by our London team. Questions? Call us.

What to expect

Authentic mega yacht island-hopping

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    Explore the fleet

    Eight unique and stylish mega yachts offering a winning formula of informal atmosphere, great cuisine and superb island-hopping itineraries — reaching ports and marinas beyond the reach of large cruise ships.

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    Close-up encounters

    Guests love being on a vessel that gets them close to the places they visit. Not cabarets, casinos or shopping malls — but fascinating places in like-minded company, with much more time ashore to explore.

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    Waterfront adventures

    These yachts tie up right on the waterfront rather than anchoring offshore. And who needs a swimming pool when the captain can anchor in a beautiful cove and you dive in from the aft platform?

Itineraries

Mega yacht cruises around the world

From the Greek islands and the wider Mediterranean to the Seychelles, West Africa, Cape Verde and French Polynesia — choose an itinerary below to see ports of call, dates and the yacht it sails on.

  • Jewels of the Cyclades Cruise

    Motor sailerM/S Galileo

    Jewels of the Cyclades

    Santorini, Mykonos and quieter Cycladic islands aboard the motor sailer Galileo, with two nights in Athens.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Apr–Oct
    From £3,140 ppFlights & hotel included
  • An Island-Hopping Cruise of the Seychelles Archipelago

    Mega yachtM/Y Pegasos

    The Seychelles Island Odyssey

    Granite islands, white-sand beaches and rare wildlife in the Seychelles aboard M/Y Pegasos.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    12 days
    Sails
    All year
    From £3,632 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

    Mega yachtM/Y Harmony V

    Classical Greece

    Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Knossos on Crete, Kythira, Nafplion and Hydra: island hopping with the great ancient sites.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Apr–Oct
    From £3,091 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Tahiti Sunset

    Motor sailerPanorama II

    French Polynesia & the Society Islands

    Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine and Raiatea on the 49-guest Panorama II, seven nights from Papeete.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    11 days
    Sails
    All year
    From £4,411 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Hidden Greece Cruise

    Motor sailerM/S Panorama

    Hidden Greece

    Lesser-known Cycladic and Dodecanese islands, quiet beaches and traditional villages, from Athens.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    May–Sep
    From £3,545 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Ionian Odyssey Cruise

    Mega yachtM/Y Harmony G

    Ionian Odyssey

    Island hopping through the green islands of the Ionian Sea on M/Y Harmony G.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Jun–Aug
    From £3,176 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

    Motor sailerM/S Galileo

    From Antiquity to Byzantium

    Epidaurus, Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Delphi and the Mani, with a resident historian on board.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Mar–Nov
    From £2,533 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Library of Celsus

    Motor sailerM/S Panorama

    Greek Islands & Turkey

    Delos, Mykonos and Patmos, then across the Aegean to ancient Ephesus.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Apr–Oct
    From £3,620 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Dubrovnik

    Mega yachtM/Y Callisto

    Croatia Island-Hopping & Montenegro

    Dalmatian island harbours and the coast of Montenegro aboard M/Y Callisto.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    May–Oct
    From £2,605 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Malta, Sicily, & the Amalfi Coast Cruise

    Mega yachtVariety Voyager

    La Dolce Vita: Naples to Malta

    Capri, Lipari, Taormina and Syracuse between Naples and Malta on the 36-cabin Variety Voyager.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Jul 2027
    From £3,661 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Tahiti and French Polynesia

    Motor sailerPanorama II

    Tahiti & French Polynesia

    A longer French Polynesia cruise on Panorama II, with two nights each in Bora Bora, Huahine and Raiatea.

    Cruise
    10–11 nights
    Holiday
    14 days
    Sails
    All year
    From £5,159 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Galapagos Expedition Cruise

    Expedition shipGalapagos Legend

    Galápagos Expedition Cruise

    Fearless wildlife and volcanic islands with naturalist guides, on the 100-guest Galapagos Legend.

    Cruise
    4 nights
    Holiday
    8 days
    Sails
    All year
    From £4,617 ppFlights & hotel included
  • The Islands of Cape Verde Cruise

    Mega yachtM/Y Harmony V

    The Islands of Cape Verde

    Santiago, the volcano on Fogo and a blend of African and Portuguese culture, aboard M/Y Harmony V.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Nov–Mar
    From £2,770 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Rivers-of-West-Africa-

    Mega yachtM/Y Harmony V

    Rivers of West Africa

    Along the Gambia River and the coast of Senegal for wildlife and village life, with a stay in Dakar.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    Jan–Feb
    From £3,421 ppFlights & hotel included
  • Greek wine Cruise

    Motor sailerM/S Panorama

    Wines of Greece

    Greek islands and historic wineries, with tastings led by experts, aboard M/S Panorama.

    Cruise
    7 nights
    Holiday
    10 days
    Sails
    TBA
    Prices TBAFlights & hotel included
Life on board

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The fleet

Eight yachts, one fleet

Choose where you would like to sail or the kind of ship, then open any yacht for her photos, deck plans and cabins.

All 8 yachts

  • M/Y Variety Voyager in turquoise water, seen from the airFlagshipItaly, Malta & Greece

    Mega yacht

    M/Y Variety Voyager

    Our flagship mega yacht for up to 72 guests, in Italy, Malta and Greece.

    Guests
    72
    Cabins
    36
    Length
    68 m
  • M/Y Harmony V below the cliffs of SantoriniGreece & West Africa

    Mega yacht

    M/Y Harmony V

    A sleek mega yacht for 49 guests, where every cabin has a window.

    Guests
    49
    Cabins
    25
    Length
    55 m
  • M/Y Harmony G at anchor in a Greek bayGreek islands

    Mega yacht

    M/Y Harmony G

    A modern mega yacht for 44 guests, made for the Greek islands.

    Guests
    44
    Cabins
    21
    Length
    54 m
  • M/Y Pegasos, a twin-hulled mega yachtSeychelles

    Twin-hulled mega yacht

    M/Y Pegasos

    A twin-hulled yacht for 44 guests among the islands of the Seychelles.

    Guests
    44
    Cabins
    21
    Length
    45 m
  • M/Y Callisto at anchor in a calm bayCroatia & Montenegro

    Classic motor yacht

    M/Y Callisto

    An intimate classic yacht for just 34 guests, sailing the Adriatic.

    Guests
    34
    Cabins
    17
    Length
    50 m
  • M/S Panorama at anchor, seen from the airGreek islands

    Three-masted motor sailer

    M/S Panorama

    A classic three-masted motor sailer for 49 guests in the Greek islands.

    Guests
    49
    Cabins
    24
    Length
    54 m
  • Panorama II under sail in French PolynesiaTahiti & French Polynesia

    Two-masted motor sailer

    S/C Panorama II

    A classic two-masted motor sailer for 49 guests in French Polynesia.

    Guests
    49
    Cabins
    25
    Length
    50 m
  • M/S Galileo under sailGreek islands

    Motor sailer

    M/S Galileo

    A classic motor sailer for 49 guests, under sail in the Greek islands.

    Guests
    49
    Cabins
    24
    Length
    48 m
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The fleet side by side

Tap a heading to sort. Every cabin on every yacht has a view of the sea.

M/Y Variety VoyagerMega yacht72362968 m2012–13 knotsItaly, Malta & Greece
M/Y Harmony VMega yacht492516–1855 m2009202110 knotsGreece & West Africa
M/Y Harmony GMega yacht44211754 m2001202310 knotsGreek islands
M/Y PegasosTwin-hulled mega yacht442116–1845 m1990201610 knotsSeychelles
M/Y CallistoClassic motor yacht34171650 m2000202211 knotsCroatia & Montenegro
M/S PanoramaThree-masted motor sailer492416–1854 m1993202111 knotsGreek islands
S/C Panorama IITwo-masted motor sailer492516–1850 m2004201210 knotsTahiti & French Polynesia
M/S GalileoMotor sailer492416–1848 m1992202511 knotsGreek islands

Figures from each yacht’s page. Speed is the usual cruising speed.

Where they sail

Six cruising areas, three oceans

From the Adriatic and the Greek islands to Cape Verde, the Seychelles and French Polynesia.

Your holiday, your way

Four ways to book your mega yacht cruise

Book the cruise on its own, take a ready-made package with flights and hotels, or let us shape the whole holiday around your dates and preferences.

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    Cruise & stay

    Packages built around UK flights and the cruise dates, with hotel nights before or after sailing.

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    Cruise only

    Book the cruise alone and arrange your own flights, transfers and accommodation around it.

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    Tailor-made

    Adjust your stay, upgrade your flights or choose specific hotels — the holiday is shaped around you.

  4. 04

    Private charter

    Take the whole yacht for a family gathering, a group of friends or a special celebration.

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The Yacht Cruise Experience 2026–2027: route maps, day-by-day itineraries, prices and the full Variety Cruises fleet. Read it on screen or download the PDF to keep.

  • 20 pages
  • 14 yacht cruises
  • Updated October 2026
Official representation

UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises

Seafarer is the official UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises. That means you deal with a London-based team from first enquiry through to your return — not an overseas call centre.

We handle bookings, tailor-made packages, flights and transfers, and we are on hand if anything needs sorting while you are away.

Travel agents are welcome to contact us for trade rates and availability.

Why book with Seafarer

Mega yacht specialists since 1995

Book directly with the UK agent, with full financial protection and a team that knows every yacht in the fleet.

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    Official UK agent

    Official UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises, with a London office.

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    Tailor-made packages

    Cruise, flights, hotels and transfers arranged together, around your dates.

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    Access to smaller ports

    Waterfront berths and anchorages that large cruise ships cannot reach.

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    Private charter options

    Whole-yacht charters for couples, families, friends and private groups.

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    Eleven yachts to choose from

    We know each vessel and can match you to the right one for your trip.

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    ATOL-protected holidays

    Full financial protection on flight-inclusive holidays. Your booking is secure.

Good to know

Mega yacht cruises: FAQs

What is a mega yacht cruise?

A mega yacht cruise is a voyage aboard a small, stylish vessel carrying a limited number of guests rather than several thousand. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, with no casinos, cabarets or shopping malls on board. Instead the emphasis is on the destination, with more time ashore and the ability to tie up on the waterfront rather than anchor offshore.

How many yachts are in the fleet?

The fleet comprises eight unique mega yachts and motor sailers, each offering an informal atmosphere, good cuisine and island-hopping itineraries that reach ports and marinas beyond the reach of large cruise ships.

How many passengers does a mega yacht carry?

Our smallest vessel carries just 34 passengers and the largest carries 72, with most averaging around 40. That scale allows them to combine the comfort and service of a cruise ship with the ambience and friendliness of a private yacht.

What does it mean that Seafarer is UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises?

As the official UK General Sales Agent, Seafarer represents Variety Cruises in the United Kingdom. Bookings, tailor-made packages and customer support are handled by our London-based team, and flight-inclusive holidays we operate are ATOL protected under licence 9511.

Where do mega yacht cruises sail?

Mega yacht itineraries cover the Greek islands and the wider Mediterranean, along with the Seychelles, the rivers and coast of West Africa, Cape Verde, and French Polynesia and the Society Islands. Each itinerary page lists the ports of call and departure dates.

What is included in a mega yacht cruise?

Inclusions vary by vessel and itinerary, and typically cover your cabin, meals on board and the cruise programme itself. Shore excursions, drinks packages, flights and transfers may be included or added separately, so please check the individual cruise page or speak to our team.

Can I charter a whole mega yacht?

Yes. The yachts are available for private charter, which suits families, groups of friends, special celebrations and corporate groups who want the vessel and the itinerary to themselves.

Other ways to cruise

Not sure a mega yacht is right for you?

Mega yachts are one of three kinds of vessel in our collection. Tall ships bring classic sailing character, while river vessels open up the Nile and the waterways of West Africa.

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Plan your mega yacht cruise

Tell us your dates, your party and where you would like to sail — we will match you to the right yacht and itinerary.

  • Specialists since 1995
  • ATOL 9511
  • ABTOT 5660
Award-winning

Variety Cruises awards

The cruise line behind every yacht on this page, recognised by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveller, USA Today and Lloyd’s List.

  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 - Variety Cruises
  • Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 2023 - Variety Cruises
  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025 - Variety Cruises
  • Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2024, Passenger Line of the Year - Variety Cruises
  • USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2024 - Variety Cruises
  • Great Place To Work Certified, Greece, Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 - Variety Cruises
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Seafarer is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 9511) and all air holidays we operate are ATOL protected. We are also members of ABTOT (Membership No. 5660), providing additional protection for bookings without flights.

We have been trading since 1995 — all your deposits and balance payments to us are fully financially secure.

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