Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays

Explore the Cape Verde islands on a small ship cruise

The wind blows softly through the verdant green palm trees that crop the edge of Cape Verde's capital Praia, carrying a strong scent of salt and the sea over the beautiful town. Passing the whitewashed walls of the lighthouse, it softly whistles through the rigging of the fishing vessels and yachts bobbing up and down in…

Variety Cruises' guests help Captain Antoniou Leontios with a beach clean-up

Cruise Ship Captain takes plastic problem personally

Bali beach Clean up story Seeing the problems caused to oceans and beaches by plastic bottles and other flotsam and jetsam prompted Captain Antoniou Leontios, Master of the Variety Cruises vessel Panorama II, to take the issue of cleaning-up beaches into his own hands. Currently cruising the waters of the Flores and Bali Seas in…

M/Y Pegasos The Flying Horse Renovation

WHERE SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FOR 2020 If you want to get closer to the sun for summer 2020 then a cruise on a vessel called Pegasos (the Greek spelling) must be a good starting point. The fact she cruises the Seychelles year-round is another hint that you’re in for the most clement of weather –…

Plain sailing: Transportation

Your holiday is a time for you to completely relax and unwind, losing yourself in the wonders of nature or the hustle and bustle of a city. But as everyone knows, getting yourself to your choice choice destination can be more than a little stressful if you’ve left things too late or you’re not sure…

Sights of the Nile

Few rivers in the world can boast as many historical attractions as the Nile. Its shores are home to an uncountable number of tombs and temples, all painstakingly decorated by the Egyptian workers. It is testimony to their craftsmanship that many of these structures are still standing today. Viewing them from a cruise vessel as it snakes…

A Guide of Mykonos Island

A cosmopolitan gem among the Greek Islands, Mykonos combines style and substance to great effect. From its traditional cubist houses to the bustling cafe scene to its gorgeous beaches, there’s something here to suit all tastes. Choosing to visit Mykonos on one of our cruise itineraries really gives you the chance to get up close…

The idyllic little island of Patmos houses one of the most important monasteries of the Greek Orthodox church. The monastery of St John is a World Heritage Site, protected by UNESCO.

Greece – Cruise around the hidden Islands

The Greek islands are without a doubt one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Every year, thousands flock to their shores to experience beautiful beaches, rich history, and, of course, that famous Greek hospitality. However, sometimes it’s nice to avoid the crowds and head somewhere that is not quite as well known -…

Hopping Voyage Of Discovery Through The Seychelles Archipelago

we say: at prices like this you’d be coconuts to miss it We’ve just made a cruise in the Seychelles a whole lot easier to afford. Basically we’ve taken our seven night Seychelles cruises, added a two night land stay, and included the flights, transfers, port taxes, all meals and three excursions in one single…

Aboard Galileo: Jewels of the Cyclades

Embarking on a trip to the Cyclades aboard the Galileo? You're in for an absolute treat of a holiday. Cruising from one distinct island to the next - picking up little-known facts, tips and locations from the capable crew, we might add - you will have the opportunity to relax in comfort and style on…

Making the sea greener – by eliminating single use plastic

Recognising the importance of eliminating single-use plastic – the Attenborough effect The world’s oceans may be our playground but, as seafaring folk, we always treat them with respect. There has been much in the news over the last 12 months about the dangers of plastics finding their way into the seas and Sir David Attenborough…

Better Red than Med?

A More Cultured Way To Cruise Yummy Mummies and why we’re looking forward to winter. With that nice Carol Kirkwood forecasting temperatures in the mid-20s later this week there’s every chance that the sunshine has been switched on at the end of the inexorable tunnel called winter. Clement weather is the order of the…

An exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonder of the Aegean Islands (vid)

Jewels of the Cyclades Ports of call: Athens – Poros – Poliegos/Kimolos – Folegandros – Santorini – Antiparos – Paros – Delos – Mykonos – Syros – Kythnos – Marina Zea (Athens) Your Holiday Includes: Return flights from the UK In-destination transfers 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis 2 Night Hotel in Athens on…

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