Variety Cruises

A memorable cruise which combines the whitewashed beauties of the Cycladic Islands, Crete and the elegance of mainland and Peloponnese. Visit the archaeological treasures of Delos, one of the most important sites of Greece and in the afternoon leave the ship to experience the charm of Mykonos at night. Diverse pictures all in one day! In Santorini, you can take a walk around the villages in the Caldera, the most scenic island of Greece is waiting for you to explore. Taste the local wines to discover the delicate variations that the volcanic earth produces. While in Rethymnon, if you want to dig more intro Ancient Greek history, visit the Palace of Knossos. In the afternoon, spend some time ...Read more >

Join our cruise of just 44 passengers to explore the Garden of Eden in style and comfort. There are few places on Earth where hawks-bill turtles come ashore in broad daylight to lay their eggs, but this is just one of the many highlights of this truly unique adventure. The Seychelles were made for exploring by sea, with BBQ breaks on deserted islands, daily swim stops in turquoise waters and walking tours through the lush interiors. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 miles east of Kenya, these 115 islands offer everything you need for a memorable holiday - from unsurpassed white sandy beaches to UNESCO Heritage Sites and incredible wildlife, the Seychelles ticks all of the ...Read more >

Join us on our Hiking Cruise around the Greek Islands and enjoy the best of two worlds. Hiking of course, but also insider insight into the history and stories from Ancient Greece. Your hiking guides will be George Vavoudakis and Iro Valavani . George founded a mountain activities company in 2002, and has spent the last 20 years as an outdoor adventure leader. Iro is a group leader across the Greek mountain ranges with more than a decade of hiking experience. Your Archaeology & History guide is our guest lecturer, Eugenia Alexiou. Eugenia has a Master’s degree in Byzantine Art, is an expert historian and, as a graduate of the Athens’ Tour Guide Academy, is the perfect guide to bring to ...Read more >

A small ship cruise is the perfect way to discover the unspoilt 115-strong archipelago of the Seychelles, hopping from island to island, visiting places which will captivate your senses with their amazing and unique flora and fauna. It’s a little taste of paradise, where every step takes you further off the beaten track of over tourism. Life here is as fascinating and unusual below the water as it is above, and every secluded beach feels like your own private paradise. If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the amazing wildlife of these islands, or simply escape from the fast pace of life on beautiful beaches, this cruise will fit the bill. Optional excursions ...Read more >

Explore the archipelago of Cape Verde with its intoxicating mixture of African and Portuguese heritage. Once a former colony and slave trade outpost, the Cape Verde Islands of today offer visitors a spellbinding blend of African and Portuguese influences in their architecture, food, customs and traditions. WIth a pleaseant year-round climate and ever welcoming locals, the archipelago offers a diverse range of landscapes. Enjoy verdant mountain ranges and lush hills, explore jungles or deserted beaches. This cruise holiday will open up for you a vibrant and colorful world, all set to the gentle rhythms of West African music.Read more >

Discover the world-famous Society islands of French Polynesia by small ship. Bora Bora, Taha'a, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea - islands sculpted by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons. Island hopping allows you to see every landscape, from geometric ridges strung with waterfalls on the high islands to flat, desert-like atolls where lagoons far outsize the landmass. There are many sides to the Islands of Tahiti, yet they are all connected by Mana. Mana is a life force and spirit that surrounds us. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it. And from the moment you arrive, you will understand why locals say the islands are embraced by Mana. Choose between a range ...Read more >

This is a dreamy cruise that will travel you to the best parts of French Polynesia. Your first stop is the idyllic Bora Bora lagoon there you will have a variety of optional activities to choose from such as meet the locals on a cultural tour or snorkel with the sharks!! In Taha'a, you will have the chance to admire a botanical paradise, visit a local pearl farm and taste fresh fruit! Snorkeling and swimming are always in the program! In Raiatea, the land of the ancient Polynesians, meet your guide for an intimate tour by mini bus. During the tour, you will visit the open - air temple of Taputapuatea which recently became a UN?SCO Heritage Site. In Huahine, once home to Tahitian royalty, ...Read more >

We are pleased to announce our 2024 Wines of Greece cruise, an all inclusive voyage. On this voyage we will visit many Greek wine hotspots including Nemea, Santorini, and Tinos While wine and the making of it is central to this voyage, we will also take time to discover the stunning Peloponnese region, the breath taking views of Santorini, and the quieter villages of the Cyclades and Eastern Aegean islands. Enjoy meeting some of Greece's leading winemakers, taste at top wineries, and enjoy dinners paired with a specially chosen selection of wines - each exploring the superb native grape varieties of Greece’s many diverse regions. This exploration will illustrate how the wines of ...Read more >

Welcome on board to discover ten off-the-beaten track islands and get a taste of the true Greek culture. The Greek word for hospitality is "filoxenia" which is translated as: friend to strangers, so do get closer and meet the locals who are always proud to show what hospitality means! Join a cruise voyage unraveling the most authentic Cycladic and Dodecanese islands of Greece. Discover the less known gems that offer rich history, crystal waters, and heavenly beaches. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, meet the famous Greek sponge divers, and visit the island that Luc Besson chose to film the "Big Blu" unforgettable movie! Although a tiny piece of the world map, Greece is a magical land ...Read more >

Get on board MS Galileo and imagine a place far from home that feels just like home, where the borders are delineated by the golden shores of the sea; and home is wherever the anchors drop. Sail and visit the breathtaking Cycladic Islands and enjoy dazzling whitewahed villages, golden beaches and clear turquoise waters. Their colors are blue and white like the Greek flag. The islands come in all sizes and, though the ingredients are the same – incomparable light, translucent water, heavenly beaches, lustrous white buildings and bare rock, each one has its own distinct character... During this cruise, a paradise on earth awaits. Poliegos is the biggest uninhabited island in the ...Read more >

The experience of the cruise in the Rivers of West Africa is a combination of education, exposure and entertainment. You will be guided through Gambia’s history, bird and wild life, culture, traditions and village life. Discover the waterways of Senegal and Gambia with visits to no less than 4 Natural Reserves: Sine Saloun Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a birdwatcher's paradise; Djiffere fishing village; River Gambia National Park; Wassu mysterious stone circles, another UNESCO World Heritage site; Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve and Kiang West National Park in Gambia. Your on board Gambian River Naturalist will assist you in discovering the amazing flora and fauna and will be at your ...Read more >

Board your yacht in Banjul and sail upstream to Tendaba while enjoying your first dinner on board! On your second day you will leave the vessel with local pirogues to take an optional excursion to Kiang West National Park, the home of over 250 species of birds. During the excursion you will also pass by villages, to get the impression of the local life in The Gambia. Let the journey begin! In the afternoon who wants can visit the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve where there are more bird species to observe. In the evening you remain docked in Tendaba. Early in the morning of the third day, the ship will sail up the Gambia River to reach Kuntaur. In the afternoon, opt for a 3-hr. motor pirogue ...Read more >

This cruise offers an enticing combination of exploration and relaxation. Visit Sharm El Sheikh, the divers' paradise! If you are adventurous, take part in a snorkelling trip to discover the reefs and the beauties of the underwater life of Egypt. Alternatively you can take a ride to the Sinai Peninsula's top historical destination, St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, and home to the famous "burning bush" of the Old Testament. The monastery also houses a museum showcasing it's glittering collection of religious icons and ancient manuscripts that is revered as one of the finest in the world. In Luxor, take the tour to admire this magnificent ...Read more >

This cruise offers an enticing combination of exploration and relaxation. Visit Sharm El Sheikh, the divers' paradise! If you are adventurous, take part in a snorkeling trip to discover the reefs and the beauties of the underwater life of Egypt. Alternatively you can take a ride to the Sinai Peninsula's top historical destination, St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, and home to the famous "burning bush" of the Old Testament. The monastery also houses a museum showcasing it's glittering collection of religious icons and ancient manuscripts that is revered as one of the finest in the world. In Luxor, take the tour to admire this magnificent ...Read more >