GLORIES OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL 2017
ABOARD THE 25-CABIN MOTOR SAILER PANORAMA II
Saturdays | May to October 2017 | 8-day cruises
From Malaga, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal or reverse
A cruise voyage unraveling the wonders Spain and Portugal
Highlights include:
Granada – Ronda – Gibraltar – Seville – Jerez de la Frontera - Lisbon
M/S PANORAMA II
MOTOR SAILER
The Panorama II is a 164 ft Motor Sailer which
complies with the latest SOLAS regulations for
International Voyages. Her state of the art twin
stabilizers allow for safe and comfortable
cruising.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Length: 50 m (164 ft)
Launch Year: 2004
Cabins: 25
Capacity: 49 passengers
Crew: 18
The two masted M/S Panorama II was launched
in 2004 and carries just 49 passengers. This
state of the art Motorsailer has performed
several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed
from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from
the Black Sea to Tunis and offers a high
standard of accommodation, comfort and
safety. The public areas include a main bar and
lounge which was renovated in 2015 to feature
wood flooring and new furniture and
comfortable sofas with soft fabrics in warm
coral tones.
Service on board is provided by your Captain,
the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced
Marine and Hotel crew members.
Deck Plan
M/S PANORAMA II
Deck Plan M/Y Absolute King & M/Y Monte Carlo
The motor sailer PANORAMA II
CABIN SPECIFICATIONS:
The M/S Panorama II outside cabins are located at the
Upper, Main and Lower decks and are handsomely
designed, finished with lustrous wood trims and warm
fabrics. They all have marble-appointed en suite
bathrooms with showers and are equipped with
windows (Upper & Main deck cabins) and portholes
(Lower deck cabins). All cabins have individually
controlled A/C and fitted with Flat screen TV, CD/DVD
player, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, minifridge, central music, public address system and safe
boxes. 4 Main Deck cabins are convertible into 2 suites.
4 Lower deck cabins can be offered as Triple cabins.
LIFE ON BOARD
During the day, life on board centers around the indoor
Lounge area, and the indoor dining room, as well as
the open and inviting deck areas, natural gathering
places, perfect for enjoying your meals al fresco,
settling into a chair with a good book, or gather with
your fellow passengers and enjoy the views of the
places you visit. The swimming platform on PANORAMA
II’s stern enables you to swim off the yacht when
weather and anchorage conditions permit.
MAIN DECK
The main lounge, with comfortable sofas, has a fullservice bar and a plasma screen, and is the hub of
social activities, such as the daily briefings on the
destinations visited, and other gatherings. This area is
ideal for enjoying the company of your fellow travelers
or simply for reading a good book from the library. The
area was beautifully renovated in 2015 to feature wood
flooring and new furniture and comfortable sofas with
soft fabrics in warm coral tones.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING ROOMS
Located on the Lower deck, the indoor and outdoor
dining rooms seat all passengers in a single,
unassigned seating and offer generous buffet space.
The aft area at the Upper Deck provides generous
semi-covered or sun-exposed areas where guests can
enjoy meals al fresco, with wonderful views, depending
on weather conditions. Unassigned seating allows easy
mingling and the joy of sharing breakfast, lunch, or
dinner with different new friends. Food is served at the
table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold
buffets, also including a “a la minute cooking” section.
The menu is international, with a focus on local
specialties.
SUN DECK
The bow area at the Upper deck provides generous
space and comfortable sun loungers are available to
sunbathe in total comfort.
Glories of Spain and Portugal – 2017
7 night programs Malaga to Lisbon & Reverse
N
o Day
1 Saturday
Port
Program / Excursions
Malaga
Embarkation 4 pm - Dinner on board. Overnight in port
2
Malaga
Early morning sailing to Motril
Motril for
GRANAD
A
Morning arrival in Motril. Optional full day excursion to Granada, one of the most fascinating cities in Europe and the
last Muslim city to fall to the Christians in 1492. We will visit one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture is the
Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th C. We will also visit the Cathedral
with its Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand lie buried, the Monastery of La Cartuja and many churches built by
Moorish craftsmen after the Reconquest, in Granada's unique "mudéjar" style. In the afternoon we leave Granada to
return to Motril. Overnight at sea to Porto Banus.
Arrival in Porto Banus. Our full day optional excursion to Ronda, 50 km inland a city which retains much of its historic
charm, particularly its old town and the nearby 18th century Puente Nuevo. Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of
modern bullfighting, today witnessed once a year at the occasion of the spectacular Feria Goyesca. Plaza de Toros, is
now a museum, and visitors can stroll out into the arena. Our excursion also includes visits to the an elegant cloistered
16th century convent and old Ronda, La Ciudad, with its cobbled streets hemmed by handsome town mansions, some
still occupied by Ronda's titled families such as the Casa de Don Bosco. We will walk to the leafy Plaza Duquesa de
Parcent, which boasts a convent, two churches, including the toy town bell tower of the iglesia Santa Maria de Mayor.
Late in the afternoon there is time to visit Marbella one of the most cosmopolitan European ports. Overnight in port
5 am sailing to Gibraltar
Sunday
3
Monday
Porto
Banus for
RONDA
4
Tuesday
Porto
Banus
Gibraltar
Morning arrival in Gibraltar. Optional half day excursion in the “ Rock” . We reach the Cable Car Base Station. which
will take us to the Top Station perched on the summit of Gibraltar for a breathtaking view as you are suspended in mid-air.
At the Top Station your guide will show you around the geography of this British colony. Then you will travel to the Middle
Station and the sanctuary of Gibraltar’s older inhabitants, the Barbary Apes, roaming free around this station. Return to
your coach for a 5-minute drive to Princess Caroline’s Battery and the entrance to the Great Siege Tunnels, a system of
tunnels carved out of solid limestone. Proceed to the Gibraltar Museum with its enormous amount of artifacts on display.
You will have the option to return to your yacht or stay in town and make your own arrangements for returning to the
yacht. Overnight at sea to Cadiz.
This morning we leave port to drive inland for our full day optional excursion to Seville, one of the most beautiful
cities in Europe , where Moorish and Spanish art and culture have left their mark. Our optional excursion will bring you to
the Cathedral, the Alcazar Palace and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the quaint and elegant district of
Santa Cruz. Late in the evening we return to Cadiz. Overnight in port
5
Wednesday Cadiz for
SEVILLE
6
Thursday
Cadiz for
JEREZ
DE LA
FRONTE
RA
Morning optional excursion to Jerez de la Frontera, famous for its wines, horse breeding and flamenco Your tour will
enable you to see the Alcazar, the cathedral and a “ganadería” , where bulls are raised to take part in bull fighting., very
much part of Spanish culture. After lunch on board, afternoon optional guided tour of Cadiz and Sanlucar de
Barrameda. We begin with a guided visit of Cadiz; with its white and blue buildings and its rich historic and cultural wealth.
Later we will reach the area of Sanlucar de Barrameda and visit a wine cellar renowned for its production of “Manzanilla”.
Late afternoon return to ship. Overnight at sea to Portimao - Portugal
7
Friday
Portimao
- Portugal
Our Optional half day excursion will take us to Silves, largely destroyed by a 17th century earthquake. Marvel at the
centuries-old Moorish castle complex with an underground water reservoir, a 13th Century Cathedral built by Alfonso X of
Castile on the site of a former Mosque and a fine strong 15th century bridge over the Rio Arade. During your visit to
Silves, you'll also have time to browse the historic exhibits at the Museu Arqueológico. We leave Silves visit and travel
into the Serra de Monchique to reach the picturesque city of Monchique nested between two hills. The city retains its 16th
century charm and you will walk through its cobbled streets with small doorways housing various artisan trades.There is a
17th~Century Franciscan monastery overlooking the town and a 16th Century Parish Church decorated with hand-crafted
blue ceramic tiles . We return to Portimao for a late lunch. Early in the afternoon we sail overnight to Lisbon.
8
Saturday
LISBON Portugal
Disembarkation 7 to 10 am
Glories of Spain and Portugal - 2017
7 night programs Malaga to Lisbon & Reverse
N
o day
1 Saturday
Port
Program / Excursions
Lisbon Portugal
Embarkation 4 pm - Dinner on board. Overnight at sea to Portimao
2
Sunday
Portimao Portugal
3
Monday
Cadiz Spain for
SEVILLE
Our half day excursion will take us to Silves, largely destroyed by a 17th century earthquake. Marvel at the centuries-old
Moorish castle complex with an underground water reservoir, a 13th Century Cathedral built by Alfonso X of Castile on the
site of a former Mosque and a fine strong 15th century bridge over the Rio Arade. During your visit to Silves, you'll also
have time to browse the historic exhibits at the Museu Arqueológico. We leave Silves visit and travel into the Serra de
Monchique to reach the picturesque city of Monchique nested between two hills. The city retains its 16th century charm and
you will walk through its cobbled streets with small doorways housing various artisan trades. There is a 17th~Century
Franciscan monastery overlooking the town and a 16th Century Parish Church decorated with hand-crafted blue ceramic
tiles. We return to Portimao for a late lunch. Afternoon optional walking excursion in Portimao town or time free for
shopping for bathing at the local beach. Afternoon sailing to Cadiz. Overnight at sea to Cadiz
This morning we leave port to drive in land for our full day optional excursion to Seville, one of the most beautiful cities
in Europe , where Moorish and Spanish art and culture have left their mark. Our optional excursion will bring you to the
Cathedral, the Alcazar Palace and its Andalusian gardens, the Maria Luisa Park and the quaint and elegant district of Santa
Cruz. Late in the evening we return to Cadiz. Overnight in port
4
Tuesday
Cadiz for
JEREZ DE
LA
FRONTER
A
5
Wednesd
ay
Gibraltar
6
Thursday
Gibraltar
Morning optional full day excursion to Jerez de la Frontera, famous for its wines, horse breeding and flamenco Your
tour will enable you to see the Alcazar, the cathedral and a “ganadería”, where bulls are raised to take part in bull fighting.,
very much part of Spanish culture. After lunch on board, Back on board for lunch followed by an optional guided tour of
Cadiz and Sanlucar de Barrameda. We begin with a guided visit of Cadiz; with its white and blue buildings and its rich
historic and cultural wealth. Later we will reach the area of Sanlucar de Barrameda and visit a wine cellar renowned for its
production of “Manzanilla”. Late afternoon return to ship. Overnight at sea to Gibraltar
Morning arrival in Gibraltar. Optional half day excursion in the “ Rock” . We reach the Cable Car Base Station. which
will take us to the Top Station perched on the summit of Gibraltar for a breathtaking view as you are suspended in mid-air.
At the Top Station your guide will show you around the geography of this British colony. Then you will travel to the Middle
Station and the sanctuary of Gibraltar’s older inhabitants, the Barbary Apes, roaming free around this station. Return to
your coach for a 5-minute drive to Princess Caroline’s Battery and the entrance to the Great Siege Tunnels, a system of
tunnels carved out of solid limestone. Proceed to the Gibraltar Museum with its enormous amount of artifacts on display.
You will have the option to return to your yacht or stay in town and make your own arrangements for returning to the yacht.
Overnight in port
Early morning sailing to Porto Banus
Port Banus
for RONDA
Arrival in Porto Banus. Our optional full day excursion to Ronda, 50 km inland a city which retains much of its historic
charm, particularly its old town and the nearby 18th century Puente Nuevo. Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of
modern bullfighting, today glimpsed once a year at the spectacular Feria Goyesca. Plaza de Toros is now a museum, and
visitors can stroll out into the arena. Our full day optional excursion will include visits to the an elegant cloistered 16th
century convent and old Ronda, La Ciudad, with its cobbled streets hemmed by handsome town mansions, some still
occupied by Ronda's titled families such as the Casa de Don Bosco. We will walk to the leafy Plaza Duquesa de Parcent,
which boasts a convent, two churches, including the toy town bell tower of the Iglesia Santa Maria de Mayor. We return to
port and there is time to visit trendy Marbella. Overnight at sea to Motril.
7
Friday
Motril for
GRANADA
Morning arrival in Motril. Optional full day excursion to Granada, one of the most fascinating cities in Europe and the last
Muslim city to fall to the Christians in 1492. We will visit one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture is the
Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th C. We will also visit the Cathedral
with its Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand lie buried, the Monastery of La Cartuja and many churches built by
Moorish craftsmen after the Reconquest, in Granada's unique "mudéjar" style. In the afternoon we leave Granada to return
to Motril. Overnight at sea to Malaga.
8
Saturday
Malaga
Disembarkation 7 to 10 am
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
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Seville, built along the Guadalkivir river with several UNESCO classified
monuments and a rich Moorish and Spanish heritage
Grenada, with its brilliant architectural jewels such as the Alhambra Palace
Jerez de la Frontera, an Andalusian city world famous for its architecture,
sherry and fine horses
Ronda, birthplace of modern bull fighting
Gibraltar, a British outpost right in the South of Spain
SAILING DATES & CONDITIONS
Saturdays
FROM MALAGA - SPAIN
Saturdays
FROM LISBON - PORTUGAL
20 May, 2017
1, 15, 29 July 2017
9, 23 September 2017
3, 17 June 2017
12, 26 August 2017
7, 21 October 2017
13, 27 May, 2017
10, 24 June 2017
8, 22 July 2017
5, 19 August 2017
2, 16, 30 September 2017
14 October 2017
A/ Cruise fares are per person and week and include
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Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.
Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme
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:
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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
PROOFREADING
Tour Operators featuring our Cruises in their Catalogue or Internet site by itinerary, vessel’s description and
images, will send VARIETY CRUISES a draft for error-checking of the contents prior publication as well as
two brochure copies when printed. In order to secure corect information given to our clients and keep our
high customer satisfaction levels. Variety Cruises will not bare any responsibility for innacurate
information or misrepresentation of our vessels or cruise itineraries without having accepted a draft
prior to the brochure going to print or internet page published.
CHILD REDUCTION
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children
between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are
not discounted.
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.