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Sights and Sounds of Cuba -2012/3
A 7 night program Havana - Havana
On board the 25 cabin Sail Cruiser S/C Panorama
Amphitrion Yachting
Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private
yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the
Cuba await to be discovered. 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 colonial cities of Cienfuegos and
Trinidad, the verdant landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas
and amazing underwater life in Bahia dos Corrientes and Juventud Island and Cayo
Largo.
The Sailing Cruiser Panorama
The PANORAMA was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 2001 and 2008. This
state of the art sail cruiser has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed
from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the
highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety.
Life on Board
During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars
and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the
library, and enjoy a drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on
PANORAMA’s stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions
permit
The Cabins
The PANORAMA’s cabins are located on 3 decks and are finished with wooden
furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and main decks are equipped with
windows while cabins on the lower deck have portholes. The fully equipped
bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV,
telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address
system and safe boxes.
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Sights & Sounds of Cuba
7 night/8 day Havana to Havana cruise (Havana to Casilda/Trinidad leg)
DAY
PORT
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1
DAY 2
Havana
Cayo Jutias
DAY 3
Maria La
Gorda at
Bahia de
Corrientes
DAY 4
Bahia de
Corrientes
Punta
Frances Juventud
Island
Embarkation 4 pm. Overnight at sea to Puerto Esperanza
Excursion in the Pinar del Rio province. We will go inland to visit the Valley of Vinales,
one of Cuba's most scenic regions. You will be astonished by the view of the "magotes"
rock formations and by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make
the Valley it a Unesco World Heritage site. Full day Optional excursion with lunch Overnight at sea to Bahia de Corrientes
The Panorama will reach the Bahia of Corrientes, a site of stunning beauty for its crystal
clear waters and pristine beaches and wildlife and a Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO
site. Our optional morning or afternoon half day tour through the Peninsula will
include an exposure to the tropical forest and to a swamp. Endemic species such as
crocodiles will be seen in their natural habitat. Overnight at anchor in Bahia de
Corrientes
Early morning sailing to Juventud Island
DAY 5
Playa Giron
Cienfuegos
DAY 6
Cienfuegos
Day 7
Cienfuegos
DAY 8
Arrival
time
8:00
Departure
time
16:30
21:00
9:00
23:00
5:00
We reach Punta Frances in the western part of the Island of Juventud. It is a unique
opportunity to admire the most beautiful reefs and coast line in the Caribbean. Optional
snorkeling and diving excursion. In the evening we leave Punta Frances for Playa
Giron / The Bay of Pigs - Overnight at sea
12:00
18:00
This morning we reach Playa Giron mostly known as the Bay of Pigs. Our optional
Morning excursion in the Bay of Pigs and Matanzas area includes a boat ride on
the Treasure Lake, a vist to a replica of Taino Indian Village, a tour of frut plantations on
an old steam train. Since we are in the Bay of Pigs, a visit to the Commandancia
Museum, the former headquarters of the Cuban Army during the failed Bay of Pigs
invasion is a must. Early in the afternoon we leave Playa Giron and sail to Cinfuegos
Late in the afternoon we sail into the Bay of Cienfuegos. Overnight in port
8:00
15:00
19:00
Cienfuegos was first discovered by Christopher Colombus on his second voyage to the
Americas and is reached through narrow straits. It is rightfully known as the pearl of the
South. It was founded by the French in 1819 and it has kept a homogeneous
architectural character which earned the city a UNESCO Overnight in portlisting with a
strong French neo classic style. Our two Cienfuegos half day morning or afternoon
excursions will show the many facets of this city and of the surrounding area which is
the birthplace of Benny More the legendary Cuban music composer and player.
Overnight in port
Morning sailing to Casilda / Trinidad
Casilda
We reach the port of Casilda starting point of morning optional Half day excursion of
Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement and Cuba’s most notorious city. For many, the
clock stopped ticking in 1850 when the city was built on huge sugar fortunes. Colonial
style mansions make it Cuba’s largest outdoor museum and a World Heritage site since
1988. After lunch , our Afternoon Half day optional excursion will take us to the
verdant Valley of Ingenios, just 8 km east of the city and also a World Heritage site,
where 19th century sugar plantations are now in ruins amongst a landscape of royal
palms. Overnight in port
Casilda
Disembarkation 9 to 10 am.
Havana
10 am departure by bus , from Casilda for Havana. Our free excursion transfer will
stop in Santa Clara the home city of Che Guevarra. After a visit of the museum and an
early lunch , we will be continuing on to Havana. 3 pm arrival in Havana
4:00
9:00
15:30
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Sights & Sounds of Cuba
7 night/8 day Havana to Havana cruise ( Casilda / Trinidad to Havana leg)
DAY
PORT
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1
Havana
10 am departure by bus , from Casilda for Havana. Our free excursion transfer will
stop in Santa Clara the home city of Che Guevarra. After a visit of the museum and an
early lunch , we will be continuing on to Havana. 3 pm arrival in Casilda
Embarkation on the Panorama 4 pm - Overnight Casilda.
Casilda
DAY 2
Casilda
Arrival
time
Departure
time
Morning optional Half day excursion of Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement and
Cuba’s most notorious city. For many, the clock stopped ticking in 1850 when the city
was built on huge sugar fortunes. Colonial style mansions make it Cuba’s largest
outdoor museum and a World Heritage site since 1988. After lunch , our Afternoon Half
day optional excursion will take us to the verdant Valley of Ingenios, just 8 km east of
the city and also a World Heritage site, where 19th century sugar plantations are now in
ruins amongst a landscape of royal palms. Overnight in port
17:30
Cienfuegos
Late evening arrival in Cinfuegos - Overnight in port.
21:30
Day 3
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos was first discovered by Christopher Colombus on his second voyage to the
Americas and is reached through narrow straits. It is rightfully known as the pearl of the
South. It was founded by the French in 1819 and it has kept a homogeneous
architectural character which earned the city a UNESCO Overnight in portlisting with a
strong French neo classic style. Our two Cienfuegos optional half day morning and
afternoon excursions will show the many facets of this city and of the surrounding area
which is the birthplace of Benny More the legendary Cuban music composer and player.
Overnight in port
10:00
DAY 4
Cienfuegos
Morning saiiling to Playa Giron
Playa Giron
We reach Playa Giron mostly known as the Bay of Pigs right after lunch. Our optional
Afternoon excursion in the Bay of Pigs and Matanzas area includes a boat ride on
the Treasure Lake, a vist to a replica of Taino Indian Village, a tour of frut plantations on
an old steam train. Since we are in the Bay of Pigs, a visit to the Commandancia
Museum, the former headquarters of the Cuban Army during the failed Bay of Pigs
invasion is a must. Late in the evening we leave Playa Giron for Islas Juventud.
Overnight at sea
We reach Punta Frances in the western part of the Island of Juventud. It is a unique
opportunity to admire the most beautiful reefs and coast line in the Caribbean. Optional
snorkeling and diving excursion. Late in the evening, the evening we leave Punta
Frances Bahia de Corriente - Overnight at sea
12:00
21:00
12:00
23:30
8:00
DAY 5
Juventud
Island
DAY 6
Maria La
Gorda at
Bahia de
Corrientes
The Panorama will reach the Bahia of Corrientes, a site of stunning beauty for its crystal
clear waters and pristine beaches and wildlife and a Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO
site. Our optional morning or afternoon half day tour through the Peninsula will
include an exposure to the tropical forest and to a swamp. Endemic species such as
crocodiles will be seen in their natural habitat. Overnight at sea to Capo Jutias
8:00
18:00
DAY 7
Cayo Jutias
Excursion in the Pinar del Rio province. We will go inland to visit the Valley of Vinales,
one of Cuba's most scenic regions. You will be astonished by the view of the "magotes"
rock formations and by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make
the Valley a Unesco World Heritage site. The Full Day Optional excursion includes a
visit of the towns of Vinales and of Pinar del Rio. Overnight at sea to Havana
8:00
20:30
DAY 8
Havana
Morning arrival in Havana - Disembarkation 09.00 to 10.00 am.
9:00
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Sights and Sounds of Cuba 2012/ 3
On board the 25 cabin Sail Cruiser S/C Panorama
7 night cruises - Fridays
SAILINGS DATES & OFFICIAL EURO RATES
Havana - Havana Program
with Havana to Casilda / Trinidad
cruise
21 December 2012
4, 18 January 2013
1, 15 February 2013
1, 15, 29 March 2013
Havana - Havana Program
with Casilda/ Trinidad to Havana
cruise
28 December 2012
11, 25 January 2013
8, 22 February 2013
8, 22 March 2013
5 April 2013
CABIN CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL EURO RATES
Cat C
Lower Deck, Double ot Twin bedded cabins
Cat B
Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins
Cat A
Main or Upper Deck, Double or
Twin bedded cabins
Reduction for 3rd person in Cat. B
Single Supplement
Port Charges
€ 1,650
€ 1,850
€ 2,050
30%
30%
€ 170
A/ Cruise fares are per person and week and include
Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
Full-board: American buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome
Cocktail, and Captain’s Dinner
 Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
 Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)
 Multilingual Cruise Escort
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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
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Amphitrion Yachting 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 Amphitrion Yachting guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the
advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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HONEYMOON PACKAGE – DESCRIPTION, CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS
1/The Honeymooners Package features:
 25 % reduction for the bride
 Cabins with Double or King bed
 Welcome Honeymooners treatment including a Complimentary bottle of
Champagne and a Fruit Basket;
 A Candle Lit Dinner at our Special Honeymooners location on board our ships
(for all our programs outside Greece ) or at a preferred restaurant in
Santorini or Mikonos for our Greek cruise programs;
 10% discount for any wedding anniversary on board our ships;
 Automatic access to our Variety Club membership;
 “ Our Memories” gift at disembarkation;
 A free 1/2 hour massage for 2, if on board our Harmony V, Variety Voyager
and Seychelles program vessel.
NOTES
1. Please ask the details for our "Wedding and Cruise with friends and family" private charter
for 40 to 72 guests.
2. This package is also available to clients wishing to renew their vows. The Vows renewal
ceremony is performed by our Ship Captains.
2/ Honeymoon offers : General conditions and restrictions
a/ The Honeymoon offer is valid only provided that the couple is traveling within 6 months
from their wedding date (copy of marriage certificate required);
b/ The Package cannot be combined with any existing or future SPECIAL OFFERS.
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 errorchecking 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. Amphitrion Yachting 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.
PAYMENT 25% deposit is required upon confirmation. Balance of payment is due no less
than 60 days prior to day of embarkation.
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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.
CANCELLATIONS 25% of the cruise for any written cancellation received between 60 to 31
days prior to sailing; 50% up to 16 days prior to sailing; full cruise fare for written
cancellations received less than the 16th day prior to sailing or for “no shows” even if
cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond passenger’s control. Cancellations
must be confirmed by AMPHITRION YACHTING in writing in all cases.
AMENDMENTS There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing guest
numbers received less than 60 days prior to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by
AMPHITRION YACHTING in writing.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included
in the rate), laundry 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 8.00-10.00 p/p
p/day for distribution among crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions
(shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders) expenditures
incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.