Boutique cruise line Variety Cruises is offering travel agents specially reduced rates on its mega yacht cruises this summer on select itineraries in the Adriatic Sea, Dalmatian Coast, Spain and Portugal or the Seychelles. The travel agent offer starts with rates from as low as $350pp for all the cruises.
Variety Cruises, with 11 upscale yachts ranging in capacity from five to 36 cabins, focuses on experiential cruise itineraries. The cruise line said it is also known for its high passenger-to-crew ratio, averaging two passengers to on crew.
Glories of Spain and Portugal
Travel agents can embark the M/Y Harmony G and with the company of no more than 44 fellow passengers, discover: Seville, built along the Guadalkivir river with several UNESCO classified monuments and a rich Moorish and Spanish heritage; Grenada with its architectural jewels such as the Alhambra Palace; Jerez de la Frontera, an Andalusian city famous for its architecture, sherry and fine horses; Ronda, birthplace of bullfighting; and Gibraltar, a British outpost right in the south of Spain.
Travel Agent Special Onboard the Harmony G
- Dates: From Malaga: July 14, 28, Sept 8, 22, Oct 20
- Dates: From Lisbon: July 21, August 4, 18, Oct 13
- USD 350/person in cat C with free upgrade to cat B
- USD 400/person in cat B with free upgrade to cat A
- USD 450/person in cat A with free upgrade to cat P
The Adriatic Odyssey
Agents can explore the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea, with highlights including the Palace of Diocletian in Split; the island of Rab just off the northern Croatian coast; Hvar, covered in pine forests, with vineyards, fruit orchards & lavender fields; the medieval treasures of Dubrovnik and Korcula in Croatia; the Kornati Islands to the fjords of the Bay of Kotor, and Budva in Montenegro; the Roman-Hellenistic heritage of Saranda, Albania; and unhurried Paxos with its warm Greek hospitality.
Travel Agent Special Onboard the Callisto
- Dates: July 1, 15, 29, Aug 26, Sept 9, 23
- USD 350/person in cat C with free upgrade to cat B
- USD 400/person in cat B with free upgrade to cat A
- USD 450/person in cat A with free upgrade to cat P
Dalmatian Coast & Montenegro
Travel agents can discover the Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro, with a new port of call each day. Highlights include: the medieval treasures of Dubrovnik and Korcula island in Croatia; the fjord of Kotor Bay in Montenegro; the Palace of Diocletian in Split; the island of Rab just off the northern Croatian coast; and Hvar, covered in pine forests, with vineyards, fruit orchards and lavender fields.
Travel Agent Special Onboard the Callisto
- Dalmatian: July 8, 22, Aug 5
- USD 350/person in cat C with free upgrade to cat B
- USD 400/person in cat B with free upgrade to cat A
- USD 450/person in cat A with free upgrade to cat P
- Seychelles Cruises in the Garden of Eden
Travel agents can hop from island to island. Highlights include: snorkeling or diving; walking into centuries old rain forests; and viewing unique fauna and flora, including rare black parrots, Coco de Mer palm trees or giant land tortoises.
Travel Agent Special Offer Onboard the Pegasus
- Dates: May 5, 12, 19, June 16, 23, July 7, 14, Aug 11, 18, 25, Sept 15
- USD 350/person in cat C with free upgrade to cat B
- USD 450/person in cat B with free upgrade to cat A
Travel agents will need to provide their valid IATAN, ARC, CLIA (or similar) membership along with their valid business card, Variety Cruises said. Both will be required onboard upon embarkation. The above rates are per person and cruise and apply for the travel agent and one companion.
For booking call Variety Cruises at 1-800-319-7776.
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