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Taberna to experience the wonderful salsa music of the Buena Vista
Social Club style performance. Overnight in Sierra Maestra Port- Old
Havana. (B,L,D)
DAY 3I SUN I HAVANA** After breakfast, visit Fusterlandia, the studio
of artist Jose Rodriguez Fuster. The brightly colored mermaids, roofs,
walls, benches, and doorways were greatly inspired by Gaudi in
Barcelona and Brancusi in Rome, but most of all by Picasso and
Dubuffet. Enjoy 2 hours at leisure to experience the wonders of Havana
on your own before returning to the ship for embarkation. Lunch,
dinner, and overnight onboard as we sail to Maria La Gorda. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 I MON I MARIA LA GORDA After breakfast, we disembark in
Maria La Gorda and visit a local school to meet the Cuban children and
their teachers, and discuss the differences and levels of the Cuban and
American educational systems, particularly in the rural areas of the
country. Visit the headquarters of Guanahacabibes National Park, one
of the country's largest nature reserves on the westernmost tip of the
island. Time-permitting, we will venture into the park, followed by free
time for swimming, snorkeling and a BBQ lunch in Maria La Gorda
before embarking our ship. Dinner and overnight onboard as we sail
to the Island of Youth-Isla de la Juventud. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 I TUE I ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD Disembark in Marina Colony for
a panoramic sightseeing drive of the capital city of Nueva Gerona. Visit
the Presidio Modelo, an abandoned panopticon prison where both
Fidel and Raul Castro were imprisoned from 1953-1955. Enjoy lunch
in a paladar before visiting an art school and the maternity ward of a
local hospital, if available. There will be some free time for independent
exploration and enjoyment around Nueva Gerona’s grand boulevard
before returning to embark the ship. Overnight at sea to Casilda.
(B,L,D)
DAY 6 I WED I CASILDA I TRINIDAD** Today we visit Trinidad, a
meticulously well-preserved Spanish colonial city. We will walk through
the town, visit a scale model of the city, and have lunch at a local
restaurant. Stop at the Romantic Museum located in the old palace of
the Count Brunet, or Palacio Cantero, the Trinidad General Municipal
Museum. Visit the studio of Lazaro Niebla, a very unique woodcarver.
Depart Trinidad by bus and drive to Cienfuegos, where we will meet the
ship for an overnight in port. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 I THU I CIENFUEGOS Enjoy breakfast onboard before
disembarking for our visit to Cienfuegos, known as the Pearl of the
South. Visit the graphic arts workshop and the Benny More School of
Art. Walk around the city center and admire outstanding examples of
French neo classical architecture from the 19th Century. We will stop
at a local farmer’s market before having lunch. A special treat will be a
concert by the singers of the Chorus of Cienfuegos, or string quartet.
Overnight in port. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 I FRI I CIENFUEGOS Disembark and transfer to the airport for
your return flight. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
**Day 3 on the S/C Panorama or M/Y Callisto visits Vinales Valley and there
is a stay at the Hotel Maria La Gorda or similar. Day 6 on the S/C Panorama
or M/Y Callisto lunch will be onboard the ship, dinner will be in a local
restaurant and you will sail to Cienfuegos.
CRUISE DATES
M/V VOYAGER – 36 cabins & a crew of 32
Havana to Cienfuegos cruise
2017 - Dec. 8*, 22
2018 – Jan. 5*, 19; Feb. 2, 16; Mar. 2, 16
Cienfuegos to Havana cruise
2017 – Dec. 1*, 15*, 29
2018 – Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 9, 23; Mar. 10
S/C PANORAMA – 24 cabins & a crew of 17
Havana to Cienfuegos cruise
2017 – Dec. 29
2018 – Jan. 26; Feb. 23
Cienfuegos to Havana cruise
2018 – Jan. 5*; Feb. 2
M/Y CALLISTO – 17 cabins & a crew of 17
Havana to Cienfuegos cruise
2017 – Oct. 20; Nov. 3, 17*; Dec. 1, 15*
2018 – Apr. 13
Cienfuegos to Havana cruise
2017 – Oct. 27; Nov. 10, 24*; Dec. 8*
2018 – Apr. 20
*Special - $500 discount per person & no single supplement
CRUISE STARTING FROM PRICES
Cat. M/Y Callisto S/C Panorama M/V Voyager
Cat C $4,140 $4,669 $5,242
Cat B $4,356 $5,234 $5,919
Cat A $4,985 $6,143 $6,373
Cat P $5,315 N/A $7,571
Owner's Suite N/A N/A $9,070
Not Included: Cuba Visa and Port taxes of $430
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement & triple
occupancy available upon request.
Note: These itineraries may be subject to change as a result of weather and other
factors not in our control. Our vessels have been granted the longest stays of any
cruise boats in the port of Havana. Since space at the dock itself is severely limited,
these itineraries might involve a combination of having to tender in to shore, as well
as docking at one of only two piers. Reverse itineraries are also available.
INCLUDED FEATURES
•7 night/8 day cruise aboard the M/V Variety Voyager, S/C
Panorama or M/Y Callisto
•Enrichment program with lectures from our guides on board and
off the ship
•Services of a professional Cruise Director during the cruise
•Complete program of tours and excursions as per itinerary
•Airport/pier transfers and handling of luggage
•Welcome and farewell cocktail parties
• All meals on board and off the ship at local restaurants as per the
itinerary
•Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
Enjoying dinner aboard your ship
M/Y Callisto