1. 1. Click here and go to website for details.... Cuba Cruise
2. 2. Cuba CruiseCuba Cruise Click here and go to website for details.... Experience aExperience a harmonious balanceharmonious balance between conventionalbetween conventional cruising and privatecruising and private yachting, along with anyachting, along with an exciting voyage ofexciting voyage of discovery, unravellingdiscovery, unravelling the wonders of the Cubathe wonders of the Cuba that await to bethat await to be discovered. Each daydiscovered. Each day you will discover a newyou will discover a new port of call, a hiddenport of call, a hidden cove with crystal bluecove with crystal blue waters to cool you, awaters to cool you, a glimpse of ancientglimpse of ancient history to amaze youhistory to amaze you and rich cultural diversityand rich cultural diversity to intrigue you. Theto intrigue you. The colonial cities ofcolonial cities of Cienfuegos andCienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdantTrinidad, the verdant landscapes of Vinales /landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and thePinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas andcrystal clear seas and amazing underwater lifeamazing underwater life in Cayo Largo.in Cayo Largo.
3. 3. Click here and go to website for details.... Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, aEach 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.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 RioThe colonial cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad, the verdant landscapes of Vinales / Pinar del Rio and the crystal clear seas and amazing underwater life in Cayo Largo.and the crystal clear seas and amazing underwater life in Cayo Largo.
4. 4. Click here and go to website for details.... The Motorsailer Panorama The PANORAMA was launched inThe PANORAMA was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 20011993 and was renovated in 2001 and 2008. This state of the artand 2008. This state of the art Motorsailer has performed severalMotorsailer has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, hasAtlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles tosailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the BlackMonte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers theSea to Tunis and offers the highest standard ofhighest standard of accommodation, comfort andaccommodation, comfort and safety.safety.
5. 5. Click here and go to website for details.... Life on Board During the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and theDuring the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ships two lounges, the library, and enjoy asun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ships two lounges, the library, and enjoy a drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMAs stern enablesdrink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMAs stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permityou to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit
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8. 8. Click here and go to website for details.... The Cabins The PANORAMAs cabins are located on 3 decks and are finished with wooden furniture and lightThe PANORAMAs 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 thefabrics. 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 arelower 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, centralair-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.music, public address system and safe boxes.
9. 9. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 1 Embarkation 3 to 4 pm atEmbarkation 3 to 4 pm at Sierra Maestra CruiseSierra Maestra Cruise Terminal. Welcome briefingsTerminal. Welcome briefings and cocktails. Safety drill.and cocktails. Safety drill. Welcome dinner. Overnight inWelcome dinner. Overnight in port.port.
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11. 11. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 2 Chose from the 2 half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrantChose from the 2 half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant Old Havana, founded by the Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbourOld Havana, founded by the Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbour of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets andEnjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to thesquares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to the Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos Workshop/School for artisans andGaspar Melchor de Jovellanos Workshop/School for artisans and craftspeople specializing in monuments restoration.craftspeople specializing in monuments restoration.
12. 12. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 2 Alternatively you canAlternatively you can take the optional full daytake the optional full day excursion with lunch inexcursion with lunch in the Pinar del Riothe Pinar del Rio province. We will goprovince. We will go inland to visit the Valleyinland to visit the Valley of Vinales, one ofof Vinales, one of Cuba's most scenicCuba's most scenic regions. You will beregions. You will be amazed by a uniqueamazed by a unique landscape and by thelandscape and by the "magotes", dramatic"magotes", dramatic rock formations and byrock formations and by the 18th century city ofthe 18th century city of Vinales all of whichVinales all of which contributed to make thecontributed to make the Valley a UNESCO WorldValley a UNESCO World Heritage site. CubanHeritage site. Cuban Night. Overnight inNight. Overnight in Havana.Havana.
13. 13. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 3 Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or chose theTake one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or chose the optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive byoptional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive by bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in thebus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the mountainous Sierra del Rosario area.mountainous Sierra del Rosario area.
14. 14. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 3 This is perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an old/colonial 18thThis is perfect chance to discover this beautiful region including an old/colonial 18th century coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the localcentury coffee plantation and also observe life in rural Cuba with visits to the local family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artistsfamily doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artists homes and studios. Lunch on board and early in the afternoon the ship leaveshomes and studios. Lunch on board and early in the afternoon the ship leaves Havana to Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). Overnight at sea.Havana to Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). Overnight at sea.
15. 15. Mid day arrival in Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). This afternoon our optional excursion willMid day arrival in Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). This afternoon our optional excursion will take us to the Guanahacabibes National Park, one of the countrys largest nature reserves.take us to the Guanahacabibes National Park, one of the countrys largest nature reserves. Meet with the naturalists and locals. The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginalsMeet with the naturalists and locals. The peninsula was one of the last refuges of aboriginals fleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also holds some 140 archaeological sites linked to thefleeing from the Spanish conquistadors and also holds some 140 archaeological sites linked to the life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes.life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 4
16. 16. You will meet with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. EnjoyYou will meet with environmentalists at the CITMA Environmental Research Station as well. Enjoy lunch before continuing your exploration of the park with local community members and scientistslunch before continuing your exploration of the park with local community members and scientists to see the results of the Endangered Species Protection Projects and Environmental Educationto see the results of the Endangered Species Protection Projects and Environmental Education Programs. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying the sunPrograms. Alternatively you can spend the day at nearby beach snorkelling and enjoying the sun and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 4
17. 17. Noon time arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions ofNoon time arrival in Cayo Largo. Cayo Largo was formed by limestone, formed over millions of years from the remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Ouryears from the remains of marine organisms, much like the ones that form coral reefs. Our optional afternoon excursion will take us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangeredoptional afternoon excursion will take us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered Species Protection program.Species Protection program. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 5
18. 18. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 5 We will then join coral reef experts for an amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkellingWe will then join coral reef experts for an amazing 2 1/2 hour guided snorkelling experience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is varied andexperience. Protected from strong sea currents, the seabed is varied and unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian-unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonian- encrusted walls. Late in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for anencrusted walls. Late in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for an overnight at sea to Casilda.overnight at sea to Casilda.
19. 19. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 6 Early morning arriving into the port of Casilda. Our full day optional excursion brings us to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement once built on huge sugar fortunes. Trinidad, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A meticulously well- preserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone streets, palaces and plazas, it is sometimes referred to as the museum city of Cuba.
20. 20. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 6 There will be stops for visits to local artists and home studios, the MuseumThere will be stops for visits to local artists and home studios, the Museum Romantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to the nearbyRomantico or the Architecture Museum. After lunch, we will drive to the nearby Sugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGESugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site. Late afternoon we set sail for Cienfuegos, arriving after midnight. Overnightsite. Late afternoon we set sail for Cienfuegos, arriving after midnight. Overnight in Cienfuegos.in Cienfuegos.
21. 21. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 7 Early morning optional excursion to Playa Giron also known as the Bay of Pigs and to the Matanzas area. Visit the Bay of Pigs and the War Museum and later the Matanzas area where you will take a boat ride on the Treasure Lake and visit a replica of a Taino Indian Village and a crocodile breeding-farm. We return to the ship for a late lunch. In the afternoon you can take the Cienfuegos optional city tour and visit the only Cuban city founded by French settlers. It is also known as the Pearl of the South.
22. 22. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 7 In 2005 the historic centre wasIn 2005 the historic centre was declred a UNESCO Worlddeclred a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among buildings ofHeritage Site. Among buildings of particular interest are theparticular interest are the Government Palace (City Hall),Government Palace (City Hall), San Lorenzo School, theSan Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, the Ferrer Palace, theBishopric, the Ferrer Palace, the former lyceum, and someformer lyceum, and some residential houses. Cienfuegos isresidential houses. Cienfuegos is the first, and an outstandingthe first, and an outstanding example of an architecturalexample of an architectural ensemble representing the newensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene andideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning asorder in urban planning as developed in Latin America fromdeveloped in Latin America from the 19th centurythe 19th century
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24. 24. Click here and go to website for details.... DAY 8 Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am