Variety Cruises Reviews

Name: Variety Cruises
Address: 214-216 Syngrou Avenue, 214-216 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Greece
Rating: 4.57

4.6 Rating 272 Reviews

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of reviewers recommend Variety Cruises

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4.6

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About Variety Cruises:

Embracing the philosophy of elegance, intimacy and adventure, Variety Cruises operates 8 state-of-the-art SOLAS certified yachts hosting less than 72 passengers around the world. Each yacht has an intimate ambiance and a community of like-minded fellow travelers. Known for its high passenger-to-crew ratio, averaging 2 passengers to 1
crew, Variety staff offer personal attention to all passengers.

Since 1949, Variety Cruises as a family-owned cruise company has been delivering
cruise experiences that focus on the destination, while guests enjoy unique benefits of what small ships offers. Our ships serve handpicked destinations worldwide including Greece, the Adriatic Sea, Tahiti & French Polynesia, Israel, Egypt & Jordan, the Cape Verde Islands, Gambia and Senegal, the Seychelles, Italy and Malta. Variety Cruises’ ships dock right in the heart of the destination and offer multiple swim stops right off the vessel in secluded bays. To learn more, please visit www.varietycruises.com

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214-216 Syngrou Avenue,
214-216 Syngrou Avenue
Athens, Greece
17672

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Variety Cruises 5 star review on 13th February 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Cape Verde is an adventurous destination. Variety Cruises offer an experience that is not offered elsewhere Harmony G is a small ship but well run. The Captain and crew are a great team. We are grateful to the Cruise Director in particular for his enthusiasm and care for the passengers.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The trip was very pleasant and the crew very kind. The only unpleasant thing was that the sea was very hectic and it shook a lot”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Comfortable ship, excellent and flexible itinerary, professional and friendly staff, good food and no single supplement!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very friendly staff. Made us feel at home. Felt like we got to be friends.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Our cruise of the Greek Islands aboard the MS Galileo was perfect. Our B Class cabin was spacious and comfortable, the meals were delicious. The crew were friendly and accommodating, trying to ensure that your time aboard the ship was memorable. We went on all of the shore excursions and found them to be well organised and informative. We were very happy with our cruise experience.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“What made us happy? Small chip cruising with personalised service by the staff and crew. The Captain had our safety in mind and the crew set out to ensure we enjoyed and our time at sea and the activities on land. Nothing was too much trouble. We loved our Greek island trip and can't wait to do another.”

Variety Cruises 5 star review on 29th January 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

“My wife and I have enjoyed at least 3 cruises on Variety Cruise ships.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The captain and crew were all professional and very nice and helpful. The HarmonyV was in excellent condition. We felt that the Classical Greece itinerary was wonderful. The captain rearranged the trip to stay in good weather.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Beautiful boat, excellent crew, excellent food and accommodation. Good choice of islands to visit. Good swimming stops”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We recently did the Garden of Eden cruise around the Seychelles on the Pegasos sailing on 17th November. The ship was not full so there was plenty of space although there was a bit of scrapping over sunbeds by some of the Germans on board! There was a group of Germans whose leader was a bit over bearing but other than that the rest of the passengers consisting of Brits, French, French Canadians and Belgians and one lone German couple not part of the group got on well. We had a class C cabin which was comfortable, a little on the small size but we spent very little time there other than sleeping and changing so it was not an issue - it did give us very easy access to the sundeck so that was a bonus although it meant we had to keep our curtains shut at all times!! As this is not the most modern ship the bathroom was also quite small and the fittings are a little dated and there was a knack to making sure the shower doors did not roll back and forth when there was a slight swell! The food however was very good throughout with a decent choice and the fish and especially the beef tenderloin were all excellent and presented beautifully. The staff were very professional and friendly and nothing was ever too much trouble, so a big credit to the captain and George who was in charge of Hotel operations. Our Entertainment host was a little distracted and perhaps not quite up to the same standard as the other staff, which was a shame. We enjoyed the excursions to Curieuse, Cousin (beware of the mosquitos here though) and Aride islands particularly, which are basically nature reserves with not many other tourists or facilities which we liked. For those interested in the natural world and ornithology in particular then these are excellent excursions and the landings on small boats through big surf waves was all part of the fun. There were several excellent snorkelling trips and the variety of fish and marine life was pretty good and a lot of new coral growth was particularly evident! As this was our first cruise with Variety it will almost certainly not be our last as we enjoyed our small ship cruise - we thoroughly enjoyed the cruise which certainly exceeded our expectations.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We cruised the Galileo August 17, 2018 and it was fantastic! I absolutely loved the ship! The entire crew went out of their way to make it a wonderful experience. The rooms are nice and the food is very good. The views from the ship are beautiful and each island is different. I loved the intimacy of the smaller ship. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend this cruise!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“It is one thing to be able to cruise and enjoy the wonders of the Greek Islands. However so much more impor ant is know that your Captain has the experience to know how to ensure the safety of passengers. This past week we have been fortunate enough to undertake the Classical Greek Cruise and we were very pleased to find Captain Andreas when we boarded. With his experience he watched the weather patterns and made an early call to change the route. Yes there was some initial disappointment that we would not get to Crete. But we had a fantastic voyage and saw such interesting places that we never expected. Furthermore we enjoyed a thoroughly comfortable trip and look forward to our next visit. Thank you to captain Andreas and all the crew of Harmony V”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The whole experience was out standing. The Galileo is a great boat to sail on with the whole crew friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, the places we visited were unforgettable & the other guests were great. A must do holiday.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We've just come back from the cruise in Iceland, from Reykjavik to Akureyri. It was our first cruise. And we loved it all. The crew is really committed to making the trip a real success for everyone. We liked the unformal ambiance on board. The 49 passengers are from many different countries, and they are really there to discover the country and to exchange about their experiences (in English) We appreciated the total flexibility on board: we can participate in the wery well organized excursions, but we can, as well organize one's own program on shore. The itinerary allows to visit some of the most interesting parts of Iceland. And the program is quite diversified. The food is really good, and the comfort of the cabins is quite correct, even if the ship has already lived many cruises. We highly recommend this cruise.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Our 2nd cruise with variety cruises July 2018 onboard panorama was just as amazing as our first on Harmony V (2014). We loved everything, from the food (so delicious) to the service from all the crew! The swimming from the boat was the highlight for us. Joseph our cruise co-ordination is just an amazing person, so warm and friendly and knowledgeable about all the ports, where to eat, swim, shop and of course Valeria our bar person, who remembered everyone’s name from day one, thanks for all the fun! We would highly recommend variety cruises to anyone looking for a more personal approach to cruising, the crew (including the captain) are always available for a chat, offering further insight to the cruise. We can’t wait to get on board again!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The primary reason I chose the "adriatic odyssey" on the Callisto was the opportunity of daily swimming from the boat. The brochure advertised almost daily swimming, but in reality we were able to swim only once from the boat in the entire week. Something to do with the ship being of Panamanian registry. Whatever the reason, this is by definition false advertising, and given the cost of the cruise, pretty outrageous.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“After having traveled around the world with my wife over the past 30 years, we never expected to have our cruise aboard the Callisto this past May, 2018 be the trip of our lifetimes. From the captain on down through the rest of the crew, we found everyone to be of the highest caliber professionally, and accommodating to the extreme. The food was extraordinary and artistically presented. Thank you Variety for a trip we will never forget. We're already planning our next voyage with you. John and Traudy”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I am travelling with variety cruises for more than 15 years and I have collected the best memories as souvenirs. Excellent service, amazing destinations, unique feeling. Can’t wait for another on board experience #iseayourworld”

Variety Cruises 5 star review on 16th March 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great Crew and philoxenia!”

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Posted 6 years ago

“We had a wonderful cruise in the Seychelles with MS Pegasus. Activities, food, ship, crew were all superb. I can highly recommend this event.”

Variety Cruises 5 star review on 15th March 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

Dear Hans-Dieter, thank you for reviewing your Seychelles cruise experience on board our Pegasos. And what a beautiful picture! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back aboard any of our ships discovering around the world. SEA you soon, The Variety Cruises Family

Posted 6 years ago

Variety Cruises is rated 4.6 based on 272 reviews