Bali & the Islands of Paradise - 2020 ABOARD THE 25-CABIN MOTOR SAILER PANORAMA II

Saturdays | June to September 2020 | 8-day cruises

A cruise voyage unraveling the wonders of Bali from Benoa to Benoa

M/S PANORAMA II MOTOR SAILER

The Panorama II is a 164 ft Motor Sailer which complies with the latest SOLAS regulations for International Voyages. Her

state of the art twin masts with 600 m3 of sails allow safe and comfortable sailing.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Length: 50 m (164 ft) Launch Year: 2004 Cabins: 25 Capacity: 49 passengers Crew: 18

The two masted M/S Panorama II was launched in 2004 and carries just 49 passengers. This state of the art Motorsailer

has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to

Tunis and offers a high standard of accommodation, comfort and safety. The public areas include a main bar and lounge

which was renovated in 2015 to feature wood flooring and new furniture and comfortable sofas with soft fabrics in warm

coral tones.

Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members.

Deck Plan

M/S PANORAMA II

The motor sailer PANORAMA II

CABIN SPECIFICATIONS: The M/S Panorama II outside cabins are located at the

Upper, Main and Lower decks and are handsomely

designed, finished with lustrous wood trims and warm

fabrics. They all have marble-appointed en suite

bathrooms with showers and are equipped with windows

(Upper & Main deck cabins) and portholes (Lower deck

cabins). All cabins have individually controlled A/C and

fitted with Flat screen TV, telephone (for internal use),

hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address

system and safe boxes. 4 Main Deck cabins are

convertible into 2 suites. 4 Lower deck cabins can be

offered as Triple cabins.

LIFE ON BOARD During the day, life on board centers around the indoor

Lounge area, and the indoor dining room, as well as the

open and inviting deck areas, natural gathering places,

perfect for enjoying your meals al fresco, settling into a

chair with a good book, or gather with your fellow

passengers and enjoy the views of the places you visit.

The swimming platform on PANORAMA II’s stern enables

you to swim off the yacht when weather and anchorage

conditions permit.

MAIN DECK The main lounge, with comfortable sofas, has a full-

service bar and a plasma screen, and is the hub of social

activities, such as the daily briefings on the destinations

visited, and other gatherings. This area is ideal for

enjoying the company of your fellow travelers or simply

for reading a good book from the library. The area was

beautifully renovated in 2015 to feature wood flooring

and new furniture and comfortable sofas with soft fabrics

in warm coral tones.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING ROOMS Located on the Lower deck, the indoor dining room seat

all passengers in a single, unassigned seating and offer

generous buffet space. The aft area at the Upper Deck

provides generous semi-covered area where guests can

enjoy meals al fresco in a single unassigned seating, with

wonderful views, weather permitting. Food is served at

the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold

buffets, also including an “a la minute cooking” section.

The menu is international, with a focus on local

specialties.

SUN DECK The bow area at the Upper deck provides generous

space and comfortable sun loungers are available to

sunbathe in total comfort.

Bali & The Islands of Paradise 7 night programs Bali – Bali

No Day Port Program / Excursions

1 Saturday BENOA - BALI

Embarkation 4 pm - Sailing 8 pm

2 Sunday SARINGI - KERAMAT ISLAND

Arrive at Saringi Island at around 9 am. Saringi Island and Keramat Island are uninhabited and connected to each other by a sand bank. We will spend the morning going from one island to the other and enjoy a day of beach activities. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding. Weather permitting we will enjoy a beach BBQ. Overnight at anchor.

3 Monday KERAMAT Early morning sailing to Satonda Island.

SATONDA Morning sailing to Satonda Island. This spectacular island took its name from its dormant volcano and its extraordinary crater lake in its center. The island is uninhabited and lush. Legend says the crater got filled after a tsunami caused by a nearby volcano explosion. Our optional walking tour will take you to the crater edge and to a lookout high on the island, the ideal place for spectacular photography. You will pass by “wishes trees" decorated with fishing stone, shells and pieces of coral. Make a wish and leave your seashell or stone too. Later we return to the beach for a refreshing swim and snorkeling in this underwater paradise. At sunset, we will leave Satonda and sail overnight to Flores Island. Overnight at sea.

4 Tuesday FLORES ISLAND

Arrival in Flores – Labuanbajo Port for our early morning OPTIONAL EXCURSION. The island is amongst the greenest in the archipelago and another surprise is that the island population is 85 % Catholic. Our excursion will take to us to Ruteng. Surrounded by forested volcanic hills and rolling rice-paddy plains, it is a cool, relaxing place. The market just to the south is the central meeting point for the local Manggarai people who speak their own language. They also have a distinctive culture most in evidence in Ruteng Pu’u traditional Manggarai houses. Continue to Cancar to see the unique lingko, circular rice fields arranged like a spider web. We will return to port early in the afternoon to continue our way to Kokotao, an idyllic island just off Flores where we will enjoy the sea and the most amazing underwater life.

RINCA ISLAND - Komodo National Park

Late evening arrival in Rinca – Overnight at anchor.

5 Wednesday RINCA ISLAND- Komodo National Park

Rinca Island is the refuge of the world famous Komodo dragon, a giant lizard measuring up to 11 feet in length and weighing in at over 300 pounds. More authentic that nearby Komodo Island, Rinca has more Komodo dragons and sighting are more frequent. Local rangers will guide this OPTIONAL EXCURSION through the habitat of the Komodo dragons who live on deer and wild pigs and buffaloes that share the island with them. Travelling in small groups with the guide and a park ranger, guests will make their way along paths that lead through pockets of thorny vegetation and dry tropical grasslands. We will walk approximately 2 hours along a trail and stop at the area's most favorable observation point to possibly locate more Komodo dragon. By mid-day we will return to the jetty and re board to the zodiac and return to vessel. We will leave Rinca Island to sail to nearby Padar Island.

PADAR ISLAND

We reach Padar Island’ Pink Beach - Snorkeling and beach activities. We can walk to an observation point and admire three of Padar’s magnificent beaches, one with black sand, one with pink sand and one with yellow. Evening sailing to Moyo Island. Overnight at sea.

6 Thursday MOYO ISLAND Moyo Island is hidden paradise which became famous after the visits of Princess Diana and Mick Jagger to mention some celebrities. It offers a beautiful pristine forest, waterfalls, rivers and grassy savannah. The ship’s zodiac will disembark guests at the village of Labuhan Haji and you will be greeted by local villagers performing a welcome traditional dance. The OPTIONAL HALF-DAY EXCURSION starts with a walk around the village to witness daily activities of the local people and then continues with a hike to Mata Jitu waterfall passing through plantation of cashew nut. Look for beautiful red dragonflies, birds, and a huge array of jungle dwelling insects and spiders. The stunning Matajitu Waterfall are made of three waterfall levels and the last level is seven meters deep. Feel the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the jungle. Back to Labuhan haji and return back to the ship.

7 Friday LOMBOK ISLAND – Pamenang port

After dropping anchor in Pamenang Port, we reach the local dock by tender. Our OPTIONAL FULL-DAY EXCURSION will take us to the North of Lombok. We will first reach the Malibu cliff for a short break, to admire the panorama view of Gili Islands and of Bali’s mount Agung on the west. Our next stop will be at Tanjung traditional market. We will drive through lush paddy fields to reach the Senaru Village from where we will start our walks to the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls. The falls lie 600 m above sea level beneath Mount Rinjani, a spectacular dormant volcano. The cool, fresh air and calm hill will provide a comfortable resting point. After lunch in a restaurant we will take a short visit to a Traditional Village, where mountain tribal life and traditions remain alive. We return to the ship in the afternoon and prepare for our farewell cocktails and Captain’s dinner. Late in the evening we sail to Bali - Benoa port.

8 Saturday BENOA - BALI

BENOA - BALI - Disembarkation 6.00 am to 9.30 am

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises 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

efunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time

for their flights.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Rinca Island in the Komodo National Park and the Komodo dragons

Satonda Island and the salted water crater lake

Moyo Island, its luxuriant vegetation and virgin beaches

Lombok and its amazing diversity

Flores and its multi-cultural diversity

Komodo dragon at Rinca Island Satonda Island & lake

Lombok island lush landscape Moyo island

Flores Island- The Manggarai Tribe Underwater paradise

BALI & THE ISLANDS OF PARADISE – 2020

Saturdays

FROM BENOA, BALI

13, 27 June 2020

04, 11, 25 July 2020

01, 15, 22, 29 August 2020

12, 19 September 2020

Cruise fares are per person, and week, and include: Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning. Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme

Evening , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day. Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability). English-Speaking Cruise Escort.

Not included:

Beverages (except those mentioned above). Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements. Crew tips. Passenger personal expenses. Wi-Fi (available at charge).

NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE

Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable, boutique

items 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 €13-15 per person per day for distribution among all crew

members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on

board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore,

and anything not mentioned in cruise program.