Cuba Cruise

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Cuba Cruise

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Experience a
harmonious balance
between conventional
cruising and private
yachting, along with an
exciting voyage of
discovery, unravelling
the wonders of the Cuba
that await to be
discovered. Each 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. The
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.

Each 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.

The 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.

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The Motorsailer Panorama

The PANORAMA was launched in
1993 and was renovated in 2001
and 2008. 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 the
highest standard of
accommodation, comfort and
safety.

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Life on Board

During 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 a
drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMAs stern enables
you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit

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The Cabins

The 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 the
lower 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, central
music, public address system and safe boxes.

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DAY 1
Embarkation 3 to 4 pm at
Sierra Maestra Cruise
Terminal. Welcome briefings
and cocktails. Safety drill.
Welcome dinner. Overnight in
port.

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DAY 1

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DAY 2
Chose from the 2 half day optional excursions in colourful and vibrant
Old Havana, founded by the Spaniards in 1519 in the natural harbour
of the Bay of Havana and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy a guided exploration on foot through Old Havana streets and
squares. We will stop to see the scale model of the Old City, to the
Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos Workshop/School for artisans and
craftspeople specializing in monuments restoration.

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DAY 2
Alternatively you can
take the optional full day
excursion with lunch in
the Pinar del Rio
province. We will go
inland to visit the Valley
of Vinales, one of
Cuba's most scenic
regions. You will be
amazed by a unique
landscape and by the
"magotes", dramatic
rock formations and by
the 18th century city of
Vinales all of which
contributed to make the
Valley a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Cuban
Night. Overnight in
Havana.

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DAY 3

Take one of the optional walking Havana Tour in Old City or chose the
optional excursion to the Artemisa Region outside Havana. We will drive by
bus to the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve Las Terrazzas, in the
mountainous Sierra del Rosario area.

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DAY 3

This 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 local
family doctor, nurse, clinic, an elementary school, community museum, local artists
homes and studios. Lunch on board and early in the afternoon the ship leaves
Havana to Maria la Gorda (Bahia de Corrientes). Overnight at sea.

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DAY 4

Mid 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.
Meet 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 the
life of aborigines, who were known as Guanahatabeyes.

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DAY 4

You 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 scientists
to 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 sun
and the sea. Overnight at sea to Cayo Largo.

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DAY 5

Noon 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. Our
optional afternoon excursion will take us to the Sea Turtle Breeding Centre and Endangered
Species Protection program.

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DAY 5

We 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 and
unspoiled, with an abundance of underwater caves, valleys and steep, gorgonianencrusted walls. Late in the evening we sail away from Cayo Largo for an
overnight at sea to Casilda.

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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 wellpreserved Spanish colonial city, with its rich architecture, cobblestone streets,
palaces and plazas, it is sometimes referred to as the museum city of Cuba.

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DAY 6

There 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 nearby
Sugarmills Valley (Valley de los Ingenios) also a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
site. Late afternoon we set sail for Cienfuegos, arriving after midnight. Overnight
in Cienfuegos.

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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.

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DAY 7

In 2005 the historic centre was

declred a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Among buildings of
particular interest are the
Government Palace (City Hall),
San Lorenzo School, the
Bishopric, the Ferrer Palace, the
former lyceum, and some
residential houses. Cienfuegos is
the first, and an outstanding
example of an architectural
ensemble representing the new
ideas of modernity, hygiene and
order in urban planning as
developed in Latin America from
the 19th century

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DAY 7
Captain's
Farewell
dinner.
Overnight in
Cienfuegos.

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DAY 8
Disembarkation 9 to 9.30 am

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