7 night/8 day Havana to Havana cruise (Havana to Trinidad leg)

DAY

PORT

PLACE

DESCRIPTION

DAY 1

Havana

Havana

Embarkation 4 pm. Overnight at sea to Puerto Esperanza

DAY 2

Puerto Esperanza

Pinar del Rio / Vinales

Excursion 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 astonished by the view of the "magotes" rock formations and  by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make it a Unesco World Heritage site. The full day Optional excursion includes a visit of the towns of Vinales and of Pinar del Rio

DAY 3

Bahia de Corrientes

Guanahacabibes National Park

The Panorama will reach the Bahia of Correntes, a site of stunning beauty for its crystal clear waters and pristine beaches and wildlife and a Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO site. Half day Optional excursion.  Overnight at anchor

DAY 4

Juventud Island or Cayo Largo

Juventud Island or Cayo Largo

We leave Bahia Correntes in the morning and navigate the turquoise waters of the Caribbean side of Cuba to reach the Island of Juventud. It is a unique opportunity to admire the most beautiful reefs and coast line in the Caribbean.

DAY 5

Playa Giron

Bay of Pigs

This morning we reach Playa Giron mostly known as the Bay of Pigs site of the unsuccessful attempt for Cuban exiles sponsored by the CIA to overthrow the Castro regime and of the modern history classic David against Goliath struggles. We will also visit the Zapata ecosystem in the afternoon. Half day Optional excursion 

DAY 6

Cinfuegos

Cinfuegos

Cinfuegos was first discovered by Christopher Colombus on his second voyage to the Americas and is reached through narrow straits. It is rightfully known as the pearl of the South. It was founded by the French in 1819 and it has kept a homogeneous architectural character which earned the city a UNESCO listing with a strong French neo classic style. Our full day excursion will show the many facets of this city and of the surrounding area which is the birthplace of Benny More the legendary Cuban music composer and player. Half day Optional excursion 

DAY 7

Casilda

Trinidad

We reach the port of Casilda starting point of our visit to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement and Cuba’s most notorious city. For many, the clock stopped ticking in 1850 when the city was built on huge sugar fortunes. Colonial style mansions make it Cuba’s largest outdoor museum and a World Heritage site since 1988. In the afternoon we travel to the verdant Valley of Ingenios, just 8 km east of the city and also a World Heritage site, where 19th century sugar plantations are now in ruins amongst a landscape of royal palms. 2 half day Optional excursion. Evening in Casilda

DAY 8

Casilda

Trinidad

Disembarkation 9 to 10 am - Excursion trip by bus back to Havana with lunch.

Havana

Havana

Late evening arrival - Havana

7 night/8 day Havana to Havana cruise (Trinidad to Havana leg)

DAY

PORT

PLACE

DESCRIPTION

DAY 1

 Havana

Havana

Morning excursion and transfer from Havana to Trinidad with lunch

Casilda

Trinidad

Late afternoon arrival in Casilda - Embarkation on Panorama - Overnight Casilda

DAY 2

Casilda

Trinidad

Today we visit to Trinidad, a Spanish colonial settlement and Cuba’s most notorious city. For many, the clock stopped ticking in 1850 when the city was built on huge sugar fortunes. Colonial style mansions make it Cuba’s largest outdoor museum and a World Heritage site since 1988. In the afternoon we travel to the verdant Valley of Ingenios, just 8 km east of the city and also a World Heritage site, where 19th century sugar plantations are now in ruins amongst a landscape of royal palms. 2 half day Optional excursion  Evening in Casilda

DAY 3

Cinfuegos

Cinfuegos

Cinfuegos was first discovered by Christopher Colombus on his second voyage to the Americas and is reached through narrow straits. It is rightfully known as the pearl of the South. It was founded by the French in 1819 and it has kept a homogeneous architectural character which earned the city a UNESCO listing with a strong French neo classic style. Our full day excursion will show the many facets of this city and of the surrounding area which is the birthplace of Benny More the legendary Cuban music composer and player. Half day Optional excursion 

DAY 4

Playa Giron

Bay of Pigs

This morning we reach Playa Giron mostly known as the Bay of Pigs site of the unsuccessful attempt for Cuban exiles sponsored by the CIA to overthrow the Castro regime and of the modern history classic David against Goliath struggles. We will also visit the Zapata ecosystem in the afternoon. Half day Optional excursion 

DAY 5

Juventud Island or Cayo Largo

Juventud Island or Cayo Largo

We leave Playa Giron in the morning and navigate the turquoise waters of the Caribbean side of Cuba to reach the Juventud Island. It is a unique opportunity to admire the most beautiful reefs and coast line in the Caribbean.

DAY 6

Bahia de Corrientes

Guanahacabibes National Park

The Panorama leaves the Island of Juventud in the morning and set sails to the Bahia of Correntes, a site of stunning beauty for its crystal clear waters and pristine beaches and wildlife and a Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO site. Half day Optional excursion. Overnight at anchor

DAY 7

Puerto Esperanza

Pinar del Rio / Vinales

Excursion 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 astonished by the view of the "magotes" rock formations and  by the 18th century city of Vinales all of which contributed to make it a Unesco World Heritage site. The  Full Day Optional excursion  e full day excursion includes a visit of the towns of  Vinales and of Pinar del Rio. Overnight at sea to Havana

DAY 8

Havana

Havana

Disembarkation 09.00 to 10.00

SAILINGS DATES & OFFICIAL USD RATES

Havana - Havana Program with Havana to  Casilda / Trinidad cruise

23  November  2012
7, 21  December 2012
4, 18  January 2013
1, 15   February 2013
1, 15, 29   March 2013

Havana - Havana Program with Casilda/ Trinidad  to Havana cruise

30  November  2012
14, 28  December 2012
11, 25  January 2013
8, 22   February 2013
8, 22   March 2013
5  April 2013

CABIN CATEGORIES

OFFICIAL USD RATES

Cat C: Lower Deck, Double bedded cabins

$ 2,390

Cat B: Lower Deck, Twin bedded cabins

$ 2,690

Cat A: Main or Upper Deck, Double or Twin bedded cabins

$ 2,990

Reduction for 3rd person in Cat. B

30%

Single Supplement

30%

Port Charges

$ 250