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Cuba Cultural Adventure ABOARD THE VARIETY VOYAGER

Take a step back in time and be prepared for an amazing, eye-opening experience of Cuba. In Havana, musicians gather on almost every corner as vintage ‘51 Fords roll down the street. In the sparsely populated Guanahacabibes Peninsula, discover natural wonders and miles of coral reef, and along the southern coast, enjoy colonial Trinidad and elegant Cienfuegos, set against white-sand beaches. Reverse departures are also offered. DAYS 1-2 MIAMI / HAVANA Fly from Miami to Havana and embark. Visit a cultural art project where large, bright Afro-Cuban murals line the walls along the street, and explore Old Havana, now a World Heritage Site, at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy an exchange with several Grammy-winning members of the famous Buena Vista Social Club. Head to Artemisa to visit the UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve region and small eco-community of Las Terrazas in the mountains. Here you’ll visit the houses and studios of local Cuban artists. Return to Havana with time to explore more of the Old Town and its plazas on your own.

Baja: Exploring the Sea of Cortez ABOARD A HISTORIC WOODEN MOTOR YACHT Set in the brilliant turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, this adventure brings you up close to the wonders of Baja. Sea kayak through the mangroves of Isla Espiritu Santo, snorkel with playful sea lions, and track sperm whales and blue whales—the largest creatures to roam the earth—in the “Blue Triangle.” Your journey includes a 3-day adventure to Bahia Magdalena (or Laguna San Ignacio) for up-close encounters with gray whales. Reverse departures are also offered. DAYS 1-2 ISLA ESPIRITU SANTO / SEA OF CORTEZ From La Paz, navigate to enchanting Isla Espiritu Santo, with its remote white-sand beaches, keeping an eye out for pods of dolphins. Sea kayak and snorkel with playful sea lions near the tiny uninhabited islands that dot the Sea of Cortez. DAYS 3-6 BLUE TRIANGLE Your intrepid vessel brings you to the “Blue Triangle,” where you’ll watch for breaching blue, sperm, and humpback whales. DAYS 7-11 BAHIA MAGDALENA / GRAY WHALES Head across the peninsula to remote Bahia Magdalena. Gray whales migrate over 9,000 miles to breed and give birth here. Enjoy remarkable encounters with these gentle giants—so close you can almost touch them! Depart from Loreto on Day 11.

DATES Weekly departures November to April. This trip follows two itineraries, depending on dates. Call for details.

TRIP COST From $5,750 Price is per person and depends on season

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