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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