Family-run small ship cruise operator Variety Cruises has completed a comprehensive fleet refurbishment project that began in November 2024, focusing on enhancing guest comfort and service quality across its eight-vessel fleet.
The renovation project centered on two flagship vessels: M/S Galileo and M/Y Harmony V. Six additional ships received essential maintenance and updates.
The M/S Galileo, a 157-foot wooden mega yacht accommodating up to 49 passengers on Greek island cruises, returned to service on March 21, following extensive winter renovations. The vessel received new lounge seating with neutral decor, enhanced public space layouts, a redesigned outdoor bar, updated cabin lighting, carpeting and furniture, complete bathroom renovations including new showers, tiling and plumbing, updated art and refinished wooden surfaces.
The 179-foot M/Y Harmony V, which also carries up to 49 passengers, underwent interior enhancements including the replacement of carpets with wooden flooring, lounge furniture upgrades, new light fixtures, additional soundproofing and improved vessel signage. The ship also received bathroom fixture upgrades, woodwork refinishing and sun deck renovations including glass area improvements and aesthetic enhancements.
Six additional vessels — Harmony G, Panorama, Panorama II, Variety Voyager, Pegasos and Callisto — received maintenance and updates including cabin improvements, deck upgrades and public area enhancements. The flagship Variety Voyager underwent complete maintenance of propulsion shafts, rudders and seals alongside guest area updates, while Panorama received a new engine exhaust silencer to reduce onboard vibration and noise.
The renovation project was accompanied by enhanced staff training programs designed to improve crew service delivery capabilities.
"As part of our commitment to providing unparalleled cruising experiences, we have invested significantly in our fleet to refresh and modernize our vessels so that they not only meet, but rather exceed, the expectations of our guests," said Filippos Venetopoulos, CEO of Variety Cruises. "These enhancements are a reflection of our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to our passengers, providing guests with more comforts while onboard our sustainable, immersive, destination-driven small-ship adventures."
The company has introduced a new online portal for travel advisors to enhance the booking experience with flexible cabin, date and destination options. Variety Cruises continues to offer its Sell Three & Sail Free promotion, allowing advisors who sell three cabins on applicable itineraries to receive a complimentary cruise for two people. The program now applies to Italy, Malta, Adriatic and Tahiti and French Polynesia itineraries.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Variety Cruises. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
