DISCOVER The True Spirit of Cuba

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1 CRUISE CUBA

2 DISCOVER The True Spirit of Cuba Set sail and let the mesmerizing turquoise waters of the Caribbean guide you along your journey through nostalgic Cuba, an island brimming with history, culture and warm, welcoming people. Journey along Cuba s coast in your luxury mega yacht, the M/Y Voyager, to witness firsthand the sights and sounds that make this island country so special. Interact with people who are as warm and welcoming as the tropical climate. Cuba is a captivating journey back in time, with nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, cobblestone streets full of classic cars, and a landscape almost untouched by Western influence making for a spirit and culture all its own. This unforgettable island nation is legally open to any U.S. citizen through insightcuba and Group IST s people-to-people cruises authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Join us, the experts in legal, small-group travel to Cuba, as we set sail to explore the mystique behind this fascinating country and the gracious, welcoming spirit of the Cuban people. insightcuba.com CUBA 1

3 CRUISE CUBA WEST A SMALL SHIP CRUISE EXPERIENCE CUBA S MAGNIFICENT ISLAND KEYS, AQUAMARINE SEA AND VIBRANT COASTAL CITIES FROM THE LUXURIOUS AND INTIMATE MEGA YACHT, M/Y VOYAGER. After basking in luxury on board your ship, you ll venture on land to engage with vibrant people and gain a depth of the country through its celebrated destinations and participate in exclusive activities that embody our almost 20 years of experience in Cuba. At the end of each day, indulge in the comfort and amenities aboard the M/Y Voyager and let our expert crew treat you to bespoke service. The M/Y Voyager has just 36 cabins and a clean modern design offering a sophisticated, intimate feel and comfortable home base. Experience the ease of only having to unpack once and simply enjoy your vacation as we cruise Cuba s west coast for eight delightful days. 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS Havana, María La Gorda, Isla de la Juventud, Trinidad/Casilda, Cienfuegos M/Y VOYAGER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Sail Cuba s Southern Coast Aboard a Luxury Mega Yacht Explore Old Havana See Ernest Hemingway s Home Visit Guanahacabibes National Park in María La Gorda Wander Trinidad s Cobblestone Streets Discover the Rarely Visited Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth) Tour the Prison Where Fidel Castro Was Held 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites MARÍA LA GORDA HAVANA ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD CIENFUEGOS CRUISE CUBA WEST SAMPLE ITINERARY* SANTA CLARA TRINIDAD/CASILDA DAY 1 HAVANA Arrive in Havana or Cienfuegos from Miami, depending on the direction of your cruise, where you will be greeted and assisted by a member of our team. In Havana, our program begins with a sightseeing tour of this exciting city, including a stop at the Plaza de la Revolución. Enjoy a welcome lunch at La Barraca Restaurant, located on the ramparts of the famous Hotel Nacional, which specializes in Cuban cuisine and offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Havana. Remain at the hotel for an engrossing lecture with wellknown architect Pedro Vasquez. Following the lecture, make your way aboard the M/Y Voyager, where you ll participate in a cruise orientation and briefing before dinner. Meals Lunch, Dinner DAY 2 HAVANA After a relaxing breakfast on board, disembark for a walking tour through Old Havana's labyrinth of cobblestone streets and alleyways. After lunch at a paladar, a private, family-owned restaurant, we'll take a scenic drive in vintage American cars to Finca Vigía, the beloved home of Ernest Hemingway where he lived for more than 20 years and wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea. Enjoy some free time in Havana before we make our way to dinner. We'll end the day at Café Taberna and experience a live salsa performance. DAY 3 HAVANA Disembark the early morning for an excursion to Fusterlandia, the studio of artist Jose Rodriguez Fuster. Architecture and art enthusiasts will savor the brightly colored mermaids, roofs, walls, benches, and doorways which were greatly inspired by Gaudi in Barcelona and Brancusi in Rome, but most of all by Picasso and Dubuffet. Enjoy a few hours on your own and experience the wonders of Havana before returning to the ship for embarkation. Lunch and dinner will be served on board as we sail to Maria La Gorda. DAY 4 MARÍA LA GORDA After breakfast on board, disembark in Maria La Gorda and visit Guanahacabibes National Park, one of the country s largest nature reserves on the westernmost tip of the island. Guanahacabibes Peninsula is one of the last refuges of aboriginals, known as Guanahatabeyes, who fled the Spanish conquistadors and is home to 140 archeological sites. You ll have time for swimming and snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Maria La Gorda before boarding the M/Y Voyager. Dinner and overnight on board as we sail to Isla Juventud. DAY 5 ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD After breakfast, take a panoramic drive to the capital city of Isla de la Juventud, Nueva Gerona. We will tour the Presidio Modelo, an abandoned panopticon prison of Cuba where some of Cuba s most famous inmates were held including, Fidel and Raul Castro and the Moncada rebels. We ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting an art school and a maternity ward at a local hospital. In the afternoon, take time to explore Nueva Gerona s grand boulevard. Later this evening, dine on board the M/Y Voyager and set sail for Casilda. DAY 6 CASILDA TRINIDAD After breakfast on board, we ll make our way into Trinidad, a well preserved Spanish colonial city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a walking tour with a representative from the Office of the City Historian before attending a local architect s presentation. After lunch, we ll visit the Museo Romantico located in the Palacio Cantero Museum for breathtaking views of Trinidad. Visit the studio of Lazaro, a unique woodcarver, and enjoy more sightseeing along Trinidad's cobblestone streets. We'll depart for Cienfuegos, where we will meet the M/Y Voyager for an overnight in port. DAY 7 CIENFUEGOS After breakfast, we'll disembark in Cienfuegos. Known as the Pearl of the South and founded by French settlers, Cienfuegos boasts outstanding examples of French neo-classical architecture and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We ll take a walking tour of the city center and Parque Martí before attending a graphic arts workshop and local musical performance. Before having lunch, we ll stop at a local farmer s market. Next, enjoy a performance by the Chorus of Cienfuegos, one of the most well-known choruses in Cuba, and a guest highlight. Back aboard the M/Y Voyager, we ll enjoy dinner and spend overnight in port. DAY 8 CIENFUEGO SANTA CLARA Adiós, Cuba! After a final farewell breakfast onboard the M/Y Voyager we will disembark and travel to the airport for the return flight to the U.S. Meals Breakfast * This itinerary may be subject to change as a result of weather and other factors not in our control. Our vessels have been granted the longest stays of any cruise boats in the port of Havana. Since space at the dock itself is severely limited, this itinerary might involve a combination of having to tender in to shore, as well as docking at one of only two piers. Sailing direction and activities in this itinerary should be considered a sample only. Final itineraries are sent to guests one to two weeks prior to departure. 2 insightcuba.com CUBA 3

4 CRUISE CUBA EAST A SMALL SHIP CRUISE EXPERIENCE CUBA S MAGNIFICENT ISLAND KEYS, AQUAMARINE SEA AND VIBRANT COASTAL CITIES FROM THE LUXURIOUS AND INTIMATE MEGA YACHT, M/Y VOYAGER. After basking in luxury on board your ship, you ll venture on land to engage with vibrant people and gain a depth of the country through its celebrated destinations and participate in exclusive activities that embody our almost 20 years of experience in Cuba. At the end of each day, indulge in the comfort and amenities aboard the M/Y Voyager and let our expert crew treat you to bespoke service. The M/Y Voyager has just 36 cabins and a clean modern design offering a sophisticated, intimate feel and comfortable home base. Experience the ease of only having to unpack once and simply enjoy your vacation as we cruise Cuba s east coast for eight delightful days. 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS Cienfuegos, Trinidad/Casilda, Manzanillo Santiago de Cuba CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS M/Y VOYAGER Sail Cuba s Southern Coast Aboard a Luxury Mega Yacht Wander Trinidad s Cobblestone Streets Discover the Rarely Visited Manzanillo Explore Santiago de Cuba s Narrow Streets and Alleyways 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites CIENFUEGOS CRUISE CUBA EAST SAMPLE ITINERARY* SANTA CLARA TRINIDAD/CASILDA MANZANILLO SANTIAGO DE CUBA DAY 1 CIENFUEGOS This afternoon, arrive in Cienfuegos or Santa Clara from Miami, depending on the direction of your cruise, where you will be greeted and assisted by a member of our team. In Cienfuegos, we ll start right away with a walking tour of the city center and the Parque Martí where we ll view examples of the 19th century Latin American movement in modern urban planning and development. Afterwards, we ll board the M/Y Voyager, and have a cruise orientation and briefing before dinner on board the ship. Meals Dinner DAY 2 CIENFUEGOS After breakfast from the deck of the M/Y Voyager we ll continue exploring Cienfuegos. Founded by French settlers, Cienfuegos boasts outstanding examples of French neo-classical architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we ll attend a local musical performance, and stop at a local farmer s market. After lunch, we ll enjoy a performance by the Chorus of Cienfuegos, one of the most well-known choruses in Cuba, and a guest highlight. Back aboard the M/Y Voyager, we ll enjoy dinner while sailing to Trinidad DAY 3 CASILDA TRINIDAD After breakfast on board, we will head into Trinidad, a well preserved Spanish colonial city and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. We ll begin with a walking tour with a representative from the Office of the City Historian before attending a local architect s presentation. After lunch at a paladar, a private, family-owned restaurant, we'll visit the Museo Romantico located in the Palacio Cantero Museum. Next, we ll visit the studio of Lazaro, a unique woodcarver, and enjoy more sightseeing along Trinidad's cobblestone streets. In the evening, we ll return to the M/Y Voyager for dinner on board and overnight at sea as we sail to Manzanillo. DAY 4 MANZANILLO breakfast and lunch, we ll disembark for a walking tour of the rarely visited city of Manzanillo. This off the beaten path destination is known for its spirit as well as street organists who have been entertaining residents for years. We ll view the contrasting architecture a mixture of wooden structures, Andalusian style homes, and intricate neo-moorish motifs as well as engage with Manzanillo s residents. In the evening, we ll return to the ship for dinner and an overnight in port. DAY 5 MANZANILLO AT SEA After breakfast we ll drive to the city of Bayamo. Founded in 1513, the city was the capital of the First Republic in Arms during Cuba's War of Independence in the 19th century. Here we will visit the leafy square of Parque Cespedes and take a walking tour along the Bayamés Promenade. After lunch, we ll visit the Wax Museum, Plaza de la Revolución, the Casa de Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Museum, Anthem Plaza, San Salvador Cathedral of Bayamo and the Altarpiece of the Heroes. Afterwards, we ll visit the musical hub, Casa de la Trova, before returning to the ship for an overnight sail to Santiago de Cuba. DAY 6 SANTIAGO DE CUBA After breakfast on board, we will disembark in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba s second largest city and cultural center, well known for its colonial architecture, and narrow streets and alleyways. We ll visit the Governor's Palace Museum before traveling by motor coach to the Castillo del Morro, a historical fortress with breathtaking views across the Caribbean Sea and Sierra Maestra mountains. After lunch, we ll continue to Santa Ifigenia Cemetery to watch the changing of the guard before entering the José Martí Mausoleum. Back aboard the M/Y Voyager, we ll enjoy dinner and spend overnight in port. DAY 7 SANTIAGO DE CUBA After a relaxing breakfast on board, we ll visit Calle Heredia and Padre Pico Street, two of the city's liveliest streets, before heading to the Museum Lucha Clandestina. The museum chronicles the revolutionary underground movement led by Fidel Castro, who lived across the street from the museum as a youth. In the afternoon, visit the Bacardi Museum which houses valuable pieces of pre-columbian and national art and artifacts. Later, you ll return to the ship for dinner and an overnight in port. DAY 8 SANTIAGO DE CUBA Adiós, Cuba! After a farewell breakfast on board the M/Y Voyager we will disembark and travel to the Antonio Maceo Airport in Santiago de Cuba for our return flight to the U.S. Meals Breakfast * This itinerary may be subject to change as a result of weather and other factors not in our control. Our vessels have been granted the longest stays of any cruise boats in the port of Havana. Since space at the dock itself is severely limited, this itinerary might involve a combination of having to tender in to shore, as well as docking at one of only two piers. Sailing direction and activities in this itinerary should be considered a sample only. Final itineraries are sent to guests one to two weeks prior to departure. 4 insightcuba.com CUBA 5

5 SMALL SHIP TOURS Incredible Value CRUISE CUBA INCLUDES: Eight days, seven nights aboard the luxury M/Y Voyager Luxurious and intimate mega yacht experience with only 36 cabins Exclusive guided people-to-people activities Expert Cuban guide Private Cuban driver Experienced program manager onboard the M/Y Voyager All meals while in Cuba Evening entertainment and lectures while aboard the M/Y Voyager Certification of travel to Cuba under the U.S. Department of the Treasury general license All entrance fees to scheduled activities and events All in-country ground transportation and airport transfers via luxury motor coach* Fresh bottled water while touring InsightCuba travel guidebook 24-hour emergency customer service hotline Flight concierge service (flight cost additional) *Round trip transfers available for group flights only to ensure timely boarding on ship. Not included: airfare, Cuban visa, baggage fees, gratuities, and port taxes. CRUISE CUBA WEST DEPARTURE DATES Dec 21, 2018 Dec 28, 2018 Jan 11, 2019 Jan 18, 2019 Cienfuegos to Havana Feb 1, 2019 Feb 8, 2019 Feb 15, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Mar 1, 2019 Cienfuegos to Havana Mar 1, 2019 Mar 8, 2019 Mar 8, 2019 Mar 15, 2019 Cienfuegos to Havana Mar 15, 2019 Mar 22, 2019 CRUISE CUBA EAST DEPARTURE DATES Dec 28, 2018 Jan 4, 2019 Cienfuegos to Santiago de Cuba Jan 4, 2019 Jan 11, 2019 Santiago de Cuba to Cienfuegos BOOK YOUR TRIP CUBA (2822) insightcuba.com 6 insightcuba.com CUBA 7

6 M/Y VOYAGER DECK PLAN M/Y Voyager Exterior Lounge Area Outdoor Lounge Area On-Board BBQ Dining Area Bridge About the M/Y Voyager The new build, 68m/223ft, state-of-the-art mega yacht accommodates just 72 passengers in 36 cabins. Built in 2012 under the latest International Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS 2010) regulations and classified by RINA, the Variety Voyager guarantees guests safety with incomparable comfort and elegance. The Voyager seduces her passengers with sleek lines and ample deck space. Inside, cabins and public areas are finished with warm fabrics, rich marbles, axminster carpeting and soft toned wood paneling. Everywhere you look, you ll see unobstructed views of the ocean and ports visited. Above all, the professional service of your person crew always assists you with a smile and a true desire to satisfy. FACTS AT A GLANCE Launched/Rebuilt: 2012 Length: meters Breadth: meters Draft: 3.50 meters Crew: persons Cruising speed: knots Cabins: 36 Cabin Categories: 5 8 All Variety M/Y Voyager images and renderings Variety Cruises insightcuba.com CUBA 9

7 CABIN CHOICES AND PRICING CABIN CHOICES AND PRICING CATEGORY C CATEGORY B OWNER S SUITE ADD PORT TAX OF $ For single occupancy and full pricing, please see website. LOWER DECK $3,808 Twin or Double Bed The category C cabins are located on the lower deck and offer oversized twin portholes, and bathrooms with marble floors as well as glass and corian showers. Average cabin size is 145 sq feet. LOWER/MAIN DECK $4,348 Twin or Double Bed The category B cabins are located on the lower and main deck and offer oversized twin portholes (lower deck) or small double windows (main deck), and a bathroom with marble floors as well as glass and corian showers. Seven of the 10 cabins offer flexible bedding configuration. Average cabin size is 163 sq feet. UPPER DECK $6,868 Double Bed The owner s suite is the largest cabin of the vessel, and is located on the upper horizons deck that offers double windows. The owner s suite offers flexible bedding configuration as well as an extra sofa bed. The cabin is finished with marble throughout the bathroom and luxurious fabrics and furnishing, along with special amenities. Cabin size is 259 sq feet. ALL CABINS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Individually controlled air conditioning TV with DVD player Mini-fridge Safe deposit box Deluxe toiletries and bathrobes WiFi at a charge CATEGORY A CABIN CATEGORY PREMIUM PUBLIC AREAS Reception and Bar: The reception area and bar located on the Oceans Deck has audiovisual equipment for evening entertainment. Enjoy a fresh made juice or a refreshing cocktail at the partly shaded sun deck lounge bar. Jade Spa: MAIN DECK $4,708 Twin or Double Bed The category A cabins are located on the main deck offering double windows, a bathroom with marble floors as well as glass and corian showers. Nine of the 11 cabins offer flexible bedding configuration. Average cabin size is 156 sq feet. UPPER DECK $5,662 Twin or Double Bed The category P cabins are located on the upper horizons deck and offer double windows, all finished with marble throughout the bathrooms and more luxurious fabrics and special amenities. All cabins offer flexible bedding configuration, and four of the seven include an extra sofa bed. Average cabin size is 206 sq feet. Dining Area: Full height glass windows surround the indoor dining area, which can accommodate 75 passengers and is located on the Horizons Deck. Audiovisual equipment is also available. Indoor Lounge Area: The indoor lounge area located on the Riviera Deck seats 75 passengers and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The ship also provides a library just off the main lounge. The Jade Spa is located on the Marina Deck and offers a massage room, sauna, hair and beauty care as well as fitness equipment. BOOK YOUR TRIP CUBA (2822) info@insightcuba.com insightcuba.com All rooms sleep two passengers. Some category B and P cabins may sleep up to three passengers based upon request and availability. Outdoor Lounge Area: The outdoor lounge area is located on the Oceans Deck and is the best place to catch some sun while you cruise along the beautiful Caribbean waters. 10 insightcuba.com CUBA 11

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