Variety Cruises Announces Gay Cruise in Greece Benefitting the Trevor Project

Variety Cruises,the global small-ship luxury cruise company, has just announced the addition ofGay Aegean Life,a new itinerary for gay and lesbian travelers sailing the gorgeous Greek islands of the Cyclades from August 24-31, 2012.

The cruise, which promises to offer “a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and the intimacy of private yachting” on the newly refurbished 49-passenger Panorama II sail cruiser, is scheduled to make stops at famous idyllic Greek ports of call including Santorini and Mykonos as well as hidden island gems such asFolegandros, where guests will have the unique opportunity to enjoy dips in thecrystal blue waters, glimpse ancient history and experience rich cultural diversity.

Constantine Venetopoulos, an openly gay, third-generation member of the founding family of Variety Cruises, adds, ”On the heels of last year’s success of theFull Moon Greek Islands Cruisein partnership with Source Events, Variety Cruises is proud to continue offering gay-themed cruises and solidify the company’s offerings to this growing market.”

Mr. Venetopoulos continues, ”The intimate yachting experience is the core concept of our brand, and the privacy and customized itineraries we are able to offer are ideal for gay lifestyle cruising, furthermore providing a welcome antidote to mainstream large ship gay themed cruises.”

Variety Cruises is a member of IGLTA (International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association), and a strong supporter of the health and well-being within the gay community, via several projects and initiatives. Partial proceeds from theGay Aegean Lifecruise will benefit theTrevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

Fares for theGay Aegean Lifecruise start at $1,590 per person, double occupancy, and includeGreek night, BBQ, Captains Dinner and daily American buffet breakfast and one main meal; coffee, water or tea anytime; use of fishing equipment (subject to availability) and a multilingual cruise escort. Port charges are an additional $225 per person.

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