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Variety CEO Filippos Venetopoulos on the advantages and challenges of small ship cruising

Filippos Venetopoulos, CEO of Variety Cruises, has weighed in on the benefits, as well as the challenges, of operating small cruise ships.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

May 5, 2023

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‘Our itineraries are thoughtfully designed to visit off-the-beaten-track destinations and engage in authentic exploration while maintaining a focus on sustainability,’ he said. ‘However, small ship cruising comes with its own set of challenges. Being weather dependent means that our itineraries may need to be adjusted based on local conditions, which requires a more flexible and go-with-the-wind attitude.’ 

Venetopoulos continued, ‘We always strive to provide the best experience possible, yet oftentimes, circumstances outside of our control may impact our plans, and thus, sometimes passengers can find themselves off itinerary.’ 

Variety’s ships host an average of 32 passengers, with their largest and flagship vessel Variety Voyager carrying a maximum of 72 passengers.  

Expanding to reach new destinations

The CEO went on to describe the diversity of activities available ashore to passengers cruising with Variety and the various destinations visited by the line, noting, ‘From Greece to West Africa, the Seychelles, Tahiti and beyond, guests can discover authentic local and indigenous cultures, regional cuisine, ancient sites, remote villages and natural wonders only small ships can reach, offering something for first time cruisers and our loyal repeat clientele, as we continue to expand to new destinations all over the world.’ 

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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