MS Panorama II

MS Panorama II is a superyacht (cruise ship) owned by Variety Cruises. The vessel (IMO number 9325453) is also operated under charter by Lindblad Expeditions and Noble Caledonia (UK). The ship was launched in 2004 (as Pantheon) and totally/drydock renovated in 2012. The superyacht Panorama 2 and its sistership Panorama 1 are among the largest Greece-based megayachts available for private charter.

This 498-ton cruise ship is perfect for corporate events, incentive meetings, family celebrations or other private charters. It has length 50 m and max passenger capacity 50 (accommodated in 25 double cabins).

Cruise itinerary program

MV Panorama II schedule calendar includes Cuba cruises. From December 2016 through March 2017, the Panorama II yacht was chartered to Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic for sailings to the exotic country.

In mid-July 2020, the small-ship company Variety Cruises introduced its all-year-round French Polynesia program starting in 2021 with two island-hopping itineraries in Society Islands and Tuamotus.

Leaving roundtrip from homeport Papeete Tahiti, the yacht Panorama II cruises to popular Pacific atolls and islands and allows touristst to visit pristine beaches, crystal clear lagoons, scenic mountains and sacred temples.

• "Tahiti and the Pearls of French Polynesia" is a 7-night itinerary visiting the Society Islands Bora Bora, Huahine and Moorea.
• "Tahiti, Society and Tuamotus" is a 10-night itinerary visiting Makatea, Tetiaroa, Tikehau and Rangiroa.

Panorama 2's inaugural season was scheduled from December 2020 through November 2022. Variety Cruises' itinerary programs offer in most visited islands optional shore excursions, many of which are themed on French Polynesia's culture and history, marine life and unique sea vacation experiences - straight from the yacht's Marina (aft-located swimming platform).

Cabins

MV Panorama 2 cabins on decks Upper and Main have windows, while Lower deck cabins are with portholes. All staterooms (ranging in size 100-170 ft2 / 9-16 m2) are handsomely designed and finished with warm fabrics and lustrous wood trims. The fully equipped bathrooms are all finished with marble. All accommodations are air-conditioned and fitted with a telephone (for internal use), smart HDTV, central music, hairdryers, mini-fridge, safe boxes and public address system. 

Shipboard facilities and amenities

The indoor Bar Restaurant is on Main Deck, but weather permitting, all meals are served alfresco. The dining room can accommodate all travellers and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both the Library and the Restaurant can be turned into meeting rooms being fitted with audio-visual equipment.

The aft Sun Deck is equipped with chairs and loungers. There is also a swimming platform for exciting dips in aquamarine waters (when anchorage and weather permit). Water sports equipment like snorkelling gear and kayaks is available per request. Indoor spaces consist of a lounge with a library, flat-screen TV and sofas for relaxing. Wi-Fi is available at an additional cost.