The Greek-founded boutique operator shared the news on its website, expressing gratitude to its loyal guests, crew and global community following the results of one of the travel industry’s most recognised reader-voted awards programmes.

In its statement, the company said:

“We are truly honored and thrilled to share that Variety Cruises has once again been named among the TOP 10 Small Ship Cruise Lines in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for us — this recognition wouldn’t have been possible without our loyal guests, our incredible crew, our FAMILY AT SEA, and the welcoming communities that embrace our small ships around the world.”

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are determined through votes cast by the publication’s international readership, recognising excellence across global travel sectors including hotels, airlines, resorts and cruise lines. Within cruising, the small-ship category highlights operators known for personalised service, destination immersion and access to smaller ports beyond the reach of larger vessels.

A Boutique Approach to Small-Ship Cruising

Variety Cruises has built its reputation around intimate yacht-style voyages, operating a fleet of small vessels that typically accommodate fewer than 72 guests. This scale enables itineraries that prioritise cultural authenticity, flexible exploration and closer engagement with local communities.

The company’s sailings span destinations including Greece and the wider Mediterranean, the Red Sea, West Africa, the Seychelles and French Polynesia. Its operational philosophy — often described as a “family at sea” ethos — places emphasis on relaxed hospitality, locally inspired cuisine and meaningful shore experiences.

Recognition in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards reflects continued guest loyalty within the competitive small-ship segment, where traveller expectations increasingly centre on sustainability, authenticity and immersive exploration.

Strengthening Brand Position in the Small-Ship Segment

Being named among the Top 10 Small Ship Cruise Lines reinforces Variety Cruises’ standing within the boutique cruise sector. Reader-voted awards such as those presented by Condé Nast Traveler carry particular weight as they reflect direct guest sentiment rather than industry-judged accolades.

As demand continues to grow for slower, experience-led travel and smaller vessel cruising, this latest recognition signals strong brand resonance among discerning travellers seeking a more personal connection to the destinations they explore.

Source: Official Variety Cruises Press Center release, 22 October 2025, Athens.

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