Times Journeys Cruise Catalog 2017

Sailing and Cruises 2017 and Beyond

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Contents

ASIA

EUROPE

10 Cruising the Treasures

22 Cruising the History

16 Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

28 Tulip Time in Holland by Barge 

of Southeast Asia

and Beauty of the Baltics

NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

32 Autumn Indulgence at Sea

56 Cruise Darwin’s World

38 Cruising Alaska’s Beauty,

62 Galápagos: Evolution in Action

and on Land

History and Culture

Aboard the Silver Galapagos

44 Cuba: History, Culture

and Contemporary Life

50 Transatlantic Crossing on

the Queen Mary 2®

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The New York Times Times Journeys is about creating bespoke itineraries and traveling to destinations that tell a story accompanied by those who are expert on the subject matter — that is why we invite our journalists to join you and handpick other experts so they can help you discover more.

History “Times Journeys is a natural next step in the evolution of how The New York Times approaches travel.” — Monica Drake, Travel Editor

Travel has always been an important aspect of the newspaper, and one look into the archives clearly portrays this. As early as 1852, travel stories were already being published. However, a dedicated travel section didn’t fully emerge until 1923, under the guidance of Lester Markel — the man behind the Sunday editions from 1923 to 1964.

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Today

Our Future

Travel is so woven into our society that The Times regards this section as a pivotal part of its publication even today. Integrating hard-hitting world news with compelling journeys that delve into such topics as the Northern Ireland peace process or the plight of the planet in Antarctica, to bring it closer to you — Times readers — seems a natural progression in our approach to travel.

Times Journeys is the future of educational and pioneering travel. From the first travel articles to hit The New York Times pages to where we are today has been a journey in itself — and now we want to share that journey with you.

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Why Cruise With The New York Times?

With Times journalists or specially selected subject matter experts, ordinary cruises become extraordinary. Times Journeys carefully selects destinations and operators to ensure that likeminded travelers are stimulated and educated in surroundings appropriate to the gold standard of journalism. Whether it’s a springtime idyll in the heart of tulip country, the beauty and history of Cuba, the stunning ecosystem of the Galåpagos, or a transatlantic voyage on the iconic Queen Mary 2, Times Journeys cruises promise unforgettable experiences and unparalleled expertise.

Travelers have the choice of hundreds of cruise ships, with hundreds of destinations. Most offer the promise of good food, beautiful sights or lots of relaxation. But only cruises with Times Journeys offer the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding backed by 165 years of The New York Times and its journalism.

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Times Journeys Experts When you travel with Times Journeys, you will be in good company; not only will you be traveling with like-minded individuals, but with New York Times journalists and Timesselected experts too.

Depending on the tour, expect to be joined by experts in history, world affairs, politics, the arts. Their informative lectures are specifically designed to bring to life the remarkable civilizations and cultures of the regions you visit. Each one of our experts will educate and inspire you. Here are just a few of the experts confirmed for our 2017 program.

Ian Austen Times Correspondent Autumn Indulgence at Sea and on Land

Allison Amend Author Cruise Darwin’s World Aboard the Silver Galapagos

Annalisa Berta Evolutionary Biologist Cruise Darwin’s World Aboard the Silver Galapagos

Craig Benjamin, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

Fred Brock Former Times Business Editor and Columnist Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2

Elisabeth Bumiller Times Washington Editor Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

Roger Cohen Times Op-Ed Columnist Cruising the Treasures of Southeast Asia

Anthony DePalma Former Times Foreign Correspondent Cuba: History, Culture and Contemporary Life

Maureen Dowd Times Op-Ed Columnist Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

Steven Eder Times Investigative Reporter Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2

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George Freeman, J.D. Former Times First Amendment Attorney Autumn Indulgence at Sea and on Land

Erica Goode Times Foreign Correspondent Cuba: History, Culture and Contemporary Life

Katie Hafner Times Journalist Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2

Warren Hoge Senior Adviser to the International Peace Institute Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

Carl Hulse Chief Times Washington Correspondent Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

Sam Roberts Times Reporter, Columnist and Editor Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2

Phil Shenon Former Times Washington Correspondent Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2

Marlise Simons Times Foreign Correspondent Tulip Time in Holland

by Barge

Joseph B. Treaster Former Times Foreign Correspondent Cruise Darwin’s World Aboard the Silver Galapagos

Dr. Andrew R. Wilson Professor of Strategy and Policy, United States Naval War College Autumn Indulgence at Sea and on Land

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In Association With...

Times Journeys has collaborated with four world-class tour operators, each charged with sourcing and designing bespoke travel experiences exclusively targeting the intellectually curious.

Academic Travel AbroadÂŽ

Insight Cruises

Academic Travel Abroad Inc. combines the competency of an educational travel company over 60 years old with the depth of an international education (study abroad) provider. This unique pairing of skills, talents and resources gives it great breadth. As a result, ATA’s innovative itineraries delve deeper, go behind the scenes, access the authentic and shun the touristic.

Insight Cruises, founded in 1999, believes that education and travel foster growth and wholeness. Sensing that travel connects us and that the real journey is within, we create educational travel experiences for guests who value learning for its own sake. Insight Cruises welcomes you to a vital, engaging community for whom curiosity and discovery are second nature.

Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

Mountain Travel Sobek

Judy Perl Worldwide Travel has planned and operated special-interest cruises for groups of all sizes, all around the world since 2001. Our extensive cruise ship program experience ensures seamless event execution. President Judy Perl, recognized as one of the top cruise specialists in the world, brings insider experience from her own years at Cunard and Seabourn.

Mountain Travel Sobek is the premier, all-inclusive, specialty adventure travel company. Since 1969, MTS has pioneered authentic and deeply immersive experiential journeys worldwide. MTS creates fresh alternatives and unique experiences, and has an 85 percent repeat and referral rate. Clients often share how profound and moving their trip experiences have been.

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Cruising the Treasures of Southeast Asia From Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Yangon in Myanmar, cruise the waters of Southeast Asia on this 13-day journey aboard the 466foot megayacht L’Austral. Visit multiethnic, multireligious and multicultural sites including Singapore, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

With expert guidance and the accessibility a smaller ship offers, immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful regions of the world.

Sailing & Cruises Vessel name L’Austral, PONANT Places visited Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Malaysia), Yangon (Myanmar) Itinerary 13 days, 12 nights 1 Welcome to Southeast Asia 2 The Legacies of Colonialism 3 Down to the South China Sea 4 A Day at Sea 5 Singapore’s Multicultural History 6 Gardens and Asian Heritage 7 Malacca 8 A Day in Kuala Lumpur 9 The Multiethnicity of Penang 10 Vertical Islands 11 A Day at Sea 12 Onshore in Myanmar 13 Homeward Bound

Journey Highlights • See the legacies of the Vietnam War and colonialism in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Visit the bustling city-state of Singapore.

• Cruise the beautiful Strait of Malacca along the Malay Peninsula and see the famous vertical islands of Phang Nga Bay. • Understand the changes a new government will be bringing to Myanmar.

• With the luxury of a small ship and the guidance of Times-selected experts, learn more about the history, present and future of this important region of the world.

Asia

Tour operated by Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

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Overview

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Welcome to Southeast Asia Arrive 4 p.m.

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The Legacies of Colonialism

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Down to the South China Sea Depart 7 a.m.

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A Day at Sea

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Singapore’s Multicultural History Arrive 12:30 p.m.

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MYANMAR VIETNAM

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Malacca Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 7 p.m.

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A Day in Kuala Lumpur Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 5:30 p.m.

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The Multiethnicity of Penang Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 1:30 p.m.

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Vertical Islands Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 2 p.m.

MALAYSIA

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Gardens and Asian Heritage Depart 7 p.m.

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A Day at Sea

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On Shore in Myanmar Arrive 10 a.m.

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Homeward Bound

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Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome to Southeast Asia

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, and embark on L’Austral. Meet your fellow Times travelers and attend a welcome briefing and introduction to life aboard ship. L’Austral, Meals: R, D aboard ship DAY 2

The Legacies of Colonialism

Ho Chi Minh City still displays its long French colonial identity. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Reunification Palace. In the afternoon, visit the Saigon Opera House; the former Hotel de Ville, now the city hall; and the Museum of History, formerly the Gia Long Palace. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 3

Down to the South China Sea

Depart Ho Chi Minh City and cruise 60 miles of the Saigon River, passing some beautiful Vietnamese countryside, giving you a sense of how life is lived in villages along the river. About midafternoon, L’Austral will reach the mouth of the river and sail into the South China Sea. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 4

A Day at Sea

Spend the day attending lectures and enjoying the many amenities of L’Austral as it cruises toward Singapore. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 5

Singapore’s Multicultural History

Arrive in Singapore in the early afternoon and get an overview of this bustling multicultural city. With a long British colonial history and now mostly ethnic Chinese, Singapore is fiercely independent, as well as politically conservative.

Visit Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street, as well as the historic Singapore River District. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Gardens and Asian Heritage

Travel to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Founded in the 19th century as a research station to develop useful plants, one of the earliest and most successful of its programs was Pará rubber, which became a major trading crop. Now a Unesco World Heritage site, the garden is also known for its orchid hybridization program. Later, explore the Asian Civilisations Museum, focusing on the Peranakan collections in preparation for your later calls in Malacca and Penang.

The afternoon is yours to further explore Singapore. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 7

Malacca

A short cruise up the Strait of Malacca brings you to the city of Malacca itself.

Once a sultanate, then colonized in turns by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British East India Company and the British Crown, the city is a charming mix of architecture and a Unesco World Heritage site. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

A Day in Kuala Lumpur

Spend the day in Kuala Lumpur, the strikingly modern capital of Malaysia. Visit the National Museum, with representations of Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim cultures, and Merdeka Square, also known as Independence Square. See the Batu Caves, a sacred Hindu site of temples and shrines built into a series of limestone caves. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Cruising the Treasures of Southeast Asia

DAY 9

The Multiethnicity of Penang

Travel further up the Malay Peninsula to Penang. This marvelously eclectic city still reflects the imprint of the Peranakan, the descendants of mixed Chinese and indigenous marriages in Malaysia. See Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, built by a Chinese merchant, the Kapitan Keling Mosque, gold-domed Buddhist temples and Dutch and British fortresses. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Vertical Islands

Cruise through Phang Nga Bay, off southern Thailand, and see the incredible limestone islands that jut in starkly vertical lines out of the water. This area was devastated in the 2004 tsunami, which killed thousands of people onshore, but its scenery remains spectacular. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 11

A Day at Sea

Spend the day attending lectures and enjoying the many amenities of L’Austral as it cruises toward Myanmar. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 12

Onshore in Myanmar

This nation (formerly Burma) is an ancient place in transition. In its capital, Yangon, explore the Sule Pagoda, said to go back to the time of Buddha himself. Continue to the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, housing the giant reclining Buddha. Later, visit Myanmar’s most sacred and historic center, the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda. L’Austral, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 13

Homeward Bound

Disembark L’Austral this morning and transfer to the airport for your return flights home. Meals: B aboard ship

Prestige Stateroom ~200 sq. ft.

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Featured Experts: Gretchen Morgenson Gretchen Morgenson is assistant business and financial editor and a columnist at The Times. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Wall Street. She has previously worked for Money Magazine and Forbes, where she became national press secretary to Steve Forbes when he ran for president.

She has won two Gerald Loeb Awards and has served on two Pulitzer Prize juries.

Richard Paddock Richard C. Paddock reports on Southeast Asia as a contributor to The New York Times based in Bangkok.

He has worked as a foreign correspondent for more than a dozen years and reported from nearly 50 countries on five continents, including wartime Bosnia and Iraq.

Roger Cohen Roger Cohen has worked for The New York Times for 25 years as a foreign correspondent, foreign editor and now columnist. He has taught at Harvard and Princeton and has received a lifetime achievement award from Britain’s Next Century Foundation and a prize from the Overseas Press Club of New York.

Deluxe Suite ~290 sq. ft.

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Prestige Suite ~398 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plan on page 70.

DATES

PRICE

DOUBLE RATE

SINGLE RATE

OCT 28 – NOV 9, 2017

Superior Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite Owner’s Suite

$9,990 $10,390 $10,790 $14,390 $17,090 $18,390

$15,290 $15,990 $16,690 N/A N/A N/A

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

N/A

EXPERT

Gretchen Morgenson, Richard Paddock, Roger Cohen

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

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Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia Take a kaleidoscopic voyage from Thailand’s lush landscape to India’s beaches and urban scene, and the Arabian Peninsula’s ancient deserts and 21st-century skylines. Voyage from Singapore to the United Arab Emirates on the Celebrity Constellation. On board, hear from New York Times journalists and a world historian on topics ranging from Congress, politics, business and current events to international diplomacy and South Asian and Persian Gulf history.

Sailing & Cruises Vessel name Celebrity Constellation Places visited Singapore; Phuket, Thailand; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Cochin, New Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai (Bombay), India; Muscat, Oman; Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Itinerary 16 days, 15 nights 1 Singapore: Sail Away 2 At Sea: Strait of Malacca 3 Phuket: Jewel of the Andaman Sea 4 At Sea: In the Andaman Sea 5 At Sea: Across the Bay of Bengal 6 Sri Lanka: Serendipity’s Home 7 At Sea: In the Sea of Pearls 8 Cochin: A Spicy History 9 New Mangalore: A Tale of Temples and Churches 10 Goa: European Echoes Amid India’s Biodiversity 11 Mumbai: The Bustling Big Picture of India 12 At Sea: In the Arabian Sea 13 At Sea: The Gulf of Oman 14 Oman: A Pragmatic Kingdom 15 Dubai: City of Imagination 16 Abu Dhabi: Homeward Bound

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Journey Highlights • Mingle with award-winning Times journalists and experts.

• Learn about politics, international and regional affairs, business and Asian history in exclusive settings.

• Visit historic and exotic cities in ancient lands.

• Expand your knowledge and experience of many different cultures, and still have plenty of time to relax.

Tour operated by Insight Cruises

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Phuket: Jewel of the Andaman Sea Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

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Goa: European Echoes Amid India’s Biodiversity Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 6 p.m.

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Mumbai: The Bustling Big Picture of India Arrive 10 a.m., Depart 9 p.m.

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At Sea: In the Arabian Sea At Sea Meeting times: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Sri Lanka: Serendipity’s Home Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 7 p.m.

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At Sea: In the Sea of Pearls At Sea Meeting times: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Cochin: A Spicy History Arrive 8:30 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 5 – 6 p.m.

At Sea: The Gulf of Oman At Sea Meeting times: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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New Mangalore: A Tale of Temples and Churches Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 5 – 6 p.m.

Oman: A Pragmatic Kingdom Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 5 – 6 p.m.

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Dubai: City of Imagination Arrive noon, Depart 10 p.m.

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Abu Dhabi: Homeward Bound Arrive 5 a.m.

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Itinerary DAY 1

Singapore: Sail Away

Arrive in Singapore, and board the Celebrity Constellation in late morning. Meet your fellow Times Journeys travelers in the afternoon, as the Constellation heads into the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, separating Singapore from the Malay Peninsula.

Celebrity Constellation, Meals: L, D aboard ship

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DAY 2

At Sea: Strait of Malacca

As the Constellation sails northwest through the Strait of Malacca, attend your first Times Journeys seminar, focusing on current affairs. There will also be time to relax and get to know the Constellation and your fellow travelers.

Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 3

Phuket: Jewel of the Andaman Sea

Your first port of call is Phuket, Thailand. Ruled at one time by Portugal and the Netherlands, Phuket has an interesting blend of cultures and architectural styles. Phuket offers great beaches, or take a boat trip on a local “longtail� boat in Phang Nga Bay, with its spectacular limestone islands sculpted by the elements. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 4

At Sea: In the Andaman Sea

Spend a day absorbed in sessions with Times journalists as you traverse the Andaman Sea en route to the Bay of Bengal. Known for its valuable fisheries, innumerable verdant islands, biodiversity and spectacular coral reefs, the Andaman Sea also has an archipelago: the Andaman Islands, some of which belong to India and some to Myanmar. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 5

At Sea: Across the Bay of Bengal

Enjoy another full day at sea, filled with intellectual stimulation and informed discussion with your Times journalists, historian and fellow Times passengers. Today you cross the Bay of Bengal, the largest bay in the world. An arm of the Indian Ocean bordering India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the Bay of Bengal is fed by the confluence of the legendary Ganges, Irrawaddy and Brahmaputra Rivers.

Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Sri Lanka: Serendipity’s Home

Spend the day in Sri Lanka, a world unto itself. Formerly called Ceylon, and even earlier known as Serendip, this teardrop-shaped nation is home to many religious and ethnic groups. Spend the day with its Buddhist culture, or experience its world-leading spice industry. Visit a tea plantation, or just relax. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 7

At Sea: In the Sea of Pearls

Head northwest in the Laccadive Sea. The Gulf of Mannar, between Sri Lanka and the southern tip of India, has been a fertile source of natural pearls for thousands of years.

On board, learn about timely and timeless issues and have an informal opportunity to ask speakers questions, exchange ideas or just chat. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

Cochin: A Spicy History

Cochin, also called Kochi, and known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea,” has been a hub of the spice trade for almost 3,000 years. Wile away the tropical hours in a boat trip through the nearby Alappuzha lagoons and paddies, or focus on the architecture tour. Or witness a performance of Kathakali, a classical dance-drama form. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: L, D aboard ship

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New Mangalore: A Tale of Temples and Churches

Mangalore reflects the Indian and European cultures that shaped it, with many Christian churches and Hindu temples. Nearby Moodabidri is the center of Jain worship, with the Thousand Pillar Temple and Guru Basadi monument, as well as Hindu and Catholic sites. Nearby is Soans Farm, a model for sustainable farming of spices and local fruit. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Goa: European Echoes Amid India’s Biodiversity

Spend a day in Portuguese-inflected Old Goa, visiting historic churches and convents (including the tomb of Francis Xavier), or head out into Goa’s countryside to survey the terrain, visit the Saint Shri Shantadurga Temple, with its unusual pyramidal tower, and glimpse the flora and fauna Goa cherishes.

Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 11

Mumbai: The Bustling Big Picture of India

Mumbai, formerly Bombay, has 20 million people speaking 16 major languages and observing eight main religions. Spend the day soaking in this cultural bonanza. Get the big picture from Mumbai’s architectural landmarks, or experience life at some of its many markets. Visit historic sites from Portuguese colonial days, the British Raj and the life of Gandhi. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 12

At Sea: In the Arabian Sea

As you sail northward into the Arabian Sea, spend the day in seminars with New York Times journalists and experts and in traditional shipboard pleasures.

While the Arabian Sea is a crossroads of petroleum shipping, the sea harbors many species of whales, turtles and dolphins along with dugongs and porpoises.

Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 13

At Sea: The Gulf of Oman

Another day at sea, on the way to the Arabian Peninsula, allows you to attend more seminars with New York Times journalists and experts and reflect on this Times Journeys adventure. The Gulf of Oman has been an important trade conduit since pre-Roman times, and is an important migratory bird pathway between Asia and Africa.

Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 14

Oman: A Pragmatic Kingdom

An ancient seafaring and trading crossroads, Oman today is known for its cultural tourism. Outdoor activities, architectural tours, archaeological attractions and seafood-centered meals are a few of the many possibilities for a day in Muscat, Oman’s capital, or head for the souk for high-intensity shopping. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 15

Dubai: City of Imagination

Traverse the Strait of Hormuz and arrive at the Emirate of Dubai, glittering night and day on the shore of the Persian Gulf. For your last full day, you can visit the improbable Miracle Gardens, imaginative Palm Jumeirah island and the epic Dubai Mall. In late afternoon, head for the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and ascend to its SKY experience on the 124th, 125th and 148th levels to watch dusk fall, and later catch a light show at the Dubai Fountain.

Or spend a day in Dubai’s compact and historic Bastakia Quarter. Take a traditional water taxi across Dubai Creek to stroll the spice souk and exercise your bargaining skills at the gold souk, one of the least expensive places in the world to buy high-quality gold items. Back aboard ship, reflect on the discussions, people and cultures on your adventure, and exchange farewells. Celebrity Constellation, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 16

Abu Dhabi: Homeward Bound

Featured Experts: Craig Benjamin, Ph.D. Craig Benjamin is associate professor of history in the Meijer Honors College at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, and president of the World History Association.

He has spent much of his life hiking and climbing in many of the great mountain ranges of the world.

Elisabeth Bumiller Elisabeth Bumiller is Washington bureau chief of The New York Times. Previously she was The Times's Washington editor and deputy Washington bureau chief. Before that she covered the Pentagon, the White House, John McCain's 2008 campaign and New York's City Hall for The Times. She also worked for The Washington Post in Washington, New Delhi, Tokyo and New York. In 2006 and 2007, Bumiller was a public policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center and a Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund. She has published three books, the most recent of which was “Condoleezza Rice: An American Life.”

Maureen Dowd Maureen Dowd is a Pulitzer Prize winner, author of two best sellers, and has been a Times Op-Ed columnist since 1995. During her tenure she also served as The Times’s White House correspondent and wrote On Washington, a column for The New York Times Magazine.

Warren Hoge Warren Hoge worked at The New York Times for more than 30 years, in positions that included bureau chief, editor of The New York Times Magazine and an assistant managing editor. He is now a senior adviser to the International Peace Institute.

Carl Hulse Carl Hulse is chief Washington correspondent of The New York Times and managing editor of First Draft, a political news stream and morning email newsletter.

After breakfast, disembark the Constellation for the last time and begin your trip home. Be warned, though: Abu Dhabi’s fusion of traditional culture and cosmopolitan modernity tempt many visitors to linger a bit longer before heading home. Celebrity Constellation, Meal: Breakfast aboard ship

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Sky Suite ~251 sq. ft.

Interior ~170 sq. ft.

Ocean View ~170 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on pages 68 – 69.

DATES

PRICE FROM

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

APR 2, 2017 – APR 17, 2017

Interior $4,427 Ocean View $5,217 Balcony $6,017 Sky Suite $9,070

$1,909 $2,199 $2,999 $5,999

INTERNAL AIR (FROM) EXPERT

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Craig Benjamin, Elisabeth Bumiller, Maureen Dowd, Warren Hoge, Carl Hulse

Quoted tour prices are per person double occupancy except where indicated and subject to availability.

Excludes internal and international air. Programs subject to change.

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Cruising the History and Beauty of the Baltics Spend 15 days immersing yourself in the international affairs of the Baltics as you visit its iconic cities. Call on Cold War hotspots and put the Iron Curtain in context through discussions with Times journalists and selected experts.

Travel aboard the Holland America Line’s M.S. Koningsdam, a 2,600-passenger ship offering 21st-century casual comfort and excellent service to sophisticated contemporary travelers.

Sailing & Cruising Vessel name M.S. Koningsdam, Holland America Line Places visited Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; Saint Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; Kiel (Hamburg), Germany; Aarhus, Denmark.

Itinerary 15 days, 14 nights 1 Welcome Aboard the Koningsdam 2 Across the Noordzee 3 History and Modernism, Together in Copenhagen 4 The Simple Seaside, or Berlin 5 Cruising the Baltic 6 Tallinn, Land of Song and Food 7 St. Petersburg: Cultural Capital of Russia 8 On the Banks of the Neva 9 Islands and Architecture in Finland 10 Stockholm: Modernity Meets Tranquillity 11 Sailing Along the Swedish Shore 12 Maritime Influences in Germany 13 Denmark’s Hidden Treasures 14 Through the Skagerrak Strait 15 Ashore and Homeward Bound

Journey Highlights • Journey to the culturally rich cities of the Baltic region, gaining perspective on history and taking in their beauty.

• Choose from a variety of optional shore excursions, from city tours to visits to the countryside.

• Frequent discussions with your Times-selected experts provide great context and depth to your cruise.

• Combine your love of travel with your love of learning.

Europe

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Overview

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Welcome Aboard the Koningsdam Depart 4 p.m.

Meeting time: 6 p.m.

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Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome Aboard the Koningsdam

Arrive in Amsterdam and board the Koningsdam. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam has a rich history, and calibrated openness and pragmatism, making it a beacon for travelers for centuries. Striking architecture and canals, deep cultural traditions, wonderful museums and Dutch hospitality make Amsterdam a complex, cosmopolitan city. A ccommodations: Built in 2016 for Holland America’s Pinnacle-class cruising, the 2,600-passenger M.S. Koningsdam blends contemporary style and traditional elegance, and has a ratio of almost one crew member per passenger. Meals: L, D aboard ship

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Across the Noordzee Meeting times: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

History and Modernism, Together in Copenhagen Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 4 p.m.

Meeting times: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

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Stockholm: Modernity Meets Tranquillity Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 6 p.m.

Cruising the Baltic Meeting times: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Sailing Along the Swedish Shore Meeting times: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Maritime Influences in Germany Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 6–7 p.m.

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Denmark’s Hidden Treasures Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 6–7 p.m.

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Through the Skagerrak Strait Meeting times: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Ashore and Homeward Bound Depart 8:30 a.m.

The Simple Seaside, or Berlin Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 10 p.m.

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Tallinn, Land of Song and Food Arrive 9 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

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St. Petersburg: Cultural Capital of Russia Arrive 7 a.m. Overnight.

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On the Banks of the Neva Depart 6 p.m.

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Islands and Architecture in Finland Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 4 p.m.

Meeting times: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

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Across the Noordzee

Sail the North Sea, called the Noordzee in Dutch, on the way to Denmark. This wild body of water touches Europe, Great Britain and Scandinavia, and is rich in fish, oil and other natural resources. As you travel, spend the day absorbed in sessions with Times journalists and Times-selected experts. M.S. Koningsdam, Meals: B, L, D DAY 3

History and Modernism, Together in Copenhagen

Arrive in the morning in Copenhagen. Built on a series of islands, the city balances tradition and kinetic energy. Optional shore excursions are available before your afternoon departure, or walk Copenhagen’s streets and take in the sights and experiences. Return in time for an evening talk as the ship departs.

M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 4

The Simple Seaside, or Berlin

The Koningsdam arrives early in Warnemünde, Germany, a small seaside town.

You can take optional shore excursions to nearby towns like Wismar. Maybe you’ll take the three-hour trip to Berlin and see the iconic sites of Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Jewish Museum, or explore the city’s museums, cafes and arts. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 5

Cruising the Baltic

Take a day for informed discussion with Times journalists, a historian and fellow Times Journeys travelers as the Koningsdam cruises in the Baltic Sea past Sweden, Poland and Lithuania on the way to Estonia. The Baltic became the graveyard of hundreds of ships and planes during the Crimean War and World War II. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D DAY 6

Tallinn, Land of Song and Food

Arrive in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, formerly a Soviet republic. Tallinn shows its past as a trade hub for (and ruled by) Sweden, Russia, Germany and Denmark.

Visit its medieval-walled old town, explore lively arts and food in its modern downtown, or head to the Song Festival Grounds. Reboard in time for a Times Journeys discussion. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 7

St. Petersburg: Cultural Capital of Russia

Dock early in St. Petersburg for a two-day adventure. As a onetime imperial capital, St. Petersburg, formerly called Leningrad, is the embodiment of Russia’s history and vast resources. Among optional excursions is a trip to the Hermitage, one of the world’s great museums in one of the world’s great buildings, the Winter Palace. M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

On the Banks of the Neva

Saint Petersburg offers other adventures as well. You can cruise the canals, experiencing the city as its founders intended, from the Neva River. Or ride the Metro, visiting the markets of the city. If you want to experience more opulence, other excursions include a trip to Catherine’s Palace, with its impressive, restored Amber Room. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Islands and Architecture in Finland

Your next stop is Helsinki, Finland, a city of islands and ocean views. One optional excursion explores the largest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture in northern Europe. Or perhaps you’d rather visit the harborside farmers’ market, or shop.

Back on the Koningsdam, attend an evening discussion.

M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Stockholm: Modernity Meets Tranquillity

The Scandinavian elements of central Stockholm’s appeal are obvious, with dignified buildings and bridges, art and welcoming cafes. Consider heading to the neighborhoods of Stockholm where contemporary art, New Nordic cuisine and breweries flourish. Or visit the Abba Museum, part of the Swedish Hall of Music Fame, or tour the old town. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 11

Sailing Along the Swedish Shore

Sail south between the Swedish mainland and Gotland, Sweden’s largest island, retracing some of your earlier route as you discuss regional affairs and relax. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D DAY 12

Maritime Influences in Germany

Kiel is Germany’s largest passenger port. Strike out on a bike tour, or visit Lübeck, a Unesco World Heritage medieval city famed for its marzipan. Hamburg, Germany’s largest commercial port, offers several tour possibilities. A more somber excursion visits the Neuengamme concentration camp. Return to the ship for an evening discussion. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 13

Denmark’s Hidden Treasures

The old town of Aarhus is a living history museum, but you can also visit any of its museums or gardens, or see the beautiful regional countryside of forests and lakes. Choose carefully for your last shore excursion, which you can discuss at this evening’s meeting. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Cruising the History and Beauty of the Baltics

Featured Experts: Vikas Bajaj Vikas Bajaj has been a member of the editorial board of The New York Times since December 2012. He writes many of the newspaper’s editorials about business, international economics, science and health care. He contributed to a series of editorials about gun violence that was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in 2016.

Frank Bruni Frank Bruni is a New York Times Op-Ed columnist and the author of three best-selling books. His career at The Times spans 20 years and includes stints as a White House correspondent, the chief restaurant critic, the Rome bureau chief, and a staff writer for the Sunday magazine. In his Op-Ed columns, which appear every Sunday and Wednesday, he reflects on diverse topics including American politics, higher education and gay rights. He is The Times’s first openly gay Op-Ed columnist and has twice won Glaad’s award for best newspaper columnist.

Heather A. Conley Heather A. Conley is senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic and director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Prior to joining the organization she was executive director of the Office of the Chairman of the Board at the American National Red Cross. She previously served as deputy assistant secretary of state in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs. Conley is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on the Arctic.

René Nyberg René Nyberg has served for more than four decades as a Finnish diplomat, public servant and C.E.O. He holds the rank of major in the Finnish Army. He worked at the Finnish embassy in Moscow and at the Finnish Consulate General in Leningrad. Nyberg served as Finland’s ambassador in Vienna, head of Finland’s Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe delegation, ambassador in Moscow and ambassador in Berlin.

Thom Shanker Thom Shanker spent nearly a decade reporting from Russia, the Baltic States and Central Europe before becoming Pentagon correspondent for The New York Times, where he made numerous trips embedded with combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Shanker covered the Pentagon, the military and national security. He also has written extensively on European security, cyberwarfare, Pentagon budgets and the integration of women into combat roles.

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DAY 14

Through the Skagerrak Strait

As the ship threads its way through Denmark’s islands and back through the Skagerrak Strait, your last full day aboard the Koningsdam is devoted to seminars with New York Times journalists and experts. M.S. Koningsdam, Meals: B, L, D DAY 15

Ashore and Homeward Bound

The Koningsdam arrives back in Amsterdam this morning.

After breakfast, disembark and begin your trip home. M.S. Koningsdam, M eals: B aboard ship

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Interior ~182 sq. ft.

Signature Suite ~ 556 sq. ft.

Oceanview ~approx. 182 sq. ft.

Verandah ~approx. 292 sq. ft.

Neptune Suite ~approx. 1159 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on pages 72 – 73.

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PRICE FROM

SINGLE RATE

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

EXPERT

SEP 3 – SEP 17, 2017

Interior $4,999 Oceanview $5,359 Verandah $5,899 Signature Suite $9,019 Neptune Suite $10,019

Interior $6,865 Oceanview $7,489 Verandah $9,278

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Vikas Bajaj, Frank Bruni, Heather A. Conley, René Nyberg, Thom Shanker

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

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Tulip Time in Holland by Barge Travel as they did in Holland’s 17th-century Golden Age: by private barge through the beautiful countryside. Visit great Dutch cities with their historic architecture and famous museums. The highlight of this nine-day journey is a visit to the famous Keukenhof tulip garden, where millions of tulips of every description and color will be in bloom.

Sailing & Cruises Vessel name M.S. Magnifique II, Holland America Line

Places visited Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leiden, Delft, Gouda, Oude Wetering Itinerary 9 days, 8 nights 1 Welcome to Holland 2 Amsterdam 3 Amsterdam to Haarlem 4 Haarlem to Leiden 5 The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam 6 Kinderdijk to Gouda 7 Gouda to Oude Wetering 8 Oude Wetering – Amsterdam

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Journey Highlights • Sail through Holland during the Tulip Festival, when thousands of acres of flowers are in bloom.

• Visit museums to see works of Dutch master painters.

• Explore the famous Keukenhof tulip garden.

• Visit a delftware factory, where the delicate blue and white pottery is made.

• See centuries-old windmills and learn how the Dutch keep the sea at bay.

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Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome to Holland

Arrive in Amsterdam, where you will be met by a tour representative and transfer to the hotel. Relax, perhaps taking a walk along the canals, before meeting your New York Times expert and shipmates at a welcome reception and dinner. The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, M eals: R, D DAY 2

Haarlem to Leiden

Every spring, the Keukenhof tulip garden attracts visitors from across the world for a beautiful and flower-packed extravaganza. After enjoying the flowers, take a bus to Leiden, Rembrandt’s birthplace. Visit Windmill de Valk Museum for a wonderful insight into the craft of windmill building. M.S. Magnifique II, Meals: B, D DAY 5

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Haarlem – Leiden Disembark ship 9:30 a.m.

Board ship 5:30 p.m.

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The Hague – Delft – Rotterdam Disembark ship 9 a.m.

Board ship 5:30 p.m.

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Rotterdam – Kinderdijk – Gouda Disembark ship 9 a.m.

Arrive Kinderdijk Board ship 11:30 a.m.

Sail to Gouda Disembark ship 1:30 p.m.

Board ship 7 p.m.

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Gouda – Oude Wetering Disembark ship 9 a.m.

Board ship noon Sail to Gouwsluis Optional disembark 3 p.m. for bike tour from Gouwsluis to Oude Wetering Ship continues to Oude Wetering, arriving at 6:30 p.m.

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Arrive Haarlem 11 a.m.

Board ship 6:30 p.m.

Amsterdam to Haarlem

Relax on deck as you cruise to Haarlem. After lunch on your own, take a walking tour. Pass by the Town Hall, in use since 1100, and the Grote Kerk (Great Church), home to Holland’s largest pipe organ, used by Beethoven. Visit the Frans Hals Museum. Dinner is back on board.

M.S. Magnifique II, Meals: B, D DAY 4

Amsterdam

Take an in-depth tour of the newly renovated Rijksmuseum, which holds paintings of great masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, and treasures of medieval sculpture, prints and Dutch silver. After lunch on your own, transfer to the M.S. Magnifique II. The captain and crew will greet you, followed by dinner.

M.S. Magnifique II, Meals: B, D DAY 3

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Board ship 8:45 a.m. for late breakfast Sail to Amsterdam Optional disembark Amsterdam 1:30 p.m.

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Depart Amsterdam Disembark ship 9:30 a.m.

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam

In The Hague, visit the newly renovated Mauritshuis Museum, whose collection includes works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other old masters. At Gemeentemuseum, view its collection of Mondrian paintings. Continue to Delft, its canals lined by Gothic and Renaissance houses.

Visit a factory where delftware is still made. Rejoin the M.S. Magnifique II in Rotterdam for dinner.

M.S. Magnifique II, Meals: B, D

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Tulip Time in Holland by Barge

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Kinderdijk to Gouda

Sail to Kinderdijk, a Unesco World Heritage site, which has the largest remaining concentration of traditional 18th-century windmills in the Netherlands.

Then it’s on to Gouda to view the Gothic city hall, completed in 1450, and Sint Janskerk (St. John’s Church), with its world-famous 16th-century stainedglass windows. After some free time, return to the M.S. Magnifique II. M.S. Magnifique II, Meals: B, L, D DAY 7

Gouda to Oude Wetering

Visit the Gouda Cheese Weighing House and sample some of its many varieties. Then continue along the canals toward Gouwsluis. After lunch on board, you can join the ship’s chef for a Dutch specialties cooking class or take a bike ride through the nearby countryside. After dinner, attend a presentation and tasting of Dutch beer. M.S. Magnifique II, Meals: B, L, D DAY 8

Oude Wetering to Amsterdam

Travel early to Aalsmeer and Royal FloraHolland, the largest flower auction market in the world, where millions of flowers are sold before being shipped around the world. Sail back to Amsterdam. After lunch on board, the afternoon is free to explore this great city before a festive farewell dinner on the M.S. Magnifique II. M.S. Magnifique II, M eals: B, L, D DAY 9

Homeward Bound

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for your flights home. M eal: B

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Featured Expert: Marlise Simons Marlise Simons is a Dutch-born foreign correspondent for The New York Times based in Paris since 1989. She reports on European economics, politics, diplomacy, the environment and cultural matters and writes frequently about her homeland, in particular the work of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Triple cabin ~150 sq. ft.

Premium Twin ~150 sq. ft.

Twin cabin ~118 sq. ft.

Single cabin ~86 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on page 71.

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Marlise Simons

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Price is per person, double occupancy in standard cabin Suite: $7,395.

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Autumn Indulgence at Sea and on Land

Turn the page on summer with a fall foliage voyage through iconic Canadian Maritime and New England seascapes. Join the Times Journeys community of lifelong learners and explore current topics with three longtime New York Times experts on a cruise conference. Sail from Quebec’s Old World ambience to the crisp vibe of New York City aboard the Crystal Serenity, consistently rated one of the top cruise ships in the world.

Sailing & Cruises Vessel name Crystal Serenity Places visited Quebec, Sept-Iles, Halifax, Portland, Boston, Newport, New York Itinerary 10 days, 9 nights 1 Montreal: Old City Charm 2 Quebec: French Canadian History 3 Quebec and the Saint Lawrence 4 Sept-Iles: Fresh Breezes and Fall Foliage 5 At Sea: Eastward to the Atlantic 6 Halifax: Deep Roots and High Energy 7 Portland: Lobster and Lighthouses 8 Boston: The Cradle of Liberty 9 Newport: Gilded Seascapes 10 Autumn in New York

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Journey Highlights • In the company of like-minded travelers, gain insight into current events and topics from New York Times journalists.

• Hear George Freeman, who spent 30 years defending The New York Times against libel suits and First Amendment challenges, discuss your privacy rights (and lack of them) and the implications in the tug-of-war between national security and a free press.

• Hear Ian Austen, who has covered Canada for decades, on topics like how BlackBerry, a Canadian company, missed the smartphone boat, and what competitive cycling looks like in a postArmstrong world.

• Spend time ashore in the cities of Quebec; Halifax; Portland, Maine; Boston; and Newport, R.I.; and in the more remote area of Sept-Iles. (Guided excursions at extra cost.)

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Itinerary DAY 1

Montreal: Old City Charm

Arrive in Montreal, an island at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, and relax at your Montreal hotel. You can venture out for an evening amid the complex blend of languages, cultures and ethnicities that has led to Montreal’s unofficial title as Canada’s cultural capital. Hyatt Regency Montreal DAY 2

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Transfer to Quebec City via motor coach and meet the Crystal Serenity. Spend the rest of the day exploring the forts, museums and sights of Quebec City on your own.

A Unesco World Heritage site, Quebec stretches from the Saint Lawrence to the foothills of the Laurentians, the oldest mountains on earth. Return to the Serenity for dinner. Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, D aboard ship DAY 3

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Quebec and the Saint Lawrence

Spend part of the day exploring Quebec further. Perhaps you’ll want to take in the vistas from Dufferin Terrace, overlooking the Saint Lawrence next to the Château Frontenac.

Return to the Serenity in the afternoon and attend an exclusive cocktail party this evening as the Serenity sails out on the Saint Lawrence River. Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, R, D aboard ship

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Meeting times: 5 – 6 p.m.

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Sept-Iles: Fresh Breezes and Fall Foliage Arrive 11 a.m., Depart 6 p.m.

Meeting times: 9 – 10 a.m.; 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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At Sea: Eastward to the Atlantic Meeting times: 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Boston: The Cradle of Liberty Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

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Newport: Gilded Seascapes Arrive 9 a.m., Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

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Autumn in New York Arrive 7 a.m.

Halifax: Deep Roots and High Energy Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 4 p.m.

Meeting times: 4:30 – 6 p.m.

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Portland: Lobster and Lighthouses Arrive 10 a.m., Depart 8 p.m.

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Sept-Iles: Fresh Breezes and Fall Foliage

Spend the day in Eastern Quebec’s wild beauty at Sept-Iles. You can visit an Innu camp, or take a Zodiac to a bird sanctuary. Later, Ian Austen will discuss the impact more than a decade of Conservative rule has had on Canada, and Roger Cohen will look at the geopolitics of the Arctic in the context of climate change.

Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 5

At Sea: Eastward to the Atlantic

Sailing through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, hear Roger Cohen on why so few people vote, on being an author and a journalist, and on the many diasporas; Ian Austen on the love-hate relationship Canadians have with Americans, the failure of BlackBerry, and competitive cycling post-Armstrong; and George Freeman on the balance between a free press and national security. Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Halifax: Deep Roots and High Energy

Spend the day in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can soak up its thriving folk music scene, or visit the seaside on the well-named Bluenose Coast, or historic Lunenberg, a Unesco World Heritage site known for its British colonial architecture. When you’re back, George Freeman will discuss why U.S. libel law is so different from other nations. Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 7

Portland: Lobster and Lighthouses

Channel your inner Longfellow in Portland, Me., where gray flannel and plaid flannel coexist companionably. Head to Portland’s outskirts to visit its iconic lighthouses; downtown has the Portland Museum of Art’s significant holdings (including Winslow Homer treasures), Longfellow’s home, Victorian architecture and seaport views. You have a whole day to play, with no seminars scheduled.

Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 8

Boston: The Cradle of Liberty

In Boston, you can walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail and see Revolutionary sites.

Visit Boston’s historic neighborhoods, the Kennedy Library or Plymouth Rock.

After returning to the ship, hear George Freeman on the complexities of balancing free speech and the protection of groups, individuals and ideas, especially when the speech is hateful or insulting. Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Newport: Gilded Seascapes

Newport, R.I., is an exemplar of grassroots historic preservation in partnership with philanthropy, the yachting capital of the world and home of the Naval War College. Absorb Newport’s Gilded Age mansions (they call them “cottages”), walk the Colonial historic district’s restored homes, or experience an America’s Cup sailboat expedition in Narragansett Bay. Return to the ship to hear George Freeman talk about invasion of privacy, the fine balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to be left alone. Crystal Serenity, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Autumn in New York

Sail under the graceful Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into New York Harbor. Share the view of millions of immigrants to the New World as you sail past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, up the Hudson River past New York’s iconic skyline.

Disembark the Crystal Serenity at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and head onward. Crystal Serenity, Meal: B aboard ship

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Featured Experts: George Freeman, J.D. George Freeman is executive director of the Media Law Resource Center, a nonprofit trade association supporting the media industry in legal matters. For over 30 years, he was a First Amendment attorney in the legal department of The New York Times Company, where he was primarily responsible for litigation and for advising editors and reporters.

Ian Austen Ian Austen has reported from Canada for The New York Times for more than a decade. Much of his work has focused on Canada’s technology industry, including the rise and fall of BlackBerry. An amateur cyclist, he has covered the Tour de France nine times since 1992, including much of the Lance Armstrong era.

Dr. Andrew R. Wilson Dr. Andrew R. Wilson is a professor of strategy and policy at the United States Naval War College. He earned his Ph.D. in history and East Asian languages from Harvard University. He previously taught Chinese history at Harvard and at Wellesley College. He has published numerous articles and books on the Chinese diaspora, Sino-Western conflict, and cooperation in maritime Asia, as well as on Chinese military history and China’s strategic culture. In addition, he is an expert on strategic thought and is the Naval War College’s Philip A. Crowl professor of comparative strategy.

He has appeared on the History Channel, NPR and at One Day University. He is also featured on The Great Courses lecture series.

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Penthouse ~403 sq. ft. w/balcony

Verandah ~269 sq. ft. w/balcony

Oceanview ~226 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on pages 74 – 75.

DATES

PRICE FROM

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

SEP 23, 2016 – OCT 2, 2016

Oceanview $3,999 Verandah $6,298 Penthouse $8,798

$999 $1,960 $6,075

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EXPERT

George Freeman, Ian Austen, Dr. Andrew R. Wilson

Quoted tour prices are per person double occupancy except where indicated and subject to availability.

Excludes internal and international air. Programs subject to change.

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Cruising Alaska’s Beauty, History and Culture Explore the splendors of Alaska on this 15-day journey on Holland America Line’s M.S. Amsterdam. Cruise past glaciers and majestic bays as you hear from four Times journalists and experts on topics including foreign policy, slavery and the Constitution, and journalism. Optional shore excursions enhance your understanding of Alaska.

Sailing & Cruising Vessel name M.S. Amsterdam, Holland America Places visited Seattle, Wash.; Ketchikan, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska; Homer, Alaska; Kodiak, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia Itinerary 15 days, 14 nights 1 Seattle and Welcome Aboard 2 The Inside Passage 3 Ketchikan: Land of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian 4 A Fjord and Calving Glacier 5 Juneau, Alaska’s Glacier Capital 6 Immersed in Wilderness at Icy Strait Point 7 Across the Gulf of Alaska 8 Anchorage: City of the Midnight Sun 9 The Natural Beauty of Homer and Kachemak Bay 10 Kodiak and Bear Central 11 Hubbard Glacier 12 Tlingit Roots and Russian Echoes in Sitka 13 At Sea in the North Pacific Ocean 14 The Gardens of Victoria 15 Seattle: Homeward Bound

Journey Highlights • See the whales, bears, eagles and other wildlife of Alaska, and watch the magnificence of calving glaciers.

• Attend seminars, lectures and discussions with Times journalists and other experts, including the publisher of The Times.

• Learn about politics, international and regional affairs, business and history in exclusive settings.

• Visit Alaska’s great outdoors in the contemporary comfort of Holland America Line’s M.S. Amsterdam.

• Combine your love of travel with your love of learning.

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Overview

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Seattle and Welcome Aboard Depart 4 p.m.

Meeting times: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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A Fjord and Calving Glacier Arrive noon, Depart 5 p.m.

Meeting times: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

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Juneau, Alaska’s Glacier Capital Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 10 p.m.

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Immersed in Wilderness at Icy Strait Point Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 2 p.m.

Meeting times: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Seattle and Welcome Aboard

Arrive in Seattle and board the M.S. Amsterdam, which departs at 4 p.m. Attend a cocktail party with your fellow Times Journeys travelers and experts, gathering for the first time as a group as the Amsterdam heads into Puget Sound. A ccommodations: The M.S. Amsterdam. Meals: L, D aboard ship

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Kodiak and Bear Central Arrive 7 a.m., Depart 2 p.m.

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Hubbard Glacier Arrive 2 p.m., Depart 6 p.m.

Meeting times: 6–7 p.m.

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Tlingit Roots and Russian Echoes in Sitka Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 4 p.m.

Meeting times: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

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Anchorage: City of the Midnight Sun Arrive 8 a.m., Depart 11 p.m.

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Sail northwest along the western shore of Vancouver Island, Canada. Though this is called the Inside Passage, you’re actually in the Pacific Ocean for most of the way.

Be sure to look for orca and other whales, dolphins and bald eagles. In the afternoon and evening, attend your first Times Journeys discussions. M.S. Amsterdam, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 3

Ketchikan: Land of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian

Arrive in Ketchikan, the southeasternmost city in Alaska. Its totem poles reflect its indigenous peoples, the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Take a city tour, hike, kayak, shop for art or take a floatplane to look for bears in the Tongass National Forest. Return to the ship for evening Times Journeys discussions.

M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 4

A Fjord and Calving Glaciers

In the scenic Tracy Arm, visit Sawyer Glacier, which is really two glaciers, and see big chunks of ice break off into the sea in a process called calving. Watch for the area’s bears, seals and mountain goats. Later, attend more discussions on national and world affairs with Times journalists and experts. M.S. Amsterdam, Meals: B, L, D DAY 5

Juneau, Alaska’s Glacier Capital

Spend the day in Juneau, Alaska’s capital. Its isolated location (the only access is by plane or sea) means virtually unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities.

Visit Mendenhall Glacier, flightsee, dogsled, fish, hike or enjoy Juneau’s prime whale-watching opportunities. Take advantage of the long days; the Amsterdam does not depart until late evening. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Immersed in Wilderness at Icy Strait Point

Icy Strait Point is operated by and for the Tlingit, so you can spend the day immersed in native culture. Scout for bears or eagles, and see the salmon’s importance to the native people. Whale watch, zip line, fish or relax in the village of Hoonah. Return to the ship for stimulating discussions.

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DAY 7

Across the Gulf of Alaska

Spend the day at sea sailing northwest across the Gulf of Alaska toward Cook Inlet. Relax or explore more of the M.S. Amsterdam. In the afternoon, engage in discussions of timely and timeless issues and informal opportunities to ask speakers questions or just chat. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

Anchorage: City of the Midnight Sun

Anchorage is a commercial and military hub in a place of natural beauty and culture. Appreciate Anchorage’s duality of wilderness beauty and global hustle in your full day under the midnight sun. Take a flightseeing safari, visit some of Anchorage’s cultural treasures, or take a wildlife and glacier cruise.

M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

The Natural Beauty of Homer and Kachemak Bay

Homer sits on Kachemak Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. Spend a day in Kachemak Bay State Park, the only wilderness park in Alaska, take an interpretive glacier hike, taste some of Homer’s microbrews and wines, or visit the backcountry Alaska Cooking School at Tutka Bay. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Kodiak and Bear Central

Kodiak’s indigenous Alutiiq people have a 7,500-year history on Kodiak Island, the second-largest in the United States. Learn about Kodiak’s history at the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository. Take a walking or driving tour of the town, go deep-sea fishing, or spend a memorable day looking for Kodiak bears. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 11

Hubbard Glacier

Head back across the Gulf of Alaska to the massive Hubbard Glacier and witness the glacier calving icebergs. Unlike most other glaciers in the world, Hubbard is advancing. The icebergs it calves can be as high as a 10-story building. This evening, attend more seminars with New York Times journalists and experts. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 12

Tlingit Roots and Russian Echoes in Sitka

Sitka has Tlingit roots and Russian history: It was the capital of Russian America before the Seward purchase. Walk to Sitka National Historical Park to learn about totems, or explore Sitka’s ethnographic museum. Linger at Old Harbor Books and the adjacent Backdoor Cafe, or spend the day in the wilderness. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 13

At Sea in the North Pacific Ocean

Head south in the North Pacific Ocean as the ship steams toward British Columbia. Spend the afternoon and evening in seminars with New York Times journalists and experts and begin to reflect on your incredible Times Journeys adventure. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Featured Experts: Paul Finkelman Paul Finkelman is a specialist in American legal history, race relations and the law, and the First Amendment. He is an expert on the law of slavery, constitutional law, religious liberty, African-American history, the American Civil War, and legal issues surrounding baseball. His op-eds have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Huffington Post and he has appeared on PBS, NPR, the History Channel and C-SPAN. He was the expert witness in the lawsuit over the famous Alabama Ten Commandments Monument and in the lawsuit over the ownership of Barry Bonds’s 73rd home run ball. His work on legal history and constitutional law has been cited four times by the United States Supreme Court.

Clifford Krauss Clifford Krauss has been a correspondent for The New York Times since 1990. He currently is a national business correspondent based in Houston, covering energy.

He covered the State Department, Congress and the New York City police department before serving as Buenos Aires bureau chief and Toronto bureau chief. Before working at The Times, he worked as a foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and was the Edward R. Murrow fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

DAY 14

The Gardens of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, is a genteel, old-school town on the surface that prizes its rambunctious past and lively contemporary food and arts scenes. Visit the world renown Butchart Gardens, or tour downtown and the Empress Hotel.

Go whale-watching for orcas, or linger at dinner in any of Victoria’s cafes and restaurants. M.S. Amsterdam, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 15

Steven Lee Myers Steven Lee Myers is a correspondent in The Times Washington bureau who covers foreign policy and national security issues. He returned recently from Moscow, where he worked as bureau chief, where he covered Russia and the other former Soviet republics. He served as a correspondent and bureau chief in Iraq. He has also covered the White House during the presidency of George W. Bush and has written on the State Department during the tenures now of five different secretaries of State, most recently Hillary Rodham Clinton and John Kerry.

Seattle: Homeward Bound

The M.S. Amsterdam docks in the morning back in Seattle. After breakfast, it’s time for farewells and disembarking. Meal: B aboard ship

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Interior ~182 sq. ft.

Neptune Suite ~ 556 sq. ft.

Oceanview ~approx. 182 sq. ft.

Verandah ~approx. 292 sq. ft.

Pinnacle Suite ~approx. 1159 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on pages 76 – 77.

DATES

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SINGLE RATE

MAY 28 – JUN 11, 2017

Interior $4,743 Oceanview $5,044 Verandah $6,984 Neptune Suite $9,984 Pinnacle Suite $33,367

Interior $6,803 Oceanview $7,403 Verandah $11,283 N/A N/A

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

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Paul Finkelman, Clifford Krauss, Steven Lee Myers

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

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Cuba: History, Culture and Contemporary Life Cuba’s new relationship with the United States has opened ways of exploring its complex history and culture. None is quite as intimate as meeting the locals on a Peopleto-People tour as you cruise from Havana to culturally diverse Santiago de Cuba aboard the 290foot sailing yacht Le Ponant. Return from this 11-day adventure with a new appreciation of Cuba.

EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

Sailing & Cruises

Vessel name Le Ponant, PONANT Travelers 58

Places visited Havana, Trinidad de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Itinerary 11 days, 10 nights 1 Welcome to Havana 2 Around the Western Coast 3 Preserving the Environment 4 Cayo Largo 5 The Bay of Pigs 6 Colonial Cuba 7 Santería and Pottery 8 Santiago de Cuba 9 Back on Land, to Havana 10 Hemingway and Arts 11 Homeward Bound

Journey Highlights • Visit marine conservation areas and meet the people who are trying to preserve the natural environment and fragile ecosystem of the island.

• Get the Cuban perspective on the Bay of Pigs invasion where it happened.

• See colonial cities and speak to local historians and residents.

• With the guidance of New York Times-selected experts, get a unique perspective on a land long inaccessible to Americans.

• Enjoy the amenities of the three-masted sailing vessel Le Ponant in a unique and exclusive tour.

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Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome to Havana

Fly from Miami to Havana, and transfer to the port to embark on Le Ponant. This 290-foot schooner has two restaurants, two lounges, a vast sundeck and a spa.

Get to know the ship and the other guests, all Times travelers. Attend a briefing, including the program schedule. L e Ponant, Meals: R, D aboard ship DAY 2

Around the Western Coast

Today you will be at sea, enjoying this wonderful sailing vessel as it cruises west from Havana along the northern coast and around Cape San Antonio. L e Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 3

Preserving the Environment

Visit Punta Francés, on the Isla de la Juventud, part of a marine conservation area established in 1978. Take some time to swim or snorkel in these clear waters, and meet with Cubans concerned with preserving the natural environment and fragile ecosystem of the island. Le Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 4

Cayo Largo

Cayo Largo has white sand, teeming coral reefs, turtles, iguanas, cranes, flamingoes — and tourists. Learn about tourism’s role in the Cuban economy. Hear from locals about life here. Visit a sea turtle breeding center and an endangered species protection program, and meet fishermen to discuss local conservation efforts.

Le Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 5

The Bay of Pigs

Visit Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs), where U.S.-backed Cuban rebels failed to overthrow Fidel Castro. Visit the Korimacao Community Arts and Cultural Project. Learn more about conservation in Gran Parque Natural Montemar, Cuba’s largest wilderness. In Cienfuegos, visit the Benny More Art School and meet with students and teachers. L e Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Colonial Cuba

The center of Cuba’s sugar and slave trades in the 18th and 19th centuries, Trinidad is now a Unesco World Heritage site. Tour the city with local representatives and talk with residents. Meet with an owner of a “casa particular” (bedand-breakfast) and learn about this relatively new form of independent business.

Le Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 7

Santería and Pottery

Trinidad is steeped in religiosity, including Santería and other Afro-Cuban religions. This morning, explore these belief systems with practitioners. Later, visit the Santander Family Ceramics Workshop/Studio to meet with local artisans who use techniques descended from Muslim Spanish pottery making. Return to the ship for lunch and sail for Santiago. Le Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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DAY 8

Santiago de Cuba

After a morning at sea, arrive in Santiago de Cuba in late afternoon. This port city, the second largest in Cuba, is known for its music, dance and other cultural activities. This evening, gather at a local restaurant for a festive farewell dinner.

Le Ponant, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Back on Land, to Havana

Say farewell to Le Ponant and fly to Havana. Visit Plaza de la Revolución, dominated by the memorial to the Cuban hero José Martí, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Attend a private cocktail party at a collector and curator’s home. Dinner will be at a popular paladar. H otel Parque Central, Meals: B, L, R, D DAY 10

Hemingway and Arts

Visit Ernest Hemingway’s home, Finca Vigia, and Morro Castle. Tour the Miramar and Cubanacán neighborhoods and Jaimanitas, transformed by the artist José Fuster’s mosaics. Drive back in old American convertibles and take a walking tour of the Prado, followed by a reception in an artist’s home and dinner in a restaurant. Hotel Parque Central, M eals: B, L, R, D DAY 11

Homeward Bound

Before departing Havana, learn about the Revolution by visiting the Museum of the Revolution in the former Presidential Palace. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Miami and home. M eal: B

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Featured Experts: Anthony DePalma Anthony DePalma spent 22 years as a reporter and foreign correspondent for The New York Times, focusing most of his attention toward Mexico and Cuba.

His book “The Man Who Invented Fidel,” about United States-Cuba relations, was published in 2006.

Erica Goode Erica Goode is a Science writer at large at The New York Times, covering environmental science, biology, human behavior and other topics. Ms. Goode joined The Times in 1998, was appointed assistant science editor in 2005 and Environment editor in 2009. She served as a foreign correspondent in Baghdad, covering the war in Iraq.

Marie Galante Premium Stateroom ~145 sq. ft.

Antigua Stateroom ~134 sq. ft.

Marie Galante Stateroom ~113 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on page 78.

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MAR 17 – MAR 27, 2017

Marie Galante $10,975 Marie Galante Premium (Sold Out) $11,290 Antigua Stateroom (Sold Out) $11,700

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$21,950 $22,580 $23,400

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Anthony DePalma, Erica Goode

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required.

Total includes Miami/Havana flights. $1,000 per person deposit due at the time of booking (50% refundable until 185 days prior, when the next payment is due).

Nonrefundable payment of 35% of the cruise fare per person + visa fee, due September 14, 2016.

Nonrefundable final payment due November 22, 2016.

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Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2® Immerse yourself in luxury and your mind in intellectual pursuits on this eight-night Atlantic crossing aboard Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2.

Five stellar New York Times journalists will accompany you on The New York Times Insights Cruise, offering eye-opening takes on topics from aging to sports, from labor and economics to social change.

Sailing & Cruises

Vessel name Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Places visited New York, N.Y.; Southampton, England Itinerary 9 days, 8 nights 1 Welcome to The New York Times 2 Visit to The New York Times newsroom and brunch 3 At Sea 4 At Sea 5 At Sea 6 At Sea 7 At Sea 8 At Sea

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Journey Highlights • Enjoy a one-night pre-cruise stay in New York City.

• Visit The New York Times Building for both an exclusive brunch and a tour of the newsroom, including lectures from some of our Times journalists.

• On board ship, enjoy a range of Times Journeys exclusives: including eight private lectures, two private speakers panels, Q&A sessions, two cocktail parties and a dinner at Verandah, hosted by Times journalists.

• Mingle with award-winning Times journalists and experts, and gain insight into current events.

Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome to The New York Times

Arrive in New York City and spend the night at the chic and luxurious hotel in Times Square, InterContinental Hotel.

Meals: None DAY 2

Visit to The New York Times Newsroom and Brunch

Spend the morning at The New York Times going behind the scenes with a visit to the newsroom guided by journalists who will join you on the cruise. Enjoy brunch on the 15th floor of The New York Times Building, overlooking the Hudson River and just feet away from Pulitzer Hall, where you can peruse the 119 Pulitzer Prizes The Times has won since 1918.

Later in the afternoon, meet your fellow Times travelers for a private Welcome Aboard reception. Queen Mary 2, Meals: B, L, R, D aboard ship

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At Sea

Spend your days at sea attending talks by five New York Times journalists and enjoy the range of events offered exclusively to Times Journeys guests: two private speakers panels, eight private lectures, two cocktail parties, a dinner hosted by the Times journalists, and other informal gatherings. Explore Queen Mary 2 and uncover her secrets — with bars and lounges, five specialty dining options, a 10,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch Spa, the only planetarium at sea, and world-class musical productions — the entertainment opportunities are endless. Queen Mary 2, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Disembarkation

Arrive in Southampton, England, the entry point to Europe for hundreds of years. As you leave the Queen Mary 2, reflect on the depth and breadth of knowledge you have gained. From here, you may travel home or continue to London and further adventures. Queen Mary 2, Meals: B aboard ship

Featured Experts: January 2, 2017 departure Fred Brock Fred Brock is a best-selling author and a former Times Business columnist. For six years he wrote The Times Seniority column. Also, he worked as an editor and reporter for The Wall Street Journal. While at The Journal, he spent five years in Brussels as chief of special correspondents. He taught undergraduate and graduate reporting and editing.

He lives in Arizona, where he is an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona School of Journalism.

Steven Eder Steve Eder is an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering the 2016 presidential campaign. He was previously in the Sports department where he examined doping in sports and domestic violence in the N.F.L. Previously, he wrote about legal issues and hedge funds for The Wall Street Journal. He began his career as an investigative reporter with The Toledo Blade. He and colleagues at The Blade were finalists for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for public service for uncovering widespread corruption in Ohio government.

Katie Hafner Katie Hafner has been writing for The New York Times since 1991, starting as a freelancer from Berlin, where she covered the effects of German reunification on former East Germans. She was on staff at The Times for 10 years, covering technology trends for the weekly Circuits section. She now writes about health care for the Science section, with a focus on the aging population. Ms. Hafner has also worked at Newsweek and Businessweek.

Sam Roberts Sam Roberts has been a reporter, columnist and editor in New York for 50 years, most recently as urban affairs correspondent and an obituary writer. He is also the host of the “The New York Times Close Up” television interview program each weekend on NY1 News. He is the author or editor of 10 books, including “A History of New York in 101 Objects.”

Phil Shenon Philip Shenon, a best-selling author, was a reporter for The New York Times for more than 20 years. As a Washington correspondent for The Times, he covered the Pentagon, the Justice Department, the State Department and Congress.

As a foreign correspondent for the paper, he reported from more than 60 countries and several war zones. He is a frequent contributor to NPR, Politico, Newsweek and The Guardian.

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All guests on board will have access to the lectures and seminars delivered by three of the five Times-selected experts who are scheduled to speak during our cruise. The Times Journeys exclusives onboard QM2 are private events available only to guests who book through Times Journeys, including our Welcome and Farewell cocktail receptions, private dinner hosted by our journalists, speakers panels and Q&A sessions, eight private lectures delivered by two of the five Times-selected experts, and various informal gatherings with the journalists.

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Queens Grill Suite ~506 sq. ft.

Oceanview ~159 sq. ft.

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Dates & Pricing

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Inside $2,069 Oceanview $2,245 Balcony $2,659 Club Balcony $3,631 Princess Grill $4,832 Queens Grill $5,350

$1.244 $1,375 $1,686 $2,414 $4,246 $4,763

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JUL 5, 2017 – JUL 13, 2017

Inside $2,984 Oceanview $3,436 Balcony $4,124 Princess Grill $6,007 Queens Grill $7,694

$1,565 $1,905 $2,420 $4,953 $6,640

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Wendell Jamieson, Elisabeth Rosenthal, Richard Samson, Scott Shane, John Vincour

Quoted tour prices are per person double occupancy except where indicated and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air.

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Cruise Darwin’s World Aboard the Silver Galapagos The Western Galápagos Islands have inspired visitors since Darwin first visited in the 1830s.

On this seven-day journey aboard Silversea’s luxury ship Silver Galapagos, and two nights in Quito, visit the only active volcanoes in the archipelago and see unique species of birds, plants, reptiles and animals that appear only here. With a New York Times expert, learn about the Galápagos’s human history as well.

Sailing & Cruises

Vessel name Silver Galapagos, Silversea Travelers 100

Places visited Quito (Ecuador), Santiago Island, Fernandina Island, Isabela Island, Floreana Island, San Cristóbal Island Itinerary 10 days, 9 nights 1 Welcome to South America 2 A View of Quito 3 Welcome to the Galápagos 4 Playful Penguins and Pirates 5 Into the Volcano 6 Mockingbirds and Mangroves 7 The Old Post Office and a Green Beach 8 Saving the Tortoises 9 Giant Daisies and More Tortoises 10 Homeward Bound

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Journey Highlights • Enjoy New York Times exclusives such as lectures, Q&A sessions and panel discussions with Timesselected experts and other onboard experts.

• All excursions are accompanied by a Times-selected expert.

• Sail the seas and walk the land of Charles Darwin and see many of his discoveries, learning of the unique ecosystem on each island and the conservation challenges each one faces.

• Visit one of the most volcanically active places on Earth and walk across spectacular lava fields.

• Snorkel with playful penguins and sea lions, and see eagle rays and colorful tropical fish found nowhere else.

• See the giant tortoises, hunted almost to extinction, which gave the Galápagos its name, and the largest colony of marine iguanas.

• With naturalists and a New York Times journalist to guide you, leave with an unparalleled understanding of this incredible place.

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Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome to South America

Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, about 9,300 feet up and just south of the Equator. In fact, the Spanish word for “equator” is “ecuador.” This city, built on the flanks of a volcano, was founded in the 16th century.

Accommodations: JW Marriott Hotel Quito, Meal: None DAY 2

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The Old Post Office and a Green Beach Arrive Post Office, Floreana, Ecuador 7:30 a.m.

Arrive Punta Cormorant, Floreana, Ecuador Noon

Arrive Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz, Ecuador 7:30 a.m.

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Arrive Baltra, Galápagos, Ecuador 10:30 a.m.

A View of Quito

Explore the historic center of Quito, a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the least-altered colonial towns in Latin America. See fine examples of the Baroque school, a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. A ccommodations: JW Marriott Hotel Quito, Meal: B

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DAY 3

Welcome to the Galápagos

Embark the Silver Galapagos at San Cristóbal, meet your expedition team and Times-selected expert, and set sail. In the afternoon, circumnavigate Kicker Rock, the remains of a lava cone, jutting 500 feet from the sea, looking for frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls and Nazca boobies. Conditions permitting, observe one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Galápagos. Accommodations: Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, Meal: D DAY 4

Playful Penguins and Pirates

Explore around Santiago, the fourth-largest island. Off the coast is Bartolomé with its famous Pinnacle Rock; watch for the playful Galápagos penguins on the rocks. On Santiago, walk along Espumilla Beach or, if Espumilla can’t be reached because of weather, visit Buccaneer’s Cove, once a safe harbor for pirates. A ccommodations: Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, Meals: B, L, D

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Into the Volcano

Isabela is home to five shield volcanoes and one collapsed caldera, where you can snorkel in the cold water. On Fernandina, the youngest island, see the largest colony of marine iguanas in the Galápagos, sunning themselves on a black sand beach, and look for the rare, flightless cormorant. Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, M eals: L, R, D aboard ship DAY 6

Mockingbirds and Mangroves

At Tagus Cove on Isabela Island, take a hike, watching for yellow warblers and Galápagos mockingbirds.

Snorkel or kayak to see cormorants or the brown noddy.

Head to Elizabeth Bay in a Zodiac, seeing the tallest red mangrove trees in the Galápagos. Watch for sea turtles, pelicans, herons, sea lions and penguins. Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship

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On Floreana Island, follow the whaler tradition and drop a letter in the barrel at the Old Post Office. At Punta Cormorant, the beach is green-tinged from olivine (a great contrast with the nearby pink flamingos), and at Flour Beach, the white sand is from eroded coral. Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

Here Be Dragons (and Turtles)

Hike inland on Santa Cruz to Cerro Dragón to see a large population of land iguanas, whose numbers have rebounded thanks to conservation efforts. At Las Bachas, you can swim, see white-cheeked pintail ducks and flamingos at a lagoon behind the beach and look for green turtles — Las Bachas is a major nesting site. Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Saving the Tortoises

Santa Cruz has the largest human settlement and the second-largest wild tortoise population. Visit Los Gemelos, two pit craters in a forest of tall scalesia trees that look like giant daisies. At the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, see the domed tortoises and iconic saddleback tortoises after which the islands were named. Silversea’s Silver Galapagos, M eals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

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The Old Post Office and a Green Beach

Homeward Bound

After breakfast, disembark Silver Galapagos for your return flight to Guayaquil from Baltra Airport. M eal: B aboard ship

Allison Amend July 20 Departure Allison Amend’s latest novel is “Enchanted Islands,” about spies in pre-World War II Galápagos. She is the author of the Independent Publisher’s Award-winning short story collection “Things That Pass for Love,” and a finalist for the 2011 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature and the Oklahoma Book Award. She teaches creative writing.

Annalisa Berta November 9 Departure Annalisa Berta is an evolutionary biologist studying the anatomy and evolution of fossil and marine mammals. She is professor emerita in the department of biology at San Diego State University and a research associate at the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Smithsonian Institution and has published 100 scientific papers and several books.

All guests on board will have access to the lectures and seminars delivered by the Times-selected experts who are scheduled to speak during our cruise.

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Cruise Darwin’s World Aboard the Silver Galapagos

Deluxe Veranda Suite ~303 sq. ft.

Silver Suite ~361 sq. ft.

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Veranda Suite~268 sq. ft.

Explorer Suite ~210 sq. ft.

Terrace Suite~287 sq. ft.

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on page 79.

DATES

PRICE

JUL 20 – JUL 29, 2017

Explorer Suite Terrace Suite Veranda Suite Deluxe Veranda Suite Silver Suite

$7,350 $9,150 $9,350 $9,950 $12,050

NOV 9 – NOV 18, 2017

Explorer Suite Terrace Suite Veranda Suite Deluxe Veranda Suite Silver Suite

$7,350 $9,150 $9,350 $9,950 $12,050

INTERNAL AIR (FROM)

EXPERT

$9,188 N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Allison Amend

$9,188 N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A

Annalisa Berta

SINGLE RATE

Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. Total does not include internal or international air where required. Total includes air to San Cristobal and to Guayaquil from Baltra. $1,000 per person deposit (50% refundable from the time of booking, until 90 days prior). Non-refundable final payment due 120 days prior (non-refundable within 90 days)

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Galápagos: Evolution in Action Charles Darwin called the Galápagos Islands “a little world within itself.” With just 15 travelers, this intimate 11-day journey lets you explore the world’s most fascinating wildlife destinations while cruising in air-conditioned comfort. Daily nature walks bring you close to dancing bluefooted boobies and prehistoric-looking iguanas; experience creation in progress while walking across bizarre lavascapes created recently.

Science & Nature

Vessel name Galaxy Yacht Travelers 16

Places visited Quito, Ecuador, Galápagos Islands: Fernandina, Isabela, Rabida, Santa Cruz, Santiago Island, Sombrero Chino Itinerary 11 days, 10 nights 1 Welcome to South America 2 Historic Quito 3 Puerto Ayora and the Highlands of Santa Cruz 4 Turquoise Water and Giant Tortoises 5 Lava and Penguins 6 Iguanas and Pirates 7 Fur Seals and Giant Trees 8 Here Be Dragons 9 Two Small Islands 10 Frigates and Boobies 11 Homeward Bound

Journey Highlights • Visit islands with inhabitants found nowhere else in the world.

• See giant tortoises, sea lions, seabirds and iguana that exist nowhere else.

• Stroll beaches of black or red sand, and on volcanic flows.

• Snorkel and swim in pristine lagoons and see multicolored fish.

• On a small ship, experience the islands in ways most visitors cannot.

• With interpretation from Times experts, gain unique insight into a unique place.

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Tour operated by Mountain Travel Sobek

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Overview

1

Welcome to South America Any time of the day

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Historic Quito Morning

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Puerto Ayora and the Highlands of Santa Cruz Morning: Travel to Baltra Afternoon: Explore Santa Cruz

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Lava and Penguins Morning: Punto Moreno Afternoon: Elizabeth Bay

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Two Small Islands Morning: Rabida Island Afternoon: Chinese Hat

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Iguanas and Pirates Morning: Punta Espinosa Afternoon: Tagus Cove

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Frigates and Boobies Morning: North Seymour Afternoon: Return to Quito

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Fur Seals and Giant Trees Morning: Puerto Egas Afternoon: Espumilla Beach

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Homeward Bound Anytime of day

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Here Be Dragons Morning: Cerro Dragon Afternoon: Black Turtle Beach

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Itinerary DAY 1

Welcome to South America

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador, and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow passengers and expert and have dinner.

Swissôtel, Meal: D DAY 2

Historic Quito

Explore the historic center of Quito, a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the least-altered colonial towns in Latin America. See fine examples of the Baroque school, a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. Visit Independence Plaza, the government palace, the archbishop’s palace, the cathedral, churches and monasteries. The afternoon is free. Swissôtel, Meals: B, L, D

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DAY 3

Puerto Ayora and Santa Cruz

Fly to Baltra Island, also known as the highlands of South Seymour Island, and your entry to Galápagos National Park. Meet your naturalist guide and transfer to the island of Santa Cruz, the second-largest and most populous island. After lunch, hike the lush highlands, looking for your first glance of giant tortoises.

Then, stroll along the main street to Puerto Ayora, the largest settlement in the Galápagos, to the harbor, where you will board the Galaxy.

Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 4

Turquoise Water and Giant Tortoises

Board pangas, small fishing boats, to explore the turquoise waters of the small bay of Tintoreras on Isabela Island, the largest and youngest in the Galápagos.

It’s a perfect spot for snorkeling with sea lions, turtles and iguanas. Later, visit a giant tortoise breeding center with more than 330 tortoises.

Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 5

Lava and Penguins

Walk through a series of lagoons on Isabela and see Darwin’s finches and many other birds. Snorkel at Punta Moreno, and see ropelike lava flows. Take a panga to Elizabeth Bay, home to the largest concentration of Galápagos penguins. In a red mangrove lagoon, look for green turtles, rays, pelicans and sharks.

Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 6

Iguanas and Pirates

On Fernandina Island, walk on massive slabs of lava at Punta Espinosa, which has the largest concentration of marine iguanas in the archipelago. Sperm whales and dolphins are sometimes spotted nearby. Later, visit Tagus Cove on Isabela and look for the inscriptions left by pirates. Admire the nearly circular Darwin Lake. Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship

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Galápagos: Evolution in Action

DAY 7

Fur Seals and Giant Trees

On Santiago Island, walk on the black volcanic beach of Puerto Egas (South James Bay), and snorkel among the incredible species, including the fur seals. Later, land at Espumilla Beach, an important nesting site for the East Pacific green sea turtle, and see giant palo santo (holy wood) trees. Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 8

Here Be Dragons

On Santa Cruz Island, visit Cerro Dragon, whose name comes from the large population of land iguanas here.

After lunch, take a panga to Black Turtle Cove, a red mangrove lagoon. You can’t walk or snorkel here, but you’re likely to see golden rays, hammerhead and black-tip sharks. Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 9

Two Small Islands

Visit Rabida, a small, red island near Santiago. The island has some of the archipelago’s rarest bird species in abundance. After lunch, visit Sombrero Chino, a tiny, rarely visited island. Its name, Chinese Hat, describes the island’s shape. Walk along the fragile lava paths to spectacular views of the waves crashing below. Galaxy Yacht, Meals: B, L, D aboard ship DAY 10

Frigates and Boobies

On your last day in the Enchanted Islands, head to North Seymour Island, where you can observe a colony of magnificent frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies. Maybe you’ll spot a huge land iguana, the largest of the Galápagos species. Return to the Galaxy and transfer to the Baltra airport for your commercial flight back to Quito. Swissôtel, Meal: B DAY 11

Homeward Bound

Transfer to the airport for your flights home or onward.

Meal: B

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Lower Deck Cabin

Twin Cabin

Upper Deck Double Cabin

Dates & Pricing

See deck plans on page 79.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

INTERNAL AIR

EXPERT

$6,595 (11-15 guests) $7,095 (8-10 guests)

$3,000

$545

To be announced

$6,595 (11-15 guests) $7,095 (8-10 guests)

$3,000

$545

Dennis Overbye

DATES

PRICE FROM

APR 6, 2017 – APR 16, 2017 OCT 5, 2017 – OCT 15, 2017

Upon arrival, $100 must be paid for the Galápagos National Park fee.

Quoted tour prices are per person double occupancy except where indicated and subject to availability.

Excludes international air. Programs subject to change.

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Deck Plans Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia — Celebrity Constellation Page 16

Millennium Class

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Celebrity Constellation

Occupancy: Tonnage: Length: Beam: Draught: Cruising Speed: Electric Current: Ship’s Registry:

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Deck Plans DECK NUM BERS REFLECT UPPER GUEST LEV ELS CO N V ERT I BLE S O FA BED O N E U PPER BERT H T W O U PPER BER T H S CO N N ECT I N G STAT ER O O M S INSIDE STAT EROOM DOOR LOCAT ION W H EELC H A I R A CC ESS I BLE STAT ER O O M FEAT U R I N G R O LL- I N S H OW ER

Sports

Sunrise

2,170 91,000 965 feet 105 feet 26 feet 24 knots 110/220 AC Malta

Staterooms 6016, 6018, 6020, 6021, 6023, 6025, 7014, 7016, 7017, 7018, 7019, 7021, 8006, 8007, 8047, 8048, 8049, 8050, 8051, 8052, 8053, 8054, 9004, 9005, 9034, 9039 and 9090 have partially obstructed views.

Staterooms 6102, 6108, 7136, 7142, 8102, 8108, 9094 and 9100 have smaller verandas that are semi-private.

Some staterooms are accessible for wheelchair users and other guests with disabilities, and include roll-in showers.

Please see the specific ship deck plans forthe locations of all wheelchair accessible staterooms.

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Sky

Panorama

Vista

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Sports Deck Sunrise Deck Resort Deck Sky Deck Panorama Deck Vista Deck Penthouse Deck Entertainment Deck Promenade Deck Plaza Deck Continental Deck

Penthouse

WATER LEVEL

Entertainment

Promenade

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Continental

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Deck Plans Cruising the Treasures of Southeast Asia — L’Austral Page 10

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Tulip Time in Holland by Barge — M.S. Magnifique II Page 28

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Deck Plans Cruising the History and Beauty of the Baltics — M.S. Koningsdam Page 22

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ATRIUM

HUDSON II

HALF MOON I

GRAND DUTCH CAFÉ

ATRIUM

HUDSON I

I-1137 I-1131

I-1146 I-1140

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

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C1127 C1129 C1133 C1135 C1139 C1141 FA1143 FA1145 FA1147 FA1149 FA1151 FA1153 FA1155 FA1157 FA1159 FB1161 FB1163 E1165 E1167 F1169 F1171 F1173 F1175 F1177

EXPLORER’S LOUNGE

CULINARY ARTS CENTER

PHOTO GALLERY

BC4098 A4100 A4102 A4106 A4108 A4110 A4112 A4116 BC4118 V4120 V4122 V4124 V4126 V4128 V4130 V4132 V4134 V4136 V4138 V4140 V4142 V4144 V4146

V4047 V4049 V4051 V4053 V4055 V4057 V4059 V4061 V4063 V4069 V4071 V4077 V4079 V4083 V4085 V4089 V4091 V4093 V4095 V4097 V4099 V4101 V4103 V4105 V4107

J4065 J4067 J4073 J4075 J4081 J4087

BC4109 A4111 A4113 I-4104 I-4115 A4117 A4119 I-4121 A4127 I-4125 A4129 A4131 BC4133 V4135 V4137 V4139 V4141 V4143 V4145 V4147 V4149 V4151 V4153 J4155 V4157 J4161 V4159 J4163 V4165 V4167 E

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V5057 V5059 V5061 V5067 V5069 V5073 V5075 V5081 V5083 V5085 V5089 V5093 V5095 V5097 V5099 V5101 V5103 V5105 V5107 V5109 V5111 V5113 A5115 A5117 A5119 A5121 A5123 A5127 A5131 A5133 A5135 A5137 A5139 V5141 V5143 V5145 V5147 V5149 V5151 V5153 V5155 V5157 V5159 V5161 V5165 V5169 V5171

Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 murphy bed) Double (2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, no murphy bed)

SB 4211

8 ft. to stern from Staterooms 4194 & 4221.

STATERO O M SYMB OL LE GE ND

VC5154 VC5156 VC5158 VC5160 VC5162 VC5164 VC5166 VC5168 VD5170 VD5174 VD5176 VD5180 VD5182 VD5186 VD5188 VD5192 VD5194 SB 5196

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VC5173 VC5175 VC5177 VC5179 VC5181 VC5183 VC5185 VC5189 VD5191 VD5195 VD5197 VD5201 VD5203 VD5207 VD5209 VD5213 VD5215 SB 5217

10 ft. to stern from Staterooms 5206 & 5225.

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J6069 J6071 J6077 J6079 J6085 J6087 J6091 J6095 J6101

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K6170 K6174 K6178 L6182 L6186 L6190 L6194 L6198 L6202 L6206

VD6003 VD6005 VD6007 VD6009 VD6011 VD6015 VD6017 VD6021 VD6023 VD6027 VD6029 VC6033 VC6035 VC6037 VC6039 VC6041 VC6043 VC6045 VC6047 V6049 VA6051 VA6053 VA6055 VA6057 VA6059 VA6061 VA6063 VA6065 VA6067 VA6073 VA6075 VA6081 VA6083 VA6089 VA6093 VA6097 VA6099 VA6103 VA6105 VA6107 VA6109 VA6111 V6113 V6115 A6117 A6119 A6121 A6123 A6125 A6129 A6133 A6135 A6137 A6139 A6141 V6143 V6145 VA6147 VA6149 VA6151 VA6153 VA6155 VA6157 VA6159 VA6161 VA6163 VA6165 VA6167 V6169 VC6171 VC6173 VC6175 VC6177 VC6179 VC6181 VC6183 VC6187 VC6191 VD6195 VD6199 VD6203 VD6207 VD6211 VD6215 VD6219 VD6223 VD6227 SB 6229

K6031 K6025 L6019 L6013

K6034 K6028 L6022 L6016 L6012

L5015 L5007 K5039 K5033 K5027 E

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V5056 J5063 V5058 J5065 V5060 J5071 V5062 V5064 V5066 J5077 V5068 J5079 V5070 V5072 J5087 V5074 V5076 J5091 V5078 V5080 V5082 V5084 V5086 V5088 V5090 V5092 V5094 V5096 A5098 A5100 E E A5102 E E A5104 A5106 I-5108 I-5125 A5110 A5114 A5116 A5118 A5120 A5122 V5124 V5126 V5128 V5130 V5132 V5134 V5136 V5138 V5140 V5142 V5146 J5144 V5148 J5163 V5150 J5167 V5152

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THE DINING ROOM

115 ft. to stern from Stateroom 1177.

Floor-to-ceiling windows Shower only

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CASINO

MERABELLA LUXURY SHOP

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L4201 K4195 K4189 K4183

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L4174 K4168 K4162

N1022 N1016 N1010 N1004

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12 ft. to stern from Staterooms 6216 & 6235.

SH I P SP E CI F I CAT I O N S & FACI L I T I E S

Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglas® railings Suites SA7094, A6150 & A6148, and staterooms VA8147, VA8145, VA8134, VA8132, I-7108, I-7101, I-6131, I-6116, V5171, V5152, I-5129, I-5112, V5057, V5055, V5054, V5052, V4167, V4146, V4107, V4096, C1134, C1125, C1123, C1121 are wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only.

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2,650 Guests 99,500 Gross Tons 975 Feet Long Automatic Stabilizers 13 Guest Decks 12 Guest Elevators Dining Venues To Be Revealed

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4 Performance Spaces Outdoor Swimming Pools (one with sliding glass roof)

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Duty-free Shops Internet Center Library Casino Basketball Court Volleyball Court

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SA7071 NEPTUNE LOUNGE

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SA7086

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I-7101

I-7108

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SS7103

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19 ft. to stern from Staterooms 8192 & 8201.

KONINGSDAM

deck plans & staterooms The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with flat-panel television, DVD player, mini-bar, mini-safe, data port, telephone and multichannel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols within the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions below.

V E RA N DA H SU I T E S

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Pinnacle Suite: Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Vista Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.

THE LOFT

CANALETTO

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Signature Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, 1 murphy bed for 1 person, bathroom with dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Neptune Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Staterooms 10001–10055 Staterooms 11001–11058 131 ft. from bow to 140 ft. from bow to Staterooms 10001 & 10002. Staterooms 11001 & 11002.

FITNESS CENTER

L8182 L8176

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Staterooms 8001–8201 180 ft. from bow to Staterooms 8001 & 8002.

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Suites and Staterooms. Opt for the serenity of a Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities.

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Queen Mary 2 Deck Plans Queen Mary 2 Deck Plans 10 May 2015 (M505) - 3 January 2016 (M602) 10 May 2015 (M505) - 3 January 2016 (M602)

Aft High Deck 9 Grand Duplexes

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Aft High Deck 9 Duplexes & Suites

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Forward/Aft High Decks 9,10 Duplexes & Suites

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Forward/Aft Royal Suites ✦ High Decks 9,10

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Forward Royal Suites ✦ High Deck 10

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Forward High Decks 8,11,12 Balcony (sheltered)

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Stateroom Category Stateroom Category Grand Duplexes

Ship facts Entered 2004 ShipService: facts

Refit: November 2011 Entered Service: 2004 Country of Registry: Bermuda Refit: November 2011 Speed: 28 knots Country of Registry: Bermuda Gross Tonnage: 151,400 GRT Speed: 28 knots Gross Tonnage: 151,400 GRT

Passenger Capacity: 2,620 No of Crew: 1,253 Passenger Capacity: 2,620 Length: 1,132 feet No of Crew: 1,253 Width: 131 feet Length: 1,132 feet Draft: 32 feet Width: 131 feet Draft: 32 feet

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Deck 7

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(Grand Duplexes/Duplexes, Deck 9 (High) Penthouses, Queens Suites (Grand Duplexes/Duplexes, & Staterooms 9.001-9.082) Penthouses, Queens Suites & Staterooms 9.001-9.082)

(Queens & Deck 8Suites (High)

Deck 7

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✦ Royal Suites do not have a balcony

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8.003 8.005 8.001 8.007 8.003 8.009 8.005 8.011 8.007 8.013 8.009 8.015 8.011 8.017 8.013 8.019 8.015 8.021 8.017 8.023 8.019 8.025 8.021 8.027 8.023 8.029 8.025 8.031 8.027

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CANYON RANCH CANYON SPACLUB RANCH SPACLUB

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BAND STAND

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DECK 13 DECK 11 DECK 9

DECK 12 DECK 10 HIGH DECK 8 DECK LOW DECK 6 DECK DECK 4 DECK 2

HIGH DECK 7 DECK DECK 5 LOW DECK 3 DECK DECK 1

DECK 3L

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Forward

Deck 4 (Low) (Staterooms 4.001-4.225)

Midships

Deck 5 (Low) (Staterooms 5.001-5.269)

Aft

Deck 6 (Low) (Staterooms 6.001-6.304)

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Children: Unless otherwise indicated in the Tour description, all Tour passengers must be at least ten (10) years of age. However, some activities contained within an Itinerary may have a different age restriction than the overall minimum age requirement, in which case details will be provided at the time of booking. We reserve the right to marginally exceed the published maximum group size on family Tours to accommodate a family.

Suppliers Acts or Omissions: The Operator acts only as an independent contractor to supply or arrange for the travel services named in your Itinerary or otherwise to procure services or goods from third parties such as airlines, hotels and other lodging providers, local hosts, guides, bus lines, car rental companies, driving services, restaurants and providers of entertainment (the “Suppliers”). The Operator and Times Journeys assume no responsibility for any personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission of any of the Suppliers.

Conduct During the Tour: You are responsible for respecting the authority and following the directions of the Tour guide and the laws of the countries in your Itinerary during a Tour. We may exclude you from participating in all or any part of the Tour if, in our sole discretion, your condition or behavior renders you unfit for the Tour or unfit for continuation once the Tour has begun. Unfitness may include, without limitation, any behavior that, regardless of its cause, is inappropriate or offensive or interferes with the delivery of Tour services or may constitute a hazard or embarrassment. In such case, our liability shall be strictly limited to refund of the recoverable cost of any unused portion of the Tour. Should you decide for any reason not to participate in certain parts of the Tour or use certain goods included in the Tour, no refunds will be made for those unused parts of the Tour or goods. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any costs, damages, losses or liabilities arising out of (a) the actions or omissions of any minors traveling with you and (b) if you checked the box indicating that you are signing on behalf of yourself and your traveling companions, your companions’ claims that you were not authorized to agree to this Participant Agreement on their behalf.

Limitation of Liability and Damages: In no event will we be liable for any injury, loss, claim, damage or any special, punitive, exemplary, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, that arise out of or are in any way connected with the Tour, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Travel Advisories and Warnings: It is your responsibility to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U.S. State Department’s travel website at www.travel.state.gov or by phone at 888-407-4747.

Force Majeure: We assume no responsibility for any personal injury, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any matter beyond our exclusive control, including, but not limited to, a delay or cancellation that causes you to miss all or any portion of the Tour; acts of God, acts of government, war; terrorist acts, riots, disaster, weather extremes or strikes. We have no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the Suppliers, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel.

You understand that health care standards, facilities and services abroad may be different or even inadequate for treating health conditions. For information concerning possible dangers at foreign destinations, we recommend contacting the Travel Warnings Section of the U.S. State Department at (202) 647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov, and click on “Travel Warnings.” For medical information, we recommend contacting the Centers for Disease Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel.

whatsoever, which you now have or which may hereafter arise out of or in connection with your Tour or participation in any activities in which you participate.

Arbitration and Waiver of Trial by Jury: You agree to present any claims against us within ninety (90) days after the Tour ends and to file any suit within one (1) year of the incident, and you acknowledge that this expressly limits the applicable statute of limitations to one (1) year. In lieu of litigation and jury trials, each of which is expressly waived, any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this Participation Agreement, the brochure or any other literature concerning your trip or the Tour shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in New York City, New York, according to the then-existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such proceeding will be governed by the substantive law of the State of New York. The arbitrator(s) and not any federal, state or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability or formation of this Participant Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this Participant Agreement is void or voidable.

General: You hereby consent to our use of pictures or video of you in our marketing materials without compensation. Facsimile or scanned transmission of any signed document shall be deemed delivery of an original. If there are any conflicts between this Participant Agreement and the Itinerary, this Participant Agreement shall apply. We reserve the right to decline to do business with anyone on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Active Elements, Medical Conditions and Special Assistance: Some of our Tours incorporate active elements such as hiking, climbing or canoeing; you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the level of activity that will be involved in your Tour. You must disclose in your Participant Information Form (or at such later time when you become aware of such a condition) any existing physical or mental illness, disability, pregnancy or any other condition which may create a health hazard for yourself or others during the Tour, or for which you may require medical attention or special accommodation during the Tour. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs, but you must notify us at the time of booking for a determination of what assistance we can reasonably provide.

We regret that we cannot accommodate you if you have special needs for ordinary daily activities, such as walking and dining. In no instance will our Suppliers or we physically lift or assist you on to or off any vehicles. If we cannot accommodate your special needs, you must be accompanied by a companion who will be responsible for independently providing the needed assistance.

We reserve the right to decline acceptance of anyone we consider unsuitable due to fitness level. We also reserve the right to remove you from the Tour, at your own expense, if your condition is such that it could create a hazard to you or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers.

Quoted tour prices are per person double occupancy except where indicated and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs subject to change. All terms and conditions can be found at nytimes.com/timesjourneys or you can call 855NYT-7979 and request a copy be sent to you. Abercrombie & Kent CST#2007274-20, Mountain Travel CST#2014882-10, Academic Travel Abroad CST#2059002-40, Insight Cruises CST#206538-40, Judy Perl Worldwide Travel LLC CST# 2122227-40.

Times Journeys’ trips to Cuba are permitted under the People-to-People general license category.

SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Assumption of Risks and Release: If you participate in activities during your Tour, certain risks and dangers may arise, including, but not limited to, the risk of accidents in remote places without access to medical facilities, transportation or means of rapid evacuation and assistance; the hazards of traveling in unsafe or politically unstable areas or under unsafe conditions; the dangers of civil disturbances, war, extortion, kidnapping and terrorist activities; dangers and risks inherent in activities in underdeveloped countries; and dangers of local law enforcement activity. You hereby expressly assume all of these risks and dangers, and you hereby expressly agree to forever release, discharge and hold us and our agents, employees, officers and directors harmless against any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, suits, claims and demands of any and every kind and nature

Binding Arbitration Clause (for Mountain Travel only): I agree that any dispute with Mountain Travel concerning, relating or referring to this contract, the brochure, or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, according to the then existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such proceeding will be governed by substantive California law without regard to the California Arbitration Act. The arbitrator(s) and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.

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2017 Sailing Schedule SHIP

CRUISE

DAYS

CRUISE FROM

CRUISE TO

DEPARTURES

PAGE

L’Austral

Cruising the Treasures of Southeast Asia

13

Ho Chi Minh City

Myanmar

2017: October 28

10

Celebrity Constellation

Idyllic Sri Lanka, India and Arabia

16

Singapore

Abu Dhabi

2017: April 2

16

M.S. Koningsdam

Cruising the History and Beauty of the Baltics

15

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

2017: September 3

22

M.S. Magnifique II

Tulip Time in Holland by Barge

9

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

2017: April 14

28

ASIA

EUROPE

NORTH AMERICA

Crystal Serenity

Autumn Indulgence at Sea and on Land

10

Montreal

New York

2016: September 23

32

M.S. Amsterdam

Cruising Alaska’s Beauty, History and Culture

15

Seattle

Seattle

2017:

38

Le Ponant

Cuba: History, Culture and Contemporary Life

11

Havana

Santiago de Cuba

2017: March 17

44

Queen Mary 2®

Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2®

10

New York

Southampton, U.K.

2017: January 2, July 5

50

SOUTH AMERICA

Silver Galapagos

Cruise Darwin’s World Aboard the Silver Galapagos

10

Baltra Island

Santa Cruz

2016: September 29 2017: July 20, November 9

56

Galaxy Yacht

Galápagos: Evolution in Action

11

Baltra Island

North Seymour Island

2017: April 6, October 5

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