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Voyage to the great Lakes

Discovering a North American Treasure
aboard the 130-guest Yorktown
July 8 15, 2013

Dear Vanderbilt Alumni and Friends, Close to home is one of the great natural wonders of the world. The Great Lakes is a vast inland sea, a majestic natural treasure that the United States and Canada share. Yet very few travelers have explored the lakes by ship. Our summer voyage is your opportunity to discover a world-class family destination, right in your own backyard. Great cities have emerged on the shores of the lakesChicago, Detroit, Toronto, to name just a few. The lakes water countless small towns and farms. They are a highway for shipping, with a direct link to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway. In summer the lakes are a paradise, with opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and all manner of water sports. But there are also vast stretches of lakeshore that are as pristine as when the Native American tribes paddled their canoes in these waters. Because this voyage is at the perfect time of year for two or three generations to travel together, we are inviting passengers to bring along younger guests (ages 7-21) to join our special Young Explorers Program at a specially reduced rate. This program leads groups of similarly aged children and young adults on a series of educational and recreational activities designed from a childs perspective. Young Explorers will: learn about ship structure, nautical terms, and basic navigation with an officer-led tour of the Yorktown; be introduced to the history of Michilimackinac from its habitation by the Ojibwe and Odawa tribes; compete in an onboard treasure hunt; learn about the physical characteristics and geology of the Great Lakes; and ride through the massive sand dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan on dune schooners. You neednt travel far from home to enjoy a great cruise experience with your family. There are unforgettable destinations at your doorstep. This summer, join us aboard the 130-guest Yorktown and discover for yourself the beauty and the majesty of the Great Lakes. Sincerely,

Carroll Kimball, BA84 President, Vanderbilt Alumni Association

Right: Niagara Falls Cover: Mackinac Island overlooking Lake Huron

Explore a World-Class Destination on this Voyage to North Americas

A One-of-a-Kind Voyage
Carved millions of years ago by nature herself, the Great Lakes are a treasure cherished by Americans and Canadians. Our carefully crafted itinerary includes that natural wonder, Niagara Falls, and picturesque Mackinac Island, where time passes at the leisurely pace of a carriage ride. For our shore excursions, weve struck a balance between the serene and the exciting: weve included the galleries and shops of quaint Saugatuck, a popular summer destination since the early 1900s, as well as Clevelands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, where the collection is housed in a superb building designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, among other sites. Time is precious, and that is one of the things this cruise gives you. Never will you be rushed from one site to another. On our cruises, you have the leisure to stop for lunch at a lakefront restaurant, or chat with an artist in a gallery. Most of the places we visit are small towns, where people move at a different pace than city-dwellers. This cruise gives you an opportunity to experience the unhurried rhythm of life along the lakes.

in Your Own Backyard Inland Seas

Freedom to Explore
Most of the ports on our Great Lakes itineraries are off limits to foreign vessels, but because Yorktown flies the American flag, we can access small port towns that are the hidden gems of the inland seas. Neither are they accessible to mega cruise ships. Aboard Yorktown, you will travel with a small group of people who share your interests, who regard travel as a life-enriching experience. When we go on shore excursions, you are exploring with friends, not getting lost in a crowd of tourists. And at many of the ports we visit we offer a choice of excursions and options of other activities, such as kayaking, at no additional cost.

A Small Shipboard Community of Like-Minded Travelers

Experience has taught us that our cruises attract interesting, outgoing people. They love to explore and learn. They tend to be well-traveled. They are confident. They make friends easily and have interesting stories to tell. Aboard Yorktown, you will never be lost in a crowd of strangersyou will be part of a warm, welcoming community of new friends.

The beautiful natural scenery of the Great Lakes

Travel, Learn & Enrich Your Experience with Experts

On our voyage, guests are accompanied by renowned expertsforemost in their respective fieldswho will enhance and enrich the journey through lectures and informal discussions onboard.

Scott Cameron grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and enjoyed a long career as head of history and senior administrator for schools along the southern shore of Georgian Bay. After retiring from education in 1992, Scott seized the opportunity to pursue his passion for the Great Lakes and their history and began a second career as author and lecturer. A member of the Ontario Maritime History Committee and The Association of Great Lakes Maritime History, his lectures have delighted audiences from California to Ontario.

Temu Nana, Yorktowns Cruise Director, has deep roots in the Great Lakes region. He is a native of Detroit, grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Theatre Performance. After college, he moved to New York and joined Travel Dynamics International, working for several years both in the office and in the field, with extensive experience traveling North Americas Eastern Seaboard, the Great Lakes, and Canada.

Kayaking in Lake Huron

YOuNg ExpLOrErS prOgrAM

For Children and Young Adults Ages 7-21
Experienced youth education counselors will lead groups of similarly aged children and young adults in the Young Explorers Program, a series of educational and recreational activities designed from a childs perspective, including: A tour of Yorktown conducted by an officer, introducing basic information about the ships structure, nautical terms, and elementary navigation aids A fun and educational lesson on the history of Michilimackinac from its habitation by Ojibwe and Odawa tribes through the European discoveries and fur trade to the War of 1812 A discussion of the physical characteristics of the Great Lakes, including basic geology A treasure hunt throughout Yorktown The opportunity to ride the massive sand dunes on the shore of Lake Michigan on speciallydesigned dune shooners

The Ecology of the Saugatuck Dunes

Michigans Saugatuck Dunes is a remote strip of shoreline along Lake Michigan, about 2.5 miles long. Some of the sand dunes rise to a height of 200 feet. Among the dunes are 21 wetlands (also known as wetpannes), an extremely rare environment and the habitat for plants and wildlife that exist nowhere else, including Blanchards Cricket Frog and the Zigzag Bladderwort. The foredunes (the dunes closest to the lake) are kept stable by a host of wildflowers and grasses that are as lovely as they are hardy, including marram grass and smooth rose. During our voyage, take a ride aboard specially designed dune schooners through this interesting scenery and along the Zigzag Bladderwort towering sand hills.

Trail in the Saugatuck Dunes

The Yorktown navigating the waterway that leads to Saugatuck

Itinerary
Monday, July 8, 2013 CHICAgO, IllInoIs, uSA | EMBArK Fly to Chicago, one of Americas most vibrant and historic cities, and embark Yorktown in the afternoon. Sail in the early evening. (D) Tuesday, July 9 SAugATuCK, MIchIgan Arrive this morning in Saugatuck, nestled off the shores of Lake Michigan and Kalamazoo Lake. Originally a lumber town, Saugatuck eventually became known for its fruit production, especially its peaches. In the early 1900s Saugatuck was a prime summer destination for Chicago urbanites. Today, it is known for its historic buildings and churches, unique shops, and many art galleries, which you will have the opportunity to visit. Also take a scenic ride through the Lake Michigan Sand Dunes on specially designed dune schooners. (B, L, D) Wednesday, July 10 CHArLEVOIx The tumbling hills of Michigans scenic northwest are blanketed with maple and spruce. Explore lovely Charlevoix, including the whimsical mushroom houses built by local architect Earl Young. (B, L, D) Thursday, July 11 MACKINAC ISLAND Arrive in beautiful Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven where cars are forbidden and bicycles share the road with horsedrawn carriages. Explore this idyllic island and see the ancient limestone formations that were considered sacred by the Straits Indians; the impressive Fort Mackinac, built atop a high cliff by the British in 1780; and the landmark Victorian Grand Hotel. Also enjoy free time to stroll along streets lined with ginger-bread-trimmed buildings and browse in the charming shops. (B, L, D) Friday, July 12 CruISINg LAKE HurON and LAKE ErIE Enjoy a day at sea as Yorktown navigates from Lake Huron through the St. Clair River into Lake St. Clair and on to the Detroit River. Pass by the glittering city of Detroit with its beautifully renovated International Riverfront with its attractive waterfront parks and the Renaissance Center, home of General Motors world headquarters, on our way to Lake Erie. (B, L, D) Saturday, July 13 CLEVELAND, ohIo Sitting where the Cuyahoga River meets Lake Erie, Cleveland is home to a monumental downtown and a rich cultural legacy.

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Over nine million people visit this city on the lake, founded on the wealth of steel and oil barons. Clevelands industrial foundation is very much in evidence, though downtowns steel warehouses and tool-and-die factories now house smart restaurants, cafs, and shops, and its many bridges lead to revitalized neighborhoods. Our tour of the city will include the striking I. M. Pei-designed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, located on the Lake Erie waterfront. Also tour the superb Cleveland Museum of Art, noted for its collection of European paintings, as well as American, Asian, and African Art, or the Cleveland Botanical Garden. (B, L, D) Sunday, July 14 pOrT COLBOrNE, ontarIo, canada | NIAgArA FALLS | WELLAND CANAL | LAKE ONTArIO Arrive this morning at Port Colborne, from where Yorktown begins the dramatic passage from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario

via the Welland Canal. A series of eight locks designed as a continuous flight of stairs lowers Yorktown 326.5 feet over a distance of 27 miles. Disembark for an excursion to Niagara Falls, one of North Americas most spectacular natural wonders, where well see both the American Falls and Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls. Return to the ship to transit the Canal, and from the decks witness the mechanics of this engineering marvel which took over 100 years to complete. (B, L, D) Monday, July 15 TOrONTO | DISEMBArK Disembark in Toronto following breakfast. (B)

A mushroom house, the characteristic domestic architecture of Charlevoix

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Clevelands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, designed by noted architect I. M. Pei

going Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel

The first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive was Annie Taylor, a 62-year-old retired finishing school teacher. She made her daredevil stunt in 1901 and emerged from her wooden barrel a bit bruised but otherwise unharmed. At least eleven other daredevils have tried to replicate Taylors exploit, not always successfully. Today, going over the Falls is illegal. Nonetheless, in 2003, an American stuntman named Kirk Jones went over the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side in nothing but a wet suit. Incredibly, he survived, but he was fined $2,300 by an Ontario court and banned from Annie Taylor beside the barrel she used to go over Canada for life.
Niagara Falls

Yorktown
Yorktown is the ship that makes this itinerary possible. Theres a congenial ambiance aboard this comfortable vessel that was built specifically in America to cruise the waterways of North America. The ship flies the American flag and is staffed by a seasoned, friendly, all-American crew. And Yorktown guarantees a unique experience: thanks to its American registry, it can operate itineraries that are off-limits to foreign vessels. The ship accommodates only 130 guests in 69 cabins. All cabins are exterior and have two twin beds or one queen bed and private facilities; Superior category cabins have a walk-out balcony. Yorktowns chefs are masters of American regional cuisine. At meals, all guests are served in a single, unassigned seating in the dining room, where the large picture windows offer unobstructed views of the passing scene. Coffee is available all day in the Lounge, which is also the setting for afternoon tea. Upon your return from an excursion, complimentary refreshments will be waiting for you. In the evening, cocktails are served as the ships pianist performs on a Steinway piano. In addition, Yorktown has a large sun deck and Internet access.

Yorktowns inviting Dining Room

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Most cabins feature a picture window

Yorktowns spacious Lounge is surrounded by windows

Superior category cabin balcony

Cheerful bathrooms are appointed with fine toiletries Relaxing on Yorktowns Sun Deck

Details of the comfortable Lounge

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PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

deCk PLAN
S79 S77 S80 S78

7-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 130-guest Yorktown Complete program of tours and excursions Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Enrichment program of lectures and discussions by accompanying study leaders Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff Complete pre-departure materials Gratuities to guides and drivers

SUN DECK
P75 P73 P76 P74 P71 P69 P67 P65 P63 P61 P72 P70 P68 P66 P64 P62 P59 P57 P55 P53 P51 P49

P60 P58 P56 P54 P52 P50

PROMENADE DECK
L47 L45 L43 L48 L46 L44 L41 L39 L37 L35 L33 L31 L29 L27 OBSERVATION LOUNGE L42 L40 L38 L36 L34 L32 L30 L28

LOUNGE DECK
M25 M23 M21M19 M17 M15 M11 DINING ROOM M26 M24 M22 M20M18 M16 M14 M12

MAIN DECK

C R U I S e A N d L A N d R At e S
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NOT INCLuDED: Airfare; transfers; port and embarkation taxes; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and Internet service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel AIrFArE: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land Rates. Please contact your preferred airline, travel agent, or the Travel Dynamics International air desk operated by Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. (VWTI) for airfare information and to reserve flights. Consultants are available Monday Friday from 9:00 am 5:30 pm (EST) toll-free at 1-877-711-9896. Please have your tour code (13617) and dates handy for reference.

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Outside cabins with two lower beds, two portholes, and private bathroom. Cabins M11-M17 Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins L43-L48 Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins P49-P76 Outside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins M18-M26 Outside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins L29-L42 Outside cabins with two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins L27, L28, P59*, P60 *P59s two lower beds cannot be converted. Superior outside cabins with walk-out balcony, full-size bed, private bathroom, and mini-refrigerator. Cabins S77-S80

rate

E D C B A AA S

$4,395 $4,995 $5,595 $6,195 $6,595 $6,995 $7,895

Port taxes & Charges: $195 per person

SINGLE RATES

a limited number of cabins for solo travelers are available in Category C-a at a supplement of $995 added to the per person, double occupancy rate.

SPeCIAL FAMILY & YOUNG AdULt RAteS per child or young adult, ages 7 - 21
1 child sharing with 2 adults 1 child sharing with 1 adult CategOry any any e D C B a B a POrt ChargeS $125 rateS $1,275 $2,995 $2,995 $3,495 $3,995 $4,495 $4,995 $2,995 $3,335

2 children sharing a cabin

3 children sharing a cabin

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Riding the Dunes in Saugatuck

GeNeRAL INFORMAtION

pAYMENT SCHEDuLE: A deposit of $750 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may charge your deposit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. However, personal checks are accepted for both deposits and final payment. CANCELLATIONS & rEFuNDS: All cancellations are subject to a $300 per person fee. Cancellations received 61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% of the total program cost per person. Cancellations received within 60 days of departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. INSurANCE: We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. ITINErArY: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of Travel Dynamics International. rESpONSIBILITY: Please read carefully the following terms and conditions, which constitute the sole, legally enforceable agreements between the passenger and Travel Dynamics International and the tours sponsoring organization. The passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vessels owner/operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enforceable terms of carriage for this tour and is available on request from Travel Dynamics International. Travel Dynamics International and the tours sponsoring organization act solely as agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In that capacity, we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the passengers safety and satisfaction, but, we neither assume nor bear any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any ship, airplane, train, automobile, motor coach, carriage or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party, involved in carrying the passenger or in affecting these tours. We are not responsible for damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond our control. All such losses must be borne by the passenger, and tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered by us, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on the passengers behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any obligation or liability to the passenger beyond the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the tours itinerary and to substitute hotels, ships, or lecturers if this is required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires. No refund shall be made for any unused portion of any tour. By forwarding their deposit(s), the passenger certifies that he/she and/or their dependents, minors or others covered thereby do not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that could create a hazard for them or other passengers. We reserve the right to decline to accept or to decline to retain any person as a member of any tour should such persons health, condition or actions adversely affect or threaten the welfare or safety of other passengers or impede the tour. Baggage or valuables brought on the tour shall be transported, handled or stored at the passengers risk entirely, and, we shall bear no liability or responsibility for any damage or other loss thereto. Passenger tickets are not transferable and are not subject to alteration by the passenger. 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Discovering a North American Treasure

Voyage to the great Lakes

aboard the 130-guest Yorktown

July 8 - 15, 2013

Round Island Lighthouse in Lake Huron

To make reservations or for further information, please contact the Vanderbilt travel Program at 615-322-3673 or e-mail: alumni.travel@vanderbilt.edu, or call Travel Dynamics International toll-free at (800) 257-5767 (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST).

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Yorktown navigates the Welland Canal

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Yorktown was Proudly Built in the USA, Flies the American Flag & is Operated by an All-American Crew