BALTIC DELIGHTS. A 10-night cruise aboard Star Breeze with Diane Rehm Copenhagen Gdansk Tallinn Helsinki St. Petersburg Stockholm

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1 BALTIC DELIGHTS A 10-night cruise aboard Star Breeze with Diane Rehm Copenhagen Gdansk Tallinn Helsinki St. Petersburg Stockholm JUNE 26 JULY 7, DAYS, 10 NIGHTS Copenhagen Pre-tour Extension: June 24 26, 2018 Stockholm Post-tour Extension: July 7 9, 2018 EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS: Save $1,000 per couple and receive free airfare from New York when you book and pay in full by February 28, See pricing page for details.

2 BALTIC DELIGHTS A 10-night cruise aboard Star Breeze with Diane Rehm Cruise the beautiful Baltic Sea and explore its coastal cities in this exuberant season of verdant landscapes and the magical White Nights. Board the 212-guest Star Breeze in Copenhagen to call at ports in Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, spend two nights in Russia s great westward-facing city of St. Petersburg, cruise down the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki and cross to Stockholm. At each port you can choose from several optional shore excursions, some strenuous, others more relaxing, all illuminating. You can also explore most of these cities on your own. Every cabin on Star Breeze is a suite, with a comfortable sitting area by the window or French balcony giving you ever-changing views of coastal cities, archipelagos and the sea itself. On board there will be time for dining, rest and rejuvenation, and group conversations with Diane Rehm. Formerly host of The Diane Rehm Show, she continues to contribute to the national discussion of politics and culture with a weekly podcast series, On My Mind. There s much to discover and to savor aboard Star Breeze and ashore in the historic cities that encircle the Baltic. To linger a few days in Copenhagen or Stockholm, add the pre-tour, the post-tour or perhaps both! l l 1

3 A message from Diane Rehm The trip we ve planned for summer 2018 delves into the diverse countries around the Baltic Sea. Each port of call has its own distinct character, but you ll discover common threads in their styles and histories. One is the mingling of land and water in cities built on islands, laced with rivers and canals, and bound to the sea. The days are pleasantly cool, and the daylight gracious, lingering long into the evening and returning in the early hours. We embark Star Breeze in the city that is, as the song says, Wonderful Copenhagen. Sailing east, we ll call at Gdansk, the Polish city that gave life to the Solidarity Movement, and at the restored Estonian capital of Tallinn. Then we have two days in St. Petersburg, with a chance to attend a classic Russian ballet in an historic theater, and a full day in Helsinki before we leave the ship in Stockholm. Star Breeze is a delightful small ship, or large yacht! All the staterooms are suites designed with a comfortable sitting area near your window or balcony slider. You can read more about the ship on page 14, but be assured that the staff will take good care of us. We ll have time to enjoy the good company aboard and to share our thoughts on our travels and on events back home. I look forward with great pleasure to this adventure. Whatever you imagine you ll experience, I think you will find it, and more. To discuss the trip and reserve your suite on Star Breeze, call Cross-Culture Journeys at We will be glad to meet you in Copenhagen and to welcome you aboard! With best wishes, Diane Rehm Host/producer of podcast series On My Mind 2

4 Baltic Delights June 26 July 7, 2018 The optional shore excursions mentioned here are for When the 2018 excursions are available, they will be sent to those who contact Cross-Culture Journeys about the cruise. Tuesday, June 26 DEPART U.S. Depart from your U.S. gateway for Copenhagen, Denmark. If you are taking the Copenhagen Pre-tour, see the Extension itinerary on page 9 for today and tomorrow. Wednesday, June 27 ARRIVE COPENHAGEN, DENMARK BOARD STAR BREEZE WELCOME DINNER Arrive at Copenhagen Airport where you will be met and transferred to the dock to board Star Breeze. Join your fellow travelers and Diane Rehm for an introduction to the ship and the cruise, followed by the Captain s reception and welcome dinner. Tonight you cruise into the Baltic, bound for the town of Gudhjem on Bornholm Island. D Thursday, June 28 GUDHJEM, ON BORNHOLM ISLAND, DENMARK Bornholm Island is Denmark in miniature, complete with fertile fields, forests, craggy granite cliffs, and inviting white beaches. Its strategic value is suggested by the four extant round churches that once doubled as fortresses. The extraordinary clear light on the island has long attracted painters, whose colorful work is displayed at several museums including two in Gudhjem. Glass and ceramic workshops also welcome visitors. Enjoy the sight of red-roofed buildings clustered around the harbor, and sample some of the traditional smoked herring at one of the smokehouses. The ruins of the medieval Hammershus Fortress are accessible from Gudhjem by a local bus that follows the coast. In the late afternoon Star Breeze sets out across the Baltic for Gdansk, Poland. B/L/D Friday, June 29 DENMARK GDANSK, POLAND Gdansk is one of Poland s larger cities and its principal seaport. After extensive damage during World War II the Old Town has been faithfully reconstructed with guidance from documents, photographs and drawings, and with the re-use of every ornament rescued from the rubble. Neptune s Fountain is the iconic symbol of Gdansk, reflecting its past as a free Hanseatic city. Mariacka Street, between St. Mary s Gate and the imposing brick St. Mary s Church, offers a lively atmosphere and shops for amber and other regional goods. Gdansk is also the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, a vital force in ending Soviet rule of Poland. SWEDEN Copenhagen Bornholm Stockholm Gdansk Mariehamn Baltic Sea Klaipeda POLAND FINLAND Helsinki Tallinn ESTONIA Cruise Route Extension Land Route Cruise route is approximate. LITHUANIA Average temperature and precipitation ranges in season (in degrees Fahrenheit) St. Petersburg RUSSIA City High Low Precipitation Copenhagen " Tallinn " St. Petersburg " Stockholm " You may choose from optional excursions including a half-day custom tour by car (1 3 passengers) or van (3 5 passengers), a panoramic coach tour, and a morning kayak excursion followed by a walking tour of Old Town. Another choice combines a city tour with a visit to the Stutthof Concentration Camp. Your ship will remain in Gdansk through the day and depart tonight for the port of Klaipėda, Lithuania. B/L/D 3

5 T O U R I N C L U S I O N S Airport-ship transfers (if purchasing trip with airfare, arriving on embarkation day and returning home on disembarkation day) Ten nights accommodation in outside stateroom on yacht Star Breeze All meals during cruise, including vegetarian selections; most special diets accommodated if known in advance. Alternative dining venue with continental breakfast, buffet or served lunch, partial dinner menu; mid-afternoon snacks and sandwiches Weather permitting, one onboard barbecue; one night intimate outdoor dining at Candles (no extra charge) All non-alcoholic beverages including cappuccino, espresso and other specialty drinks Entertainment system including DVD player; DVD collection in library for borrowing Yoga, stretching or exercise classes Use of water sports equipment (kayaks, pedal boats) in favorable sea and weather conditions All local taxes Gratuities for shipboard staff, guides and drivers Shore excursions labeled optional Port charges of $348 per person Onboard Wi-Fi N O T I N C L U D E D Alcoholic beverages, plus 15% service charge on bar charges, beverage package and wine with meals Personal expenses such as spa services and laundry Passport and airline baggage fees A C C O M M O D A T I O N S L O C AT I O N A C C O M M O D AT I O N S R AT I N G (Hotel & Travel Index) At sea M/V Star Breeze Superior First Class equivalent l l See our website for full terms and conditions. 4

6 Saturday, June 30 KLAIPĖDA, LITHUANIA Klaipėda, where the Danė River flows into the Baltic, is Lithuania s only port. The Lithuanian Sea Museum features maritime exhibits and sea mammals in a 19th-century fort at the water s edge. Wood-frame buildings in German style line the streets of the Old Town. Theater Square, the city s main gathering spot, is home to the neoclassical Drama Theater and a fountain sculpture recalling a beloved work by the poet Simon Dach, a native of Klaipėda. Local legends and folklore are also a presence in civic life, from the playful statues in Old Town to the wooden sculptures from Lithuanian fairy tales at Witches Hill. One of today s optional excursions explores the Witches Hill legends; another takes you to Curonian Spit National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for Europe s highest sand dunes. More options are a Lithuanian wine and cheese tasting, an exploration of village life in the country under Soviet rule and today, and a tour of a Soviet nuclear weapons site. Return to the ship for dinner and the night as Star Breeze follows the Baltic coast northward. B/L/D Sunday, July 1 AT SEA Spend a relaxing day aboard as your ship cruises toward Tallinn, Estonia. One of the three discussions planned with Diane Rehm will be held today. You may try the ship s whirlpool, enjoy a book, a yoga class and the good company around you, and take in the sight of sea, coast and sky from the ship s lounge or the sitting room of your suite. Early tomorrow morning Star Breeze will arrive in Tallinn, at the mouth of the Gulf of Finland. B/L/D Monday, July 2 TALLINN, ESTONIA Disembark after breakfast to explore Tallinn. The Medieval Old Town within the city walls is a thriving city center where the spires of 14th-century churches soar above cafés and shops. You ll find impressive guild houses, the ancient (though thrice burned and rebuilt) St. Olaf s Church and other architectural treasures. In the adjacent Rotermann Quarter abandoned factories have been renovated and repurposed as modern housing, shops and restaurants around a festive central square. Another Tallinn landmark is Peter the Great s exquisite Kadriorg Palace, now Estonia s museum for Russian and Western European art. You have several optional tours to choose from, including a walking and driving tour of city highlights, a chocolate-making workshop, a meeting with an Estonian diplomat followed by a walking tour, an overview of Soviet Tallinn, and an option that combines a tour of Old Town with a visit to an Estonian home. Re-board Star Breeze by early afternoon to begin your journey up the Gulf of Finland to St. Petersburg. Throughout your trip the days have been longer than in the U.S., but starting tonight you are in the realm of the White Nights where there s sun or civil twilight for almost 22 hours. B/L/D 5

7 Tuesday, July 3 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Early this morning, though well after the 3:45am sunrise, your ship approaches the magnificent city on the Neva that Tsar Peter the Great founded in Enjoy the sight of its gleaming domes as you look forward to discovering the magical Venice of the North in its loveliest season. The Neva flows through St. Petersburg, as do several smaller rivers and a network of canals. Across them stand nearly 350 bridges that range from imposing drawbridges to smaller spans with graceful wrought-iron railings. Star Breeze will remain in port through tomorrow afternoon, giving you time for at least two optional daytime excursions. Among the great monuments of St. Petersburg are the famed Hermitage Museum, housed in the former Winter Palace, the opulent Catherine Palace and Peter the Great s palace at Peterhof, inspired by Versailles. The boulevard Nevsky Prospekt, adorned with handsome buildings, squares and bridges, is the shopping and entertainment center of the city. You can tailor your two days in St. Petersburg to your particular interests with your choice of the following optional excursions and sites you visit on your own. Three options take you to the Hermitage Museum, housed in the former Winter Palace. Within its 353 galleries are vast holdings including Catherine the Great s major purchase of Dutch and Flemish paintings, collections of masterpieces by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Titian and many others, and stunning artifacts of czarist Russia. One tour focuses on the gold and diamond-laden treasures; others feature selected galleries of paintings and sculpture. You may choose to explore the great palaces of the city and the surrounding countryside. One option allows you a day at the Catherine Palace in Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo) and the Grand Paul Palace and gardens nearby. Another visits Peter the Great s splendid summer palace and elaborate gardens at Peterhof in conjunction with a city tour. A tour of St. Petersburg s canals and graceful bridges ends with a visit to the ornate Yusupov Palace. An optional tour within the city combines the ancient Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral with a ride over the Neva to the iconic St. Isaac s Cathedral with sweeping views from its colonnade. There s another focused on aspects of daily life such as the grand metro stations and the markets. A panoramic tour is suited for those who avoid extended walking and climbing. There are also options for half-day or full-day personalized tours for small groups in a private car or van with an English-speaking guide/driver. Tonight you may attend an optional performance of one of the classic Russian ballets at the historic Musical Comedy Theatre, formerly the Grand Palace Theater and now a venue for ballet. The theater is in the Golden Triangle of St. Petersburg near the boulevard Nevsky Prospekt, close to the Russian Museum, the Mikhailovsky Theater and other landmarks. B/L/D 6

8 islands in the Helsinki Archipelago. At the end of the afternoon board Star Breeze for dinner and a relaxing evening. B/L/D Wednesday, July 4 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA St. Petersburg is so rich in art, historic sites and beautiful vistas that you will easily fill your second day with the optional tours or independent walks you did not fit into the first! Continue to discover St. Petersburg until late afternoon; then return to Star Breeze, which is scheduled to sail out at 6pm B/L/D Thursday, July 5 HELSINKI, FINLAND Helsinki, centered on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, mingles evidence of its years under Russian rule with Art Nouveau design and clean-lined modern style. Facing the harbor on Suomenlinna Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fortress built by the early Czars that is now a prime residential area. The seaside Katajanokka district is dominated by the Russian Orthodox Uspenskii Cathedral, an imposing monument of red brick. A walk along Helsinki s main avenue, Mannerheimintie, takes you by the National Museum, the contemporary art museum Kiasma, and the Parliament. Here and in Senate Square neoclassical and Art Nouveau design is interspersed with modern structures by Alvar Aalto and others. Aleksanterinkatu and Market Square are the site of markets, shops and cafés. From Senate Square it s just over a mile, and a most interesting route, to the famed Stone Church (Temppeliaukion Kirkko), excavated from solid rock. You ll be in Helsinki from late morning until early evening, when you re-board Star Breeze for the Åland Islands. You can choose from optional tours that acquaint you with the city, either a walking tour or a tour of highlights including the Rock Church, or opt for one that combines Helsinki highlights with a Finnish food tasting or a visit to a home in the countryside. You might take advantage of the city s maritime environs by choosing a kayak tour or speedboat adventure among the several hundred Friday, July 6 MARIEHAMN, ÅLAND ISLANDS, FINLAND Spend the morning cruising westward toward the Gulf of Bothnia, which separates mainland Finland and Sweden. By mid-day you will reach Mariehamn, capital of the Åland Islands. This archipelago of several thousand islands is an autonomous region under Finnish sovereignty, but the language spoken is Swedish. Mariehamn is home to nearly half the islands inhabitants. One attraction you can visit on your own is the four-masted windjammer Pommern, built in Glasgow in 1903 and now a museum ship. Others are the 13th-century castle Kastelholm, several medieval churches, and the Jan Karlsgården homestead, an open-air museum of 18th-century farm life. Return to the ship, which departs this evening for the Stockholm Archipelago and the end of your Baltic journey. B/L/D Saturday, July 7 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Cruise through the stunning Stockholm Archipelago early in the morning on your way to the harbor. We will disembark Star Breeze after breakfast. If you are adding the Stockholm Post-tour, see the Extension itinerary on page 11. If you are returning home today, transfer to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for your flight to the U.S. Those leaving on mid-afternoon or later flights can join an optional morning tour that visits six districts of the city including the medieval old town Gamla Stan and the parks of Djurgarden Island. The tour includes a transfer to the airport. B 7

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10 Copenhagen Pre-Tour Extension $895 per person additional $495 for single supplement June 24 26, 2018 Sunday, June 24 DEPART U.S. Depart from your U.S. gateway for Copenhagen, Denmark. Monday, June 25 ARRIVE COPENHAGEN TRANSFER TO HOTEL TIME ON YOUR OWN Arrive at Copenhagen Airport where you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel. After time to rest and refresh, go out for a walk and dinner on your own. In summer Copenhagen is an exuberant city filled with both residents and visitors enjoying the warm days and long summer evening. You ll find outdoor entertainment, and dinner or refreshments, in the famed Tivoli Gardens or at restaurants throughout the city. Tuesday, June 26 ELSINORE, THE SETTING OF HAMLET LOUISIANA MUSEUM KAREN BLIXEN HOUSE TIME ON YOUR OWN This morning we ll drive to Kronborg, the castle that is the setting for Hamlet. It s less than an hour north of Copenhagen on the Øresund, which divides Denmark from Sweden. The site is widely known as Elsinore, English for Helsingør, the town that surrounds it. Built as a strategic fortress, the castle was redesigned in less threatening times as a magnificent Renaissance palace, only to be overrun by Sweden in 1658 and long used for military purposes. Another restoration in the 1930s prepared Kronborg for visitors. Within the castle walls are the royal apartments furnished and decorated in 17th-century style, the great hall lined with paintings and the smaller hall with tapestries, and the chapel, restored with its original furnishings. From Kronborg, drive south along the Øresund to Louisiana, site of a museum that draws together the beauties of landscape, architecture and art. Opened in 1958 to display Danish art, it soon expanded to encompass international artists, both established and less known. The name Louisiana was chosen by the original building s previous owner, all three of whose wives were named Louise, and was retained by the museum. That building is now enlarged with open galleries that provide views of the bucolic environs and outdoor sculpture. There will be time for lunch on your own either at the museum café or at a restaurant in Humlebaek. Karen Blixen, who wrote under the name of Isak Dinesen, is best known for her life and work in Africa, but Rungsted was her birthplace and her home. We will see the house with its original furnishings, the Karen Blixen Museum, and the park and bird sanctuary. Return to Copenhagen in the late afternoon, and choose a restaurant for dinner on your own as you enjoy one more evening in this vibrant city. B Wednesday, June 27 CITY TOUR EMBARK STAR BREEZE WELCOME DINNER Your city tour this morning will encompass several of Copenhagen s palaces, including Christianborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament, and Rosenborg Palace where the crown jewels are housed. Explore the Old Town and Nyhavn, which is in fact not a New Harbor but a charming and evocative old one, and pay a visit to the iconic Little Mermaid statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen s tale. After time for lunch on your own, transfer with your group to the dock and board Star Breeze for your Baltic cruise. For the rest of this day, see the cruise itinerary on page 3. B/D 9

11 Airport-hotel transfer if purchasing trip with airfare and arriving on June 25 Hotel-ship transfer on June 27 Two breakfasts Copenhagen Pre-tour Extension P R E - T O U R I N C L U S I O N S Two nights accommodation at the Scandic Hotel Copenhagen (First Class) or similar Transportation by private coach or van Tours and visits as described in the itinerary, with entrance fees to included visits All taxes Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel & restaurant staff N O T I N C L U D E D Meals listed as on your own Alcoholic beverages A C C O M M O D A T I O N S L O C AT I O N A C C O M M O D AT I O N S R AT I N G (Hotel & Travel Index) Copenhagen, Denmark Scandic Hotel Copenhagen or similar First Class l l 10

12 Stockholm Post-Tour Extension $895 per person additional $495 for single supplement July 7 9, 2018 Saturday, July 7 DISEMBARK TRANSFER TO HOTEL DJURGÅRDEN: VASA MUSEUM & OTHER ATTRACTIONS Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your Stockholm hotel. Today we will visit the Vasa Museum on Djurgården, one of the islands that extend Stockholm into the archipelago. After seeing the ship Vasa and other Viking artifacts, explore another of the island s attractions on your own. (Transportation will be provided to the more distant sites.) Among your choices are the Skansen Open-air Museum of 18th-century life, the Rosendal Palace, and the Royal Djurgården itself. If the sounds of ABBA have been part of your life, you may enjoy the ABBA Museum, only a few minutes walk from Vasa. We will return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Have dinner on your own and take advantage of the evening light to discover more of the city. B Sunday, July 8 GAMLA STAN (OLD TOWN) CHOICE OF ACTIVITIES ON YOUR OWN Begin the day with a tour of Gamla Stan, the Old Town where you will find the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and streets lined with medieval buildings. Have lunch on your own at one of the cafés in the area. This afternoon you may continue to explore Old Town, which is not far from your hotel, or visit your choice of other sites on your own. Fotografiska, a museum of contemporary photography in the former Customs House, is located about a mile from Gamla Stan on Södermalm. Boats leave hourly from a dock near City Hall for Drottningholm Palace, built in the 17th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home of the royal family. The Palace Theater, the best-preserved 18th-century theater in Europe, still uses its original stage machinery. Your tour manager can assist you with these and other options. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of Stockholm s many restaurants. B Monday, July 9 RETURN TO U.S. Transfer to the airport this morning for your return flight to the U.S. B 11

13 Stockholm Post-Tour Extension Ship-hotel transfer on July 7 Hotel-airport transfer if purchasing trip with airfare and departing on July 9 Two breakfasts T O U R I N C L U S I O N S Two nights accommodation at First Hotel Reisen (Superior First Class) or similar Transportation by private coach or van as described in the itinerary Tours and visits as described in the itinerary, with entrance fees to included visits All taxes Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel & restaurant staff N O T I N C L U D E D Meals listed as on your own Alcoholic beverages A C C O M M O D A T I O N S L O C AT I O N A C C O M M O D AT I O N S R AT I N G ( H o t e l & Tr a v e l I n d e x ) Stockholm, Sweden First Hotel Reisen Superior First Class or similar 12

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15 Star Breeze Ship Description Windstar Cruises acquired and thoroughly updated Star Breeze in 2015, creating an all-suite ship that s small enough to enter harbors and coves yet large enough to provide spacious suites and provide an array of facilities and services in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. All 106 suites have a sitting room by the window. Unless otherwise noted they have queen beds that can be reconfigured as twins. The Ocean View and Balcony Suites measure 277 sq ft. Ocean View Suites feature a large picture window; the Balcony Suites have a full-length window with a French-style balcony. The four Classic Suites, two at 400 sq ft and two at 530 sq ft, have private verandas and fixed queen beds. The two midship suites in this category, 05 and 06, have third berths, and the views are obstructed by lifeboats. The other two (forward on Deck 5) and the two 575 sq ft Owner s Suites have private verandas. All suites on the ship are equipped with Egyptian cotton bedding, robes and slippers, a walk-in closet and ample drawer space, flat-screen TV with DVD and CD players, and Bose SoundDock system, a mini-bar/refrigerator and a safe. The bath features a tub/shower combination, a granite countertop, a hair dryer and L Occitane toiletries. The outlets are 110/220. Internet cards may be purchased at Reception for use in your suite, the Computer Room and some other locations on board. Elevators connect all the passenger decks, and modified wheelchair-accessible suites are available. These are Suites 134, 136, 232 and 234, which have fixed queen beds, a shower with a small lip, and a bathroom step with a portable ramp. Doorways are standard (see note on Physical Requirements for this cruise). A doctor and limited medical facilities are available on board. The main restaurant aboard is AmphorA, where dinner is served nightly. Travelers on Star Breeze have been pleased with the variety of entrées, the regional dishes, and the staff s willingness to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. Seating at tables for 2 8 guests is open; dress is elegantly casual here and for evenings in the lounge (no shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, jeans, flip-flops or tennis shoes). Among the other options is Veranda, a casual dining area with indoor and outdoor seating. It s open for buffet breakfast, buffet or full-service lunch and a limited menu of dinners. A third venue, the intimate Candles, offers a chance to dine under the stars one evening during your cruise if weather permits. Continental breakfast is available in the comfortable Yacht Club lounge, which serves cappuccino and other coffee beverages all day. Room service is always available. Public spaces aboard Star Breeze include a large lounge with panoramic windows, the Star Bar outdoors on deck, the piano lounge Compass Rose, and the Show Lounge with evening entertainment. There s a small theater with a large flat-screen television for watching news or films. On the Sun Deck is a small counter-current pool and a whirlpool; you ll also find a hot tub on Deck 5. The ship has a library with books and DVDs, a shop, a small casino, a fitness center that offers yoga and other activities, and a spa. Smoking is permitted only in an area adjacent to the Star Bar or on a small outer deck aft of the lounge. The Water Sports Platform on Deck 3 is opened when the ship is at anchor and the seas are calm enough for kayaking, paddle boarding or pedal boating. (Swims in the Baltic are usually in July and August, at beaches, and brief.) Motorized Zodiac inflatable craft will transport groups to and from shore as needed. 14

16 Star Breeze Deck Plan Owner s Suite (OW) Classic Suite (CS) Balcony Suite 1 (BS1) Balcony Suite (BS) Ocean View Suite 3 (S3) Ocean View Suite 2 (S2) Ocean View Suite 1 (S1) Ocean View Suite (S) DECK DECK OFFICERS ACCOMMODATIONS DECK 4 + RESTRICTED VIEW A DJOINING SUITES ELEVATOR ONE QUEEN SIZE BED ONLY (no twin option) SHOWER ONLY MODIFIED ACCESSIBLE SUITES Feature a full-size bed (no twin option) Suites 134, 136, 232 & 234, are modified accessible, shower only with a small lip into shower, a step into the bathroom with a portable ramp, standard interior and exterior doorways. 15

17 Star Breeze Schematics & Ship Data Owner s Suites (OW): 575 square feet (54 square meters) Classic Suites (CS): Forward Suites, 01 and 02: 400 square feet (37 square meters) Midship Suites, 05 and 06: 530 square feet (49 square meters) Suites with 3rd berths: 05 and 06 Owner s Suite, Forward Classic Suite, Midship Balcony Suites (BS, BS1): 277 square feet (26 square meters) Suites with 3rd berths: 204, 205, 222 and 223 Ocean View Suites (S, S1, S2, S3): 277 square feet (26 square meters) Suites with 3rd berths: , 300 and 301 Classic Suite, Forward Modified Accessible Suites: 277 square feet (26 square meters), (Suites 134, 136, 232, 234) SHIP DATA Built: 1989; last renovated 2015 Length: 440 feet Beam (width): 63 feet Draft: 16.5 feet Guest Decks: 6 Propulsion: Twin propeller, driven by four Bergen marine diesel engines Cruising speed: 15 knots Crew: 145 Guest capacity: 212 Staterooms: 106 suites, all outside with ocean views Registry: Bahamas Suites with 3rd berths: 05, 06, 204, 205, 222, 223, , 300 and 301 Views from Classic Suites are obstructed by lifeboats Fixed queen bed, shower only: Classic Suites and 320, 321, 224, 225, 232, 234, 126, 127, 134, 136 (Cabins in italics are accessible) Balcony Suite Ocean View Suite Ocean View Accessible Suite 16

18 Baltic Delights Dates & Prices June 26 July 7, 2018 Category S Category S1 Category S2 Category S3 Category BS Category BS1 Classic Suite Owner s Suite Price before $7,495 $7,895 $8,195 $8,495 $9,295 $9,795 $14,095 $16,495 FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Price after FEBRUARY 28, 2018 $7,995 $8,395 $8,695 $8,995 $9,795 $10,295 $14,595 $16,995 Please note, pricing is per person with double occupancy. Port charges and fees $348 per person Single supplement 175% for all Categories; 200% for Classic/Owner s Suites We are able to book First Class please call for more information. Additional U.S. departures are available; please call for pricing from your airport. Economy Plus upgrade from $1,495 per person Business Class upgrade from $3,995 per person Deduct $500 if you are making your own air arrangements. Airport-ship and hotel-airport transfers may be purchased at an additional cost if you are arriving and departing on the scheduled cruise dates. Copenhagen Pre-Tour Extension June 24 26, 2018 $895 per person additional $495 for single supplement Stockholm Post-Tour Extension July 7 9, 2018 $895 per person additional $495 for single supplement CRUISE WITH AIRFARE FROM FROM ATL, BOS, BWI ORD, DFW, DEN, LAX, JFK or EWR IAD, PHL, WAS DTW, HOU, MIA PHX, SFO, SEA FREE +$250 +$350 +$450 BONUS SAVINGS FREE AIRFARE PLUS SAVE $1,000 PER COUPLE Book & pay in full by February 28, 2018 Activity level Star Breeze is equipped with elevators, including one to the upper deck. There are several cabins adapted to accommodate passengers with limited mobility. However, participants need to be able to board and disembark the ship on a gangway, and possibly to traverse a ship between yours and the dock. The optional shore excursions are rated either Easy, Moderate or Strenuous, to aid you in choosing excursions right for your stamina and agility. The Musical Comedy Theatre in St. Petersburg, venue for the ballet performance on July 3, has no elevator and is not wheelchair-accessible. If you are concerned about the suitability of this trip for you, please call Cross-Culture Journeys at Itinerary The Captain and the Tour Manager reserve the right to make appropriate alterations in this itinerary or the optional excursions, should inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances arise. l l 17

19 Baltic Delights Registration Form A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to confirm your reservation for Baltic Delights. I/we would like to also reserve the Copenhagen Pre-Tour Extension (additional deposit of $250 per person applies). I/we would like to also reserve the Stockholm Post-Tour Extension (additional deposit of $250 per person applies). The applicable deposit is being paid by: the enclosed check for $ my credit card for $ (If paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information at right) Traveler One NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Preferred departure city TRAVELER ONE TRAVELER TWO Check here if you would like to purchase the program on a land/cruise-only basis. I/we would like to request a cabin upgrade: Category S1 Category S2 Category S3 Category BS Category BS1 Classic Suite Owner s Suite I wish to share a room or cabin with: I prefer a single room, subject to availability. I would like to share a twin room, if a roommate is available (shares are not guaranteed). I authorize Cross-Culture to charge the applicable deposit per person, per program or segment of combination programs to the following credit card: CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE SECURITY CODE (Our bank requires the embossed digits plus the last three digits printed in the signature box on the back of your card) CARD HOLDER S NAME (as it appears on the credit card) SIGNATURE TRAVELER ONE SIGNATURE TRAVELER TWO By making a deposit and enrolling in a Cross-Culture travel program, I am indicating that I have read and understand and agree to the General Terms and Conditions included in this package and on the website(s). HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE Traveler Two NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE HOME PHONE ZIP Toll Free: Fax: White Pine Road Amherst, MA travel@ccjourneys.com BUSINESS PHONE 18

20 Baltic Delights Terms & Conditions RESERVATION, DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT & FINAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE The quickest and best way to make a reservation is to call us at between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. You may also request a reservation online at or Early registration is strongly recommended for the following reasons: Group size is limited (24 on Cultural and Family Journeys; 20 on President s programs); we use small-ship cruise lines with a small number of cabins choice cabins ALWAYS sell out quickly; single accommodations are subject to availability; some trips require additional preparation time and airlines restrict seat inventory. PRIVATE CHARTER PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Initial deposit: $1,000 Second payment: 50% of the cruise price at 225 days prior to departure Final payment: 180 days CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip (or any portion thereof), you must notify Cross-Culture in writing, by , or by fax immediately. The effective date of your cancellation will be the date that we receive your notification. Cross-Culture will assess a cancellation charge to cover loss of nonrefundable advance payments we may have made on your behalf to including, but not limited to: ground operators; cruise lines; airlines; government agencies; communication expenses; and the loss of time. The cancellation charge applies regardless of the reason for cancellation, such as State Department travel warnings. Cancellation charges per person are as follows: FOR PRIVATELY CHARTERED CRUISES (INCLUDING PRE/POST TOUR EXTENSIONS) Days prior to departure Charge 216 days or more: $500 (additional $125 for pre/post tour extension) days: 25% of cruise price days: 50% of cruise price days: 75% of cruise price 120 days or fewer: 100% of cruise price (no refund) Any changes to reservation: $150 administrative fee NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PRICE Passport and visa fees; airfare from your hometown to your gateway city; personal expenses such as telephone, communication charges, laundry, beverages, room service, and meals not specified; excess baggage fees; independent transfers when purchasing a land-only package; gratuities to shipboard and expedition staff, and to guides and drivers; optional activities or shore excursions; flights connecting two or more programs and cancellation, travel and health insurance. PASSPORTS & VISAS A valid passport is required for all Cross-Culture programs. A visa may be required for some of our programs. As we continue to add new destinations, it is your responsibility to check with the appropriate country for their visa requirements. Cross-Culture is not responsible in any way for providing you with information related to passport and/or visa requirements. Cross-Culture does not accept any responsibility in your failure to secure the necessary documentation for your trip. TRAVELING TO CUBA Group IST has been issued a license (#CT ) by the Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) authorizing us to organize and operate People to People programs to Cuba in accordance with OFAC regulations. Group IST, working with local suppliers, arranges visits, exchanges and excursions in Cuba designed to promote people-to-people contact and cultural exchange. TRAVEL INSURANCE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR INVESTMENT IN CASE YOU HAVE TO CANCEL OR INTERRUPT YOUR VACATION. This coverage will offset cancellation charges in the event of illness before or during your trip. Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance, Baggage and Personal Effects, and Baggage/Travel Delay are some of the benefits of the Preferred Benefits Travel Insurance. Details and an insurance application will be sent along with your confirmation packet. Your deposit can be charged to a MasterCard or Visa credit card or paid by check. If you make your reservation after the final payment date, payment in full will be required at the time of the booking. Final payment for land tours is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Make your check payable to Cross-Culture, LLC, and send it to: 12 White Pine Road, Amherst, MA The final payment for small-ship cruises is due at least 120 days prior to departure. If final payment is not paid when due, Cross-Culture reserves the right to regard the reservation as cancelled. If the trip is fully booked when we receive your deposit, we will return your payment, or with your authorization, we will retain your deposit and place your name on a priority waiting list in case other participants cancel. Name changes are considered a cancellation, and the above-listed charges apply. If you are a no-show, if you cancel your trip after the departure date, or if you leave a trip already in progress, you will not receive any refund for any unused portion of your trip. Note: Air refunds, if any, are determined by the individual airlines. Cross-Culture, may, in order to take advantage of schedules and competitive pricing, purchase airlines tickets in advance. These tickets are non-refundable within 95 days of departure. TOUR PRICING & INCLUSIONS Tour prices quoted include accommodations based on double occupancy; airfare from your gateway city (when purchasing tour with airfare), meals, performances, admissions and scheduled group excursions as noted in the itinerary, hotel taxes, airport transfers for group flights, baggage handling for one bag per person, services of a Cross-Culture Travel Guide (if applicable); Gratuities and taxes for included meals and baggage handling on land. Please note that air upgrades, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, departure fees, governmental fees and port charges are subject to change. HEALTH & WALKING Participants in all Cross-Culture programs should be in good physical condition and prepared to enjoy walking, often over uneven cobblestones. We ask you to appraise your own capabilities honestly. And, we ask that you be considerate of the other group members and do not delay the scheduled group activities. We do not provide assistance if you require the use of a wheelchair or have other personal needs; in such cases a companion who will assist you must accompany you. Cross-Culture reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any participant should such person s health or deportment impede the operation of the trip or enjoyment of any other participant. If Cross-Culture decides not to retain a participant during the trip, Cross-Culture assumes no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour or for any incidental charges therein. PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR Cross-Culture reserves the right to take photographs or video during the operation of any tour or part thereof, and to use the resulting images or video for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with Cross-Culture, you agree to allow your image to be used for such purposes, without compensation. If you prefer that your image not be used, you must identify yourself to the guide at the commencement of the tour. 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