Semester at Sea. Parent Trip South Africa. October 5-13 Register today!

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1 Semester at Sea Parent Trip South Africa October 5-13 Register today!

2 Dear Semester at Sea Parent or Guardian, Did you know that you have the opportunity to be a part of your child s Semester at Sea experience? The Institute for Shipboard Education coordinates a Parent Trip during each Semester at Sea voyage and we invite you the parents and family members of voyagers to explore a foreign country with your son or daughter and share in their development and understanding of our interdependent world. The Fall 2018 Parent Trip to Cape Town and Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa will be October The trip is planned around the voyage itinerary so that students travel with their parents during the time the ship is in South Africa. The trip will include six nights in Cape Town and two nights in Shamwari Reserve. The students will be part of the Parent Trip from the day they arrive in Cape Town on October 7 until they return to the ship on October 12. Please note that some voyagers may have required, faculty-led field classes. If your student has a field class on October 11, they may not participate in the day s activities and are required to stay on the ship the night of the 10th. There are no refunds for hotel or activities missed due to Field Classes. As a Semester at Sea alum, I cannot overstate the excitement you will experience by participating in this trip! The look on your son s or daughter s face, along with the big hug you will get when you meet up with them, will have you thrilled that you decided to join them for a part of their life-transforming voyage. If you have any questions regarding this trip, please don t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Sara Leger, Assistant Director Parent & Alumni Travel Programs Alumna, Spring 2006

3 Parent Trip Itinerary Day 1 October 5: Arrival in Cape Town Arrive in Cape Town. Upon arrival, airport transfer to our Cape Town hotel is included. A Welcome Reception will be held in the hotel at 6:00 pm. Evening Reception Table Bay Hotel Day 2 October 6: The Winelands & Franschhoek In the morning, drive the N1 National Road to the village of Franschhoek, a town that dates back to the 17th century arrival of French Huguenots. Explore quaint shops and historic buildings. Following time in the small village, we travel to a local wine estate. Once there, enjoy a cellar tour, taste local wines and be treated to a picnic lunch. After our return to Cape Town, you may spend the evening relaxing. Dinner is on your own. Meals: B, L Lodging: Table Bay Hotel Day 3 October 7: Arrival of the MV World Odyssey Luxury coaches take us for a short transfer to the MV World Odyssey at the port in Cape Town. Spend time on the ship with your family or enjoy lunch at the V&A Waterfront. You have free time until midafternoon, when we meet our guide at the hotel and travel together up Kloof Nek, between the iconic Table Mountain and Lions Head mountains and ascend to the Mountain Station via cable car. Following, we will summit Signal Hill, where we will take in the spectacular views and sunset while enjoying sundowners and canapés. Meals: B Lodging: Table Bay Hotel

4 Day 4 October 8: Cape Town and Shamwari Private Game Reserve Following an early breakfast and hotel checkout, depart for our flight to Port Elizabeth and a spectacular safari experience at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Shamwari is the southernmost private big game reserve in Africa. It stretches along the Bushman s River and is 18,000 hectares. As an all-inclusive luxury safari resort, Shamwari offers incredible game viewing, unparalleled service, and outstanding food. Following lunch, depart for our first of four game drives. Dinner served at the lodge. Meals: B, L, D Lodging: Shamwari Private Game Reserve Day 5 October 9: Shamwari Private Game Reserve After early coffee, tea and biscuits, experience a morning game drive followed by a full breakfast upon our return to the lodge. Spend the remainder of the morning at leisure. Lunch is served midday. Reconvene for afternoon tea and a late afternoon game drive. In the evening, meet in the bush for dinner and entertainment. Meals: B, L, D Lodging: Shamwari Private Game Reserve Day 6 October 10: Shamwari Private Game Reserve and Return to Cape Town Head out for your final early morning game drive followed by a hearty breakfast before checking out of the lodge. Enjoy a short tour of Port Elizabeth before heading to the airport for a flight back to Cape Town. After checking into the Table Bay Hotel, the rest of the evening is free to enjoy Cape Town. Meals: B, L (lunch box) Lodging: Table Bay Hotel

5 Day 7 October 11: Cape Peninsula and Cape Point In the morning, luxury coaches drive to Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of Africa. Among the highlights are the peaks of the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, a small fishing village, and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy lunch before heading to Langa Township for a tour and a visit to the Happy Feet Project, an organization that provides food and education to students in the township. We will visit township homes and see how the rich and poor live adjacent to one another in harmony. Return to the Table Bay Hotel to enjoy the evening. Meals: B, L Lodging: Table Bay Hotel Day 8 October 12: Say Goodbye to Students and Farewell Dinner Free morning and afternoon at leisure. We will have to say goodbye to the students when shuttles deliver them back to the MV World Odyssey. We will then enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel's restaurant. Meals: B, D Lodging: Table Bay Hotel Day 9 October 13: Cape Town / Journey Home After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure until check-out. Then transfer with your guide to the airport for your departure time. Transfers to the airport are included. Meals: B Register on our website: semesteratsea.org/parent-trips/upcoming-trips Questions? Sara Leger at sleger@isevoyages.org

6 Registration Fees and Payment Information The trip fee includes accomodations, airport transfers, all breakfasts and group meals, transfers to group activities, in-country flights, all group tours and most tips. Airline fare to/from destination and pre/post trip accomodations, as well as meals and activities on your own are not included. Primary and Secondary Registrations Fees $6,275 (per person) double occupancy $6,950 for single registrant sharing a room with one SAS Voyager $4,700 for one SAS Voyager, double occupancy, with a family member or another SAS Voyager Early Bird Registration If you register prior to July 10, you'll recieve $500 off each participant registration and $250 off voyager registration. Don't delay! Payment Full payment is required upon registration to hold your spot. Registration ends August 1, You may use a credit card or mail a check to: Semester at Sea Office of Advancement 2243 Centre Avenue, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO Deadlines and Cancellation Please note that this trip is expected to sell out quickly. Cancellation penalties: $500/person penalty for cancellations May 23 through August 1, % penalty for cancellations after August 2, 2018, charged to your student's shipboard account. International Airfare Please note that while internal flights to and from Shamwari Private Game Reserve are included in the tour price, international flights to Cape Town are the responsibility of participants.

7 Important International Information 1. Airfare to Cape Town and back home are your responsibility. We do not work with an airline. 2. Travel Visa is not required for visitors traveling to South Africa for fewer than 90 days. 3. Passports must be valid for six months after the date of return to the US. Two blank pages are also required. 4. Minors travelling with a parent to South Africa require their birth certificate. If the minor is not travelling with both parents, you will need notarized permission from the other parent or a death certificate. Please check with your airline, travel agent, or the South African Embassy to see if there are other restrictions. 5. Medication and Vaccinations are your responsibility. The places we travel to are very low malaria areas. However, we ask that you consult with your physician or the CDC. 6. TRAVISA may be able to assist you with travel questions. Please note that itinerary is subject to change. Questions? For questions and additional information about accommodations, pricing, etc. contact Sara Leger, Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Travel Programs. sleger@isevoyages.org Phone: