2014 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM. Iceland to Greenland Voyage to the Arctic Circle With Oceanography Professor James J. McCarthy August 2 14, 2014

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1 2014 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 2014 Iceland to Greenland Voyage to the Arctic Circle With Oceanography Professor James J. McCarthy August 2 14, 2014

2 Harvard Alumni Association 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor Cambridge, MA Book your next journey with the HAA today! Call or visit us at alumni.harvard.edu/haa/travel Experience the grandeur of the glaciers up-close aboard Zodiac excursion vessels

3 HARVARD STUDY LEADER James J. McCarthy is Harvard s Agassiz Professor of Oceanography. From 1982 until 2002 he served as the Director of Harvard s Museum of Comparative Zoology, and from 1996 until 2009 he and his spouse Sue were Co-Masters of Pforzheimer House. His undergraduate degree in biology is from Gonzaga University and his Ph.D. is from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He was one of three U.S. scientists who had held leadership roles in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change when it shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He also had major roles in the 2005 Arctic Climate Impact Assessment and the 2007 Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment. He served as president and chair of the Board of Directors for the American Association for the Advancement of Science ( ). He was appointed by President Obama to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission and serves at the Chair of the Board for the Union of Concerned Scientists. He has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. OTHER STUDY LEADER James R. Zimbelman is a geologist with the Smithsonian s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, National Air and Space Museum, a position he has held since He has visited Iceland many times for research purposes (studying lava flows and sand deposits) and as Study Leader. He received his M.S. in geophysics at the University of California at Los Angeles and his Ph.D. in geology from Arizona State University. EXPEDITION TEAM The expedition team aboard the m.s. L Austral are seasoned experts and naturalists who have studied and traveled extensively in the most remote regions of the world. Their expertise spans marine biology, ornithology, ecology, geology, glaciology, conservation and environmental education, history and photography. The team s collaborative efforts, experience, enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge and a particular interest in the world s ecosystems make them exceptionally well-suited to lead your expedition from Iceland to Greenland. Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See General Information section. fisherman in the waters around Iceland and Greenland For detailed itineraries VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

4 iceland to greenland voyage to the arctic circle August 2 14, 2014 (11 nights / 13 days) Iceland Pre-Program Option Calving glaciers produce icebergs along the coast of Greenland Travel with us to the very edge of civilization Iceland and Greenland where night and day meld under the midnight sun. Here, rugged, beautiful and ever changing landscapes serve as a testament to the powerful forces that shape our planet and impact its climate. Retrace the sea lanes traveled by Viking and Norse explorers on this extraordinary Five-Star, ice-class, small ship cruise aboard the finest vessel plying Arctic waters, the m.s. L Austral, featuring private balconies in 95 percent of all outside Staterooms. An expedition team of expert naturalists will guide you on excursions aboard sturdy Zodiac craft to explore the intricate ecosystems and marvelous nuances of wildlife found ashore. Cruise from Reykjavik, Iceland, along Greenland s culturally rich western coast and into its breathtaking fjords. See extraordinary terrain, remote areas and small ports inaccessible to larger vessels and rarely visited by even the most experienced travelers. See the world renowned geological marvels of Iceland s Golden Circle. Encounter Greenland s wondrous glaciers and icebergs at close range. Cross into the Arctic Circle, where this paradoxical frontier averages a surprising 60 Fahrenheit in the summer, perfect for exploring the seldom seen top of the world. This is a co-sponsored program. For detailed itineraries VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

5 SCHEDULE BY DAY Saturday, August 2 U.S. Depart from the U.S. Sunday, August 3 Reykjavik, Iceland This morning, arrive in Reykjavik, the world s northernmost capital, inhabited by one half of the country s total population of 300,000. After breakfast, see the Olympic sized geothermal pool and, on a guided tour of the National Museum, learn more about Iceland s cultural heritage from its pioneering settlement in A.D. 874 to the present. Continue to the charming old city before transferring to the m.s. L Austral. (b,d) Please note that the ship s cruising pattern and destinations are dependent on weather, ice and sea conditions and are subject to change. Monday, August 4 Reykjavik Visit the three most remarkable landmarks of south Iceland s Golden Circle. Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is where settlers founded arguably the world s oldest parliament in A.D Then, observe the sheer force of Gullfoss, the Golden Falls, and listen to the din of the magnificent 105 foot double cascade of crystal clear glacial waters. Stroll through the dramatic rift valley where the Eurasian and North American continental plates are pulling apart and view the vast lava plain blooming with flowers. Visit the famous geothermal waterspouts of Geysir and neighboring Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes. up-close with your knowledgeable Expedition Team Stop at the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant to learn more about this natural resource providing low cost heat and hot water. (b,l,r,d) Tuesday, August 5 Cruising the Denmark Strait Sail across the Denmark Strait, where the cold East Greenland Current carries icebergs out of the Arctic into the Atlantic Ocean, lowering the salinity of the water to sustain important fishing grounds. Watch for white beaked dolphins, humpback and minke whales and a fascinating array of sea birds from gannets, guillemots and fulmars to kittiwakes and razorbills. Throughout the cruise, your onboard expedition team will present insightful lectures about Greenland s heritage, wildlife and geography. (b,l,r,d) Wednesday, August 6, to Tuesday, August 12 Cruising Greenland Mysterious Greenland, the world s largest island and one of the world s last true wildernesses, is nearly covered by an ice cap that holds 10 percent of the world s fresh water reserves. Crystal-blue glaciers wind down from the craggy slopes into the stunning ice filled bays. The many forms of the giant tabular icebergs become living art, dazzling in the light and mysterious in the fog. Western Greenland features some of the most pristine and gorgeous scenery on Earth, and its dramatic fjords and soaring peaks have been described as a dream landscape. It was here that the Inuit people, nomadic hunters of Siberian descent who settled here 5,000 years ago, scraped out an existence for themselves on the wild lands between the sea and the glaciers. The Inuits still form the largest part of Greenland s population and live a very traditional way of life, including fishing by kayak and hunting by dogsled. Cruise the waters of Cape Farewell, the southernmost extent of Greenland, flanked by the North Atlantic Ocean and the Labrador Sea. Viking explorers and Norse fisherman pursuing a better quality of life plied these waters centuries ago. Early Icelandic sagas describe how Vikings Leif Erikson, son of Erik the Red, and Bjarni Herjólfsson sailed west intending to reach Greenland but were blown off course at Cape Farewell and accidentally discovered what is now Newfoundland. Cruise through breathtaking Prins Christian Sund. Accessible only by small ship, this 55 mile passage from east to west is a wondrous landscape of steep fjords, gleaming glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Explore the western coast of Greenland and its seemingly endless inlets and ice floes and watch for its unique marine wildlife. Iceland s Gullfoss For detailed itineraries VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

6 Reykjavik Reykjavik s tree-lined streets Disko Bay Narsaq Labrador Sea GREENLAND Eqi Glacier Ilulissat Icefjord Kangerlussuaq Nuuk Denmark Strait Atlantic Ocean Prins Christian Sund Cape Farewell A r c t i c C i r c l e Arctic Ocean ICELAND Gullfoss Thingvellir National Park Reykjavik UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Air Routing Stop in the old Norse settlement of Narsaq. Then visit Nuuk, Greenland s capital and one of the largest towns in the Arctic region with a population of 13,500. Located at the mouth of one of the largest fjords in the world and accessible only by sea or air, Nuuk has been populated since it was settled at the end of the 10th century by Erik the Red, the exiled Norse Chief. It was inhabited by the Norse for nearly 500 years until their settlements gradually disappeared, perhaps due to decreasing trade opportunities, temperatures and soil quality. Tour the National Museum, showcasing the lives of Inuit hunters and fishermen, and visit the old colonial town center. Gain insight into the lives of French Polar Expeditions anthropological and geographic explorers of the 1950s at the Paul Emile Victor Base, Eqi Glacier. Admire the 300-foot high glacier, which flows directly into the cold Arctic waters. On a mild hike above the bay, enjoy a panoramic view of one of the Arctic s most spectacular sites, looking out toward Eqi Glacier and the immense polar ice cap. Here, the silence is broken only by the roaring and cracking of the ice as it moves. Board small boats for an unforgettable coastal tour of Ilulissat. Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to navigate around the towering icebergs that have calved from the glacier in the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site that stretches from the Greenland ice sheet to Disko Bay. You can take an optional excursion on a helicopter to see the icefjord and ice cap from a spectacular aerial perspective. Join your traveling companions for the Captain s Farewell Reception. (7B,7L,1R,7D) Wednesday, August 13 Kangerlussuaq/ Reykjavik, Iceland Disembark in Kangerlussuaq, a former American Air Force base during the Cold War, before flying to Reykjavik to overnight in a four star hotel. (b) Thursday, August 14 Reykjavik/Depart for U.S. Following breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport and return to the U.S. (b) August 1-3 Iceland Pre-Program Option $645 Double occupancy $745 Single occupancy Iceland is an island of unparalleled geological riches and home to some of the most diverse phenomena on Earth 4,500 square miles of glaciers, 30 active volcanoes, 10,000 waterfalls, 800 hot springs. Born by the monumental forces unleashed in the movement of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and at the same time carved out by majestic, slow moving glaciers, the land is a combination of intense energy and total calm. Perched along the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, Reykjavik is the perfect gateway to Iceland and Greenland. Enjoy breakfast at the famous Blue Lagoon with time to rejuvenate in its famous geothermal seawater, and an included excursion featuring sites important to Iceland s history and renowned sagas. Accommodations for one night are in the four star Hotel Borg. The Pre-Program Options are available at additional cost. Details will be included in your reservation confirmation. WHAT IS INCLUDED: Enrichment program of lectures and discussions by Harvard professor James McCarthy and additional experts Ten-night cruise aboard the Five-Star m.s. L Austral Complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner on board the ship One night in the four-star Hotel Borg in Reykjavik, with breakfast Gratuities to ship personnel, naturalists, guides and drivers Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s) Flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Visa and passport fees Airfare not listed in the What is Included; local departure air taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and inspection fee; baggage charges on aircraft Accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance Gratuities to hotel personnel Meals or beverages not listed in the Inclusions section Optional sightseeing excursions; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section

7 YEAR CONSTRUCTION:2011 OVERALL LENGTH: 466 feet AMENITIES 100% ocean-view Staterooms. Each has a private bathroom, two twin beds or one queen bed, individual climate control, writing desk and plush robes. Closets and wardrobes are large enough to store suitcases and clothing. Maximum passengers: 240 FLAG: French There is a library, Internet salon, Sun Deck, swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath style steam room, full range of fitness equipment and two elevators. The infirmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The ship meets the latest Clean Ship standards. M.S. L Austral Bar Open - Air Pool Bar Fitness Room Hair Stylist Hamman Massage Balneo Showers Lift Lift Leisure Area Deck Deck 5, 5, Bengale Bengale Deck Deck * Theater Le Rodrigues Lift Lift Deck Deck 4, 4, Chandernagor Deck Deck Bar Lift Lift Buffet Grill Deck Deck 6, 6, Mahé Mahé Deck Deck * Dance Main Lounge Floor Shop Lift Lift Excursion Desk Deck 3, 3, Calicut Deck Le Coromandel Indicates one fixed Queen Lift Lift bed Owner s Deluxe Lift *Prestige Suites I and II, capacities to be advised Lift Bridge Deck 6, Mahé Deck 5, Bengale Deck 4, Chandernagor Deck 3, Calicut Lift Reception Desk 7 7 Lift Medical Center An Owner s Suite (Mahé Deck) is available upon request at a cost Deck to be 2, advised, Pondichery a first-come Deck first-served basis. Suite Suite Internet Library Deluxe Deluxe Suite Suite Bar Panoramic Lounge Panoramic Terrace Category 8, $9,570 Stateroom with one large window, shower. Category 7, $10,570 Stateroom with small window, private, partial wall balcony, shower. Category 6, $11,170 Stateroom with small window, private, partial wall balcony, shower. Single Pricing: $18,770 Category 5, $11,570 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private, partial wall balcony, shower. Category 4, $12,070 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower. Single Pricing: $19,870 Category 3, $12,370 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower. Category 2, $12,570 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower or tub/shower. Category 1, $13,570 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, shower or tub/shower. Deluxe suite, $16,570 Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, tub/shower, sitting area. Prestige suite II, $18,270 Two-room Stateroom with floor to ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower. Deck 5, Le Normandie. Prestige suite I, $18,770 Two-room Stateroom with floor to ceiling sliding glass door, private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower. Deck 6, Le France. Taxes are included. GENERAL INFORMATION TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s); all activities, excursions, entrance fees, accommodation, and meals per detailed itinerary; taxes; gratuities to ship personnel, naturalists and local guides and drivers; tour manager throughout; $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance; airfare from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik. TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: International airfare from the U.S.; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the Inclusions section; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); passport fees; visas and fees for obtaining visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; meals and alcoholic beverages not listed in the Inclusions section; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section. RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person (plus $200 per person Pre-Program). Please either call us at or or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in the back of this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Payment terms will be sent to you with your reservation confirmation from our partner tour operator. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be made in writing to the Harvard Alumni Association and are subject to a $200 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellation fees increase as the trip departure date approaches. Please refer to the full terms and conditions at travel/trips/iceland-greenland CHANGES IN ITINERARY AND COSTS: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. HAA Travels and the tour operator are not responsible therefore and are not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. INSURANCE: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by the HAA upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. 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