BOSTON TO QUEBEC ABOARD THE MS VICTORY II May 16 to 28, 2019 a program of the stanford alumni association
Next spring, cruise the pristine shorelines of New England and the Canadian Maritimes aboard the MS Victory II to the St. Lawrence River and Quebec City, viewing some of North America s most breathtaking coastal scenery along the way. But that s just for starters! During our voyage, we ll also stop at some of New England s most lauded art museums with art historian Bryan Wolf; bask in the ambience of times past on Prince Edward Island, whose landscapes and towns inspired A. L. Montgomery to write Anne of Green Gables; watch one of the most diverse gatherings of whales in the world at the mouth of Saguenay Fjord on the St. Lawrence River; and stroll the cobblestoned streets of Quebec s Old City that evoke old-world Europe at every turn. Join us! BRETT S. THOMPSON, 83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY HALIFAX CITADEL, NOVA SCOTIA Highlights MARVEL at the works of American masters at the Portland Museum of Art and view the vast collections of Boston s Museum of Fine Arts. EXPERIENCE the beauty of New England and Eastern Canada s coasts in spring while calling on seaside towns inaccessible to large ships. EXPLORE historic Halifax and visit the picturesque maritime village of Peggy s Cove in Nova Scotia. THRILL at the sight of humpback, minke and fin whales feeding in the waters of the St. Lawrence River near Tadoussac. PORTLAND, MAINE
Stanford Faculty Leader The educational presentations were memorable pertinent and full of details only enthusiastic experts provide. LINDA KELLEY, ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST, 2015 BRYAN WOLF served as the founding co-director of the Stanford Arts Initiative and has written extensively about the intersections of American art and literature. Originally a professor of American studies and English at Yale University, he joined the art and art history department at Stanford in 2002. Bryan was a strong proponent of Stanford s arts district and served as a mentor to students across campus who were engaged with the arts and American culture. Professor Wolf s lectures during our program will cover such topics as the ways artists contributed to and occasionally demurred from the war for independence; the seascapes of Winslow Homer; the stories of award-winning Canadian writer Alistair MacLeod; and encounters between whales and humans, from Moby-Dick to the illustrations of artist Rockwell Kent. Jeanette and William Hayden Jones Professor, art and art history department, Stanford University, 2002 2014 Co-director, Stanford Arts Initiative, 2006 2011 Violet Andrews Whittier Fellow, Stanford Humanities Center, 2005 Chair, American Studies Program, Yale University, 1997 2000 BA, 1969, Rice University MAR, 1971, Yale Divinity School PhD, American studies, 1977, Yale University SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?maritimes2019 OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093
Saguenay Fjord Quebec City Montreal Charlottetown NOVA SCOTIA MAINE Lunenburg Canso Canal Halifax Portland O NEW YORK UNITED S TATES NEW BRUNSWICK an QUEBEC PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ce CANADA St. La w r Tadoussac r ive R ce n e Boston Itinerary T H U R S DAY, M AY 16 HOME / BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S. Travel independently to Boston, one of America s oldest and most historic cities, founded in 1630. Meet fellow participants and staff at this evening s welcome reception. WESTIN COPLEY SQUARE F R I DAY, M AY 17 BOSTON This morning visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, built in 1903 in the style of a 15th-century Venetian palace to house Gardner s superb collection of Renaissance art. The museum was the target of an infamous heist in 1990. Thirteen works were stolen, including a Vermeer valued at $200 million and Rembrandt s only known seascape, and have never been recovered. After lunch, continue to Boston s Museum of Fine Arts, known internationally for its vast collections of American, European and Asian masterpieces some 450,000 works that make it one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world. WESTIN COPLEY SQUARE (B,L) MASSACHUSETTS Atlant ic S AT U R DAY, M AY 18 T U ES DAY, M AY 21 Depart mid-morning for Gloucester on Boston s North Shore. After a look at the Cape Ann Museum and the Fisherman s Memorial, enjoy a casual lunch. Embark our ship in the late afternoon. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) Our first Canadian port of call is Lunenburg in Nova Scotia. Established by the British in 1753, Lunenburg remains one of the Canadian Maritimes most charming villages, whose Old Town is one of two urban neighborhoods in Canada designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site (Quebec s Old City is the other, which we also visit near the end of our voyage). On our guided walk, stroll past the brightly colored buildings adorning downtown. Stop at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to learn more about the seafaring life. Check out local fishing artifacts and take in the aquarium s 6,000-gallon viewing tank. After lunch, take a scenic drive around Mahone Bay, famous for its picturesque natural beauty and for being the home port of Nova Scotia s largest fishing fleet. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) BOSTON / GLOUCESTER EMBARK S U N DAY, M AY 19 PORTLAND, MAINE Portland s historic waterfront combines active fishing wharves with warehouses, shops and museums. Visit the Portland Museum of Art, with its superb Winslow Homer collection, plus works by such other American painters as Andrew Wyeth and John Marin. Head to Casco Bay to view Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1791 with 16 whale oil lamps. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) M O N DAY, M AY 20 AT SEA Gather for lectures and enjoy the amenities aboard our ship as we make our way to Nova Scotia, one of the three provinces that make up the Canadian Maritimes (Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are the other two). MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA W E D N ES DAY, M AY 2 2 HALIFAX We spend today exploring Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia. Absorb the local flavors and lively street scenes as we stroll down Spring Garden Road, home to a QUEBEC CITY wide array of interesting shops and historic properties. Visit the famed, star-shaped Halifax Citadel, also called Fort George, built by British military in the 1700s to protect the harbor. The Halifax Museum of the Atlantic offers a fascinating glimpse into Nova Scotia s maritime heritage. Drive along the craggy shoreline to Peggy s Cove, one of the loveliest maritime villages in Nova Scotia. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) T H U R S DAY, M AY 23 CANSO CANAL As we sail toward Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, our ship navigates through the Strait of Canso. Approximately 16.5 miles long and averaging just 2 miles wide, this strait divides the Nova Scotia peninsula from Cape Breton Island. Enjoy views of the magnificent landscape from our ship. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) F R I DAY, M AY 24 CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Located on Prince Edward Island, Canada s smallest and most charming province, Charlottetown showcases a wealth of natural beauty and history. Early in the day, board coaches portside and follow the historic trail walked by delegates to the conference in
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FANEUIL HALL, BOSTON 1864, which led to the Canadian Confederation in 1867 that united the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Visit Charlottetown s delightful city center in the afternoon. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT SEA / ST. LAWRENCE RIVER Enjoy a full day relaxing aboard ship or participating in our lecture program as we cruise north up around New Brunswick, then west to the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) SUNDAY, MAY 26 TADOUSSAC, QUEBEC Today, while en route to Quebec City, spend some time watching for whales when our ship arrives at that point where the St. Lawrence River meets the outflow of the Saguenay Fjord near the village of Tadoussac. The spot is one of the most exciting whale-watching sites in the world. Between May and October of each year, up to 13 species of cetaceans make their way upriver from the Atlantic Ocean to become temporary residents in the salty, food-filled waters of the St. Lawrence. These marine mammals, which include several species of dolphins, plus beluga, minke, fin, humpback, sperm and blue whales the latter being the largest animals on the planet, swim up into the mouth of Saguenay Fjord to feed. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) MONDAY, MAY 27 QUEBEC CITY Spend today discovering the many charms of Quebec City, the oldest walled city in North America, founded in 1608 and at the heart of French-speaking Canada. Enjoy walking the charming cobblestone streets of Old Quebec as we stop at historic landmarks and linger in famous gardens. Gather for a farewell cocktail reception tonight aboard ship before dinner. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) TUESDAY, MAY 28 MONTREAL / DISEMBARK / U.S. Disembark in Montreal and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)
MS Victory II Program Cost * The brand-new Victory II is an agile and intimate ship that easily navigates tranquil bays and hidden ports where larger ships cannot go. The ship s modern design includes spacious open air lounges with generous windows. The onboard amenities are top of the line and environmentally sensitive. A crew of 84 serves up to 202 guests. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas, a pillow menu, afternoon tea and a pre-dinner cocktail hour. The ship has elevator service to all four decks, which include an observation deck, comfortable lounges, a salon/spa and a sports/exercise deck. A medical doctor is on board and at passengers disposal. Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy as noted. Double Single** Category D $10,995 $16,595 Deck 1, 134 sq. ft., 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed Category C $11,995 Decks 2 & 3, 136 sq. ft., 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed Category B $12,995 $19,895 Deck 3, 138 sq. ft., 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed Category AA $13,295 Deck 4, 134 sq. ft., 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed Owner s Suite $14,695 Deck 3, 312 sq. ft., 1 queen bed & 1 sofa bed, sitting area, private terrace *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. ** Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 4 cabins. Deck 1 Deck 2 Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 5 BUILT: 2004; REFURBISHED 2017 REGISTRY: BAHAMAS BEAM: 49 FEET LENGTH: 299 FEET CRUISING SPEED: 13 KNOTS
Information Terms & Conditions DATES May 16 to 28, 2019 (13 days) SIZE This program can accommodate 42 participants. Single accommodations are extremely limited; please call for availability. Note that the MS Victory II has a capacity of 202 passengers, and Stanford Travel/Study will occupy just a portion of the cabins on board. Lectures, select excursions and some special programming will be exclusive to Stanford participants. INCLUDED 2 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations in Boston 10-night cruise aboard the MS Victory II 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program departure day Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program NOT INCLUDED International and U.S. domestic airfare Airport transfers upon arrival in Boston Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services AIR ARRANGEMENTS You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart. WHAT TO EXPECT We consider this program to be mildly active. Our touring is done by motor coach and on foot. Some excursions involve walking on unpaved pathways, cobblestones or brick sidewalks. In some instances, such as museums, guided tours require climbing up and down several flights of stairs and standing in one place for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Travelers will have ample opportunity to take in the beautiful New England, Canadian Maritimes and St. Lawrence River scenery from the comfort of our ship. Participants should be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. Deposit & Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve space for this program. Sign up online at alumni. stanford.edu/trip?maritimes2019 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations & Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-perperson cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/ membership or call (650) 725-0692. Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship TELEPHONE (650) 725-1093 EMAIL travelstudy@alumni.stanford.edu California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50 arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in October 2018 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. COPYRIGHT 2018 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. 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Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6105 (650) 725-1093 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Alumni Association BOSTON TO QUEBEC ABOARD THE MS VICTORY II May 16 to 28, 2019 alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy Wonderful exploration of the artists and history of the area, the fishing and whaling industries, and the fabulous schooners that sailed those seas. LYNNAE EVANS, MA 70, MA 71, ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST, 2015 PEGGY S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA