Grand Baltic Sea Voyage Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Finland February 2016

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Grand Baltic Sea Voyage Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Finland February 2016 Join us on our new Grand Baltic Sea Voyage in July 2016! You ll set sail on a voyage along the coast of the briny Baltic Sea, from Denmark to Poland, from the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia to Mother Russia and back again to the Nordic lands of Finland and Sweden. Sailing aboard our 98-passenger, all-suite ship Corinthian, you ll first explore the countries of Scandinavia, a region filled with ice-capped waters, wind-blown beaches, bucolic farmlands, and acre upon acre of lush, verdant forestry. Depart Copenhagen gateway to the Baltic Sea and beyond and discover a land of breathtaking natural beauty peppered with stunning medieval cities. This is the best way to experience the historic and natural wonders of the Baltic region. Best of all, you ll travel in style with your friends from Southern Exposure and Grand Circle Travel! REMINDER: Space for this special journey is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is truly limited. To reserve your place today, please call the Southern Exposure office at (269) 962-1255. If you haven t experienced a Southern Exposure travel adventure before, feel free to ask questions or meet with the Southern Exposure staff. 1

Snapshot Itinerary: Grand Baltic Sea Voyage 2016 This once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure will showcase both the history and natural beauty of the Baltic region from the comfort of the all-suite ship Corinthian. Below is a quick look at our itinerary. Read on for additional details for each day. Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2 Arrive in Copenhagen Day 3 Copenhagen / Embark Ship Day 4 Rønne / Ceramic Museum Visit Day 5 Gdynia, Poland / Amber factory visit / Home- Hosted Lunch / Gdansk Day 6 Visby, Sweden Day 7 Riga, Latvia / Central Market Visit Day 8 Riga / Optional Rundale Palace tour / Singing Revolution Discussion Day 9 Tallinn, Estonia Day 10 St. Petersburg, Russia / Optional Nikolayevsky Palace Folk Show Tour Day 11 St. Petersburg Day 12 Helsinki, Finland / Captain s Farewell Dinner Day 13 Disembark Ship / Stockholm, Sweden Day 14 Stockholm / Return to U.S. For more information, please read on or call the Southern Exposure office at (269) 965-1255. Space for this special journey is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is truly limited. Don t wait to make your reservations call today. Thank you! Photos: (Above) Stockholm harbor. (Right) The allsuite ship Corinthian will be your seafaring home. 2

Detailed Itinerary: Grand Baltic Sea Voyage 2016 Day 1 Depart U.S. Depart U.S. and fly to Copenhagen, Denmark. Day 2 Arrive in Copenhagen Arriving in Denmark, you ll be met at the airport by a Grand Circle representative and assisted to your hotel. Grow acquainted with the area around your hotel with an orientation walk before an afternoon free to explore Copenhagen independently, with lunch and dinner on your own. Day 3 Copenhagen / Embark Ship After breakfast this morning, take in the sights of Copenhagen during a panoramic tour, giving you a glimpse of the city s colorful houses, picturesque canals, charming pedestrian squares, and innovative modern architectural designs. Enjoy lunch on your own before transferring to the pier to embark the Corinthian. During your cruise, you ll receive a port talk about the pier area and town prior to arrival, so you can make the best use of your free time. This evening, you ll gather for your first port talk. Then get better acquainted with your ship s Captain and crew during a Welcome Dinner. As they say in Scandinavia, Smaklig måltid! ( Enjoy your meal! ) Tonight, set sail for your first destination: Rønne, Denmark. Day 4 Rønne / Ceramic Museum Visit After breakfast onboard, explore Rønne during a guided city tour. Located on the island of Bornholm (considered the pearl of the Baltic Sea because of its breathtaking scenery), Rønne is a town of cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and brightly-painted buildings. During your tour, you ll visit Store Torv (the town s largest square, where the Danes sell produce, clothing, and granite jewelry during market 3 REMINDER: Space for this special journey is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is truly limited. To reserve your place today, please call the Southern Exposure office at (269) 962-1255 at your earliest opportunity. Welcome!

days), Bornholms Teater (Denmark s oldest theater), and the octagonal Rønne lighthouse (built in 1880 and operational until it was decommissioned in 1989). Following your guided tour of the town s center, you ll make your way to Hjorths Fabrik a ceramic museum showcasing the long history of potterymaking in Rønne for an exclusive Discovery Series event. Bornholm residents have been digging into the island s rich deposits of clay and creating unusual and whimsical pots, plates, and cups since the early 18th century. The Hjorth ceramic factory opened in 1858 and was operational for more than a century, before it shut down in 1993. Today, the museum (still run by the Hjorth family) houses ceramic artifacts from the early 18th century, pieces made when the factory was operational, and works done by modern-day Bornholm potters. Return to the ship for lunch onboard. The rest of the afternoon is yours to continue your discoveries. Perhaps you ll choose to visit one of the town s many clockmakers, a tradition dating back to 1744. The island was once known for its unique grandfather clocks until the craft disappeared after World War II. In recent years, the tradition has revived and the clocks hourly chimes can be heard singing throughout the streets. This evening, enjoy dinner onboard. Day 5 Gdynia, Poland / Amber Factory Visit / Home-Hosted Lunch / Gdansk After breakfast this morning, you ll dock in Gdansk and then transfer to Gdynia for an included tour of an amber factory, an exclusive Discovery Series event. The Baltic region is home to the world s largest deposit of amber, known specifically as Baltic amber (or colloquially as Polish gold in Poland). The amber or fossilized tree resin is 44 million years old around the Baltic Sea and is mined to make such things as jewelry, table lamps, and even furniture. The more valuable pieces have been known to contain species of now-extinct insects or plants. Next, you ll share a Home-Hosted Lunch with a local family before transferring back to Gdansk for a guided tour of the Stare Miasto (Old Town). Gdansk is a Polish city with a Baltic vibe that s been around for a millennium and has fluctuated between great prosperity and tragic destruction. Important Travel Notes: For your comfort and safety, we recommend this tour for individuals in good physical condition. If you have difficulty walking, this may be a difficult trip for you. We reserve the right to cancel this tour due to insufficient registration. Full refund will be given if tour is canceled due to insufficient registration. If traveling alone, we will match you up with a roommate (this tour is double occupancy only). Please read the What to Expect box on the next page carefully. If you have further questions, please contact the Southern Exposure office at (269) 962-1255 during regular business hours. While Gdańsk still shows its scars from the tumult of World War II, this unique city offers a wealth of architectural beauty and a myriad of activities. Wander past the town hall, where stands the Neptune Fountain, rumored to have once spouted Gdansk s trademark liqueur, Goldwasser, instead of water. You ll also marvel at the city s many gates including the Green Gate, the Golden Gate, and the Upland Gate and the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers, three 138-foot-tall steel crosses at the entrance to the city s shipyard. A sudden spike in food costs in 1970 led to mass riots throughout northern Poland that left at least 40 dead and more than 1,000 wounded. The monument is the first to commemorate the victims of a communist regime. At the conclusion of your tour, you ll have time to further explore the city s Old Town. Perhaps you ll discover one of Gdansk s many cafés, bookstores, or shops (where you can admire examples of northern Poland s famed amber jewelry). 4

Later, you ll make your way to Katedra Oliwska, the Oliwa cathedral, for an organ concerto. The cathedral is the longest church in Poland and houses two organs a smaller choir organ, and the famed great organ one of the largest in the world. This evening, enjoy dinner onboard as your ship sails toward Visby, Sweden. Day 6 Visby, Sweden On Gotland Island, the city of Visby has existed for more than a thousand years, with its signature ringmur ( ringwall ) encircling the town since the 13th century. Reachable only by boat or plane, and beloved as a holiday destination for Swedes, the city of ruins and roses is rich with historical artifacts, earning it a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an included panoramic tour of Visby as its history unfolds before you, its hundreds of warehouses and merchant homes telling the story of its heyday as a major port between Russia and Western Europe for the Hanseatic League. Return to the Corinthian for an included lunch, then go ashore in Visby once more to make discoveries on your own, or stroll with your Program Director on a leisurely walk along the cobblestone streets. Enjoy dinner onboard as we cruise toward Riga, Latvia. Day 7 Riga, Latvia / Central Market Visit Set close to the mouth of the Daugava River, which travels from the Baltic Sea into Russia, Riga was historically an important trade port. Its prosperity also made it a target for conquest. Before Latvia declared itself an independent nation in 1918, Riga was claimed by Russia, Sweden, Lithuania, and Germany. As a diverse, thriving city with a prominent upper class, Riga experienced radical change under occupation by the Soviets and Nazis. Buildings from Riga s most prosperous eras particularly the Art Nouveau period still stand throughout the city, as you ll discover on a city tour by motorcoach and on foot. You ll enjoy special focus on the Art Nouveau era as you explore a district rich with facades from the early 20th-century period in which architecture became romantic, favoring natural and mythological embellishments. After lunch onboard, you may enjoy time ashore in Riga. Perhaps you ll visit Riga s Old Town, a dizzying collection of cobbled lanes, gargoyle-adorned buildings, and lovingly restored 17th-century architectural treasures under UNESCO World Heritage Site protection. You ll also have a chance to explore the city s Central Market the largest market in Europe during an exclusive Discovery Series event. Located in converted German Zeppelin hangars from the 1930s, the market s pavilions What to Expect: Grand Baltic Sea Voyage 2016 We will make every effort to accommodate your travel needs and make sure you have a pleasant, memorable experience. At the same time, it is important to note the following advisories: Physical Requirements: Travelers using mobility aids or with medical conditions that might require immediate attention will not be able to board the Corinthian. Travel over uneven surfaces, including unpaved paths, steep hills, stairs, and cobblestone. You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 2 hours of physical activities each day. GCT reserves the right for our Program Directors to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home if their limitations are impacting the group s experience. Climate: Daytime temperatures usually range from 58-77 F during cruising season. Due to the varied geography of the regions we visit on this program you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. We recommend that you bring a rain jacket and sunblock regardless of the time of year. Passport & Visa Information U.S. citizens will need a valid password as well as a visa (or visas) for this trip. In addition, there may be other entry requirements that also need to be met. Travelers who are booked on this vacation will be sent a complete Visa Packet with instructions, applications, and a list of visa fees approximately 100 days prior to their departure. (Because many countries limit the validity of their visa from the date it is issued, please do not apply too early.) Vaccinations Information Generally speaking, vaccinations are not needed for this trip. However, for the latest list of vaccinations that may be recommended for this trip, please visit the CDC s Traveler s Health website at www.cdc. gov/travel. In addition, we recommend these three additional health steps before you leave on your trip: Have a medical checkup with your doctor. Pick up any necessary medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. Have a dental and/or eye checkup, if possible. 5

encompass more than three-quarters of a million square feet of space and are also under UNESCO protection. Dinner is aboard ship this evening. Day 8 Riga / Optional Rundale Palace Tour / Singing Revolution Discussion Join us this morning for our optional Rundale Palace tour. A masterpiece of Baroque and Rococo style, 18th-century Rundale Palace was built on the orders of Ernst Johann Biron, the Duke of Courtland, and the Russian Empress he loved, Anna Ioannovna. The palace boasts opulent chambers, as well as extensive French gardens. You ll tour the palace and the rose garden, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Or, explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps you ll pay a visit to the Nordic wooden dwellings of Kipsala Island, or build upon yesterday s discoveries with a visit to the recently opened Riga Art Nouveau Museum, located in the former apartment of Latvian architect Konstantins Pekšens. Return to the ship for lunch. This evening, learn more about the evolution of the independence movement in the Baltic states during a Singing Revolution discussion, an exclusive Discovery Series event. Dinner is onboard the ship as you cruise toward Tallinn, Estonia. Day 9 Tallinn, Estonia Your ship arrives in Tallinn, Estonia this morning. A wonderfully preserved city of the old Hanseatic League, this ancient walled port on the Baltic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with remarkable fortresses, castles, and cathedrals. Medieval Tallinn had six gates, all bastion-forts complete with moats and drawbridges. You ll gain insight into Estonia s premier city during this morning s guided tour. Tallinn s Old Town is still encircled by city walls, punctuated with many stone towers rising above red-tiled roofs. Within the city walls, the streets remain much as they were when Danish rulers built them in the 13th century. This historic city center is divided into the Lower Town and the Upper Town. In the Lower Town, the 600-year-old Town Hall the best-preserved of its kind in northern Europe has a tower that presides dramatically over Town Hall Square (Raejoka plats). The Upper Town is on Toompea Hill, where two landmarks that originated in the 13th century still stand: Toompea Castle (now the meeting place for the Estonian Parliament) and the 6

Dome Church (Estonia s largest Lutheran sanctuary). Many of the city s historic buildings reflect the prosperity it enjoyed between the 14th and 16th centuries. Under German control, Tallinn flourished during these years as a trade port in the Hanseatic League. Later periods of Swedish and Russian rule also left their marks on Tallinn. After lunch aboard the Corinthian, you can set out independently to explore more of the city at your own pace. You may want to visit Kiek-in-de-Kok (Look-into-the- Kitchen), a bastion built in 1470. At the time, it was the tallest building in Estonia and earned its name because it was said that watchmen could peer into the kitchens of the houses below. Or you might take a walk in Town Hall Square. Originally called Market Square, excavations show that it was a market as long as a thousand years ago. Here the 14thcentury Town Hall has been preserved almost intact in its original Gothic form, and still serves as the City Hall. This evening, enjoy dinner aboard ship with your friends. Day 10 St. Petersburg, Russia / Optional Nikolayevsky Palace Folk Show Tour St. Petersburg, founded as the new capital of the Russian Empire more than 300 years ago, was the vision and creation of Tsar Peter I, who named it after his patron saint, Peter. This beautiful showcase of a city, covering 150 square miles, is a synthesis of both European and Russian styles, with elements of both East and West. Pushkin called this city Peter the Great s Window to the West. St. Petersburg has more than 40 picturesque islands, more than 60 canals, and hundreds of lovely bridges - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of St. Petersburg, including a visit to St. Isaac s Cathedral. This is the largest 7 TOUR RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations can be made by calling Southern Exposure Farm at (269) 962-1255 A $500 deposit is required to guarantee your place (check, cash or credit card accepted). Remaining balance due 90 days before departure. Note: The information, dates and prices provided in this document are estimates only based on currently available information. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change. Pricing Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to provide accurate pricing information. Operator reserves the right to correct promotional or pricing errors at any time, or to increase the trip price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, cruise fares, currency fluctuations, park fee increases, taxes, or fuel surcharges, or other reasons, unless you pre-paid according to the terms of the Good Buy Plan prior to the cost increase going into effect. For more information, please contact Southern Exposure at (269) 962-1255.

church in the city, built originally to be the main church of the Russian Empire. The dome of the cathedral, which dominates the city s skyline, is gilded with more than 200 pounds of gold, and the interior is elaborately decorated with exquisite mosaics, icons, malachite, and lapis lazuli. This grand church can seat 14,000 worshippers. Although the church was closed after the 1917 Revolution, it reopened as a museum in 1931, and services for worshippers were again introduced in 1990. This afternoon, after a light lunch at a local restaurant, you ll continue exploring St. Petersburg, with an included visit to the Hermitage Museum. Formerly the Winter Palace and home of the tsars, today this is one of the most splendid museums in the world. Built by the Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter I, the palace became part of the Hermitage, originated in 1764 when Catherine the Great began her private art collection. Today, more than 1,000 rooms house nearly three million exhibits. The staggering collection of art and paintings ranges from ancient Egypt to early 20th-century Europe, and is set in a complex of buildings magnificently and lavishly adorned with gold leaf, malachite, jasper, agate, and marble. Marvel at masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt, a full range of French Impressionists, Van Gogh, Rodin, and many more of the world s great artists. After your visit to the Hermitage, return to your ship in the afternoon. Tonight, enjoy dinner onboard your ship. You might elect to join our optional excursion to a folk show at Nikolayevsky Palace, enjoying live music, dancing, and games in a 19th-century setting. Day 11 St. Petersburg This morning, enjoy an included excursion to the magnificent summer residence of the Russian royalty at Peterhof, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1714, Peter the Great asked for a Versailles by the Sea. The site evolved into a grand palace atop the hill surrounded by a park. Visit Catherine s Wing, a small palace on the grounds, and see the palace s remarkable Grand Cascade, an extraordinary fountain ensemble made up of three waterfalls, nearly 150 fountains shooting more than 2,000 jets of water, and a myriad of statues and sculptures. After lunch aboard ship, you may return to discover the city as you wish browse some shops, visit monuments, and learn more about Russia s rich culture, or sip coffee at a café and watch the life of St. Petersburg unfold around you. Enjoy dinner onboard this evening. Day 12 Helsinki, Finland / Captain s Farewell Dinner This morning, we drop anchor in Helsinki, Finland s capital city. After breakfast onboard, enjoy a tour of Helsinki with a local guide. During your half-day tour of the city, known as the Daughter of the Baltic, you ll visit the Sibelius Monument, a collection of 600 steel pipes arranged into a wave-like sculpture as a tribute to the composer, as well as the Temppeliaukio Kirkko, a church beautifully hewn out of solid granite. 8

Your tour showcases Market Square, a perennial outdoor market, and Senate Square, undoubtedly the pride of the city. Senate Square is ringed by a treasury of Empire Neoclassic buildings, including the 19th-century Lutheran Cathedral, whose central tower dominates the skyline. As you wend your way through Helsinki, notice how the sea is such an integral part of they city. Helsinki is built over peninsulas, curving around bays and spilling out across islands that are linked by bridges, causeways, and boats of all descriptions. After lunch onboard, enjoy time to explore Helsinki on your own. This evening, as we set sail for Stockholm, Sweden, enjoy a Captain s Farewell Drink and Farewell Dinner. Day 13 Disembark Ship / Stockholm, Sweden Bid farewell to the Corinthian this morning, as you disembark in Stockholm, Sweden s capital city. An archipelago within an archipelago, the city occupies a cluster of 14 islands floating among 24,000 that make up a 60-mile chain. Today, you ll see the charms that lure one in five Swedes to live in the capital city, as you enjoy an included sightseeing tour here. You ll visit the Stadshuset, the romantic City Hall building famous for hosting the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Designed in 1923, City Hall was constructed using eight million red bricks and 19 million chips of gilt mosaic. The Stadshuset is not just the city s seat of government, but is also a national symbol, as the building s 300-foot tower, topped with three golden crowns that represent Sweden s coat of arms, will attest. After lunch at a local restaurant, check into your hotel. You ll enjoy a walk around the vicinity of your hotel to introduce you to the area in which you ll be staying. This evening, join your fellow travelers for an included dinner at your hotel, toasting your journey with a Farewell Drink. As they say in Sweden, Skål! ( Cheers! ). Day 14 Stockholm / Return to U.S. After breakfast, you ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home, or continue on our Stockholm, Sweden post-trip extension. What s Included in the Package International round-trip airfare from Detroit Metro Airport to and from Europe. Accommodations for 1 night in Copenhagen, 1 night in Stockholm and 10 nights aboard the ship Corinthian. 31 meals 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 11 dinners. 11 included tours: Copenhagen Rønne Gdańsk Gdynia Visby Riga Tallinn St. Petersburg Peterhof Palace Helsinki Stockholm, Exclusive Discovery Series events: Bornholm ceramic museum Home-Hosted Lunch Amber factory Riga Central Market Singing Revolution discussion. Captain s Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners. Personal headsets on all included and optional tours throughout your main trip Exclusive services of a resident Grand Circle Program Director Baggage handling for 1 bag per person, incl. tips. Pricing Summary (Per Person) Trip Name: Grand Baltic Sea Voyage 2016 Departure Date: July 2016 (exact date TBD) Return Date: July 2016 (exact date TBD) Departure City: Detroit, MI Occupancy: Double Cost Per Person: E Deck = $7,595 D Deck = $7,995 C Deck = $8,195 B Deck = $8,395 A Deck = $8,595 AA Deck = $8,695 VS Deck = $8,895 PHS Deck = $9,195 (Price includes international airfare from Detroit Metro, government taxes, fees and airline fuel surcharges.) Taxes and Fees (included in the Per Person Cost) Travel Protection Plan - Highly recommended! (See details on the next page) Motorcoach Travel - To/from Detroit Metro (Call us for details) 9

Tour Cancellation Policy and Travel Protection Plan Please read the following cancellation policy and Travel Protection Plan. Pricing and coverages are subject to change as we get closer to the departure date for this travel adventure. Cancel For Any Reason Waiver When you purchase the Travel Protection Plan, you also qualify for the Grand Circle Travel Cancellation Waiver Benefit that allows you to cancel your Grand Circle Travel Arrangements before your scheduled departure FOR ANY REASON. Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Waiver The exclusion for Pre-Existing Conditions will be waived if payment for this plan is received by Grand Circle Travel within 14 days of your initial deposit, for payment for your Trip. Below is a brief listing of the plan benefits: Part A - The Travel Arrangement Protection Benefits of this Part A are provided by Grand Circle Travel. Schedule of Benefits - Part A Benefit Maximum Benefit Amount Trip Cancellation Trip Cost Trip Interruption Trip Cost Missed Connection $750 Travel Delay $750 (Up to $150 Per Day) Part B - The Travel Insurance Benefits of this Part B are provided by United States Fire Insurance Company. Schedule of Benefits - Part B meals and accommodations if your Trip is delayed for more than 12 hours for a covered reason. Baggage Lost or Damaged? You re Protected! It s a traveler s nightmare. You arrive at your destination, but your baggage has disappeared. Or has been stolen or damaged. What do you do? If you re protected by the Grand Circle Travel Protection Plan, you ll be reimbursed up to $1,500 to replace or repair your lost or damaged luggage and personal articles. Baggage Delayed? Need Clothes and Toiletries? Count on us! The Grand Circle Travel Protection Plan reimburses you up to $250 to help cover the cost of clothing, toiletries and, or personal items if your baggage is delayed for more than 24 hours while you are on your Trip. Accidental Death Benefit Your beneficiaries will receive payment according to the plan s Schedule of Benefits for Accidental Death which occurs within 180 days of an injury sustained while you are on your Trip. The Travel Protection Plan is Administered by: Trip Mate, Inc. 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200 Kansas City, Missouri 64114 Tel: 1-800-888-7292 The Travel Insurance is Underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company under Form series TP 401. In KS, LA, SD, TX, and UT Form # s TP-401 CW. In WA under Form #TP-401-WA. In OR under Form #TP-401 OR. Benefit Maximum Benefit Amount Accidental Death and Dismemberment $25,000 Medical Expense, Emergency Assistance Accident and Sickness Medical Expense $50,000 Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation $500,000 One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services Included Baggage and Personal Effects $1,500 Baggage Delay $250 If your Trip is Canceled or Interrupted, Your Travel Investment is Protected If you are like a lot of people these days, you don t just look forward to your vacations, you need them. A vacation is your opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge your batteries. Or to catch up with friends and family. Unfortunately, many things happen that might cause you to cancel your travel plans or cut them short. Illness or injury. The death of a family member. The worst part is, without adequate protection, you can lose your travel investment. The Grand Circle Travel Protection Plan protects your travel investment if your Trip is canceled or interrupted for a covered reason such as injury, illness or death of you, a Family Member, a Traveling Companion or a Business Partner. If you must interrupt your Trip or return home early for a covered reason, the plan will pay (up to the original cost of your Trip) for your unused land or water Travel Arrangements, less any refund paid or payable, plus the Additional Transportation Cost to return home or rejoin your Trip. Medical Expense and Emergency Assistance Benefits If you have a serious illness or injury, the last thing you want to worry about is getting the care you need. The Grand Circle Travel Protection Plan gives you peace of mind with benefits that cover, up to the plan s limits, everything from medical expenses (incurred within 60 days of a sickness or injury that began during your Trip) to special transportation (such as an air ambulance) required for medical reasons. Grand Baltic Sea Voyage Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Finland February 2016 Travel Delayed? You re OK! You ll be reimbursed up to $150 per day (to a maximum of $750 total) for 10