Accommodations
M.S. LE BOREAL
STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN
The M.S. LE BOREAL is the newest generation of deluxe small ships.
EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS, DELUXE SUITES AND STATEROOMS, MOST WITH BALCONIES
The 120 large Staterooms and Suites are from 200 to 484 square feet. Ninety-five percent of the accommodations feature private balconies.
All Suites and most Staterooms feature two twin beds that convert to one queen-size bed, a private bathroom with shower (some with bathtub), international direct dial telephone, satellite flat screen television, DVD/CD, wireless Internet access, iPod dock with speakers, safe, minibar, full-length closets, writing desk/dressing table, hair dryer, duvet and plush terry cloth robes.
ELEGANT DINING
International and local cuisines are served in the stylish, spacious Dining Room in single, unassigned seatings, alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor Grill Restaurant or from 24-hour Room Service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, a three-course dinner and a late-evening snack are served daily. Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner. Bar service is available on the Sun Deck.
SPACIOUS PUBLIC AREAS/WORLD-CLASS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Inviting and spacious public areas accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge, nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge and lectures, cultural performances and film screenings in the state-of-the-art theater. There is a library, Internet salon, beauty salon, elevator, Sun Deck, swimming pool, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room and full range of fitness equipment. The infirmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse.
PASSENGER- AND ECO-FRIENDLY
The state-of-the-art propulsion system provides an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage by creating little vibration and significantly less engine noise.
The ship meets the latest “Cleanship” standards and is designed to prevent contact with environmentally sensitive seabeds.
The highly trained, English-speaking international crew provides attentive service. Laundry services are available.
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Cruising the Baltic Sea & Norwegian Fjords
Featuring President Mikhail Gorbachev
& President Lech Walesa
June 9 - 20, 2011
Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic States and the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg while cruising for 10 nights under the spectacular “White Nights of Summer” aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE BOREAL, launching in 2010. By special arrangement, enjoy a rare opportunity to hear enriching speeches by former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and former President of Poland Lech Walesa. In the tradition of ancient Viking mariners, sail across the Baltic Sea from the cosmopolitan Swedish capital of Stockholm to the historic Hanseatic port of Bergen, Norway. Discover the stunning architecture of Helsinki and Copenhagen; revel in the medieval charms of Tallinn, Estonia, and Riga, Latvia; immerse yourself in the cultural renaissance of Gda´nsk, Poland; and cruise through the magnificent fjords of Norway. This enlightening cruise features one night in regal St. Petersburg including an early-opening tour of the world-acclaimed Hermitage Museum and a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress. A two-night Pre-Cruise Option in Stockholm and a two-night Post-Cruise Option in Bergen are also offered.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
INCLUDED FEATURES
EXCLUSIVE GOHAGAN TRAVEL SERVICES
STOCKHOLM PRE-PROGRAM OPTION & BERGEN POST-PROGRAM OPTION
Immerse yourself in the historical and cultural riches of the Baltic States on this enlightening cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE BOREAL during the fabled “White Nights of Summer.”
Spend a morning in dynamic Helsinki, the “White City of the North.”
Stroll through Tallinn, a hub of European culture and commerce that retains its history in the 600-year-old spires and gables that comprise its distinctive skyline.
Admire one of the world’s greatest collections of fine art during a special early-opening tour of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
Visit St. Petersburg’s first building, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and its impressive Baroque Cathedral, burial place of Russia’s czars from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.
Cruise through the magnificent fjords of southern Norway.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet two former world leaders:
Former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev.
Former President of Poland Lech Walesa.
Cost Special Tulane pricing is from approximately $6995 per person, plus airfare and based on double occupancy.
Booking For booking information please contact Thomas P. Gohagan at 800-922-3088, or Tulane Alumni Travel at 877-488-5263.
Specific trip details (itinerary, meals, sightseeing & accommodations) will be published in the brochure.
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 Depart from the U.S.
Day 2 Stockholm Sweden/Embark M.S. LE BOREAL
Day 3 Helsinki, Finland
Day 4 St. Petersburg, Russia
Day 5 St. Petersburg
Day 6 Tallinn, Estonia
Day 7 Riga, Latvia
Day 8 Gda´nsk, Poland
Day 9 Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 10 At sea
Day 11 Talgjefjorden, Norway/Riskafjorden
Day 12 Bergen/Disembark M.S. LE BOREAL/Return to the U.S.
Activity Level
Moderately Active
More details available in the brochure.
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Specially arranged speeches with question-and-answer time by former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and former President of Poland Lech Walesa.
ON BOARD THE EXCLUSIVELY CHARTERED, DELUXE M.S. LE BOREAL
- Ten-night cruise from Stockholm, Sweden, to Bergen, Norway, with port calls in Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Gda´nsk, Poland; and Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Spacious and elegant outside accommodations with private bathroom and individual climate control.
- Captain’s welcome and farewell receptions.
- All meals—Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-evening snack—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.
- House wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea served with lunch and dinner.
- Excursion in Helsinki, highlighted by a visit to Temppeliaukio Church, a private concert at the Sibelius Academy, and a drive along the old fortifications of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- City tour of St. Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s oldest structure and final resting place of Russian czars, from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.
- Specially arranged, early entry to the world-renowned State Hermitage Museum.
- Walking tour of Tallinn’s historic and medieval quarters, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Architectural tour of Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Tour of the historic Polish port of Gda´nsk.
- Copenhagen city tour and canal cruise.
- Cruise through the magnificent fjords Talgjefjorden and Riskafjorden.
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STOCKHOLM PRE-CRUISE OPTION
Complement your Baltic cruise with two nights in Sweden’s capital and cultural epicenter, featuring deluxe accommodations in the elegant and historic GRAND HOTEL STOCKHOLM. Visit City Hall, site of the Nobel Prize Banquet since 1930, explore the historic Gamla Stan (Old Town) and see Viking artifacts in the Vasa Museum and the Museum of National Antiquities. Complete details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
BERGEN POST-CRUISE OPTION
Extend your journey with two nights in the RADISSON SAS ROYAL in the historic Hanseatic port of Bergen. The city tour includes Bryggen, the district of colorful medieval houses, and the tour of composer Edvard Grieg’s former home features a specially arranged recital. Complete details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
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