May 8 — 21, 2009

By popular request, Dr. Alex Fileppenko will be our distinguished guest lecturer on the Regent Seven Seas VOYAGER, cruising from Fort Lauderdale to Reykjavik,

Distinguished Lecturer

Alex Fileppenko, Phd., California Institute of Technology,
University of California at Berkeley

Your Cruise includes...

Itinerary...

Friday, May 8—Fort Lauderdale, FL   (Sail 6:00pm)
Wave to the Florida coast as our Regent Seven Seas VOYAGER cruises north along the Atlantic seaboard.

Saturday/Sunday, May 9/10—At Sea
Leisurely days at sea with time to enjoy the ship’s amenities or a workshop on board.  Our enrichment
program begins with Dr. Alex Filippenko.   Join him on deck tonight for a lecture under May’s Full Moon.

Monday, May 11— New York, NY   8:00am – 6:00pm
Early arrival will be spectacular as we cruise past the Statue of Liberty onto the Hudson River.  A day to
enjoy many sights of the city.    A variety of tours are available including the Metropolitan and the Natural
History Museums.

Tuesday, May 12—Newport, RI   8:00am – 3:00pm
A storybook collection of luxurious mansions of another era take you back in time.  Here you will find a
world of exceptional elegance and inspiration in architecture, art, interior design and landscapes.  Explore
250 years of American history from 11 historic properties. 

Wednesday, May 13 —Boston, MA   9:00am – 7:00pm
Follow the Historic Walking Trail for our country’s beginnings or enjoy a cup of Boston Beans at the
harbor before returning to the VOYAGER.

Thursday, May 14 —Bar Harbor, ME   8:00am – 4:00pm
Bar Harbor offers another town from the "Gilded Age", the island's Native American heritage, the Gulf of
Maine's unique eco-systems.  The fun award winning micro-brews and the natural wonder of Acadia
National Park offer many varieties of activities.

Friday, May 15 —Halifax, Nova Scotia   9:00am – 6:00pm
Halifax has grown for over 200 years around one of the deepest natural harbors in
North America.  This major population center has something of interest for every
visitor, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic including the popular Titanic exhibit.

Saturday, May 16 —At Sea
Continue with our enrichment program with another talk from Dr. Fileppenko.  Time for
exploring the vessel or a relaxing spa.

Sunday, May 17 —L’Anse Aux Meadows   8:00am – 1:00pm
L’Anse aux Meadows is the only known Norse site in North America outside Greenland
and Iceland and represents the farthest known extent of European exploration before
Christopher Columbus.  Learn about the Norse Sagas, also in Iceland, written versions
of their older oral traditions describe the experiences of Norse Greenlanders who
discovered and attempted to settle a land west of Greenland identified as Vinland.  

Monday/Tuesday, May 18/19 —At Sea

Wednesday/Thursday, May 20/21 —Arrival in Reykjavik   5:00pm
Cruising all day before our arrival in Iceland in the afternoon.  As we come around the
island, watch for the many birds which inhabit the cliffs and crannies.

REYKJAVIK  -  Some Like It Hot  —May 21 – 24, 2009
Mother Nature is hard at work in Iceland, one of the newest places on Earth. 
A land of fire and ice and a volcano which inspired Jules Verne’s JOURNEY TO
THE CENTER OF THE EARTH.  The newborn, moss-covered lava fields and
grassy areas teeming with waterfowl are among some of Iceland’s beauties. 
The glaciers, deep fjords, and waterfalls all make Iceland’s nature picture perfect.

An optional 3-night stay in Reykjavik is offered with a variety of activities:
   *3-nights Grand Reykjavik Hotel – 4-Stars
   *Meals: Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
   *Sightseeing: Full day sightseeing to Golden Waterfall, Thingvellir, and the Geysers
   *Optional tours: Westmann Islands, Thorsmork Valley, Art tour

How to Prepare for this Trip

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