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ALASKAALASKA’S GLACIERSS GLACIERS

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M I S T YM I S T Y F J O R D SF J O R D S ♦ P E T E R S B U R GP E T E R S B U R G ♦ V A N C O U V E RV A N C O U V E R

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A voyage aboard theExclusively Chartered Small ShipFive-Star M.S. LE SOLÉALM.S. LE SOLÉAL

July 9 to 16, 2016

The Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College

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Dear Alumnae and Friends:

Arctic-blue glaciers, rarely observed marine life, pristine waters, towering mountains, magnifi cent untouched coastlines and abundant wildlife; these wondrous sights will unfold around you on this comprehensive and exceptional Five-Star small ship cruise of Alaska’s glaciers and the Inside Passage, the last of the great American frontiers.

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind pairing of Five-Star accommodations with a superior exploration-style itinerary as you cruise from Juneau, Alaska, to Vancouver, British Columbia, during the divine long days of summer. Exclusively chartered for this voyage, the Five-Star small ship M.S. LE SOLÉAL is specially designed to traverse narrow fjords and isolated coves and inlets inaccessible to larger ships, while carefully navigating through the marine ecosystem. It is the ideal vessel for this unique itinerary, offering you wildlife-viewing second to none—from sheltered observation decks, during Zodiac expeditions led by seasoned naturalists and from the comfort of elegantly appointed Suites and Staterooms, most with a private balcony.

Every single day of this cruise is a highlight. In addition to the archetypal Alaskan towns of Sitka and Ketchikan, call at historic and seldom-visited ports, including the tiny, picturesque town of Elfi n Cove and Petersburg, Alaska’s “Little Norway.” Experience Native Alaskan art and tradition and the cultural fusion of Tlingit and Russian heritage. Traverse the immaculate waters of the Wrangell Narrows, accessible only by small ship; observe an amazing array of wildlife amidst the secluded Inian Islands; and cruise up close to the sheer granite cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument. Glide through the serene Inside Passage, one of the most scenic waterways in the world, in search of whales, harbor seals, porpoises, sea lions, sea otters and eagles in their natural habitat. Cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord, a majestic panorama of plunging waterfalls and snowcapped peaks, right up to the face of the monumental South Sawyer Glacier, and listen for the sounds of cracking ice as it calves into the sea.

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel deep into Alaska’s Interior and Denali National Park, where you will see North America’s tallest mountain peak; explore the surrounding wilderness paradise; and visit the former frontier trading post of Fairbanks on the Pre-Cruise Option. Conclude your voyage in cosmopolitan Vancouver, for a post-cruise opportunity to immerse yourself in British Columbia’s most vibrant and beautiful city.

You don’t want to miss the boundless splendor of the Inside Passage, the best travel value and the only Five-Star small ship in Alaska, with the advantage of being able to alter its course and linger when nature unfolds before your eyes. This unique, popular program sells out quickly. Book now while space and Early Booking Savings are available.

Sincerely,

Jane E. ZacharyExecutive Director

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EXPLORINGEXPLORING THETHE INSIDE PASSAGEINSIDE PASSAGE

Juneau, AlaskaCall of the Wild author Jack London set forth from this picturesque city to join the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897.

Tracy Arm Fjord/South Sawyer Glacier/Endicott Arm/Dawes GlacierCruise into the deep and narrow fjord of Tracy Arm, where waterfalls cascade from dramatic cliffs, lush forest fades to spectacular sheer rock and icebergs glint in the sunlight. At the remote end of Tracy Arm, approach South Sawyer Glacier and watch and listen as it calves chunks of ice that become fl oating platforms for hundreds of harbor seals. On a Zodiac outing in the pristine, seldom-visited Endicott Arm, venture to the arctic-blue toes of the majestic tidewater Dawes Glacier and look for Arctic terns, pigeon guillemots and even mountain goats.Please note that the ship’s cruising pattern and positionings are dependent on weather, ice and water conditions and are subject to change.

Point Adolphus/Inian Islands/Elfi n CoveYour small ship allows you to look for humpback whales feeding in the nutrient-rich waters surrounding Point Adolphus. Cruise through Icy Strait to the wild Inian Islands, around which fl ow unspoiled tidal waters teeming with marine life. From aboard a Zodiac, watch for hunting sea lions and swooping bald eagles, along with other predators,

Shaped by the staggering force of the Ice Age and sheltered from the Pacifi c Ocean by one thousand miles of islands along the Pacifi c coast of North America, the Inside Passage, extending from the Alaska Panhandle beyond British Columbia, embodies snowcapped mountains, arctic-blue glaciers and a wilderness bigger, bolder and more beautiful than you can imagine. Stand on the deck of your Five-Star small ship, surrounded by 360 degrees of stunning scenery, as you cruise the secluded

coves and inlets of these protected waters, one of the few pristine marine wilderness areas left on Earth. Watch for bald eagles, humpback whales, harbor seals and brown bears in their natural habitats. Listen to the thunderous sound of the Dawes and South Sawyer Glaciers calving and see their vivid glacial-blue ice up close on naturalist-led Zodiac expeditions. Venture through narrow straits and into the heart of Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm, where sheer cliffs rise thousands of feet into the sky. Explore the Inside Passage’s hidden treasures, including Misty Fjords National Monument, the secluded Inian Islands and seldom-visited Elfi n Cove. Along the way, encounter the indigenous culture of the Tlingit, the onion-domed churches built by Russian fur traders, hearty fi shing villages and historic trading outposts settled by Norwegian and American pioneers and former gold rush settlements built more than a century ago.

◆ Exclusively chartered, Five-Star small ship. ◆ The only Five-Star small ship to cruise Alaskan waters.

◆ Cruise along Alaska’s glaciers and through secluded coves and inlets of the Inside Passage, accessible only by small ship.

◆ Specially designed, one-of-a-kind, superb, exploration-style cruise itinerary and the best way to experience the last of the great American frontiers.

◆ See North America’s tidewater glacial jewels, featuring the South Sawyer and Dawes Glaciers.

◆ Watch nature unfold in front of you and delight in the up-close observation of wildlife—orcas, Dall’s porpoises, sea otters, brown bears and more.

◆ Experience the unexpected—a pod of whales feeding, seals basking on icebergs, bald eagles soaring above—as your small ship can linger or alter course for better wildlife observation.

◆ Onboard experts and naturalist guides on Zodiac excursions to help deepen your appreciation of the Inside Passage ecosystem and to spot and identify wildlife.

◆ Experience the living heritage of Tlingit,Russian and Norwegian cultures and American gold rush towns.

◆ Enjoy wonders of nature highlights every day, from wildlife spotting to Zodiac excursions up close to glaciers and narrow fjord cruises.

◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are served throughout the cruise.

◆ Elegantly appointed, Five-Star accommodations. ◆ No waiting in long lines! ◆ Elegant indoor and alfresco dining. ◆ One crew member for every 1.5 guests; exceptional, personalized service.

Cover photo:Cover photo: Look for humpback whales breaching Look for humpback whales breaching in the waters of the Inside Passage.in the waters of the Inside Passage.Photo this page:Photo this page: A naturalist-led Zodiac expedition A naturalist-led Zodiac expedition brings you to the toe of the South Sawyer Glacier.brings you to the toe of the South Sawyer Glacier.

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Peril Peril StraitStrait

Point Point AdolphusAdolphus

Sawyer Sawyer GlacierGlacier

Gulf of Gulf of AlaskaAlaska

Inside Inside PassagePassage

Frederick Frederick SoundSound

LeConte GlacierLeConte GlacierLeConte BayLeConte BayThe The NarrowsNarrows

Icy StraitIcy Strait

Chatham

StraitC

hatham Strait

Inian IslandsInian Islands

Dawes GlacierDawes Glacier

Tracy ArmTracy Arm

Endicott ArmEndicott Arm

Elfi n Elfi n CoveCove

drawn by the abundance of salmon andother prey. Cruise to pristine Chichagof Island, where you will tender ashore by Zodiac to visit remote Elfi n Cove. Walk the boardwalks of this tiny fi shing community (year-round population: 20), surrounded by the majestic conifers of the Tongass National Forest.

SitkaNestled on the edge of Baranof Island and well known for its stunning beauty, Sitka is laden with the art and history of its aboriginal and Russian past. First settled by the Kiksádi clan of the Tlingit, the “capital of Russian America” fl ourished as a Russian fur trading hub until its 1867 transfer to the United States. Visit the impressive Alaska Raptor Center, Alaska’s foremost bald eagle habitat, where more than 100 injured eagles are rehabilitated and released back into the wild each year.

Explore the rich Tlingit culture while conversing with local artisans in Sitka National Historical Park, whose trails are lined with towering, intricately carved totem poles, a lasting memorial to an ancient heritage. Marvel at the priceless collection of icons in the onion-domed St. Michael’s Cathedral, the fi rst Russian Orthodox church built in North America.

LeConte BayBe on deck while cruising the mouth of LeConte Bay, a safe habitat for harbor seals seeking refuge from predators. Aboard a Zodiac, look for mothers and pups sunning themselves on icebergs. This bay is the terminus of LeConte Glacier, North America’s southernmost tidewater glacier that frequently calves icebergs.

PetersburgSettled in the late 19th century by Norwegian fi shermen along the peaceful Wrangell Narrows, the charming, vibrant, seldom-visited fi shing village of Petersburg is fi lled with traditional Scandinavian rosemåling architecture. Residents still observe many Old World customs, earning Petersburg the moniker “Little Norway.” Discover the town’s rich heritage as you visit with a resident fi sherman and explore the Clausen Memorial Museum, which displays a 127-pound king salmon, the largest ever caught.

Lovely Sitka, settled thousands of years ago between majestic, snowcapped mountains and the shores of the Pacifi c Ocean, proudly exhibits its Tlingit and Russian heritage.

Look for brown bears fi shing in the protected Inside Passage waterways.

Watch for majestic bald eagles gliding over the serene Inside Passage waters.

PETERSBURGPETERSBURG

KETCHIKAN, KETCHIKAN, Misty Fjords Misty Fjords National MonumentNational Monument

SITKASITKA

JUNEAUJUNEAU ALASKAALASKA

CANADACANADAJUNEAUJUNEAU

KETCHIKANKETCHIKAN

U.S.U.S.

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER

FAIRBANKSFAIRBANKS

ANCHORAGEANCHORAGEDenali Denali

National National ParkPark

Misty Fjords Misty Fjords

Cruise Itinerary

Air Routing

TrainLand

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Attend a traditional folkloric musical performance at the Sons of Norway Hall, a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving Norwegian heritage across North America.

KetchikanIn the colorful fi shing town of Ketchikan—“salmon capital of the world”—stroll the historic boardwalks of Creek Street and watch salmon swimming upstream through the middle of town along the well-known “Salmon Ladder.” Visit a typical Tlingit village and see the fascinating native art of Potlatch Totem Park, where a master craftsman demonstrates the ancient technique of hand-carving a totem pole.

Misty FjordsNational MonumentEnjoy the rare opportunity to cruise the glacier-sculpted inlets of magnifi cent Misty Fjords, a seldom-visited American national and natural treasure harboring some of the Alaska Panhandle’s most awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife. Behold the running streams fl owing through stands of evergreens that merge into mighty waterfalls plunging down spectacular, 3000-foot-tall, near-vertical, granite-faced cliffs.

Cruising the Inside PassageAboard our Five-Star ship, experience up close the natural wonders of the fabled Inside Passage, one of the most scenic waterways in the world, cruising amidst countless islands, lush forests, secluded bays and coves, sandy beaches and lofty waterfalls cascading from mountain cliffs inaccessible to larger ships. While sailing the Inside Passage’s placid waters, watch from the ship’s decks, spacious balconies and observation lounge for cavorting sea lions and breaching orcas in the deep waters and brown bears,

Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, beavers, mink, foxes and river otters roaming the shores and mountain sides.

Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOriginally built as a small 19th-century timber milling settlement, today dynamic Vancouver is the cultural and fi nancial heart of Canada’s Pacifi c Northwest.

Vancouver ◆ VictoriaPost-Cruise Option

Surrounded by water on three sides, Vancouver is a coastal jewel of the Pacifi c Northwest. Its ideal setting combines a diverse ecosystem and a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere, rich in art and culture culled from the native people of the Pacifi c Northwest and Alaska, to form a spectacular city. Visit Vancouver Island and Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada that was once a private estate and today is one of the most beautiful gardens in North America. Tour elegant Victoria, a former British Empire port that still retains a charming English accent as well as wonderfully-restored 19th-century architecture. In Vancouver, see historic Chinatown, famous Stanley Park and the 19th-century Gastown District and explore the Public Market and native artisans’ studios at Granville Island. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe WESTIN BAYSHORE HOTEL. The Post-Cruise Option is available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confi rmation.

I T I N E R A RYDay ◆ DENALI NATIONAL PARK ◆ FAIRBANKS

PRE-CRUISE OPTION

1 Depart home city/JUNEAU, ALASKA/Embark M.S. SOLÉAL

2 TRACY ARM FJORD/SAWYER GLACIER/ENDICOTT ARM/DAWES GLACIER

3 POINT ADOLPHUS/INIAN ISLANDS/ELFIN COVE

4 SITKA

5 LECONTE BAY AND GLACIER/PETERSBURG

6 KETCHIKAN/MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

7 CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE

8 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA/Disembark ship/Return to home city

◆ VANCOUVER ◆ VICTORIAPOST-CRUISE OPTION

LeConte Glacier is known for its “shooters,” icebergs that calve off underwater and rapidly rise to the surface.

Vancouver is one of the world’s most livable cities and is surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery.

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Pool Deck

Lounge

Dining Room

Stateroom with Balcony

Small Ship, State-of-the-Art DesignThe highly acclaimed, exclusively chartered M.S. LE SOLÉAL, launched in 2013, represents the newest generation of Five-Star small ships, featuring only 110 Suites and Staterooms and distinctive French sophistication.

Elegantly Appointed Suites and Staterooms, 95% with Private BalconiesEach air-conditioned, deluxe Stateroom and Suite (200 to 484 square feet) features a private bathroom with shower, luxurious Five-Star hotel amenities and minibar with complimentary beverages. Most accommodations have two twin beds that convert to one queen bed, individual climate control, satellite fl at-screen television, wireless Internet access, safe, full-length closet, writing desk/dressing table, plush robes and slippers.

Chic and Casual DiningInternational and regional cuisine is served in the stylish, spacious La Licorne dining room in single, unassigned seatings; alfresco in the casual La Boussole Restaurant; or from 24-hour room service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner are served daily. Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are served throughout the cruise.

Spacious Public Areas/World-Class Service and FacilitiesIn keeping with the low passenger density relative to the ship’s size, the public areas are spacious and inviting and can accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge, nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge and lectures, cultural performances and fi lm screenings in the state-of-the-art theater. There is a library, Internet suite, Sun Deck, swimming pool, beauty salon, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room, full range of fi tness equipment and two elevators. The infi rmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse. The highly trained international crew provides personable and attentive service.

Respect for the EnvironmentThe state-of-the-art propulsion system and custom-built stabilizers provide an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage. By design, the ship is energy effi cient and environmentally protective of marine ecosystems and has been awarded the prestigious “Clean Ship” rating, an extreme rarity among ocean-cruising vessels. The ship has 10 Zodiacs.

FIVE-STAR M.S. LE SOLÉAL

M.S. LE SOLÉAL cruises through the protected waterways of the majestic Misty Fjords National Monument.

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Included FeaturesOn board the exclusively chartered,On board the exclusively chartered,Five-Star Five-Star M.S. LE SOLM.S. LE SOLÉAÉAL

◆ Eight-day voyage from Juneau, Alaska, U.S., to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, through the magnifi cent Inside Passage, featuring Tracy Arm Fjord, South Sawyer Glacier, Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, Point Adolphus, Inian Islands, Elfi n Cove, Sitka, LeConte Bay, Petersburg, Ketchikan and Misty Fjords National Monument.

◆ Elegantly appointed, Five-Star, Suite or Stateroom accommodations, each with a private bathroom.

◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ All meals—continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—throughout the cruise, featuring fi ne international and regional cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.

◆ Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are served throughout the cruise.

◆ Six full days cruising the protected and rarely traveled waters, narrow fjords and secluded bays and inlets of the Alaskan and British Columbian Inside Passage, one of the most spectacular coastal waterways in the world.

◆ Onboard team of expert naturalists who provide a series of lectures about local wildlife and topography and help you identify the natural wonders and wildlife of the Inside Passage.

◆ Scenic cruise into stunning Tracy Arm Fjord featuring a naturalist-led Zodiac excursion to the South Sawyer Glacier.

◆ Zodiac excursion to the tidal Dawes Glacier and harbor seal watching in the seldom-visited Endicott Arm Fjord.

◆ Humpback whale watching near Point Adolphus. ◆ Expert-guided Zodiac excursion through the marine-life-rich waters of the captivating Inian Islands.

◆ Zodiac excursion to the remote fi shing village of Efl in Cove on pristine Chichagof Island, with time at leisure.

◆ Visit to picturesque Sitka, once the “capital of Russian America,” to see St. Michael’s Cathedral and its priceless Russian Orthodox icons and to tour the Alaska Raptor Center.

◆ Naturalist-guided Zodiac excursion into LeConte Bay for a spectacular cruise amongst icebergs.

◆ Visit to the vibrant fi shing village of Petersburg, Alaska’s “Little Norway.”

◆ Tour of historic Ketchikan, “salmon capital of the world,” and its famous gold rush-era Creek Street.

◆ Experience native Alaskan Tlingit culture at Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan.

◆ Cruise through the rarely visited, dramatic Misty Fjords National Monument.

Enhanced Travel ServicesEnhanced Travel Services ◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for

participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides or expedition team.

◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.

◆ The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program.

◆ Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art audio headsets for each participant during guided shore excursions.

◆ Hospitality desk aboard ship. ◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre departure information.

◆ Automatic $250,000 fl ight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on fl ights by Gohagan & Company.

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Denali National Park ◆ Fairbanks Pre-Cruise Option

Travel deep into Alaska’s interior for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience fully all that Alaska has to offer at the best time of year, when summer days are long and a dreamlike dusk extends past midnight. Encounter the pristine wilderness of Denali National Park, home to North America’s tallest mountain at over 20,000 feet, and the frontier city of Fairbanks. Spend two nights in lively Fairbanks, founded upon the outbreak of the American gold-rush fever at the turn of the 20th century. Cruise the fabled Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard a traditional sternwheeler, see the incredible Trans-Alaska Pipeline and visit the galleries of the renowned Museum of the North. Then, travel through rolling green landscapes aboard a domed train offering stunning 360-degree views of the majestic terrain—mountains, gorges and spruce forests––to America’s splendid and unspoiled six-million-acre Denali National Park. Learn about Denali’s ecosystem and journey into its heart, where an expert naturalist will guide you in spotting and identifying the amazing wildlife––moose, bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and raptors––in their protected natural habitat. Spend two nights in a comfortable lodge just outside the park. Enjoy a scenic transfer to Anchorage for one night in a city that balances urban comforts with the call of the wild. En route, stop in the eclectic community of Talkeetna for lunch and experience gorgeous views of the Alaska Range. Join us for this exclusive, specially arranged and comprehensive fi ve-night opportunity to further explore America’s amazing last frontier.

The Pre-Cruise Option is available at additional cost.Details will be provided in your reservation confi rmation.

See Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and the centerpiece of a national park renowned for its undisturbed natural ecosystem.

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_____ __________________________________________________ __________Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year

_____ __________________________________________________ __________Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year

_____________________________________________________________________Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please)

______________________________________ ________ _____________-______City State ZIP Code

_________________________________ __________________________________Telephone: (Home) (Mobile)

_________________________________ __________________________________Email Address (Business)

____________________________________________________________________Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 001-07/09/16-068

Program reservations require a deposit of $600 per person plus $200 per person Denali National Park � Fairbanks Pre-Cruise Option and/or $200 per person Vancouver � Victoria Post-Cruise Option. By reserving and depositing on this program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumptionof Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement as printed on the outside back cover of this brochure.

❏ Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $__________ as deposit. Make checks payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company.

❏ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $__________ to: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard

____________________________________________________ _______________Card Number Exp. Date

____________________________________________________________________Signature as it appears on credit card

All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or wire transfer by April 5, 2016.

ALASKA’S GLACIERS AND THE INSIDE PASSAGE RESERVATION FORM

M.S. LE SOLÉAL Deck 6, SolsticeDeck 5, EquinoxeDeck 4, PégaseDeck 3, Andromède

Send to: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446

For further information, please call the offi ces of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088 or (312) 609-1140.

Please make my/our reservation(s) in Stateroom Category:1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____❏ Double occupancy (two twin beds).❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed).❏ Single accommodations.❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer

to share accommodations and will allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed).

Please make my/our reservation(s):Denali National Park � Fairbanks Pre-Cruise Option*❏ Double at $2840 per person.❏ Single at $3540 per person.❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer

to share accommodations.* Air from Anchorage to Juneau is an

additional $230 per person and subject to change.

Vancouver � VictoriaPost-Cruise Option❏ Double at $895 per person.❏ Single at $1295 per person.❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer

to share accommodations.

❏ I/We want you to book my/our air from

__________________________(fi ll in departure city)

to Juneau, Alaska, with return from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at additional cost to be advised.‡

Class: ❏ Economy ❏ Business ❏ First ‡ Note: Airfare is subject to change and availability and is nonrefundable.

❏ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements.

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy)

Stateroom Category*

Description- Staterooms range from 200 to 484 sq. ft. and most have two twin beds that convert to make one queen bed. All feature a private bathroom and individual climate control.

Early Booking Price through

January 15, 2016

Regular Price after

January 15, 2016

8 Ocean-view, one large window, shower.Deck 3, Andromède, forward. (limited availability) $3995 $4995

7 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony, shower. Deck 3, Andromède, aft. (limited availability) $5195 $6195

6 Ocean-view, small window and single door onto private, partial wall balcony, shower. Deck 3, Andromède, midship. $5795 $6795

5 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private,partial wall balcony, shower. Deck 4, Pégase, forward. $6195 $7195

4 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, shower. Deck 4, Pégase, midship. $6795 $7795

3 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, shower. Deck 5, Equinoxe, forward. $7195 $8195

2 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, shower or tub/shower. Deck 5, Equinoxe, midship. $7595 $8595

1 Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, shower or tub/shower. Deck 6, Solstice. $7795 $8795

DeluxeSuite

Ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto private balcony, shower and sitting area with sofa. Deck 6, Solstice. (limited availability) $8695 $9695

PrestigeSuite II

Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower, large sitting area with sofa, two closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 5, Equinoxe. (limited availability)

$9695 $10695

PrestigeSuite I

Two-room, ocean-view, expansive fl oor-to-ceiling sliding glass door onto large private balcony, two bathrooms: tub/shower and shower, large sitting area with sofa, two closets, writing desk and dressing table. Deck 6, Solstice. (limited availability)

$10695 $11695

◆ An Owner’s Suite (Deck 6, Solstice) is available upon request at a cost to be advised, on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis.

◆ Singles are available in category 6 at $10995 and in category 4 at $12195 on or before January 15, 2016. Add $1000 for reservations made after January 15, 2016.

◆ Taxes are an additional $440 per person and are subject to change.

* M.S. LE SOLÉAL has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from Gohagan & Company and refl ects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENTRESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoring associations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affi liates, offi cers, directors or trustees, successors, and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any other third party. In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, bites from or attacks by animals, insects or pests, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind or the threat thereof, sickness, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof, the lack of availability of or access to medical attention or the quality thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes, vessels, or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely. If due to weather, fl ight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept as a trip participant, or remove from a trip, without refund, any person Gohagan judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activities, or who is abusive to other trip participants, leaders or third parties, or who Gohagan determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Specifi c room/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel or cruise line. Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohagan shall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any such changes. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (if applicable), are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Gohagan is not responsible therefor and is not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. Gohagan may cancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, its sole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it. Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason including without limitation, United States Department of State, World Health Organization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohagan is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the fl ight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure.NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship 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); any overnight on land due to fl ight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other services not specifi cally mentioned in the “Included Features” section.AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and, depending on the fare basis, likely is nonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between you and the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan.LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most current luggage allowance policy.PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from your traveling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholds without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment. DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those reservations received in the offi ces of Gohagan in writing, accompanied by the required deposit, by January 15, 2016. In the event a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply. 10/15-1

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CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until received in writing in the offi ces of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $600 ($200 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 50% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Trip cancellation insurance is available through Gohagan and others for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will send you an application upon receipt of your reservation.RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time. On land and/or cruise programs, even after full payment, Gohagan reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in supplier costs, currency fl uctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases. On programs which include Gohagan purchased interstate or international air (which originates or returns to the United States), no increased costs will be passed on after fi nal payment except for subsequently imposed governmental tax increases.REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.BINDING ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement, the brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. In any such proceeding, the substantive, but not procedural law of Illinois will apply. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant certifi es that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants and accepts the terms contained in this Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement.

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