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Reefs and Rain Forests of Voyage in the Land Down Under

July 6 to 16, 2012

a program of the stanford alumni association Discover the many wonders of the “land down under!” After being charmed by the sparkling city of Sydney, cruise with oceanographer/marine biologist/ecologist Rob Dunbar up the eastern coastline of Australia aboard the comfortable Princess II to a jaw-dropping underwater world of stark beauty and remarkable marine wildlife: Australia’s famous Great Barrier . Whether aboard a glass-bottom or snorkeling or underwater, you’ll discover an incredible, vast ecosystem teeming with schools of tropical fsh lurking just feet below the ocean’s surface. But there’s more! Cruise next to the oldest rain forest remnant in the world and marvel at the northeastern coast’s complex mangrove system. You’ll be mesmerized from day one to day eleven — join us!

Brett S. Thompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study sydney opera house

Highlights

spend two nights on the best wander along the explore Nathan Reef, in cosmopolitan Sydney, parts of the Great Barrier spectacular rain forest locale of some of the Great with its famed Harbor Bridge Reef, beyond the reach trails in the Cooper Creek Barrier Reef’s most colorful and iconic Opera House. of larger ships. Wilderness. coral gardens and home to some 400 marine species.

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Gardens. This evening celebrate glass-bottom-boat tour over Island. Enjoy a BBQ lunch on Itinerary the start of our adventure with a the colorful coral gardens. the beach freshly prepared by welcome reception and dinner. Then gather on the snorkel the captain. Pelorus’ fringing Friday to Sunday, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (L,D) deck for a fish feed giving us reef, in the shallow just July 6 to 8 DEPART U.S. / the chance to view some of yards off the beach, offers SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Monday, July 9 the 1,500 species of tropical some fantastic snorkeling SYDNEY Fly from the U.S. and cross the fish that call the reef home. opportunities. Admire the This morning we walk to Circular international date line en route You may wish to enjoy our many varieties of colorful Quay for a private tour of the to Australia. Arrive in Sydney first snorkeling opportunity from the glass bottom Sydney Opera House, the on Sunday and transfer to for a close-up view of the boat with a marine biologist, busiest performing arts centre our hotel. Voted the world’s hundreds of varieties of coral accompany the dive instructor in the world, followed by lunch number one city, Sydney is a growing on this section of on an unforgettable SCUBA overlooking the harbour. Enjoy place you can visit again and reef. The experienced crew dive (additional cost) or simply the afternoon and evening at again. The sophistication and will be on hand to provide relax on the long stretch of leisure exploring some of the sheer energy of the city that assistance, advice and golden sandy beach. There many sights of Sydney. Four has grown up around beautiful guided snorkeling tours for is also an opportunity to visit Seasons Hotel Sydney (B,L) Sydney harbour is impressive. less-experienced swimmers. the surrounding rain forest This afternoon go on a guided Coral Princess II (B,L,D) on a guided nature walk. walking tour of Macquarie Street Tuesday, July 10 SYDNEY / CAIRNS / Coral Princess II (B,L,D) to see the many fine structures EMBARK / GREAT Wednesday, July 11 built in the early days of the BARRIER REEF GREAT BARRIER REEF Thursday, July 12 Awaken this morning as colony and visit the native flora This morning take a flight GREAT BARRIER REEF we cruise the spectacular This morning join a naturalist section of the Royal Botanical to Cairns and board Coral Princess II. As we depart Hinchinbrook Channel, on a guided rainforest walk Cairns and cruise separating the Australian to discover Dunk Island’s Trinity Bay, take mainland and Hinchinbrook unique flora and fauna. Keen some time to Island, one of the most diverse birdwatchers should be able settle in and marine environments on the to spot and record many of explore our Australian coast. Discover the island’s nearly 100 species “home” for the island’s towering cliffs of native birds. Following the next four and mangrove eco-systems. lunch, discover Nathan Reef, nights. Anchoring This afternoon discover our which offers some of the off Thetford Reef and ship’s company’s very own most colorful coral gardens Sudbury Cay, take a tropical paradise, Pelorus found anywhere along the DAINTREE NATIONAL PARK

GREAT BARRIER REEF

length of the reef and allows Saturday, July 14 Wilderness, Optional Post-trip us to view many of the 400 GREAT BARRIER REEF / whose Extension to Ayers CAIRNS / DISEMBARK / different species of coral living PORT DOUGLAS centrepiece Rock and Alice Springs in this World Heritage-listed Enjoy breakfast as we is the last july 16 to 19 wonderland. Join a guided cruise through Trinity Bay remnant of (4 additional days) snorkeling tour, head off with before arriving in Cairns for the oldest- a marine biologist in a glass disembarkation at Trinity Wharf. surviving rain forest in the Fly from Cairns to Uluru (Ayers bottom boat or accompany Here we travel by coach north world, a Gondwanan relic Rock), the world’s biggest a dive instructor on a SCUBA to the beachside town of Port that has survived more than monolith, located in Uluru-Kata dive. Coral Princess II (B,L,D) Douglas, where the rain forest 135 million years. Take a Tjuta National Park and a World meets the reef. Enjoy a visit to guided walk and learn about Heritage site. On a sunrise walk Friday, July 13 a private botanical garden in the evolutionary history of along the base, hear the dawn GREAT BARRIER REEF the Daintree Rain Forest and chorus of birdcalls greeting Awaken this morning at our tropical Australia’s rain forest the history of early European the sun and discover the prints exclusive mooring at Noggin region, The Botanical Ark. settlements in the wake of of animals that have foraged Reef. Discover the reef from Home to Alan and Susan Captain Cook’s arrival at during the night. Then transfer above on the glass bottom Carle, their family and 3,000 Cape Tribulation. Cruise to Alice Springs where we visit boat before ample time to species of plants, the Ark through Australia’s most the Royal Flying Doctor Service snorkel over the colorful is one family’s attempt to complex mangrove system, to understand how this outback corals or SCUBA dive with preserve and save the world’s with offers superb wildlife medical service manages to the instructor. This afternoon, precious rain forests. Meet spotting opportunities, and cover millions of miles across travel ashore to explore with Alan for a guided tour of enjoy a gourmet picnic in the the region and offer a “mantle beautiful Fitzroy Island. their property and enjoy lunch heart of the rain forest. This of safety” to tens of thousands Surrounded by a reef system prepared by Susan that utilizes evening we celebrate our of Outback residents since it that forms part of the Great ingredients fresh from their final evening with a farewell began in the 1930s. Learn how Barrier Reef Marine Park, garden. Spend the evening at Sheraton Mirage (B,L) reception and dinner at our children who live on remote Fitzroy Island offers wonderful leisure. hotel. Sheraton Mirage (B,L,D) outstations are educated when bush walking opportunities and we visit the School of Air, the idyllic white sandy beaches. Sunday, July 15 PORT DOUGLAS / Monday, July 16 biggest educational facility in Enjoy a final snorkeling COOPER CREEK PORT DOUGLAS / the Outback. Fly back to Sydney WILDERNESS CAIRNS / U.S. opportunity over the island’s to catch international flights Today we journey deep into Transfer from Port Douglas fringing reefs, just yards from returning home. Additional the Daintree Rain Forest where to Cairns International Airport the beach in the sheltered details and pricing will be sent we explore the Cooper Creek for flights back to the U.S. (B) waters. Coral Princess II (B,L,D) to confirmed passengers. double bedded stateroom

DINING LOUNGE

Coral Princess II Program Costs* The Coral Princess II is a 46-passenger, expedition-style cruise ship ideally suited to accessing sites on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef that are out of reach Rates per person, based on double occupancy to larger vessels. Comfortable accommodations — all outside cabins — offer a choice of twin or double beds, en suite facilities and air-conditioning. Deck C Stateroom $6,995 Some cabins have an extra sofa or Pullman berth. Breakfast and lunches are buffet-style and dinner alternates between buffet and table d’hôte. The Twin or double bed, avg. 150 sq. ft. ship’s amenities include two air-conditioned lounges, a sun deck and spa pool, and a comprehensive library with videos and books about Australia. A glass- bottom boat is used for excursions, landings and exploration. Deck B Upper Stateroom $7,195 Twin or double bed, avg. 150 sq. ft.

Deck A

Deck B Deluxe Stateroom $7,450 Twin or double bed, avg. 162 sq. ft.

Rates per person, based on single occupancy** Deck B

Deck C Stateroom $8,095 Twin beds only, avg. 150 sq. ft

* Association nonmembers add $200 per person. Deck C ** Single acommodations are limited.

Length: 115 ft. / Beam: 39.4 ft. / Draft: 8.2 ft. registry: Australia Information Terms &

Dates Conditions July 6 to 16, 2012 (11 days) Deposit & Final Payment Responsibility Size A $1,000 deposit is required to hold The Stanford Alumni Association, Limited to 38 participants space for the Reefs and Rain Forests Stanford University and our operators of Australia. An additional $200 act only as agents for the passenger deposit is required to hold space with respect to transportation and INCLUDED for the Optional Post-trip Extension. ship arrangements and exercise 4 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 4-night cruise aboard the Complete and return the attached every care possible in doing so. Coral Princess II 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners Welcome reservation form or sign up online. However, we can assume no liability and farewell receptions Local beer and wine at lunches and dinners Final payment is due 120 days for injury, damage, loss, accident, Bottled on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers prior to departure. As a condition delay or irregularity in connection and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions of participation, all confirmed with the service of any automobile, as described in the itinerary Internal flight from Sydney to Cairns participants are required to sign motorcoach, launch or any other Use of snorkeling equipment, including masks, snorkels and aboard a Release of Liability. conveyance used in carrying out this the Coral Princess II Transfers and baggage handling on program program or for the acts or defaults Cancellations & Refunds of any company or person engaged arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal Deposits and any payments are in conveying the passenger or in medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program fully refundable, less a $500-per- carrying out the arrangements of with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended person cancellation fee, until 120 the program. We cannot accept any reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of days prior to departure. After that responsibility for losses or additional our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program date, refunds can be made only if expenses due to delay or changes the program is sold out and your in air or other services, sickness, NOT INCLUDED place(s) can be resold, in which case weather, strike, war, quarantine, International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees a $1,000-per-person cancellation majeure or other causes fee will apply. We recommend beyond our control. All such losses Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified trip-cancellation insurance; or expenses will have to be borne by as included SCUBA dives Independent and private transfers applications will be sent to you. the passenger as tour rates provide Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage arrangements only for the time charges Personal items such as email, telephone and fax calls, Insurance stated. We reserve the right to make laundry and gratuities for nongroup services Stanford Travel/Study provides all such alterations to this published travelers who are U.S. or Canadian itinerary as may be deemed Air Arrangements citizens with minimal medical, necessary. The right is reserved International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program accident and evacuation coverage to cancel any program prior to cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare from San Francisco to Sydney under our group-travel insurance departure in which case the entire policy. Our group policy is intended to payment will be refunded without and returning from Cairns, Australia, is approximately $2,000 as of provide minimal levels of protection further obligation on our part. The September 2011 and is subject to change without notice. Information while you are traveling on this pro- right is also reserved to decline to on recommended flight itineraries will be sent by our designated agent. gram. We strongly recommend that accept or retain any person as a you subscribe to optional baggage member of the program. No refund fuel costs and trip-cancellation insurance. will be made for an unused portion In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to predict A brochure offering such insurance of any tour unless arrangements fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of will be mailed with your confirmation are made in sufficient time to avoid operation of this voyage. Our prices are based upon the prevailing about one week after we receive penalties. Baggage is carried at the your deposit. The product offered owner’s risk entirely. It is understood fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While we will do everything in this brochure includes a special that the ship’s ticket, when issued, possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, Waiver of Pre-Existing Conditions shall constitute the sole contract it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge. and coverage for Financial Insolvency between the passenger and the and Terrorist Acts if you postmark cruise company. Baggage is carried Equipment your insurance payment within at the owner’s risk entirely. The All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided on the Coral Princess II. 15 days of the date listed on the airlines concerned are not to be held However, past travelers have recommended bringing one’s own mask confirmation letter. responsible for any act, omission or and snorkel to ensure the most comfortable fit. Information on optional event during the time that passen- Eligibility gers are not onboard their plane or excursions offered by the cruise line will be provided to We encourage membership in the conveyance. Neither the Alumni confirmed participants. Alumni Association as the program Association, Stanford University nor cost for nonmembers is $200 more our operators accept liability for any WHAT TO EXPECT than the members’ price. Parents and carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program. Daily programs their children under 21 may travel on by the purchase of a nonrefundable involve up to three miles of walking, often on uneven, slippery terrain, one membership. For more informa- ticket in connection with the tour. and up to one hour sitting on the pontoon of a Zodiac or the seat of an tion or to purchase a membership, Program price is based on rates aluminium vessel in potentially choppy conditions. There will be several visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/ in effect in September 2011 and is membership or call (650) 725-0692. subject to change without notice days of snorkeling and/or and while no prior snorkeling to reflect fluctuations in exchange experience is necessary, all participants should be comfortable swimming rates, tariffs or fuel charges. unassisted in open water and able to use a boat ladder and climb into and out of the glass-bottom boat for snorkeling activities and nature walks. In some instances stairs are unavailable or do not have handrails. California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50 Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. © COPYRIGHT 2011 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Printed on recycled, FSC-certified paper in the U.S. Stanford Faculty Leader

Rob Dunbar, whose research interests concern the links among , climate change, ecology and biogeochemistry, heads a research group that works on topics related to global environmental change, particularly the coastal ocean, air-sea interactions and polar pro- cesses. Professor Dunbar is also engaged in interdisciplinary studies of global change in collabo- ration with environmental scientists, economists, lawyers and policy specialists. About half of his research focuses on the impacts of climate change on the coral reefs of the central and western Pacific. He currently has projects underway with scientists and policy specialists at the University of Queensland as well as the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences. “We loved Rob says, “Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef complex on earth, extending for having over 1,600 miles and containing a spectacular array of marine and terrestrial wildlife. It has much to teach us about marine ecosystems and how climate change impacts the oceans but I am also Rob on our mindful of its primordial beauty. I’ve been working on the GBR for over 20 years now but I am just as excited for this trip as for my very first! I know I’ll see things I’ve never seen before and will do adventure; so in the company of fun, smart and inquisitive people. I can’t wait for the adventure to begin!” he really Victoria P. and Roger W. Sant Director, Earth Systems Program, Stanford University knows W.M. Keck Professor of Earth Sciences, Stanford University Weintz University Fellow in Undergraduate Education, Stanford University his stuff!” Recipient of the Richard W. Lyman Award, Stanford Alumni Association BS, geology, University of Texas, Austin Jacoby Family, PhD, oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC-San Diego Alaska Family Adventure, 2010

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July 6 to 16, 2012

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“The things that impressed us most were the friendly nature and good humor of the Australian people we met.”

Anne, MA ’61, and bill mills, australia Air Expedition, 2007

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