STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

South Pacific Expedition

New CaledoNia, , aNd PaPua New GuiNea

February 21 to March 10, 2015

a program of the stanford alumni association is a group of some of the most idyllic tropical islands on earth. For millennia they have entranced the early navigators and settlers who populated them and whose paths we’ll follow. We sail from New Caledonia to Papua New Guinea aboard the expedition ship, Oceanic Discoverer, on a voyage that calls at many diverse islands— from dazzling rings of coral atolls, where nothing stands higher than a palm tree, to towering volcanic islands. Our marine activities include snorkeling and SCUBA diving in pristine waters and swimming off warm sandy beaches. Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94, will discuss with us various U.S. strategies in the Asia-Pacific region and the battles of World War II that took place in the Pacific theater. Join us for an adventure in this marine paradise!

BRETT S. ThOMPSON , ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights LEARN about WWII history STROLL through SNORKEL or dive among PEER into the fiery caldera in the Solomon Islands at villages on remote islands colorful coral and man-made of an active volcano on battle sites and U.S. military and observe traditional reefs, sharing the waters Tanna Island and be awed installations where ship- ways of life in Vanuatu. with thousands of exotic by the bubbling lava pools wrecks lie both above and tropical fish. that carpet its floor. below the sea. Ambua Rabaul Lodge Buka Bougainville SOLOMON PAPUA NEW Arnavon Lamassa ISLANDS GUINEA Lambon Mangalonga Ghizo Santa Port Moresby Nendo Kennedy Ana

Champagne South Beach Pentecost Cairns Pacific VANUATU Ocean NEW Lifou Tanna AUSTRALIA CALENDONIA Noumea

WEDN ESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 incl uding their worship of SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Itinerary lifoU iSland the Duke of Edinburgh, Ure parapara iSland Lifou Island’s impressive Pri nce Philip, whom they Arrive at Ureparapara, one of SATURDAY TO MONDAY, beaches, among the best believe to be a divine spirit. the most spectacular islands FEBRUARY 21 TO 23 in the world, are backed by OCEANIC DISCOVERER (B,L,D) in the South Pacific and U.S.n / oUmea, sparkl ing lagoons and pine one that is rarely visited by newc alendonia Depart the U.S. and, en route tree-covered landscapes. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 outsiders. Cruise through an Join our expedition leader pent ecoSt iSland inle t into the cone of a volcano to New Caledonia, cross Witness the famous land the international date line, on a walk across the island, surrounded on three sides by divi ng ceremony on Pentecost high cliffs. Traveling ashore, losing a day in transit. Arrive stopping to take in the views of beautiful bays and old Isl and, traditional forerunner we are entertained by the local in Noumea on Monday and to the modern-day “bungee transfer to our hotel to join churches. OCEANIC DISCOVERER people with dancing before (B,L,D) jump.” Local people believe ning a guided walk to the fellow travelers for a festive joi that the ceremony will ensure top of the caldera for fantastic wel come reception and THURSDAY, FEB RUARY 26 a bountiful yam harvest the views across the island. dinn er. CHATEAU ROYAL BEACH t anna iSland, follo wing year. OCEANIC OCEANIC DISCOVERER (B,L,D) RESORT AND SPA (2/23: D) VanUatU DI SCOVERER (B,L,D) Crossing into Vanuatu we MONDAY, MARCH 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 appro ach Tanna Island to SATURD AY, FEBRUARY 28 nendo iSland, noUmea / see our first signs of volcanic champagne Beach So lomon iSlandS caSey iSland Embark the Oceanic ac tivity—hot springs bubbling Today enjoy the splendor Our introduction to the Discover er and enjoy lunch beneath the surface. Board of magnificent Champagne Solomon Islands, Nendo as we cruise toward New our excursion vessel, Xplorer, Beach, the jewel of Vanuatu, Island is an excellent stop for to motor to Tanna Island’s viewi ng quality handmade Caled onia’s Casey Island. with a full day of exhilarating lcanic beach. After njoy a cultural show Rel ax on the spectacular black vo swi mming, snorkeling and artifacts. E anding at Port Resolution beach, or venture into the our l glass-bottom boat tours. prepared for our arrival at this shallows just yards from the we are met by the villagers, The adventurous may wish very remote and untouched island and then grab the beac h for our first Melanesian who transport us through the to join a SCUBA dive over nity to do some sno rkeling experience. Join forest to the lower reaches the coral reefs. Others may opportu rkeling. OCEANIC DISCOVERER th e ship’s marine biologist of Mt. Yasur’s active volcano. opt to participate in a guided sno ture to the rim of the (B,L,D) on the glass-bottom boat Ven walk with local guides through caldera , where we peer into or paddle a kayak over the the rain forest to the popular the heart of the volcano and swim ming spot dubbed “the TUESDAY, MARCH 3 reef. This evening join fellow Santa ana travelers for the captains see its lava pools. Spend time Blu e Hole.” OCEANIC DISCOVERER The villagers of Santa Ana, a with the locals and learn about (B,L,D) wel come reception. OCEANIC small island southeast of San thei r interesting customs, DI SCOVERER (B,L,D) Cristobal, welcome us ashore with local warriors bearing to see how the conservation the island of Buka, a fairly flat MONDAY, MARCH 9 swo rds and blowing on conch efforts are helping rejuvenate island ringed by a coral reef. raBaUl,p apUa new gUinea / shell horns. Santa Ana is the island, then enjoy some OCEANIC DISCOVERER (B,L,D) cairnS, aUStralia known for its bone fishhooks sno rkeling and a glass-bottom Arrive early this morning and imaginative fishing floats. boat tour. This afternoon board SUNDAY, MARCH 8 lamaSSa iSland / in magnificent Simpson Join our naturalist on a walk Xplor er for a cruise up Dart lamBon iSland Harb our in Rabaul and board across the island, which takes Sound to the remote village This morning we board Xplorer our charter flight to Cairns, us through shady forests to of Kia to meet it’s residents. and make our way to Lamassa Austral ia. PULLMAN HOTEL (B,L) see colorful orchids. OCEANIC OCEANIC DISCOVERER (B,L,D) Island to be greeted by spear- DI SCOVERER (B,L,D) wielding ogres, an enact-ment TUESDAY, MARCH 10 FRIDAY, MARCH 6 of the greeting given to the cairnS / U.S. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 / Following breakfast transfer first Europeans to set foot on mangalonga iSland to the international airport Discover tiny Kennedy Island, this island. Later we explore This morning we anchor off for flights home to the U.S., named in honor of John F. Lamb on Island and its jungle- pic turesque Mangalonga arriving back the same day. (B) Island and savor a full day Kennedy, who swam ashore cla d beach. Keep an eye out for of water activities. Snorkel, here with his crew after PT- the island’s bright green skinks The itinerary is an indication of the SCUB A dive or join a glass- 109 was sunk by a Japanese and beautiful Barringtonia destinations we visit and activities bottom boat tour before destroyer during World flowers. This evening gather for on offer. While every effort will be made to follow the itinerary we do travel ing to Maravagi Resort, War II. This afternoon visit our farewell reception. OCEANIC DI SCOVERER (B,L,D) reserve the right to vary this itinerary where we explore the native the small provincial capital to make allowances for seasonal flora on a guided nature walk. on Ghizo Island. Wander variations, weather, tidal conditions OCEANIC DISCOVERER (B,L,D) th rough the open-air markets and any other event that may affect and admire the crafts made the operation of our vessel. THURSDAY, MARCH 5 by the legendary Solomon arnaVon iSlandS / Islands woodcarvers. OCEANIC dart SoUnd DI SCOVERER (B,L,D) Optional Post-trip Extension The Arnavon Islands are the only marine reserve in SATURDAY, MARCH 7 toh the ighlands of Papua New Guinea the Solomon Islands where, BoUgain Ville iSland MARCH 9 TO 13 except for subsistence / BUKa iSland Travel from Rabaul to Port Moresby before flying to the highlands gathering, all marine life Traveling in the wake of the is protected and fishing is 18th-century French explorer, of Papua New Guinea. Spend three nights at the Ambua Lodge ban ned. The islands are Loui s-Antoine de Bougainville, in the Tari Valley, home of the Huli wigman, one of the largest ethnic home to endangered wildlife, we sail along the coast of groups in the Southern Highlands and also home to 13 species including the beautiful Bougai nville Island and of birds of paradise. Enjoy two full days visiting the Huli clans hawksbill turtle. Travel ashore embark on an expedition to and searching for the elusive birds of paradise before returning to Port Moresby for our flight back home. dining room

promenade decK Stateroom

xplorer excUrSion VeSSel Oceanic Discoverer The recently built Oceanic Discoverer consists of 36 spacious, modern staterooms that offer a choice of twin or junior king beds. All staterooms have an ocean view, en suite facilities, settee, large wardrobe, desk, luggage storage and individual air-conditioning Active Stabilizers control. Spacious and finely appointed public areas include a reference library, lecture lounge, purser’s desk, large sun deck, spa pool and two bars. The restaurant offers buffet-style breakfast and lunch service and a three-course table d’hôte dinner service. Menus Spa SUN DECK are “modern Australian,” with the chefs seeking out the freshest of local ingredients to prepare truly memorable dining experiences; all guests are accommodated at a single seating. The state-of-the-art Oceanic Discoverer is equipped with the latest technology, active Captain’s A05 A03 Cabin stabilizers, Wi-Fi access and the Xplorer, the ship’s specially designed Lounge BRIDGE DECK aluminum expedition vessel used for the majority of our shore A06 A04 A02 excursions.

* Program Cost B21 B19 B17 B15 B13 B11 B09 B07 B05 B03 B01 PROMENADE Rates per person, based on double or single occupancy, as specified DECK B22 B20 B18 B16 B14 B12 B10 B08 B06 B04 B02 catEGOry DEScrIPtION DOUBLE SINGLE** 1 Main Deck, 195 sq. ft. $12,995 $17,195

C09 C07 C05 C03 C01

2 Main Deck, 195 sq. ft. $13,495 $17,695 Xplorer Dining Room MAIN Boarding DECK C08 C06 C04 C02 3 Promenade Deck, 175 sq. ft. $13,895 $18,395

Length: 207 feet Promenade Deck, 195 sq. ft. $14,495 $19,795 4 Beam: 43 feet Draft: 10 feet 5 Bridge Deck, 195 sq. ft. $15,095 — Speed: 14 knots Registry: Australia *Association nonmembers add $200 per person. ** Single accommodations are limited at these rates. Information Terms & Conditions

DatES Deposit & Final Payment resp onsibility February 21 to March 10, 2015 (18 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is The Stanford Alumni Association, required to hold space for this Stanford University and our SIzE program. A $200-per-person operators act only as agents deposit is required to hold space for the passenger with respect Limited to 66 participants for the optional post-trip extension. to transportation and ship Complete and return the attached arrangements and exercise every INcLUDED res ervation form or sign up online. care possible in doing so. However, 2 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 13-night cruise Final payment is due 120 days we can assume no liability for aboard the Oceanic Discoverer 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches and prior to departure. As a condition injury, damage, loss, accident, 14 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions Filtered water of participation, all confirmed delay or irregularity in connection on excursions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all participants are required to sign with the service of any automobile, group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in a Release of Liability. motorcoach, launch or any other the itinerary Chartered flight from Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, con veyance used in carrying cance llations & refunds out this program or for the acts to Cairns, Australia, on 3/9 Transfers and baggage handling on Deposits and any payments or defaults of any company or program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation are refundable, less a $500-per- person engaged in conveying the taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance person cancellation fee, until 120 passenger or in carrying out the Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure days prior to departure. After that arrangements of the program. We materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, date, refunds can be made only cannot accept any responsibility for map and travel information Services of our professional tour if the program is sold out and losses or additional expenses due your place(s) can be resold, in to delay or changes in air or other manager to assist you throughout the program which case a $1,000-per-person services, sickness, weather, strike, cancellation fee will apply. We war, quarantine, force majeure or NOt INcLUDED recomm end trip-cancellation other causes beyond our control. International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees insur ance; applications will be All such losses or expenses will Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those sent to you. hav e to be borne by the passenger speci fied as included Independent and private transfers as tour rates provide arrangements Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Insurance only for the time stated. We reserve Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet Stanford Travel/Study provides the right to make such alterations access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for all travelers who are U.S. or to this published itinerary as Canad ian citizens with minimal may be deemed necessary. The nongroup services medical, accident and evacuation right is reserved to cancel any cov erage under our group-travel program prior to departure in aIr arra NGEMENtS ins urance policy. Our group policy which case the entire payment International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the is intended to provide minimal levels will be refunded without further program cost. Round-trip economy-class airfare on Air New of protection while you are travel- obligation on our part. The right is Zealand from San Francisco to Noumea, New Caledonia, with ing on this program. We strongly also reserved to decline to accept return from Cairns, Australia, is approximately $2,200 as of recommend that you subscribe or retain any person as a member November 2013 and is subject to change without notice. to optional baggage and trip-can- of the program. No refund will be cell ation insurance. A brochure made for an unused portion of Info rmation on recommended flight itineraries will be sent offering such insurance will be any tour unless arrangements are by our designated agent. mailed with your confirmation about made in sufficient time to avoid one week after we receive your penalties. It is understood that F UEL c O S t S dep osit. The product offered in this the ship’s ticket, when issued, In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to bro chure includes special benefits shall constitute the sole contract predict fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at if you postmark your insurance between the passenger and the the time of operation of this voyage. Our prices are based upon paym ent within a specified window: cruise company. Baggage is the prevailing fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While 15 days of the date listed on the carried at the owner’s risk entirely. we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel confirmation letter for the Waiver of The airlines concerned are not to Pre-existing Conditions and coverage be held responsible for any act, rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for omissi on or event during the time fuel surcharge. the Cancel for Any Reason benefit. that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither What tO ExPEct Eli gibility the Alumni Association, Stanford We consider this to be a mildly strenuous program. No prior We encourage membership in the University nor our operators accept snorkeling experience is necessary, however all participants Alum ni Association as the program liability for any carrier’s cancellation should be comfortable swimming unassisted in open water. cost for nonmembers is $200 more penalty incurred by the purchase Boarding our excursion vessel, the Xplorer, is safe and easy; than the members’ price. Parents of a nonrefundable ticket in and their children under 21 may connecti on with the tour. Program you simply step aboard the vessel from the ship’s Main Deck trav el on one membership. For price is based on rates in effect in and Ocean ic Discoverer’s unique hydraulic platform gently lowers more information or to purchase a Nov ember 2013 and is subject to the excursion vessel into the water, ensuring that you don’t need memb ership, visit alumni.stanford. change without notice to reflect to clamber aboard or get your feet wet. Ashore, you must be edu/go to/membership or call fluctuations in exchange rates, able to walk moderate distances unaided, along beaches and (650) 725-0692. tariffs or fuel charges. sometimes over rough terrain, including steep and sandy trails. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50 We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. © COPYRIGHT 2013 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED ON RECYCLED, FSC-CERTIFIED PAPER IN THE U.S. Stanford Faculty Leader

Karl EiKEnbErry, Ma ’94, is the William J. Perry Fellow in International Security at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and a faculty member of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2011. His decision to study Mandarin Chinese as a cadet at the Military Academy at West Point in 1969 set him on a career path that would lead to 12 military and State Department postings in east and central-south Asia over the next four decades. As a soldier and diplomat, he served in times of both “We have been on peace and war to help further American security interests throughout Asia. During our six Stanford trips program, Ambassador Eikenberry will discuss U.S. strategy in the Asia-Pacific region and the military campaigns of the Second World War in the southwestern Pacific. Ambassador and we found Eikenberry welcomes the opportunity to serve as our faculty leader for this Stanford Travel/ Study program. As he says, “Melanesia is stunningly beautiful and full of surprises, and it Ambassador has played a surprisingly important role in America’s foreign and security policies over the past 100 years.” Eikenberry to bbe the best lecturer Expedition Study Leader Joining us aboard the Oceanic Discoverer to further enhance our lecture program is of them alall!” n’DEanE aaliyah hElajzEn, professor of anthropology at Melbourne University in Australia. Dr. Helajzen focuses her work on improving health conditions in remote communities and has spent significant time conducting research in the South Bart aNd LaUrIE BrOwN, JaPaN By Pacific, New Guinea and Indonesia. SEa, 2013

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“Great trip! I’ve never been to more remote places... truly a very interesting step back in time.”

wayNE GrIffIN, ’60, MELaNESIa ExPEdItION, 2013

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