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The 75th Anniversary of D-Day AN ICONIC JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE Amsterdam to Dover | Aboard the All-New Seabourn Ovation MAY 29 – JUNE 7, 2019 Save $2,000 per couple when booked by March 30, 2019 See page 7 for details. Ovation Seabourn Dear Guests, I hope you are as excited as I am about our upcoming cruise commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. You will be traveling with us on an unforgettable journey STAND WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE visiting both iconic and relatively unknown WWII sites alongside WWII veterans and some of the world’s most accomplished historians. Over the past several months, our team has been meeting with port city officials, working diligently to finalize all logistics. We are focused on ensuring that you receive privileged access to incredible tour sites and special invitations to once-in-a-lifetime events. Stephen J. Watson President & CEO, Three types of excursions have been designed for each port, ensuring that this The National WWII Museum signature cruise program is meaningful for both first-timer travelers to Europe and those who have previously visited this part of world. • Flagship Military Excursions incorporate elements of our classic Normandy tours with visits to the most iconic historical sites. • Curator’s Collection Excursions go “off the beaten path,” offering guests a deeper dive into the war and the lesser-known sites near our ports. • Cultural Excursions offer memorable experiences focused on the local heritage of the area. Multiple options at each port allow you to custom-design your itinerary. You may wish to choose a Flagship Excursion in one port, a Cultural Excursion in another, and HEAR THEIR STORIES LEARN THEIR NAMES explore a specific aspect of the war on a Curator's Collection Excursion at the next port. The ship also offers an extensive list of things to do on your own and places to relax if you simply choose to stay aboard. I hope you enjoy reviewing the excursion TABLE OF CONTENTS options and designing your personal itinerary. Ports of Call and Itinerary ..................... 4-5 Rotterdam, The Netherlands ................14-19 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Travel Team at 1-877-813-3329 x 257 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday Tour Inclusions ..........................6 Zeebrugge, Belgium......................20-25 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing you aboard! Deck Plans and Tariffs ........................ 7 Dunkirk and Calais, France .................26-31 Sincerely, Build Your Perfect Journey .................8 Le Havre, France ........................32-37 Excursion Activity Levels ...................... 9 Honfleur, France ............................. 38-47 Featured Speakers.......................10-11 Cherbourg, France .......................48-57 Stephen J. Watson, Amsterdam Optional Pre-Cruise Extension . .12 D-Day: 75th Anniversary Ceremony...........51 President & CEO, The National WWII Museum Disembarkation in Southampton ............58 PORTS OF CALL London Optional Post-Cruise Extension........59 Embarkation in Amsterdam.................13 Terms and Conditions ....................60-61 2 | Visit us at ww2museumtours.org Call us at 1-877-813-3329 x 257 | 3 STAND WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE Aboard the Seabourn Ovation from May 29 to June 7, 2019, guests will follow the path of Germany’s conquest of Western Europe and the Allied efforts to wrest control back from the Nazis in a path of liberation. Sailing down the North Sea and English Channel coast from Amsterdam to Normandy, the tour culminates on the Normandy Beaches, where the landings of June 6, 1944, began the campaign to liberate Europe. NETHERLANDS London Amsterdam ENGLAND Zeebrugge The Hague Dover Rotterdam Dunkirk Bruges Ghent Calais Normandy BELGIUM Beaches Cherbourg Dieppe PORTS OF CALL Le Havre DAY DAY DATE PORT PAGE Day 1 Wednesday May 29, 2019 Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation) 11 Day 2 Thursday May 30, 2019 Rotterdam, The Netherlands 12-17 Honfleur Day 3 Friday May 31, 2019 Zeebrugge, Belgium 18-23 Day 4 Saturday June 1, 2019 Dunkirk and Calais, France 24-29 FRANCE Day 5 Sunday June 2, 2019 Le Havre, France 30-35 Day 6 Monday June 3, 2019 Honfleur, France 36-41 Day 7 Tuesday June 4, 2019 Honfleur, France 42-45 Day 8 Wednesday June 5, 2019 Cherbourg, France 46-52 Cruise Itinerary Port Stop Excursion Arrival and Departure Cities Coach Transfer (Flights not included) (included) Day 9 Thursday June 6 2019 Cherbourg, France 52-55 Day 10 Friday June 7, 2019 Dover, England (Disembarkation) 56 4 | Visit us at ww2museumtours.org Call us at 1-877-813-3329 x 257 | 5 M E D I T E R A SPAIN R A N E A N S E opportunity to custom design an itinerary. Each guest may choose to participate in guided group tours, inguided group chooseto participate Eachguestmay opportunity tocustomdesignanitinerary. • • • • • • • • A portionofyourbookingvalueistaxdeductible. • • • • • • • • • to reserve itinerary adetailed spot.Callnowtoreceive your andcheck availability. Due to overwhelming interest in this tour, our Travel Department isstandingby Department ourTravel tooverwhelmingDue in thistour, interest Personal journalandpentodocumentyourjourney Personal luggagetagsandcustomizednamebadge Personalized used throughoutyourjourney Commemorative mapbookincludingusefulbattlefieldmapsandarchivalimagestobe local guides,anddrivers Included gratuitiestoshipboardstaff, (whenarrivinganddepartingonscheduledcruisedates) AirportTransfers Roundtrip Free Wi-Fithroughouttheship theatrical andmusicalproductions ownVictoryBellesandaward-winning Onboard entertainment,includingtheMuseum’s Receptions Recognition Farewell,andVeteran Welcome, replenisheddaily and juices,plusen-suiteminibar, Unlimited beverages including premium wines, spirits, beer, coffee, water, tea,softdrinks, water, coffee, Unlimited beveragesincludingpremiumwines,spirits,beer, listeningdevicesonallincludedtouring Personal collection Video OralHistorypresentationsfromTheNationalWWIIMuseum’s VIP accesstositesnotofferedonothertours first-class,airconditionedmotorcoachtransportationonallshoreexcursions Private, Expert localbattlefieldandculturalguides in finalprogramitinerary All mealsonboard,includingspecialtyrestaurants,aswellashoreidentified Comprehensive lectureseriesfromworldrenownedhistoriansthroughouttheprogram ateachport Journey”includedShoreExcursions Perfect “Build Your On this iconic sailing, a variety of shore excursions are offered atevery the port,providing offered are excursions ofshore sailing,avariety On thisiconic explore independently, or enjoy the luxurious amenities oftheship. amenities orenjoythe luxurious independently, explore ww 2 museumtours.org museumtours.org TOUR INCLUSIONS Build your perfect journey perfect your Build 6 | Visit us atww2museumtours.org • 1-877-813-3329 257 X WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL M/W WHIRLPOOL M/W M/W700 700701 701 WHIRLPOOL 700 701 Suites: 298 | Guest Decks: 12 | Gross Tonnage: 40,350 Suites: 298|GuestDecks:12 |GrossTonnage: 702 702703 703 800/ M/W702801/ 703 704 705 WHIRLPOOL 800/ M/W 801/ 704 705 Overall Length: 690ft|Breadth:92ft.Draft:24 Overall Length: BRIDGE 800/ 801/8004 8015 Cruising Speed: 15 knots | Ship’s Registry: Bahamas Registry: Cruising Speed:15knots|Ship’s 700 704701 705 BRIDGE 8004 8015 706 707 8004 M/W7008015 701 706 707 BRIDGE 900WHIRLPOOL 901 804702 706805703 707 708 709 606 607 SUN 900 901 700 804702701 805703 708 709 606 607 SUN TERRACE 900 WHIRLPOOL901 902800/ 804903801/ 805 806704 708807705 709 710 606711 607 608 609 SUN TERRACE 902800/ 903801/ M/702W 806704703 807705 710 711 608 609 TERRACE BRIDGE 902 903 9048004 8069058015 807 808706 710809707 711 712 608713 609 610 611 514 515 BRIDGE 800/ 9048004801/ 9057008015 704 701808706705 809707 712 713 610 611 514 515 900 904901 905 906804M/W 808907805 809 810708 712811709 713 714606 610715607 611 612 514613 515 516 517 SUN BRIDGE 900 901 8004 9068048015 907702805 706 703810708707 811709 714606 715607 612 613 516 517 SUN TERRACE 902 906903 907M/W700908806 701810909807 811 812710 714813711 715 716608 612717609 613 614 516615 517 518 519 TERRACE 900 902901 800/903 801/908806 909704807 705812710 813711 716608 717609 614 615 518 519 SUN 908804 700 909805 701 812708 709 606 607 518 519 BRIDGE OBSERVATION 9048004 9058015 702910808 703911809 813 814712 716815713 717 718610 614719611 615 616514 617515 520 521 TERRACE OBSERVATION BAR 904 1012 905 910808 911706809 707814712 815713 718610 719611 616514 617515 520 521 OBSERVATION 902 903800/ 801/806 911807 710 711 608 609 520 521 BAR 900 1012 9011012 906 910907 702 704912703810 705814913811 815 816714 718817715 719 720612 616721613 617 618516 619517 522 523 SUN BAR 904 906905 804907 808 805912810809 913708811 712 709816714713 817606715 610 607720612611 721613 514 618516515 619517 522 523 BRIDGE 800/ 8004801/908 10138015912909 704 913 706705812 707816915813 817 716 720819717 721 614 618723615 619 518 522621519 523 525 TERRACE 902W M 906 903 908907 1013806909 807 812 915710813 711 716 819608717 609 614 723615 516 518517 621519 525 BRIDGE W 900M 901 80041013 8048015 1015805810 706 915811708707 709917714 819715606 607821612 723613 725 621 623 525 527 SUN OBSERVATION W M 1012904 905 1015910808 911809 814917712 815713 718821610 719611 616725514 617515 520623 521 527 TERRACE OBSERVATION BAR 900 901 908 1015910909 911 812 814917813 815 716 718821717 719 614 616725615 617 518 520623519 521 527 SUN BAR 10121114902 1115903 804 8061014805912 1017807913 708 710914709816 711919817606 608818607720 609823721 722618 727619 620522 625523 524 529 MEDICAL 1114
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    Wernher Von Braun A scientist in war time Visa : Bruno Decriem Educational department 1 2 Objectifs pédagogiques Ce parcours, destiné à des élèves de collège présente le parcours d’un scientifique Wernher von Braun. Parcours pluridisciplinaire, à dominante sciences, il associe Sciences et Histoire, il aborde l’éthique des sciences et techniques et se termine sur une réflexion citoyenne et humanitaire. L’élève doit prélever dans les expositions les informations qui lui permettront de reconstituer le parcours humain et scientifique de Von Braun. Ce dossier est présenté sous forme de fiches pour que le professeur puisse les adapter à sa propre démarche pédagogique. Contenu des fiches Fiche 1 –Von Braun : sa jeunesse Ce jeune scientifique est recruté par l’armée allemande pour construire des armes nouvelles. La fusée A4/V2 et son principe de fonctionnement sont développés pour comprendre l’utilisation de cette nouvelle arme de destruction massive. Des projets inquiétants sont étudiés dans les laboratoires de Peenemünde. Fiche 2 – Von Braun : sa période nazie Par opportunisme et pour continuer à pouvoir développer son rêve, Von Braun intègre volontairement et, au plus haut niveau, le parti nazi. Charismatique, charmeur, obstiné et convaincant, il séduit Hitler et obtient des moyens financiers et technologiques considérables pour mettre au point à Peenemünde le premier missile de l’Histoire. Ces armes terroristes sont utilisées contre des civils et provoquent d’énormes destructions à Londres et Anvers. Fiche 3 – Von Braun : sa période américaine. A partir de 1945, Von Braun va vivre une nouvelle existence en participant à la mise au point des premiers missiles américains.