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A voyage aboard the Small Ship M . S . SEERENISSIMARENISSIMA January 27 to February 4, 2015

◆ CClassiclassic SSmallmall SShiphip ◆ OOnlynly 9900 GGuestsuests ◆ OOverver 990%0% OOcean-Viewcean-View AAccommodationsccommodations ◆ OOnene PPortort CCallall EEveryvery DDayay ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ AAllll SShorehore EExcursionsxcursions IIncludedncluded Dear Villanova Traveler, Few experiences can match one of the world’s most dramatic voyages, a cruise from the Atlantic Ocean to the Paciﬁ c through one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world, the Panama Canal. An engineering marvel when it opened over one hundred one years ago, the 50-mile passage through the Panama Canal continues to astonish even the most veteran traveler. Experience ﬁ rsthand the mighty locks that raise and lower ships 85 feet using no other power than the force of gravity, accomplishing in mere hours what would have taken a three-week circumnavigation of South America in years gone by. We invite you to join us for this voyage of a lifetime featuring a passage through the historic Panama Canal, following its centennial anniversary, and the unspoiled rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama at the best time of year. During our comprehensive itinerary, visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites and Panama’s ancient San Blas Islands, where the Guna Indians live much as they did centuries ago. Tour one of acclaimed architect Frank Gehry’s newest designs, Panama City’s Biodiversity Museum. Experience Panama’s and Costa Rica’s world-renowned and protected national parks—rainforests, islands and archipelagos that foster one of the most pristine ecosystems on our planet.

This unique offering features the exclusively chartered M.S. SERENISSIMA, a classic small ship carrying only 90 guests and relaunched in 2013 following an extensive renovation. The M.S. SERENISSIMA provides an intimate atmosphere to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and a unique cruise experience. This is an extraordinary and exclusive opportunity available only to afﬁ nity travelers, and it is an excellent value. I encourage you to book now while space is available. For additional information, please feel free to contact our Alumni Association Travel Coordinator, Pat Gillin, at 1-800-Villanova (1-800-845-5266) or [email protected]. Best regards,

George R. Kolb ’84 Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations

Photo this page: In only three square miles, the Cover photo: Aboard the M.S. SERENISSIMA, experience natural wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park firsthand the impressive system of locks that maintain range from sandy beaches and low-lying marshes water levels in the Panama Canal despite dramatic to mature tropical forests. Pacific tides. iinn tthehe HHearteart ooff tthehe RRainforestainforest Called the “coast of riches” by the Spanish conquistadors who discovered it in 1502, Costa Rica offers visitors incredibly beautiful, ecologically diverse and fascinating cultural experiences. More than 25% of the country is a national park, wildlife refuge or protected rainforest, earning Costa Rica the distinction of the greenest country in the world and the leading eco-tourism destination. Explore lush rainforests, walk along exquisite beaches and see a stunning palette of wildlife, where rare and endemic species ﬂ ourish, including howler monkeys, colorful tree frogs and Costa Rica’s 600 species of non-migratory birds. Costa Rica’s national motto is “Pura vida!” which translates literally as “pure life” but is better expressed by the optimistic, carefree spirit and the smiling faces of the ticos (Costa Rican natives) who welcome you to this spectacular landscape.

Cartagena, Colombia This beautiful Spanish colonial city, founded in 1533 and named after Cartagena, Spain, is one of the best preserved walled cities in the world. Today, its massive fortifi cations ◆ Uniquely designed small ship and Castillo de San Felipe fortress are itinerary exclusively available a designated UNESCO World Heritage to our affi nity travelers. site and an enchanting tribute to this “Ciudad Heroica,” which withstood ◆ EExclusivelyxclusively chartered.chartered countless battles over the centuries. ◆ Classic ssmallmall sship.hip Cartagena’s charming circular plazas served as the setting of the movie ◆ Passage through the Panama Canal. Romancing the Stone. ◆ Early Booking Savings! San Blas Islands, Panama Located on the Caribbean side of Panama, ◆ One port call each day. the sun-drenched San Blas Islands are ◆ All shore excursions included! an extraordinary testament to Panama’s commitment to the indigenous Guna Indians, ◆ Only 90 guests. also known as the Kuna Indians, and their centuries-old language, customs and culture. ◆ Comfortable, nearly all oocean-viewcean-view Villagers live in typical thatched-roof huts, accommodations. barter or trade in fi sh and agricultural products and paddle dugout canoes, their ◆ Four Cabins with private veranda. main mode of transportation. Guna women ◆ Special educational lectures. continue to hand-stitch traditional colorful molas (reverse appliqué panels) and wear ◆ Indoor and alfresco dining. winis, long strings of tiny beads wrapped around their forearms and legs in striking ◆ One crew member for every 1.7 guests. geometric patterns. CCOSTAOSTA AAtlantictlantic OOceancean AArenalrenal RRICAICA CCurúurú NNationalational CAARTAGENARTAGENA WWildlifeildlife RRefugeefuge CCaribbeanaribbean SeaSea SAANN JOOSÉSÉ SSanan BBlaslas PUUERTOERTO IIslandsslands CAALDERALDERA COOLÓNLÓN MManuelanuel AntonioAntonio DDrakerake NationalNational ParkPark PPanamaanama CanalCanal PAANAMANAMA CIITYTY BBayay CCasaasa OrquídeasOrquídeas GOOLFITOLFITO PPANAMAANAMA GGolfoolfo DDulceulce GGranitoranito GGulfulf ooff ddee OOroro PPanamaanama IIslasla CoibaCoiba CCOLOMBIAOLOMBIA UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary PPacifiacifi c OOceancean Air Routing Land Routing

Costa Rica is famous for its hundreds of stunning freshwater falls. Panama City Central America’s most attractive capital city I TINERARY was founded in 1519 by Spanish explorers and Day rebuilt in the late 17th century. Many historic ◆ PRE-PROGRAM CARTAGENA OPTION edifi ces remain today within the designated UNESCO World Heritage site—Panama Viejo, 1 DDepart epart tthehe UU.S..S./ the oldest European settlement in the Americas, CAARTAGENARTAGENA, COOLOMBIALOMBIA/ and Casco Antiguo, with its cobblestone streets EEmbarkmbark M.S. SEERENISSIMARENISSIMA th and its stunning 16 -century cathedral. 2 SAANN BLLASAS ISSLANDSLANDS, PAANAMANAMA Adjacent to the Panama Canal, the 3 COOLÓNLÓN//PPAANAMANAMA CAANALNAL Mirafl ores Locks Visitor Center provides an ideal opportunity to see how the locks operate. 4 PAANAMANAMA CIITYTY Nearby, the new Biodiversity Museum, 5 GRRANITOANITO DDEE ORROO//IISSLALA COOIBAIBA designed by architect Frank Gehry of 6 GOOLFOLFO DUULCELCE, COOSTASTA RIICACA, Guggenheim fame, showcases the ecological FFOROR SAALADEROLADERO ECCOO LOODGEDGE AANDND signifi cance of Panama’s exotic fl ora and fauna. CAASASA ORRQUÍDEASQUÍDEAS Coiba National Park 7 MAANUELNUEL ANNTONIOTONIO NAATIONALTIONAL PAARKRK/ Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, CUURÚRÚ NAATIONALTIONAL WIILDLIFELDLIFE REEFUGEFUGE Coiba National Park and its Special Zone 8 PUUERTOERTO CAALDERALDERA/DDisembarkisembark sshiphip/ of Marine Protection has emerged as a rich SAANN JOOSÉSÉ laboratory for studying coral, mammals 9 SAANN JOOSÉSÉ/RReturneturn ttoo tthehe UU.S..S. and plants. In addition to 69 species of fi sh, humpback, orca, sperm and Cuvier’s beaked ◆ POST-PROGRAM COSTA RICA OPTION whales are known to migrate through the marine park’s perimeter. Linked by an underwater mountain chain to endemic subspecies and for the preservation the Galápagos, Granito de Oro is a small island and protection of endangered species. within the park known as the “live aquarium of Coiba.” Enjoy an afternoon snorkeling Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica among its vast array of exquisite marine life Located along the southern Pacifi c coast, this including parrotfi sh and orange-sided triggerfi sh. secluded natural wonderland was declared The largest island in Central America and “one of the most biologically intense places once an isolated political prison, Isla Coiba on earth.” Explore fl ora and fauna fi rsthand today is a host on the grounds of the Saladero Eco Lodge, an Panama’s Guna Indians proudly of terrestrial exclusive, pristine private property accessible only wear vibrant molas and wrap wonders— by boat and encompassing nearly 500 acres of their legs with colorful and untouched primary old-growth rainforest, tropical gardens patterned beaded winis. rainforest, and beach, offering spectacular viewing of rugged Costa Rica’s rich wildlife, including scarlet headlands, macaws and the endangered spider monkey. pristine white- In nearby Casa Orquídeas, a stunning, maze-like sand beaches botanical garden of over 100 species of orchids, and mangrove bromeliads, heliconias and edible plants, visitors thickets— can observe colourful toucans, scarlet macaws the perfect and jewel-hued hummingbirds. environment for the Manuel Antonio National Park evolution Experience an unparalleled diversity of wildlife of new and in this lush tropical paradise, a captivating Once a forgotten neighborhood, Panama City’s Casco Antiguo, the walled colonial quarter, is now a vibrant UNESCO World Heritage site where the culture is a melting pot of old and new, local and imported. combination of rainforest, beaches and distinctly different untouched habitats coral reefs, home to more than 100 species making it the ideal place to see entire of mammals, almost 200 varieties of birds ecosystems coexisting. During a guided walk, and various reptiles and amphibians. In this look for the diversity of wildlife including “Living Eden,” expert naturalists will pumas, anteaters, ocelots, otters and more help you spot vibrant toucans, screeching than 230 species of birds. howler monkeys, camoufl aged San José iguanas, The horticultural squirrel monkeys diversity of and rare and Costa Rica, the endangered species “Garden of the such as the quetzal Americas,” is and scarlet macaw, evident in the protected by law in parks of this this natural haven. vibrant capital city. San José is also an Curú interesting mix National of architectural Formed by damming the Chagres River, the Panama Canal’s styles, including stunning Gatún Lake is the largest man-made lake in the world. Wildlife Spanish Colonial, Refuge Moorish and Modernist. Its National Theater Unlike traditional nature reserves, is a regal Baroque edifi ce modeled on Curú Wildlife Refuge is a unique blend of Milan’s La Scala. The National Museum’s sustainable agriculture, forest management exhibits feature impressive pre-Columbian and wildlife protection, encompassing fi ve Central American artifacts.

Cartagena Pre-Program Option Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and the “Venice of Colombia,” romantic Cartagena is just the right mix of modern beachfront and colonial charm. Admire grand fl ower-bedecked balconies in the old walled city and visit San Felipe’s fort, the Convent of La Popa, Las Bóvedas and the Modern Art Museum. Accommodations for two nights are in the deluxe SOFITEL SANTA CLARA CARTAGENA. Costa Rica’s Cloud Forests and Volcanoes Post-Program Option A medley of Costa Rica’s diverse biospheres, this spectacular extension features the mysterious cloud forest, a walk across hanging bridges in the rainforest, a dip in soothing geothermal springs nestled among powerful volcanoes, historic San José and a taste of the rich culture—coffee and chocolate. Accommodations are for two nights in the deluxe HOTEL ROYAL CORIN and two nights in the hacienda-style COSTA RICA MARRIOTT HOTEL SAN JOSÉ. The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confi rmation. Classic Small Ship M.S. SERENISSIMA The classic M.S. SERENISSIMA entered service in 2013 under new ownership following a complete refurbishment. The descendant of a long line of sturdy Norwegian coastal steamers, this exclusively chartered, 90-passenger vessel perfectly fi ts the profi le of small ship cruising and can navigate scenic shorelines, dock in the Executive Suite heart of historic cities and sail into smaller, remote ports inaccessible to larger ships. Each comfortable Suite and Cabin is attractively furnished in charming Gustavian style, a bright 18th-century Swedish country ambiance that perfectly fi ts this vessel and provides an intimacy and classic nautical sensibility found only aboard a small ship. All accommodations feature a private bathroom with shower, individual climate control, telephone, satellite television, safe Standard Cabin and hair dryer. Executive Suites feature private balconies, the two Owner Suites are exceptionally large with wrap-around ocean-view windows, and most cabins feature an ocean view. Because the M.S. SERENISSIMA is a traditional vessel, each cabin is unique, with variances in size and confi guration. The light and airy Venice Restaurant accommodates all guests at a single, unassigned seating. Buffet breakfast, buffet Venice Restaurant lunch and four-course dinner are served daily featuring tasteful continental cuisine and local specialties. Complimentary house wines, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea are served with lunch and dinner. The inviting public areas include an all-teak Sun Deck with teak deck chairs, spacious observation deck, two lounges, library with computers and Internet access, fi tness room and massage services. The ship also offers Harald Lounge laundry service and has an elevator.

The M.S. SERENISSIMA meets the most stringent standards of construction, dependability and safety requirements and possesses state-of-the-art navigational equipment and stabilizers. The English-speaking, European crew provides courteous, professional service, and there is a physician on board. Included Features OOnn bboardoard tthehe eexclusivelyxclusively ccharteredhartered SSmallmall SShiphip M.S. SEERENISSIMARENISSIMA ◆ Seven-night cruise from Cartagena, Colombia, to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, and through the Panama Canal, with port calls at San Blas Islands, Colón, Panama City, Granito de Oro and Isla Coiba, Panama; and Manuel Antonio National Park, Curú National Wildlife Refuge and the Golfo Dulce for Casa Orquídeas and Saladero Eco Lodge, Costa Rica. ◆ Newly refurbished, comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations, each with private bathroom and most with ocean views. ◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. ◆ All meals on board, served at single, unassigned seatings— continental buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and dinner—featuring continental cuisine. ◆ Complimentary house wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner. ◆ Expert onboard naturalist guides to lead small group excursions. ◆ Excursion to the remote, ancestral San Blas Islands. ◆ Passage through the Panama Canal, accompanied by a specially arranged narration on the history of the canal. Transit times through the canal are controlled by the Panama Canal Authority and subject to traffi c conditions; therefore, full transit during daylight hours is not guaranteed. ◆ Tour of Panama City, highlighted by a visit to its UNESCO World Heritage site, Casco Antiguo (“old quarter”), the new Biodiversity Museum and the Mirafl ores Locks Museum. ◆ Specially arranged excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Coiba National Park. ◆ Visit to the pristine Saladero Eco Lodge, located in the Piedras Blancas National Park. ◆ Walking tour of the spectacular botanic gardens of Casa Orquídeas. ◆ Excursion in stunning and biodiverse Manuel Antonio National Park. ◆ Guided tour through Curú National Wildlife Refuge to see a wide array of wildlife in a natural habitat. SSceniccenic transfertransfer ffromrom PPuertouerto CCalderaaldera ttoo SSanan JJosé.osé. IInn SSanan JJosé,osé, CCostaosta RRicaica ◆ One night in the hacienda-style COSTA RICA MARRIOTT HOTEL SAN JOSÉ. ◆ American breakfast. ◆ Tour of San José, including the National Theater and National Museum. EEnhancednhanced TTravelravel SServiceservices ◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). ◆ Gratuities to local guides, drivers and naturalists on included excursions and transfers. ◆ The services of an experienced team of Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the program. ◆ Hospitality desk aboard ship and in the hotel. ◆ 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. The 580-foot-long S.S. Kroonland was the largest passenger ship of its time to transit the Panama Canal in 1915. The Panama Canal 110101sstt AAnniversarynniversary Experience fi rsthand the “greatest liberty ever taken with nature,” which cuts through the Great Continental Divide, spans 50 miles and took 33 years to complete at a cost of $400 million. This historic engineering feat changed the world, opening up new channels of international trade and allowing ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacifi c Oceans in a fraction of the time.

CROSS SECTION OF THE PANAMA CANAL Pedro Miguel Locks Culebra (Galliard) Cut Gatún Locks Miraflores Lake Gatún Lake Miraflores Locks Atlantic Pacific Ocean Ocean

After France’s failed attempt to build a sea-level canal here in the 19th century and following the U.S. involvement in Panama’s independence, the project was turned over to the U.S. in 1903 and construction began during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Among the 100,000 workers involved in the construction was French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. When completed in 1914, the Panama Canal was considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Now, one hundred one years later, the Panama Canal is undergoing a $5.25 billion expansion, adding a wider third lane that can accommodate more than twice the cargo of the current lanes, maintaining its status as the gateway to the world.

Tens of thousands of workers labored and sacriﬁ ced to complete the largest engineering endeavor of the early 20th century. M.S. SERENISSIMA Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3

LAND/CRUISE TARIFF (per person, based on double occupancy) Description - All double occupancy cabins have two twin beds, some that Cabin Early Booking Price Regular Price can convert to make one double bed, private bathroom, individual climate through after Category* control, telephone, television, safe, vanity with chair or stool and hair dryer. September 12, 2014 September 12, 2014 ✤ 6 Inside cabin with two twin beds together or separate, shower. Deck 3. $3195 $4195 ✤ 5 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds, shower. Decks 3, 4. $4195 $5195 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds together or 4 separate, shower. Decks 3, 4. $4395 $5395 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds together or 3 separate, shower. Decks 3, 4. $4595 $5595 Outside cabin with porthole or window, two twin beds, shower. 2 Decks 3, 4. $4995 $5995 Outside cabin with portholes or window, two twin beds or one 1 double bed, shower. Decks 3, 4. $5395 $6395 Outside cabin with two windows, two twin beds together or Deluxe separate, bathtub and/or shower. Decks 4, 5, 6. $5595 $6595 Junior Outside cabin with three or four windows, two twin beds or one Suite✤ double bed, bathtub with shower. Deck 6. $6495 $7495 Owner’s Outside cabin with seven windows, two twin beds or one double Suite✤ bed, bathtub with shower. Deck 6. $7695 $8695 Executive Outside cabin with two windows, private balcony, two twin beds or Suite✤ one double bed, shower. Deck 7. $8395 $9395 ◆ Single cabins with one bed are available in category 6 at $5495, category 4 at $6495 and category 3 at $6995 on or before September 12, 2014. Add $1000 for reservations made after September 12, 2014. ◆ Taxes are an additional $520 per person and are subject to change.

*M .S. SERENISSIMA 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. ✤Limited Availability THE PANAMA CANAL AND COSTA RICA RESERVATION FORM Send to: Please make my/our reservation(s) 2015 The Panama Canal and Costa Rica in Cabin Category: Villanova University Alumni Association 1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____ c/o Thomas P. Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 ❏ Double occupancy Chicago, IL 60604-1446 (two twin beds). For further information, call the offi ces of Thomas P. Gohagan & Company ❏ Double occupancy at (800) 922-3088, or call Pat Gillin in the Villanova Alumni Offi ce at (one double bed). (800)-VILLANOVA or 610-519-4580. ❏ Single accommodations. ❏ I am reserving as a single but ______prefer to share accommodations Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Year and will allow you to select ______my roommate (shares cannot Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Year be guaranteed). ______Please make my/our reservation(s): Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) Cartagena Pre-Program Option ______-______❏ Double at $730 per person. City State Zip Code ❏ Single at $1030 per person. ______❏ I am reserving as a single but Telephone: (Home) (Business) prefer to share accommodations. ______Email Address (Mobile) Costa Rica Post-Program Option ❏ Double at $995 per person. ______❏ Preferred Name(s) on Badge(s) Tour No. 096-01/27/15-219 Single at $1450 per person. ❏ I am reserving as a single but Program reservations require a deposit of $600 per person and prefer to share accommodations. $200 per person Cartagena Pre-Program Option and $200 per person Costa Rica Post-Program Option. By reserving and depositing on this ❏ I/We want you to book program, I/we agree to the Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding my/our air from 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. (fi ll in departure city) ❏ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $______to: to Cartagena, Colombia, with ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard return from San José, Costa Rica, ______at additional cost to be advised.‡ Card Number Exp. Date Class: ❏ Economy ❏ Business ❏ First ______‡ Note: Airfare is subject to change and Signature as it appears on credit card availability and is nonrefundable. All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or ❏ I/we will make my/our own wire transfer by October 24, 2014. air arrangements. PAID Company Gohagan & U.S. Postage PRSRT STD PRSRT

Listen for the throaty call of the howler monkey, one of Costa Rica’s most common species.

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