November 5 to 24, 2017 a Program of the Stanford Alumni Association

STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

Aboard the Caledonian Sky

November 5 to 24, 2017

a program of the stanford alumni association STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY There are places on earth that might be described as iconic, remote or even mysterious. On our voyage from Tahiti to Easter Island we will explore several places that aptly ft all of those descriptions…and then some. Both legends and true stories are woven into the places on our itinerary, from artist Paul Gauguin’s tumultuous years in Tahiti and the Marquesas to the HMS Bounty mutineers who took refuge on Pitcairn Island to Easter Island’s haunting moai. Easter Island, in particular, is steeped in mystery and folklore that goes beyond its enormous carved megaliths. Speculation is rife about the rise and fall of its population, but the real story is still largely unknown. I’ve always loved a compelling travel story, especially one with a cliffhanger. I hope you’ll join us for a journey to a remote part of the world marked by spectacular beauty and embellished with a bit of enigma.

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

Highlights caption PHOTOGRAPH the VIEW Easter Island’s giant MEET the residents of tiny ENJOY snorkeling or exquisite Marquesas with volcanic stone statues, or Pitcairn Island; most are diving nearly every day their sky-piercing volcanoes, moai, their original purpose direct descendants of the amid healthy reefs teeming lushly carpeted canyons and lost through time and HMS Bounty crew. with tropical fish. chiseled bays. one of the world’s great archaeological mysteries.

Stanford Faculty Leader Rob Dunbar, whose research interests span climate change, marine ecology, oceanography, glaciology and biogeochemistry, heads a Stanford research group that works on past, present and future climate change as well as its impacts on oceanic and coastal environments. He works regularly with the U.S. government as well as the United Nations to help develop and implement solutions to environmental and resource problems. Dunbar has been studying the coral reefs of the central and eastern Pacific, including Easter Island, since 1977. In 2009 and again in 2015, he led a group of 23 Stanford undergraduates on a 3,500- mile scientific sailing voyage from Tahiti through various island groups to Hawaii. He also led the first-ever deep-ocean submersible expedition to seamounts of the newly designated U.S. Central Pacific Islands National Monument. During our expedition Dunbar will speak about “Rob’s lectures coral reef ecology, the origin of the 50,000 seamounts estimated to be in the Pacific Ocean, are always the global impacts of modern changes in the largest ocean on earth and what we can learn about global sustainability practices from an examination of small island systems. wonderful. His — At Stanford: William Keck Professor of Earth Science; J. Frederick and organization and Elisabeth B. Weintz University Fellow in Undergraduate Education; and Victoria P. and Roger W. Sant Director, earth systems program presentation are — Recipient of the Richard W. Lyman Award for exceptional volunteer excellent.” service to the University — BS, geology, University of Texas Austin

Nan Hampton, — PhD, oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC-San Diego Iceland to Greenland, 2016

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Sign up online: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?tahiti2017 OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093 MARQUESAS ISLANDS Nuku Hiva Hiva Oa Fatu Hiva Pitcairns Puka Tahiti Easter Apataki Island Puka Santiago

Pape’ete TUAMOTU Puka Rua Tahiti ISLANDS to Santiago Rikitea Henderson Mangareva Ducie Easter Pacific Pitcairn Island Ocean PITCAIRN ISLANDS

just high enough above dazzling collection of island—the first land sighted the water to be called land, islands whose breathtaking in the South Pacific by Itinerary and if it weren’t for their vertical peaks reach into the Europeans. Visit the island’s Sunday, November 5 waving coconut palms, they clouds, while carpets of lush small village whose residents DEPART U.S. / might be entirely invisible vegetation drape cliffs and raise taro, bananas and PAPEETE, TAHITI from a distance. With few canyons that descend to coconut palms for copra Depart the U.S. on visitors and little industry, the sea-sculpted bays. Zodiacs (dried coconut). Birders can independent flights to dazzling lagoon of Apataki bring us ashore on a variety keep an eye out for Pacific Papeete, arriving in the late offers a pristine underwater of islands, to be greeted reef-heron while snorkelers evening and transferring to landscape for snorkelers and by dancers and drummers and divers explore the our hotel. Intercontinental divers to explore. Partake in adorned in leis and tapa fringing reef. Caledonian Sky Tahiti Resort & Spa a welcome cocktail reception cloth. View petroglyphs (B,L,D) Monday, November 6 before dinner this evening. and tiki figures representing Caledonian Sky (B,L,D) Monday, November 13 PAPEETE / EMBARK deified ancestors, flanked CALEDONIAN SKY by banyan trees, fragrant PUKA RUA Enjoy a morning at leisure, Wednesday, November 8 plumeria, blooming orchids Today we drop anchor at the then take a tour of Papeete, AT SEA and silvery waterfalls, island of Puka Rua, where the capital of French Enjoy our lecture series and then stop at open-air craft coconut palms and breadfruit Polynesia’s largest island. the amenities of our ship markets displaying baskets, trees cover the beautiful islets Pass by orchards of papaya today as the Caledonian Sky shell jewelry and wooden ringing its lagoon. Garland- on our drive along the cruises toward the legendary carvings. The birders among bedecked dancers greet stunning coast, and visit the Marquesas Islands. us can search for the our group in the tiny village Museum of Tahiti, which Caledonian Sky (B,L,D) endemic Nuku Hiva pigeon whose hospitable inhabitants traces the islands’ history. and Marquesan swiftlet, earn a living selling copra. Thursday to Saturday, Witness the process of Embark our ship this evening. November 9 to 11 and though the islands lack Caledonian Sky (B,L,D) fringing reefs, our snorkelers coconut drying, enjoy a local MARQUESAS ISLANDS crafts market or stroll along The Marquesas lie farther and divers can keep the lagoon’s shores watching Tuesday, November 7 from a continental coast than company with colorful fish APATAKI, crested terns circling any other islands in the world. against a backdrop of sheer TUAMOTU ISLANDS overhead. Caledonian Sky (B,L,D) Our first stop is at the atoll Unlike other Polynesian walls and dramatic arches. islands, the Marquesas have Caledonian Sky (B,L,D—ALL 3 DAYS) of Apataki in the remote, Tuesday, November 14 sparsely populated and no surrounding reefs or EXPEDITION STOP placid lagoons. Their wide, Sunday, November 12 far-flung Tuamotus, which PUKA PUKA, Conditions permitting, stop at comprise the world’s largest deep bays are havens for TUAMOTU ISLANDS one of the many uninhabited atoll chain. These venerable vessels such as ours. Spend Delightful music and dancing Tuamotu Islands to enjoy a coral constructions rise three days exploring this welcome us at this idyllic day of swimming, snorkeling them from Tahiti. Check out thousands nest here, including stone platforms at Tahai, and/or diving. Caledonian Sky the anchor of the Bounty that Murphy’s and Phoenix petrels, along with nearly 400 (B,L,D) rests beside the courthouse masked boobies, frigatebirds monolithic statues in various and the ship’s bible that and red-tailed tropicbirds. states of completion at the Wednesday, November 15 resides in the church. Underwater forays will bring spectacular volcanic tuff MANGAREVA, Caledonian Sky (B,L,D) snorkelers face to face with quarries. At Ahu Tongariki visit GAMBIER ISLANDS Going ashore on the island legions of rainbow-hued fish the largest ceremonial site in Friday, November 17 in the warm, clear waters of Polynesia. Then drive to the of Mangareva, visit the small HENDERSON the atoll’s lagoon. Caledonian Rano Kau volcano to view its village of Rikitea, strolling Sheer limestone cliffs Sky (B,L,D) giant caldera, whose floor is its tidy streets flanked with surround this elevated colorful tropical vegetation. dotted with lakes. Visit the coralline island, a World Sunday & Monday, ceremonial village of Orongo Also ascend the slopes of Mt. Heritage site, pockmarked November 19 & 20 Duff for nature walks. Birders which is perched majestically by caves and blowholes. AT SEA near the top of the caldera’s have a chance to search For the next two days, enjoy The island is home to 10 rim and commemorates for Christmas and tropical relaxing on deck and hearing endemic flowering plants the annual Birdman Cult shearwaters. Spend the our ongoing lecture series and four endemic species competition, a dangerous afternoon snorkeling or diving as we cruise toward Easter of land birds, including the ritual held in the 18th century. in Mangareva’s large lagoon. Island, a World Heritage Henderson Island crake and Celebrate the conclusion of Caledonian Sky (B,L,D) site and one of the most Stephen’s lorikeet. In addition our seaborne adventure at a mysterious places on earth. to observing the outcome farewell cocktail reception this Thursday, November 16 of Henderson’s astounding Caledonian Sky (B,L,D—BOTH DAYS) PITCAIRN, PITCAIRN evening. Caledonian Sky (B,L,D— ISLANDS natural selection, we’ll also both days) Today we visit tiny, volcano- have the opportunity to Tuesday & Wednesday, November 21 & 22 snorkel or dive in the marine Thursday & Friday, crowned Pitcairn Island, the EASTER ISLAND, CHILE life-rich waters. Caledonian Sky fabled, unfathomably remote Spend two full days exploring November 23 & 24 refuge of the crew members (B,L,D) EASTER ISLAND / Easter Island. Visit the DISEMBARK / of the HMS Bounty who ceremonial center of Ahu SANTIAGO / U.S. mutinied there in 1790. Visit Saturday, November 18 DUCIE Vinapu where the monolithic After breakfast, disembark the with the small handful of This small, uninhabited and stonework is reminiscent of Caledonian Sky and enjoy a inhabitants of Adamstown, rarely visited atoll is rimmed the Inca civilization in Peru, short tour. Then head to the most of whom are the last- with white sand beaches that contributing to the theory of airport for our afternoon flight remaining direct descendants in turn surround a crystalline contact between the islanders to Santiago where we board of the nine mutineers and lagoon. As we walk along the and South America. View international flights, arriving the 18 Polynesian men and shore, we’ll witness a vast the intriguing stone heads, back in the U.S. the next day. women they had brought with variety of seabirds—tens of or moai, built on massive (11/23: B) sun deck

standard suite Caledonian Sky Program Cost*

The Caledonian Sky is a 114-passenger premier expedition ship Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as specified. that was refurbished in 2012. All cabins have an ocean view, DOUBLE SINGLE en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and/or bathtub, spacious Rate Rate** wardrobe or walk-in closet, safe, mini-bar, individually controlled CATEGORY 1 $19,980 — air conditioner, flat-screen television and sitting area with Castle Deck, 244 sq. ft. with 2 portholes sofa. The ship’s public amenities include a dining room, two lounges with bar service, small library and gym, sun deck with comfortable lounge chairs, hairdresser, laundry service and gift CATEGORY 2 $21,480 $26,980** Caledonian Deck, 244 sq. ft. with 2 to 4 portholes shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Caledonian Sky’s chefs prepare quality international meals, predominantly Western-style, served at a single open seating. CATEGORY 3 $22,880 — A friendlyPANORAMA crew DECK provides exceptional personalized service, with Promenade Deck, 232 sq. ft. with large window more than a 1:2 crew-to-passengerLibrary ratio. The ship features advanced satellite navigationPanorama Lounge andSun Deck communication equipment, CATEGORY 4 $24,980 $31,380** Bar roll stabilizers andElevator a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. Promenade Deck, 217 sq. ft. with large window

BRIDGE DECK

511 509 507 505 CATEGORY 5 $26,980 — Promenade Deck, 215 sq. ft. plus 45-sq.-ft. private balcony, Outdoor Cafe Bridge Elevator sliding glass doors, walk-in wardrobe, bathtub, shower 512 510 508 506 CATEGORY 6 $29,980 — PROMENADE DECK Bridge Deck, 217 sq. ft. plus 60- sq.-ft. private

Salon 433 431 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 balcony, sliding glass doors, walk-in wardrobe, shower

WC Elevator

Gym 434 432 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 *Association nonmembers add $300 per person. **Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 2 cabins. CALEDONIAN DECK

Bar 347 345 343 341 339 335 333 331 329 Built: 1991 / Refurbished: 2012 / Weight: 4,200 tons / Castle Deck Caledonian Deck Lounge Reception Length: 297 feet / Beam: 50 feet / Draft: 14 feet / Elevator

348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Cruising Speed: 11 knots / Registry: Bahamas CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3

CASTLE DECK

261 259 257 255 Doctor Restaurant

Elevator 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 Information Terms & Conditions

Dates Deposit & Final Payment to transportation and ship November 5 to 24, 2017 (20 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is arrangements and exercise every required to hold space on this care possible in doing so. However, program. Sign up online at alumni. we can assume no liability for Size stanford.edu/trip?tahiti2017 or call injury, damage, loss, accident, This program can accommodate a total of 100 participants, the Travel/Study office at (650) 725- delay or irregularity in connection including travelers from Stanford and Zegrahm Expeditions. 1093. Final payment is due 120 days with the service of any automobile, Single accommodations are extremely limited; please call for prior to departure. As a condition motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this availability. of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign program or for the acts or defaults a Release of Liability. of any company or person engaged Included in conveying the passenger or in 1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations 17-night cruise Cancellations & Refunds carrying out the arrangements of Deposits and any payments are aboard the Caledonian Sky 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 18 the program. We cannot accept any refundable, less a $500-per- responsibility for losses or additional dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratu- person cancellation fee, until 120 expenses due to delay or changes ities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All days prior to departure. After that in air or other services, sickness, tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Trans- date, refunds can be made only weather, strike, war, quarantine, fers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure if the program is sold out and force majeure or other causes your place(s) can be resold, in beyond our control. All such losses days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, which case a $1,000-per-person or expenses will have to be borne by accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with cancellation fee will apply. the passenger as tour rates provide lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recom- arrangements only for the time Insurance mended reading list, a selected book, map and travel informa- stated. We reserve the right to make Stanford Travel/Study provides such alterations to this published tion Services of our professional tour manager to assist you all travelers who are U.S. or itinerary as may be deemed throughout the program Canadian citizens with minimal necessary. The right is reserved medical, accident and evacuation to cancel any program prior to * Not Included coverage under our group-travel departure in which case the entire insurance policy. Our group policy Program Cost International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees payment will be refunded without is intended to provide minimal further obligation on our part. The

Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as specified. Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those levels of protection while you are right is also reserved to decline to specified as included Independent and private transfers traveling on this program. You may accept or retain any person as a Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess- choose to subscribe to optional member of the program. No refund baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, trip-cancellation and baggage will be made for an unused portion insurance. Information offering of any tour unless arrangements telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup such insurance will be provided are made in sufficient time to avoid services to travelers with their welcome penalties. Baggage is carried materials. The product offered at the owner’s risk entirely. It is Air Arrangements includes special benefits if you understood that the ship’s ticket, Airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, purchase your policy within 14 when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the economy-class airfare on American Airlines from San Francisco days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip. passenger and the cruise company. to Papeete, Tahiti, and return from Santiago, Chile, is approxi- The airlines concerned are not to mately $2,610 as of September 2016 and is subject to change Eligibility be held responsible for any act, We encourage membership in the without notice. The Easter Island to Santiago flight is not in- omission or event during the time Alumni Association as the program that passengers are not onboard cluded in the tour cost. Estimated cost for that flight is $500. cost for nonmembers is $300 their plane or conveyance. Neither Information on recommended flight itineraries will be sent by more than the members’ price. A the Alumni Association, Stanford Zegrahm Expeditions. person traveling as a guest paid University nor our operators accept for by a current member will not be liability for any carrier’s cancellation charged the nonmember fee. For penalty incurred by the purchase What to Expect more information or to purchase a of a nonrefundable ticket in For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is membership, visit alumni.stanford. connection with the tour. Program required. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for edu/goto/membership or call (650) price is based on rates in effect in excursions ashore. Onshore, you must be able to walk moderate 725-0692. September 2016 and is subject to distances, unaided, over varied terrain (e.g., uneven beaches or change without notice to reflect Responsibility fluctuations in exchange rates, dirt streets and paths in small villages). Daytime temperatures The Stanford Alumni Association, tariffs or fuel charges. range from the mid 60s (°F) to the upper 70s, and sunshine and Stanford University and our humidity create a very temperate atmosphere. Participants must operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

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Aboard the Caledonian Sky

November 5 to 24, 2017

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“Rob Dunbar is the best! He was so easy to engage, so enthusiastic and so joyful in all of his talks, both formal and informal. He brought a wonderful sense of humor and playfulness to the trip.”

Jennifer Pinto Martin, ’78, Everest Base Camp Trek, 2015

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