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. 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