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GARDENS
OF THE CARIBBEAN
A N T I G U A T O B A R B A D O S A B O A R D S E A C LO U D I I
F E B RUA RY 2 4 TO M A RC H 2 , 2 0 0 8
Dear Member,
With its balmy island breezes and gardens influenced by centuries of tradition, the
Caribbean offers a delightful respite from the northern winter. We cordially invite you to join us in
February 2008 for the inaugural journey of our new international travel program for Members, when
we set sail on a seven-night voyage from Antigua to Barbados aboard the luxurious Sea Cloud II.
At our Caribbean destinations we will tour elegant private plantations, lovingly restored by
their owners, some of whom will greet us personally; visit botanical gardens of long standing; and
have time to relax on pristine beaches or swim and snorkel in the sparkling water.
Ports of call include the archipelago of Isles des Saintes; the lush island of Dominica;
sophisticated Martinique; Grenada, the “Spice Island”; and Trinidad, where we have been invited
to two private homes with spectacular gardens. Following disembarkation in Barbados, an optional
postlude features visits to the beautifully maintained botanical gardens and National Trust properties
of this colorful island.
Traveling with us as a lecturer will be Marc Hachadourian, Curator of Glasshouse
Collections and orchid specialist at The New York Botanical Garden. On the Botanical Garden staff
for more than six years, he has over 20 years of experience in horticulture, specializing in orchids,
tropicals, and aquatic plants. Mr. Hachadourian has a strong interest in the conservation and
cultivation of plants and has dedicated himself to increasing public awareness about the importance
of plant biodiversity. Also joining us from Smithsonian Journeys will be Anthony Maingot,
Professor of Sociology at Florida International University in Miami. A prolific author, Dr. Maingot
has lectured widely on Caribbean history, culture, and politics.
NEVIS
Exclusively chartered for this voyage, the sailing
yacht Sea Cloud II combines comfort and a casual
atmosphere with fine service. Tasteful surroundings
and five-star dining complement the heady experience
of traveling under wind-lofted sails. We will be joined
by Smithsonian Journeys and alumni of the University
of Wisconsin.
St. John’s
A N T I G UA
M O N T S E R R AT
G UA D E LO U P E
ILES DES SAINTES
DOMINICA
Roseau
Fort de France
CARIBBEAN
SEA
M A RT I N I QU E
S T. L U C I A
ST. VINCENT
We hope that you will be aboard as we discover
the gardens of the Caribbean and launch an exciting
new benefit of Garden Membership.
BARBADOS
Bridgetown
Sincerely,
BEQUIA
St. George’s
GRENADA
TOBAGO
Port of Spain
TRINIDAD
VENEZUELA
Gregory Long
President and Chief Executive Officer
GARDENS OF THE CARIBBEAN
A N T I G UA TO B A R B A D O S A B OA R D S E A C LO U D I I
Fe b r u a r y 2 4 t o Ma rc h 2 , 2 0 0 8
View from Fort Napoleon of the archipelago of Iles des Saintes and Guadeloupe
MIAMI 1 ANTIGUA 1
SEA CLOUD II
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Depart on a flight from Miami.
Upon arrival in Antigua, transfer to Sea Cloud II.
Sunday, February 24
ILES DES SAINTES
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Monday, February 25 Relax during an idyllic morning at sea.
Tuesday, February 26 Today we ascend to the beautiful
gardens of the Papillote Wilderness Retreat. After greetings
from Anne Baptiste, our hostess and creator of the gardens,
view a dazzling array of flowering plants. En route back to
the ship, visit the Botanical Garden. Founded in 1891 as an
annex of London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this 40-acre
plantation has an interesting collection of tropical plants and
trees. This afternoon Sea Cloud II sails along the “thousandfathom line,” a known feeding ground for sperm whales.
photo courtesy of Grenada Tourist Board
This afternoon, cruise into the Iles des Saintes, an archipelago
of eight tiny volcanic islands. You may wish to tour the
charming colonial-style Terre-de-Haut, or visit the 17th-century
Fort Napoleon with its commanding views and exotic gardens.
Or perhaps have a swim at one of the white sand beaches
before returning to Sea Cloud II. Join the captain on Lido
Deck for welcome cocktails, followed by dinner.
DOMINICA
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Hummingbird
MARTINIQUE
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Wednesday, February 27 Arrive in the colonial city of Fort
Ginger orchid (left) and a waterfall (right) in Papillote Wilderness Retreat
de France for a morning visit to Les Jardins de Balata. A host
of hummingbirds, including purple-throated and greenthroated caribs, greets us at the entrance to this private
botanical park. The creation of its owner, landscape architect
Jean-Philippe Thoze, Balata is the product of 20 years of
collecting, including a spectacular variety of new and mature
plants. Following an afternoon at sea, the evening festivities
feature a tasting of fine rums from island distilleries.
AT SEA
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Saturday, March 1 During a leisurely day at sea, observe as
the ship’s crew practices the art of trimming the sails by
hand, or perhaps settle into a comfortable deck chair with a
favorite book. Tonight join the captain on Lido Deck for
farewell cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner.
BARBADOS 1 MIAMI
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Sunday, March 2 Disembark this morning in Barbados and
transfer to the airport for flights home.
© Glow Images / Alamy
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St. George’s, Grenada
GRENADA
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with its medley of brightly colored houses, set against lush
green mountains. This is the “Spice Island,” where you can
shop for local nutmeg, cocoa, and vanilla. Visit privately
owned Sunnyside Gardens, then continue to Tower
Plantation House, a working fruit and spice plantation. In
the company of the owner, see the historic house, walk in
the manicured garden, and relax with a rum punch.
Tonight gather on Lido Deck for dancing under the stars to
the music of a steel-drum band.
photo by Stu Mertz, Jr.
Thursday, February 28 Anchor this morning in St. George’s,
St. Nicholas Abbey (above) and a waterlily at Fisherpond (below)
OPTIONAL BARBADOS POSTLUDE
March 2 to 5, 2008
photo by Gwenyth Lloyd
Spend three days at a waterfront resort hotel in Barbados. Private
visits to historic plantations and magnificent gardens are often
hosted by the owners. At Fisherpond House, view paintings and
decorative arts. Enjoy lunch on the terrace of the 300-year-old
Sunbury Plantation after viewing a personal collection of antique
carriages. See the lush tropical vegetation at Andromeda Gardens,
and stroll through the exquisite floral displays of Orchid World.
Other historic visits include Bush Hill, where George Washington
lived in 1751 and now a Barbados National Trust restoration
project; St. Nicholas Abbey with its mahogany plantation; and the
beautifully landscaped Codrington College.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Trinidad
TRINIDAD
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to two private gardens. Le Paradis is home to an extensive
collection of rare orchids and bromeliads, and Santa
Barbara Garden is set on a hillside of tropical foliage and
rare trees. Before returning to the ship we will stop in the
capital city, Port of Spain, to see the unique colonial
architecture and Royal Botanic Gardens.
photo by Stu Mertz, Jr.
Friday, February 29 Arrive in Trinidad for afternoon visits
S E A C LO U D I I
LIDO BAR
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LOUNGE
DECK PLAN
LIBRARY
CABIN AMENITIES
Air conditioning (individual cabin
settings); bathrobes and slippers;
direct-dial telephone; electronic safe;
hair dryer; 110V/220V current; radio;
refrigerated mini-bar; TV with VCR;
umbrellas.
402
LIDO
DECK
401
SHIP’S OFFICE
DINING ROOM
PROMENADE
DECK
BOUTIQUE
318 316 314
312 310 308 306 304 302
319 317 315
311 309
PURSER’S OFFICE RECEPTION
305 303 301
307
230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208
206 204
CABIN
DECK
205
211 209 207
231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217
GYM SAUNA
SHOWER
215
HOSPITAL
WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM
TENDER PLATFORM
Please Note: There is no elevator aboard Sea Cloud II.
Land 1 Cruise Rates
Cabin Categories
(Description)
(Per Person, Double Occupancy)
Rates Include
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Cabins 204 to 206
Cabin Deck
State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.
Available for single occupancy at $4,985.
$3,995
Cabins 207 to 210
Cabin Deck
Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
$4,995
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Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231
Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
Cabin Deck
$5,995
Cabins 218 to 223
Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
Cabin Deck
$6,495
Cabins 301 & 302
Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.
Promenade Deck
$7,195
Cabins 303 to 319
Promenade Deck
Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.
$7,995
SPECIFICATIONS
Draught . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 feet
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 feet
Tonnage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 tons
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 feet
Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Entered Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001
Main Mast Height . . . . . . . . 174 feet
Passengers (Maximum Carry) . . . . 94
Registry . . . . . . . . . . . Valletta, Malta
Sail Area . . . . . . . 32,280 square feet
Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speed Under Power . . . . . . . 14 knots
Speed Under Sail . . . . . . . . 12 knots
Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II
All meals during the cruise, complimentary wine with
lunches and dinners
Enrichment program of lectures and special events
Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees for visits
Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage
Taxes, service, gratuities to guides and drivers
Not Included in Rates Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic
beverages other than as specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not
on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional Barbados postlude; any other items
not specifically included.
Optional Postlude in Barbados $1,495 per person. Single supplement of $740. Includes
three nights at the Barbados Hilton; two lunches and one dinner; sightseeing as per itinerary.
Cabins 401 & 402
Lido Deck
$8,995
Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower.
Additional singles will be calculated at a supplement ranging
from 30 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.
The Lounge on Lido Deck (left) and Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (right)
T H E N E W Y O R K B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N 1 R E S E R VAT I O N A P P L I C AT I O N
G A R D E N S O F T H E C A R I B B E A N 1 F E B RUA RY 2 4 TO M A RC H 2 , 2 0 0 8
To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of
Accommodations
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person,
payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is
non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the
reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must
be received 90 days prior to departure.
HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This
program involves walking over uneven surfaces and climbing
stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped
accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances
including tenders. Any condition that may require assistance
or special medical attention or other accommodation must be
reported at the time of your reservation. P LEASE N OTE:
there is no elevator aboard Sea Cloud II.
INSURANCE T RIP C ANCELLATION / E MERGENCY
M EDICAL E VACUATION / B AGGAGE / A CCIDENT A ND
S ICKNESS I NSURANCE P ROTECTION I S S TRONGLY
R ECOMMENDED. C ANCELLATION P ENALTIES A RE
S TRICTLY E NFORCED. Academic Arrangements Abroad
will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit,
although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice.
CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is
subject to change at the discretion of The New York Botanical
Garden (NYBG) and Academic Arrangements Abroad
(AAA). All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices,
airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect as of April 2007
and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from
the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.
RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of NYBG
is limited to educational sponsorship of the program
described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only as
an agent for the participant with respect to transportation,
accommodations, and all other services relating to The
Program. AAA, NYBG, and/or their agents assume no
responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for
any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be
occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train,
bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or
in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of
The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the
sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor
will AAA or NYBG and/or their agents be responsible for loss,
injury, damages, or expenses to persons or property, due to
illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts,
acts of nature, or other such causes in connection with The
Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is
not responsible for transportation or other program delays
and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may
be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable
for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any
reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without
notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or NYBG. Additional expenses, if any,
shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal
effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times.
NYBG and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any
person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense
when such an action is determined by AAA or NYBG to be
in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or
the general welfare of the other participants.
CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to
its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the
commencement of The Program, which may include but are
not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship
charters; communication expenses; development/promotional
expenses; and the loss of time that might have permitted
resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in
writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350
non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to
amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; NYBG shall have no liability for refunds. At
the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the
following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations
received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, $1,500
per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before
departure, $2,000 per person; no refunds will be given for
cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds
are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for
unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation
charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline
regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than
30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor NYBG
shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred
by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a
cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt
to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure.
However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior
to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement
of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full
settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a
dispute arises between a participant and AAA or NYBG, the
following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled
by binding arbitration administered by the American
Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will
be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of
recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any
and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually
received from the participant by AAA. The participant
agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the
damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer.
Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees
to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
Copyright © 2007 Arrangements Abroad, Inc.
On the cover: Sea Cloud II. Below on this page: Orchid World, Barbados, photo by Stu Mertz, Jr.
AIRFARE Specially negotiated round-trip non-refundable
APEX Economy Class group airfare will be offered for this
program. Passengers making their own flight arrangements
may request individual transfers at a supplemental cost.
Academic Arrangements Abroad will be pleased to assist
with air travel arrangements.
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