Rethinking Defense Odyssey At Sea ROA : Page 1

RETHINK RECONNECT RELAX

Rethink Reconnect Relax

Odyssey At Sea Cabin Choices: Locations and specifications are noted below. Cabin reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Presidential Suites – Deck 7 Deluxe Sky Suites (Ocean view) with balcony, private bath tub/shower, 24 hour butler service Admirals Row Suites– Deck 5 Deluxe Suites (Ocean view) with balcony, living room area, private bath tub/shower Commodore Class – Deck 4 Deluxe Junior Suites (Ocean view), picture window, private bath with shower Captains Cabins – Decks 3, 4 & 5 Deluxe Ocean view Staterooms, picture window with private bath with shower Officers Staterooms – Decks 3 & 4 Superior Inside Staterooms, private bath with shower Commanders Class – Deck 2 Superior Ocean view Staterooms, large portholes, private bath with shower Halifax tour (5 hours): Join your kilted guide for our most complete Halifax City Tour! This informative and fun filled ride will immerse you in the history and culture of our city. View Historic Properties, the Titanic Burial site, the Spring Garden Road area, Province House, Old Town Clock, St. Paul’s Church, City Hall, Grand Parade, Government House, Point Pleasant Park, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and much more.Take some time after the Maritime Museum to visit HMCS SACKVILLE, a flower-class Corvette that served in the RCN. From tales of disaster and triumph to remarkable stories of everyday life. Discover the people and places that have made Halifax one of the most unique and captivating cities in North America! Halifax and Peggys Cove (8 hours – includes lunch): Make it a full day of discovery with the Halifax/ Peggy’s Cove tour. Following the Halifax tour (above) Enjoy lunch overlooking the harbour at Murphy’s on the Water Restaurant (pending availability at the time of booking). Then it is off to Peggy’s Cove - an artists’ and explorers’ paradise for well over 150 years. This picture postcard village, on the rugged Atlantic Shoreline, stands on solid rock above the crashing surf. The coastline is famous for pirates, shipwrecks, rum running and sunsets. There will be plenty of time for exploring this unique area, and for those who wish, your kilted guide will take you on a walking tour of the moody cove and village, featuring the famous DeGarthe. The included lunch menu for this tour is presented below. What: So you think you know a thing or two about defense? Think again, pack your bags, and join renowned leaders in defense and policy for this one of a kind voyage. Rethinking Defense: Odyssey at Sea is a four day journey mixing education and entertainment on a cruise from Boston Massachusetts to Halifax Nova Scotia. Setting sail August 19-23, the Reserve Officers Association, in partnership with the Institute for Shipboard Education is offering this incredible line up of speakers and events as an opportunity for passengers to rethink what they know about defense and policy, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and above all, relax aboard the luxurious MV Explorer.Defense doesn’t have to be boring. Come aboard and see for yourself. Odyssey Highlights: • The Faces of Heroism – connect with Medal of Honor recipients during this exclusive panel • Steel Beach Barbeque – connect and engage during our kickoff event • The Future of the Force – leading Generals give their perspectives on operational budget constraints • Firing Simulator – have what it takes to make the shot when it counts? Test your skills and find out • Theaters of Engagement – the world of defense region by region, including Syria, North Korea, Pakistan and Afghanistan • Virtual Battlefield Staff Rides – relive historical engagements and test your ability to make command decisions under pressure • Fueling Defense – energy’s real impact on national security • On the Ground in Iran? – separating fact from fiction to find the real options • Flight Simulator – climb into the cockpit and experience what air superiority really means • Defense at Home –operations on the southern border and homeland security • War Film Festival –your favorite war movies with a panel of historical experts When: Rethinking Defense: Odyssey at Sea sets sail on August 19, 2012 aboard the luxurious MV Explorer: a 590 ft., 6 deck cruise liner outfitted with first class education facilities set amidst all the recreational amenities you would expect in a world class cruise line. During the four day voyage passengers will encounter truly unforgettable experiences, certain to enrich their minds and bodies before arriving August 23 in Halifax Nova Scotia. To register you will need: • Valid passport for each person • Photo I.D. (Drivers license, military I.D. card) • Valid Credit card for registration payment • Passport style photo of each person • Cabin selection information Register online or by phone:

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