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WITH SEVEN NIGHTS ABOARD THE CORAL DISCOVERER JANUARY 8 – 22, 2020
TASMANIAN ROAD SIGN DOVE LAKE FREYCINET & MARIA ISLAND
JOHN R. STOMBERG
John R. Stomberg is the Virginia
Rice Kelsey 1961s Director of the
Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth
College. Before joining Dartmouth, he
served as the Director of the Mount
Holyoke College Art Museum and
I invite you to join us as we discover Tasmania, a ‘curious the Joseph Allen Skinner Museum,
island at the edge of the world’. Australia's smallest state and held leadership positions at the
Williams College Museum of Art and
and the most geographically diverse, Tasmania is a place
the Boston University Art Gallery. He
of wild and dramatic scenery, abundant wildlife and holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and both an M.A.
history evoked by world-famous convict ruins. and Ph.D. from Boston University—all in art history. Moving
between photography, prints, paintings, sculpture, media art,
Fly from Sydney to Launceston, Tasmania, and begin and installation work, his exhibitions have been conceived to
broaden our understanding of how art operates in, and often
the exploration of this unique and untamed world. Spend
shapes, society. He publishes on modern and contemporary
five days exploring the northern region of Tasmania, art and issues directly related to museums, education, and
including Cradle Mountain National Park. See the unique academia. Dr. Stomberg is excited to have the opportunity to
Tasmanian Devil and learn about the history of the lecture on Aboriginal art and contemporary Australian art, two
areas of growing specialization for Dartmouth’s Hood Museum,
region. Continue to Hobart and board the 72-passenger
which recently acquired new collections in these areas. He
expedition ship Coral Discoverer for a seven-night cruise will also discuss how the newly remodeled Hood Museum’s
to the farthest reaches of Tasmania’s rugged coast. A architectural features facilitate teaching with art.
true open-ocean expedition ship, Coral Discoverer’s
shallow draught and maneuverability allow her an
unmatched ability to enter the shallow bays and inlets of
Tasmania’s otherwise virtually inaccessible West coast.
Join John Stomberg, Director of the Hood Museum of Art,
and an expert Expedition Team to discover Tasmania’s
remote coastline by expedition ship and experience all
that Tasmania offers.
An optional pre-trip extension to the Great Barrier Reef
and an optional post-trip extension to the Outback and
Uluru are available as a memorable way to begin and end
this exciting adventure.
Dartmouth Alumni travelers will be sharing this cruise
program with travelers from Harvard, National Trust for
Historic Preservation and MIT. The Coral Discoverer has
36 staterooms and I encourage you to reserve your
cabin now.
With regards from Hanover,
Robin K. Albing, Tu’81
Director, Lifelong Learning and
Advancement Special Projects
ANDREW BERRY
Andrew Berry has a degree in zoology
from Oxford University and a PhD in
evolutionary genetics from Princeton
University. He was a Harvard Junior
Fellow, and is currently a lecturer on
Organismic & Evolutionary Biology at
Harvard. Combining the techniques of
field biology with those of molecular
biology, Dr. Berry’s work has been a
search for evidence at the DNA level
of Darwinian natural selection. He has published on topics as
diverse as giant rats in New Guinea, mice on Atlantic islands,
aphids from the Far East, and the humble fruit fly. He has given
lectures on evolutionary topics to popular audiences all over
the world—from Ankara to the Antarctic. As an educator and
popularizer, he seeks to demystify the most important and most
misinterpreted of all biological ideas, evolution.
BRUNY ISLAND
CRUISE for seven nights aboard the Coral Discoverer,
featuring 36 recently refurbished premier staterooms.
EXPLORE the untouched Tasmanian Wilderness World
Heritage Area at Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour. Normally
accessible by a seven-day hike, this region is undoubtedly
one of the most pristine and beautiful landscapes on earth.
CORAL DISCOVERER CAPE PILLAR
TASMAN ARCH
ITINERARY Sunday, January 12 Tuesday, January 14
CRADLE MOUNTAIN HOBART
Wednesday – Friday, January 8 – 10, 2020
Following a morning lecture, explore the Spend time at the Mawson Huts Museum,
HOME / SYDNEY / LAUNCESTON beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint a celebration of an Australlasian Antarctic
Depart home on an overnight flight to Clair National Park. Enjoy a hike around expedition lead by Douglas Mawson. Enjoy
Sydney, Australia. Lose one day crossing the picturesque Dove Lake. Towards the southern an unforgettable afternoon at Mt. Wellington.
International Date Line. Connect with a flight end of Dove Lake enter a magnificent cool View the Organ Pipes, one of the most
to Launceston, Tasmania. Located on the temperate rainforest known as the Ballroom distinctive features on Mt Wellington, and
Tamar River, Launceston, is well known for Forest. Ancient myrtle-beech trees festooned form a magnificent sight along the track
the Cataract Gorge and panoramic views. in moss tower majestically from a moss which runs just below their base. The dolerite
Enjoy a private transfer to the Peppers strewn forest floor. The effect is stunning, and rock that comprises the towering, columnar
Seaport Hotel, built on the site of an old reminiscent of an ancient cathedral. Visit the cliffs was formed when Tasmania was in the
dry dock, this stylish and contemporary Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary to learn about process of separating from Antarctica during
accommodation is designed in the shape of conservation efforts for the Tasmanian Devil, the final stages of the breakup of Gondwana.
a ship, giving it a distinct nautical ambiance. the Spotted-tail Quoll and the Eastern Quoll. Visit the top of Mt. Wellington, where the
Gather for introductions at the welcome PEPPERS CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE (B,L,D) landscape offers an incredible show. Return
reception and dinner. to the hotel and enjoy dinner independently
PEPPERS SEAPORT HOTEL (R,D) Monday, January 13 at one of Hunter Street precinct’s many fine
HOBART restaurants. HENRY JONES HOTEL (B,L)
Saturday, January 11
This morning visit the famed Wilderness Wall,
CRADLE MOUNTAIN an ambitious art project by Greg Duncan. Wednesday, January 15
Spend the morning at the Trowunna Wildlife The beautifully carved wall set out in relief HOBART / BOARD CORAL DISCOVERER
Sanctuary. See and learn about a range of sculpture depicts the history, hardship and Learn about the cutting-edge art on display
marsupials, birds and reptiles that are native perseverance of the people in the Central at the world-famous Museum of Old and New
to Tasmania. Travel south and settle into the Highlands and pays homage to the individuals Art. Located outside of Hobart, the museum
scenic Cradle Mountain Lodge on the edge of who settled and protected the Tasmanian is encased in a three-level subterranean cave
the picturesque Lake Saint Clair. Over dinner Highlands. Later today travel along the cut into 240-million-year-old Triassic-era
take in the dramatic views of the Rugged scenic Lyell Highway across the heart of sandstone on the Derwent River. Later this
Jewel, Cradle Mountain. Tasmania to Hobart. Check in to Australia’s afternoon, embark the Coral Discoverer and
PEPPERS CRADLE MOUNTAIN LODGE (B,L,D) first dedicated art hotel, Henry Jones Hotel, enjoy the captain’s welcome reception and
where waterfront warehouses have been dinner. CORAL DISCOVERER (B,L,D)
thoughtfully reimagined into stately, indulgent
suites. Located in the Hunter Street precinct,
the hotel blends modernity with an industrial
past. HENRY JONES HOTEL (B,L,D)
SPOTTED QUOLL TASMANIAN DEVIL COMMON WOMBAT
CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PORT ARTHUR TASMANIA
Thursday, January 16 Monday, January 20 OPTIONAL PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION
WOODBRIDGE / RECHERCHE BAY WINEGLASS BAY / MARIA ISLAND MOUNT KOSCIUSZKO
Meet ‘The Girls’ at Australia’s only organic Enjoy a guided hike to Wineglass Bay January 4−10, 2020
sheep cheesery, Grandvewe Cheeses.Taste Lookout, while admiring the dramatic pink Join John Stomberg on one of the best walks
gold medal winning cheese and view the granite peaks of the Hazards and the white in the world. Arrive in Sydney and explore the
process of cheese making from paddock sand beaches in Freycinet National Park. highlights, including the Australian Museum
to palate. Following lunch, visit the Wooden Enjoy the stunning amount of native wildlife and seeing aboriginal rock engravings. Then
Boat Centre at picturesque Franklin. on Maria Island, a national park boasting fly to Canberra, visit the National Museum
CORAL DISCOVERER (B,L,D) abundant populations of endemic wildlife of Australia before continuing to Thredbo,
such as Bennetts Wallabies, Forester located near Kosciuszko National Park. Join
Friday & Saturday, January 17 & 18 kangaroos, penguins and wombats. a ranger on a hike to the summit of Mount
PORT DAVEY / BATHURST HARBOR CORAL DISCOVERER (B,L,D) Kosciuszko. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic
Named in honor of a former governor of views from Australia’s highest peak. Return
Tasmania, Port Davey is located in the Tuesday, January 21 to Canberra for further exploration, before
pristine Tasmanian Southwest Wilderness TASMAN NATIONAL PARK / PORT ARTHUR connecting with a flight to Launceston, to
World Heritage area. Disembark for a visit to This morning disembark and explore Tasman meet the main group. Rates: $3,590 per
the remote hamlet of Melaleuca and enjoy Island, offering some of the best coastal person, double occupancy; $4,490 per
a guided hike of the Balmoral Hill Track for walks in the country. View the extraordinary person, single occupancy.
incredible views of the Bathurst Channel. geological formations of the Tasman Arch
Cruise across the Bathurst Harbor, take in the and the serrated coastline of Candlestick and OPTIONAL POST-CRUISE EXTENSION
pristine natural beauty of the marine reserve. Cathedral. Explore this unspoiled waterway, OUTBACK WITH ALICE SPRINGS
CORAL DISCOVERER (B,L,D) well known for its marine life. Visit Tasmania’s AND ULURU
inescapable prison at Port Arthur Historic January 22−26, 2020
Sunday, January 19 convict site and learn about Tasmania’s Enjoy a private tour at the National Gallery of
ADVENTURE BAY history as a penal colony for the British Art in Melbourne before flying to Australia’s
Located on Bruny Island, Adventure Bay is a Empire during a private behind-the-scenes red center. Explore Uluru and the Olgas
peaceful retreat for many Tasmanians. Learn tour. This evening celebrate your adventure at Range, learning about these sacred sites.
about the rich maritime history, and explore a festive farewell dinner aboard the ship. Discover the importance of Dreamtime for the
19th century whaling station ruins. This CORAL DISCOVERER (B,L,D) Aboriginal people. Continue to Alice Springs,
evening partake in savoring various specialty visit the famous Flying Doctor Base and the
Tasmanian wines at a private tasting session. Wednesday, January 22 Outback School of the Air. Fly to Sydney for
CORAL DISCOVERER (B,L,D) PORT ARTHUR / HOME flights homeward. Rates: $4,150 per person,
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for double occupancy; $5,140 per person, single
flights home, regaining the day lost on the occupancy.
inbound journey. (B)
MT. WELLINGTON GRANDVEWE CHEESEBOARDS HENRY JONES HOTEL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Rates Include
Five nights accommodations in Launceston, Cradle Mountain,
and Hobart • Seven nights aboard the Coral Discoverer
• Meals as specified in the itinerary • All excursions as
specified in the itinerary • Full program of briefings, lectures
CORAL DISCOVERER and presentations • Group airport transfers on group arrival
Coral Discoverer sets a benchmark standard for premier small ship and departure days • Baggage handling • Gratuities to
expedition cruising in Australia. Refurbished in 2016, the 72-passenger porters, waitstaff, guides and drivers • Gratuities to shipboard
ship continues to raise the bar to new levels of sophistication in the
personnel • Entrance fees • House wine, beer, and soft
Southern Hemisphere. Coral Discoverer offers Bridge Deck Staterooms
drinks at lunch and dinner on board the Coral Discoverer
with a private balcony opening out from french doors. All cabins have an
ocean view, en-suite bathrooms, and air-conditioning. In the Bridge Deck and at group meals off the ship • Welcome and farewell wine
Lounge guests can ensure comfort whilst enjoying interpretive lectures by receptions • Bottled water on motorcoaches • Professional
study leaders and guides or enjoy a drink from the new Explorers Bar on Tour Manager
the Sun Deck with the comfort of a new shade cover. Coral Discoverer Program Rates Do Not Include
is equipped with the very latest technology. Active stabilizers ensure Airfare between home and Tasmania • Medical expenses and
comfortable cruising in open waters, and the ship is fitted with modern
immunizations • Airport transfers outside of group arrival and
safety and navigation equipment. Her shallow draught and maneuverability
departure days • Optional excursions or deviations from the
allow her to go where larger vessels cannot, and the tender vessel,
Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to beaches and rivers. scheduled tour • Excess-baggage charges • Travel and trip
cancellation insurance • Meals not specified in the itinerary;
food and beverages not part of the included meal • Personal
PROGRAM RATES, PER PERSON items such as telephone, internet and fax calls, laundry, room
service, alcoholic or other beverages not specified as included
DECK / CATEGORY DOUBLE SINGLE
• Gratuities for non-group services • Other items of a personal
MAIN DECK, CATEGORY B nature
$10,990 $13,490
Twin portholes, desk and sofa
Air Arrangements
MAIN DECK, CATEGORY A U.S. domestic and international airfare is not included in
$11,990
Twin porthole windows, desk and sofa
the program rates. Economy-class airfare from Boston to
PROMENADE DECK Launceston and Hobart to Boston, is approximately $2,000
$12,990 $13,490
Picture window, desk and sofa per person as of January 2019 and is subject to change
Active Stabilisers
BRIDGE DECK, BALCONY without notice. Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., can help with airline
Picture windows, desk, sofa and sliding $13,990 arrangements for this trip and can be reached at 877-376-
glass doors to private balcony
1754. You are also welcome to book your air transportation
Cabanas through your local travel agent, an online travel site, or the
airline of your choice.
SUN What to Expect
Sun Deck Bar
DECK This is a moderately strenuous program, at times physically
demanding and busy, with considerable walking at some sites.
Daily activities can involve up to two miles of walking, over
sometimes rough terrain; often elevators are unavailable and
A05 A03 A01
stairs may not have handrails. Participants should be fit and in
Bridge Deck Bar
BRIDGE active good health. By forwarding the deposit for passage, the
Lounge DECK participant certifies that s/he does not have any physical or
A06 A0 4 A0 2
other limitation that would create a hazard for her/himself
WC
or other travelers.
A Note about Costs
B21 B19 B17 B15 B11 B09 B07 B05 B03 B01 Tour costs are based upon current fuel prices, currency
*
PROMENADE values, taxes, tariffs, and a minimum number of participants.
DECK
* While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed
B22 B20 B18 B1 6 B1 4 B12 B10 B08 B06 B04 B02
prices, they are subject to change. If there are significant
changes, details and costs will be advised prior to departure.
Main
Galley
Travel Insurance
Deck C09 C07 C05 C 0 3 C01
Bar We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation
Xplorer Dining Room MAIN insurance. An information packet about travel insurance will be
Boarding DECK
C08 C06 C04 C02
sent to registrants and is available in advance upon request.
Purser’s WC
Office
Main Deck, Category B Promenade Deck, (*Single Cabins)
Main Deck, Category A Bridge Deck, Balcony
REGISTRATION FORM
BRIDGE DECK, BALCONY CABIN DISCOVER TASMANIA • January 8 – 22, 2020
TERMS & CONDITIONS To reserve space on this Dartmouth Alumni Travel program, mail completed reservation
form with your check or credit card information to Criterion Travel, 165 Jessie Street, Suite
Reservations & Payments 4, San Francisco, CA 94105, or fax to (650) 560-6400. If you have questions, please call
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to confirm a Criterion Travel at 888-328-2089 or email res@criteriontravel.com.
reservation. To reserve space, please complete the reservation
form and mail it with your check or credit card information to Contact Information (please print)
Criterion Travel, 165 Jessie Street, Suite 4, San Francisco, CA
94105. You may also fax the form to (650) 560-6400 and your
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Cancellations shall not be effective until they are received in STREET ADDRESS
writing by Criterion Travel, the tour operator. Deposits are
refundable (less a $500 per person administration fee) if written
notice of cancellation is received within 30 days of reservation; CITY / STATE / ZIP / POSTAL CODE
after that, deposits are 100% nonrefundable. Cancellations after
final payment deadline of September 10, 2019: All payments HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE
are 100% nonrefundable, regardless of booking date. Refunds
cannot be made to passengers who do not complete the tour for
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participant from a tour at any time at his/her own expense, when
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recoverable portion of the tour price that corresponds to the cost
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Itinerary Changes
The itinerary presented for this tour is subject to modification
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and change by Dartmouth Alumni Travel and Criterion Travel.
Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the program
as planned; however, should unforeseen world events and CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE EXP. DATE SECURITY CODE
conditions require the itinerary to be altered, Dartmouth Alumni
Travel and the tour operator reserve the right to do so for the Accommodations
safety and best interest of the group. Any extra expenses Bed preference in hotels (not guaranteed): KING/QUEEN TWINS
incurred in this situation are the responsibility of the participant.
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CST #2088800-40 I prefer to have single accommodations.
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I am willing to share with another participant (not guaranteed).
I am a Smoker / Non-smoker. I understand that if a roommate cannot be found by the
final payment deadline of September 10, 2019, I will pay the single rate.
I/We have read the General Information section of the brochure and agree to the Terms
and Conditions stated therein.
PHOTO CREDITS (FROM DREAMSTIME.COM) COVER: Painted Cliffs, Maria Island
© Martin Pelanek; Tasmanian Road Sign © Bennymarty; Dove Lake © (null) (null);
SIGNATURE DATE
Freycinet & Maria Island © Coral Expeditions; Coral Discoverer © Coral Expeditions;
Bruny Island © Coral Expeditions; Cape Pillar © Coral Expeditions; Tasman Arch ©
Laszlo Konya; Cradle Mountain © Adwo; Port Arthur © Coral Expeditions; Bridge Deck SIGNATURE DATE
Balcony Cabin © Coral Expeditions; Spotted Quoll © Criagrjd; Tasmanian Devil ©
Ozflash; Common Wombat © Martin Pelanek; Mt. Wellington © Vladzetter; Grandvewe I understand that the detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability
Cheeseboard © Grandvewe Cheeses; Henry Jones Hotel © Adam Gibson; Wallabies
will be sent to me for signature after registration, and is available for review prior,
© Ozflash; Grandvewe Farm; MONA © Moorilla Gallery
upon request.
WALLABIES WITH SEVEN NIGHTS ABOARD THE CORAL DISCOVERER JANUARY 8 – 22, 2020
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U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 604
Sacramento, CA
6068 Blunt Alumni Center, Suite 112
Hanover, NH 03755
SEE the Tasmanian Devils
close up and learn about the
breeding program to help save
this endangered species.
WITH SEVEN NIGHTS ABOARD THE CORAL DISCOVERER JANUARY 8 – 22, 2020
LEARN about the cutting-edge
art on display at the world-
famous Museum of Old and
New Art. Located outside of
Hobart, the museum is encased
in a three-level subterranean
cave cut into 240-million-year-
old Triassic-era sandstone on
the Derwent River.
JOIN the pre-cruise extension
to the Great Barrier Reef and
the post-cruise extension to the
Outback, including Uluru.
MONA
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