Road Scholar World Academy Semester 2: West from Asia to Europe
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Overview
Highlights
- Experience an unforgettable voyage from Singapore to England along the famed Suez Canal route.
- Explore wonders including the temples of Bali, the rock-cut city of Petra and Pompeii.
- For the first time, Road Scholar World Academy takes place aboard Holland America Line’s elegant ms Rotterdam.
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In Flight
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Afternoon: Take the afternoon to unpack and relax. In the early evening meet with your group leader for a program orientation and group introductions. Review the program theme and itinerary, discuss safety guidel...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Singapore is a treasure trove of public art, if you know where to look. Dotted throughout the city you will find beautiful sculptures created by int...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Disembark in Tanjung Priok, the main port serving the city of Jakarta on the island of Java. Get a feel for modern Jakarta (the second largest city ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Today you will travel to one of the most spectacular sites in Asia, and the world's largest Buddhist complex - Borobudur. Built in 800 A.D. during t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger Massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 7,641 feet, Bromo is not the highest peak in the range,...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Pertiwi Resort & Spa
Activity note: You will disembark the ship for 1 night, please remember to pack a carry-on bag. You may leave your remaining belongings in your cabin on board while you are away o...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: At the hotel
Morning: Check out of the hotel and spend your day exploring Ubud and the western part of Bali. Ubud is well known for its fine art, and is home to a score of l...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Just east of Bali, lies the island of Lombok. With its beautiful beaches, lush forests, enchanting waterfalls, and relatively few tourists, Lombok i...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Growing up to 10 feet in length and 150 pounds, the Komodo Dragon (also known as the Komodo Monitor) is the largest species of lizard living on eart...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: The capital city of East Java and the island's second-largest city after Jakarta, Surayabaya is your gateway to the historical intrigue of old Java....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Ninety minutes from Surabaya in the Trowulan area, are the 13th to 16th-century archeological sites of the Majapahit Hindu Kingdom. Start at the Tro...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship as we arrive in Singapore in the early evening.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Food is a passionate subject in Singapore, as it is seen as a common thread among many different cultures. Influenced by Malay, Chinese, Indian, Ind...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Disembark the ship and transfer to Kuala Lumpur. Visit the National Mosque, which is the most distinguished mosque in Kuala Lumpur. Another must see...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage provides visitors with the best chance of seeing a large number of elephants at close quarters. The orphanage was e...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Depart the ship this morning for a unique, full day field trip to learn more about agriculture and small industry in Sri Lanka. From the pier, you d...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: India's largest port, commercial and industrial center, fashion capital and heart of Bollywood (India's thriving movie industry), Mumbai is an endle...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: From the port of Mumbai, coach along Marine Drive and Malabar Hill to the Hanging Garden. Perched at the top of Malabar Hill these terraced gardens ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Depart the ship for the fishing village of Taqa, an old town with an interesting castle surrounded by watchtowers and taqa stone houses. Next travel...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: This morning we will disembark the ship and transfer from the Aqaba port to the magnificent Wadi Rum for a visit in 4x4 cars (simple local 4x4 vehic...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Activity note: Today's excursion will involve a lot of walking over uneven terrain, and is not recommended for people with mobility problems. There are horse drawn carriages at the site of Pe...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: On board the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: The ship will spend the day sailing through the Suez Canal.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Continue canal transit
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: This morning, we will board the coach and visit the beautiful coastal town of Sorrento. Overlooking the Bay of Naples it is known for it breathtakin...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer to Rome. Upon arrival we will be met by out local expert and visit the beautiful Galleria Doria Pam...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Ajaccio is most famously known as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, and reminders can be found all around this charming port city. Ajaccio is be...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Activity note: Please remember to bring your passport for today's field trip
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Morning at leisure as the ship sails towards Ceuta, Spain. The s...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Disembark the ship and transfer to Seville. Start the morning walking the cobblestone streets of one of the oldest neighborhoods of Seville - the Ba...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Visit the pilgrimage city and UNESCO World Heritage site of Santiago de Compostela where the relics of the Apostle St. James are supposed to have be...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Rotterdam
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Join your study leader for an onboard educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard the ship
Afternoon: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amenities and activities on board the ship.
Dinner: Farewell Dinner aboard the ship
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: Aboard the ship
Morning: Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport (1 hour) for flights eturning to North America. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in...
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MS Rotterdam: 48 nights Seattle
The standard-bearer Holland America's fleet of ships, ms Rotterdam launched with the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements completed in December 2009. Your onboard experience will be defined by spacious, artfully appointed public areas and the latest Signature of Excellence venues, features and amenities. Enjoy elegant dining rooms, a $2 million art and antique collection, wide teak decks and spacious staterooms - many with private verandas. Stateroom enhancements include expanded stateroom choices and a complete update to all stateroom furnishings. Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities. .
Pertiwi Resort & Spa: 1 night Ubud
The resort is located right in the heart and soul of Ubud, the centre of art and culture in Bali, with one main entrance at the famous Monkey Forest Street, flanked by many good quality gifts shops, renowned restaurants and night-spots.
The standard-bearer for our fleet of ships, ms Rotterdam launched in December 1997. We are pleased to introduce our latest innovation, Lanai staterooms, to Rotterdam. Your onboard experience will be defined by spacious, artfully appointed public areas, venues, features, and amenities. Guests aboard will enjoy elegant dining rooms, a $2 million art and antique collection, wide teak decks and spacious staterooms — many with private verandahs. Our stateroom enhancements include expanded stateroom choices and a complete update to all stateroom furnishings. Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities.
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 1,404 Crew members: 600 Gross Tonnage: 61,849 grt. Length: 780 feet Beam: 105.8 feet Maximum speed: 25 knots Dedicated: December 1997, by HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands
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