The South by Small Ship: Amelia Island, Bahamas, Charleston & More
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- You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
- Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can
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Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff
Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions.
At the hotel.
We will dive into the history of Amelia Island, including the story of the visionary whose exhilarating dream so stirred his neighbors that they agreed to move their entire town to the site of a plantation he owned, creating "New" Fernandina in the 1850s. From the "gi...
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Full day aboard the ship
We’ll gather for a presentation on topics related to the program theme. Take advantage of the ship's amenities and entertainment.
We’ll gather for a presentation on topics related to the program theme.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
This day is yours to explore as you please. There are no shore excursions offered on this day. Just steps from this bustling commercial hub you can find incredible flora and fauna, from white sand beaches to underwater caves.
We’ll gather for a presentation on topics related to the program theme.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
Known as the "Space Coast", Port Canaveral is home to the Kennedy Space Center. We will learn about the missions conducted by NASA and SpaceX, and have a chance to take in the beauty of the area's sandy beaches.
Activity TBD.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
Aboard ship.
Getting on/off a motorcoach.
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport.
Aboard ship.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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