t r e a s u r e s o f the Mississippi & the Gulf Coast

Aboard the American-Flagged, 138-Guest Yorktown

n O s i n g l e s u p p l e m e n t

Featuring Onboard Jazz Performances

November 30 – December 11, 2012

with cal

enrichment lecturer

dr. patrick l. hatcher

Cover: Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana

The stately Houmas House

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When you travel with Cal Discoveries Travel, you can be assured that we understand your desire for a strong educational component, a carefully selected destination, and a Cal connection on every trip.

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Tour Highlights •��Sail�to�some�of�the�best�historical,�cultural,�and�natural�sites�of�the�Gulf�Coast�and�Mississippi�River�in�comfort�aboard�the�138-guest�Yorktown.

•��Tour�grand�southern�plantations,�including�Houmas�House�Plantation�and�Gardens,�Oak�Alley�plantation,�and�the�Creole-style�Laura�Plantation.�

•��Explore�New�Orleans’�French�Quarter�on�a�walking�tour,�appreciating�its�romantic�French�colonial�architecture,�native�jazz�music,�and�irresistible�charm.�

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ONBOARD JAZZ PERFORMANCES

The area that we will be exploring on this voyage is the birthplace of jazz. To celebrate this uniquely American expression, which is known and enjoyed throughout the world, we are pleased to have with us talented musicians who will not only perform, but will also delve into the history and the roots of the Deep South’s musical tradition.

Gary Chalmers, a seasoned percussionist, has in recent years evolved into an on-call session drummer for various musical projects.

Joe Ercole performs, composes, and produces, and has worked with music legends such as Bill Withers, Stanley Turrentine, and John Sebastian.

Tim Camp, or “Slim Man”, studied trumpet, piano, and guitar from an early age, eventually signing with Motown Records as a songwriter.

Cal Enrichment LecturerThe breadth of American heritage we encounter on this voyage is vast. In a series of lectures and discussions, Enrichment Lecturer Dr. Patrick Hatcher will share with us his wide experience and knowledge of American history as we journey along the beautiful shores of the Deep South.

Dr. Patrick L. Hatcher earned his Ph.D. in history at U.C. Berkeley, where he taught in both the History and Political Science Departments. He is currently the Kiriyama distinguished Fellow at the University of San Francisco’s Center for the Pacific Rim. Dr. Hatcher appears often on San Francisco Bay Area television as an international relations new analyst. He is a popular Cal Discoveries lecturer who has led previous Cal trips. We will also be joined by James Robertson, Alumni Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at Virginia Tech, who has received every major award possible in the field of Civil War History. Professor Robertson’s lectures during our voyage will reflect on the enduring importance of the Civil War in our national consciousness.

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boasts numerous antebellum structures, with more than 1,000 buildings on the National Register. We will visit some of these magnificent buildings and explore the town’s fascinating history. (B, L, D)

Tuesday, December 4 n BATON ROUGE | ST. FRANCISVILLE | BATON ROUGE, LouisianaFrom the capital city of Baton Rouge, visit tranquil St. Francisville, set on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River. Founded by Spanish Capuchin monks, the town retains more than one hundred of its 18th- and 19th-century houses and buildings, including grand and small plantations. We will visit some of these sites as we explore this quaint town then return to Baton Rouge for a tour of the Old State Capitol Museum. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, December 5 n HOUMAS HOUSEBuilt in the early 1800s, the large Greek Revival mansion of the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is surrounded by lush acres of gardens, ponds, and a majestic live oak alley. During the late autumn when we will be visiting, the gardens are blanketed with the colors of the harvest season. Stroll through these exquisite grounds and tour the restored mansion. (B, L, D)

Thursday, December 6 n LAURA PLANTATION | OAK ALLEY PLANTATIONThe only plantation that retains its original slave cabins, the Laura Plantation was the location where Alcée Fortier recorded the tales of Br’er Rabbit in the 1870s. Explore the homes of the owners and the slaves, as well as the lovely grounds. Continue to Oak Alley Plantation, with its breathtaking one-quarter-mile canopy of live oaks that lead from the Mississippi to the entrance of the elaborate Greek Revival mansion. (B, L, D)

Friday, December 7 n SHIP ISLAND and HORN ISLAND, Gulf Islands National Seashore, MississippiConsidered the jewel of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Horn Island is a 13-mile-long isle with lagoons that attract over 280 bird species as well as pine and palmetto forests. Ship Island is the most historic of these barrier islands. (B, L, D)

Saturday, December 8 n PENSACOLA, FloridaPensacola is a beautiful Deep South city with a rich historic past. Visit the 19th-century buildings of Historic Pensacola Village and the Naval Aviation Museum, one of the largest in the world with over 150 restored aircraft including an A1 Triad (1911), the U.S. Navy’s first aircraft. Alternatively, travel to Fort Barrancas, with fortifications dating to 1797 and trails overlooking Pensacola Bay. (B, L, D)

I t ineraryFriday, November 30, 2012 n MEMPHIS, Tennessee | EMBARKFly to Memphis and embark Yorktown. (D)

Saturday, December 1 n HELENA, ArkansasCall at the quaint port town of Helena and explore the elegant Pillow-Thompson House, one of several homes in Helena designed by architect George Barber. Tour the Delta Cultural Center to learn about the history of Southern Blues and hear disc jockey “Sunshine” Sonny Payne, whose nationally syndicated radio show King Biscuit Time is the longest running broadcast in the country. (B, L, D)

Sunday, December 2 n VICKSBURG, MississippiAs Yorktown continues along the Mississippi, we will explore historic Vicksburg. Its position on a bend in the Mississippi River made Vicksburg a bustling trade port and a prime target during the Civil War. Tour the Vicksburg National Military Park and see the USS Cairo, the first of the City class ironclad gunboats from the Civil War. (B, L, D)

Monday, December 3 n NATCHEZNatchez is the oldest city on the Mississippi River and was one of the wealthiest towns in the United States prior to the Civil War. Today, Natchez

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Program Inclusions

Sunset over the Mississippi in Natchez

Grumman F-14A Tomcat, National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida

Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville

Monmouth Plantation, Natchez

Sunday, December 9 n MOBILE, AlabamaYorktown docks in the graceful city of Mobile, whose strategic location at the mouth of the Mobile and Tensaw Rivers attracted French and Spanish explorers. Our tour of Mobile will focus on its historic landmarks and sites, which include Fort Condé, originally built in 1711, the Condé-Charlotte Museum, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, and the magnificent Bellingrath Gardens and Home, beautifully set along the Fowl River. (B, L, D)

Monday, December 10 n NEW ORLEANS, LouisianaSpend the day on a walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter, or Vieux Carré, the 80-block area that is the geographical and spiritual heart of the city. Admire the old architecture that lines the Quarter’s narrow streets and passageways. You will also have free time to explore what some call the “most unique” city in America. Overnight aboard ship. (B, L, D)

Tuesday, December 11 n NEW ORLEANS | DISEMBARKDisembark in the morning for return flights. (B)

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receptions aboard ship•��All�meals�aboard�ship,�including�

house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

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The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. At 257 feet long and 43 feet wide with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown’s American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships. In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conversation. The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, emphasizes American regional culinary traditions and specialties. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery. Accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike.

CRuISE & LAND RAtESPER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

category description rate

EOutside cabins with two lower beds, two portholes, and private bathroom. Cabins M11-M17

$4,995

DOutside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins L43-L48

$5,795

COutside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins P49-P76

$6,495

BOutside cabins with two lower beds, two picture windows, and private bath-room. Cabins M18-M26

$7,195

AOutside cabins with two lower beds, two picture windows, and private bathroom. Cabins L29-L42

$7,895

AAOutside cabins with two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, two picture windows, and private bathroom. Cabins L27, L28, P59*, P60. *P59’s two lower beds cannot be converted.

$8,595

SSuperior outside cabins with walk-out balcony, queen bed, and private bathroom. Cabins S77-S80

$8,995

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

DECk PLANS79 S77

S80 S78

P75P75

L47 L45 L43L41 L39 L37 L35 L33 L31 L29 L27

OBSERVATIONLOUNGE

DINING ROOM

L28

M25 M21M19 M17M15 M11M23

M24M26

M20M18 M16M14M12M22

L40 L38 L36 L34 L32 L30L42L48 L46 L44

P73 P71 P69 P67 P65 P63 P61

P60

P59 P57 P55 P53 P51 P49

P58 P56 P54 P52 P50P72 P70 P68 P66 P64 P62P76 P74

SUN DECK

PROMENADE DECK

LOUNGE DECK

MAIN DECK

The spacious lounge, ideal for reading and relaxing

Forward Lounge

Dining Room

Superior cabins include a walk-out balcony

Cabins face outside and feature attractive amenities

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Dining Room

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Dining Room

Superior cabins include a walk-out balcony

Dining Room

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