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Your East Coast Inland Passage CruiseWelcome Aboard

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Welcome ....................................................3

Ports of Call ...............................................4

Getting to Baltimore and Your Ship ............6

Boarding Your Ship ....................................8

What to Bring ............................................9

Meals & Cocktails ......................................10

Shore Tour General Information .................11

General Onboard Information ....................12

Concluding Your Cruise & End of Cruise Transporation Services .........13Port by Port Shore Tour Details ..................14

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Thank you for choosing American Cruise Lines. From your reservation to your experience aboard the ship, American Cruise Lines is with you every step of the way. Your cruise specialist is always just a phone call away and will be happy to assist you with everything from celebrating a special occasion to ensuring that your stateroom is just the way you like it.

The following pages will answer many of your questions about the cruise and your onboard experience. Your cruise specialist is available and can be reached at (800) 894-8570.www.americancruiselines.com

Welcome Aboard

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VIRGINIA

NORTHCAROLINA

SOUTHCAROLINA

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FLORIDA

Beaufort

BaltimoreWashington

NorfolkKitty Hawk

Morehead City

Wilmington

MyrtleBeachCharleston

Beaufort

Jacksonville

St. Simons Is.

Amelia Is.

Sapelo Is.Hilton Head Is.

Savannah

ATLANTICOCEAN

Jekyll Is.

Ports of Call

Savannah

Itineraries are subject to change. A detailed itinerary will be mailed with your boarding documents.

Baltimore, MD Norfolk, VAKitty Hawk, NCDay of River CruisingMorehead City /Beaufort, NCWilmington, NCMyrtle Beach, SCCharleston, SCBeaufort, SCHilton Head, SCSavannah, GASapelo Island, GASt. Simons Island, GAJekyll Island, GAJacksonville, FL area (Amelia Island)

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Whether driving, flying, or taking the train, getting to the ship is easy.

Arrival Location:Baltimore Inner Harbor National Aquarium 501 East Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202The ship will be docked at Constellation Pier and is easily accessed from the arrival location.

Please tell taxi drivers to bring you to the National Aquarium at the Inner Harbor. Some taxi drivers may incorrectly assume that your ship will be docked at the Baltimore Mega Cruise Ship Terminal. As soon as you arrive at the aquarium, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in their signature red shirts.

Flying into BaltimoreThe best airport to fly into is Baltimore-Washington International Airport. It is only approximately 15 minutes to the ship by taxi.

Taking the Train to BaltimoreAmtrak provides regular train service to Baltimore Penn Station. The station is approximately 10 minutes to the ship by taxi.

Driving to BaltimoreThe ship is docked at the National Aquarium at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Secure commercial parking is available at LAZ Parking Garage at 100 South Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202. The garage is only one block from the ship. Please request a parking pass in advance from your cruise specialist to take advantage of the special American Cruise Lines rate. Upon arrival at the aquarium, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in their signature red shirts. You may drop your bags off at the pier before parking so that they can be brought to your stateroom in advance.

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Staying in BaltimoreThese hotels are all located near the ship. Please ask for the special American Cruise Lines rate.Hyatt Regency (800) 233-1234 300 Light Street (410) 528-1234 Baltimore, MD 21202 This hotel offers a special American Cruise Lines parking rate with hotel stay.Renaissance Harborplace Hotel (800) 468-3571 202 East Pratt Street (410) 547-1200 Baltimore, MD 21202

Marriott Hotel Inner Harbor (410) 962-0202 110 South Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21202

ARRIVAL/SHIP LOCATION Baltimore Inner Harbor National Aquarium 501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202

PARKING LOCATION Landmark Parking- Inner Harbor Garage 100 S Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21202

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Boarding Your Ship

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Boarding TimePlease plan to arrive at the ship between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may not be able to access your stateroom until about 11:30 a.m. The ship will leave at 1:30 p.m. or earlier if all guests have arrived.

From the moment you arrive, everything will be handled for you. American Cruise Lines deckhands wear a distinctive red shirt and will unload your luggage from your car or taxi and bring it to your stateroom aboard the ship. Please keep your boarding passes with you, as it is not necessary for you to stay with your luggage. The Cruise Director will be awaiting your arrival at the gangway of the ship. Please present your boarding passes and photo ID at this time.

Luggage and Luggage TagsAmerican Cruise Lines places no restrictions on luggage. However, it is recommended that you bring as few bags as necessary. Suitcases less than 10 inches high may be stowed under your bed. You will be receiving luggage tags with your boarding pass before your cruise. If you would like additional tags, your cruise specialist will be happy to send you more. If you have cruised with us before, please remove your old luggage tags.

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Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, men’s clothing might include a button-down shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might find a sweater and slacks, or a dress appropriate.

American Cruise Lines also recommends that you bring the following:

• Comfortable resort attire • Comfortable walking shoes• Sunscreen• Hat• Light rain wear• Jacket for cool evenings• Camera• Photo identification

Please do not hesitate to ask your Hotel Manager for any item that you may have forgotten.

What to Bring

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American Cruise Lines offers open seating at every meal in the Dining Salon on the Main Deck. Dress is resort attire. At dinner, men often wear a sport coat and women often wear a dress.Breakfast is prepared to order at your leisure between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to join us at any time before 7:30 p.m.American Cruise Lines provides complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner service. A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar is hosted each evening at 5:30 p.m. before dinner.

Glasses, ice, mixers, and soft drinks are available at all times. For other liquor requests, your Hotel Manager will assist you.

Special Diets and MedicationsAmerican Cruise Lines will work to meet any dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly. Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.

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Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has taken special care to research and plan excursions at each port. With American Cruise Lines, you will experience what makes each destination a special place.

Every tour will take you to the finest local sites at each port and give you true insight to the area’s culture, heritage and history. On each excursion, you’ll be joined by local experts, historians or naturalists to further enhance your experience.

For detailed descriptions of each tour, please see pages 14–19.

For additional information about the places you will visit or alternative activities available, your Cruise Director or onboard guest speaker will be happy to help.

All shore excursions on the East Coast Inland Passage Cruise are Premium:

You may sign up for most tours onboard with the Cruise Director. American Cruise Lines is dedicated to making your onshore experience a true American Adventure.

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Premium tours typically cost between $20 and $70 and can be paid for onboard, near the end of your cruise.

Shore ToursPlease note that all shore tours are subject to availability and change.

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American Cruise Lines will work to meet your onboard needs and cater to special requests. Please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know if there is anything that you need or would like to see provided.

Emergency MessagesEmergency messages can be directed to the main office in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. They will be relayed to the ship at the first opportunity. You are urged to provide American Cruise Lines with email addresses and cellular phone numbers, as well as an emergency contact prior to your departure date. Cell phones are generally available onboard the ship for emergency purposes.

TippingTipping is entirely at your personal discretion. Tips are generally given to the Hotel Manager near the end of the cruise. They are then divided equally among the stewards and deckhands. Tips generally average about $125 per person on a 7-night cruise. Stewards and deckhands do not expect and cannot accept tips directly. Credit cards, personal or travelers checks, and cash are accepted. If you choose to pay by credit card, please contact the Hotel Manager at least one day before the end of your cruise.

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Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway

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Concluding Your CruiseYour ship will arrive in Baltimore, MD the evening prior to the final day of the cruise. The ship docks at the National Aquarium at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, located at 501 East Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, 21202. On the last day, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m. Your Hotel Manager and Cruise Director will be available to assist with travel arrangements.

End of Cruise Transportation ServicesAmerican Cruise Lines offers transportation for passengers flying home.Transportation departs from the ship in Jacksonville to:Jacksonville Airport – departs the ship at 8:30 a.m. For more information, prices, or transfer reservations, please call a customer service specialist at 1 (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, the Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist with travel arrangements.

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Norfolk, VANArrAted Bus tour

Discover the rich maritime history of this charming city during a tour through the historic district of Norfolk. The tour will make a stop at Naval Station Norfolk, where you will have the opportunity to see aircraft carriers. On the tour, you will also see historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.

NArrAted BeAch tour

Explore Virginia Beach during a relaxing riding tour through this beautiful port. This guided bus tour includes stops at the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse as well as the breathtaking Norfolk Botanical Gardens, which feature 155 acres of breathtaking scenery, coastal waterways, and miles of pedestrian trails.

kitty hAwk, Ncwright Brothers MeMoriAl

Learn about the history, legend and lore of the Outer Banks as you travel to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, NC. Enjoy an introduction by a park ranger and learn about the fascinating history of aviation that took place at this site. After the introduction, tour the Visitor’s Center where the Wright brothers’ story is told through exhibits

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Port by Port Shore Tour Information

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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk

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and reproductions or climb Big Kill Devil Hill for a breathtaking view of the area from sound to sea.

MoreheAd city, NcBeAufort city & house tour

Hop aboard and discover Beaufort’s historic district from atop a 1967 English double-decker bus. Local narrators tell the tales of Beaufort’s rich past featuring pirates, star-crossed lovers, and Confederate spies.

Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit two of Beaufort’s historical homes

wilMiNgtoN, Nc city tour & BellAMy MANsioN

Enjoy a narrated trolley tour of Wilmington’s Historic District. After the trolley tour you will visit Bellamy Mansion, one of North Carolina’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture. After the mansion tour, there will be time to browse the many shops and sites that are within walking distance to the ship.

chArlestoN, scchArlestoN city tour

A city rich in history and tradition, Charleston’s Historic Downtown District has stood throughout its history as the cultural capital of the South and is considered by many to be a living museum. In this wonderfully preserved city, tour historic landmarks, including 18th century homes, the Battery, museums, and churches.

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The Wright brothers historic flight

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BeAufort, sclow couNtry heritAge tour

Step back in time with guides in period dress and discover the Low Country’s rich heritage through recollections, stories and song. On Lady’s Island and St. Helena, experience the distinct language and culture of the Gullah, known for preserving more of their African linguistic and cultural heritage than any other African-American community in the United States. You will also visit the Penn Center. Established by Abolitionists in 1862, the Penn School was the first school in the South to educate “newly freed” slaves. Today, the Penn Center is one of the most significant African-American historical and cultural institutions in existence.

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As the second oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is renowned for its impressive harbor and for maintaining a historic character through its striking antebellum architecture. With lovingly restored pre and post-Civil War mansions, and streets lined Beaufort Carriage Tour

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with centuries-old, moss-draped live oak trees, this area is best viewed by horse-drawn carriage where you’ll hear wonderful stories about the past and present owners of these lovely antebellum homes.

hiltoN heAd islANd, scAlligAtor & wildlife tour

Come aboard a 12-passenger electric boat for a one-hour tour on the pristine lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The preserve is home to over 250 species of birds, nesting Loggerhead turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and the American alligator. Narrated by a low country eco-guide, get a close-up view of the abundant plant and animal life at this 605 acre preserve.

sAVANNAh, gAtrolley tour of sAVANNAh

Known as Georgia’s first planned city, the Historic District’s 22 squares serve as the heart and soul of downtown Savannah and have been widely praised for their beauty. On a trolley tour of this exquisite city, you’ll visit Savannah’s Historic & Victorian Districts along with the city’s beautiful streets and green squares.

guided wAlkiNg tour

On a two mile walking tour with a local expert, learn about Savannah’s history, gardens and beautiful architecture. Highlights include Savannah’s oldest neighborhood, Colonial Park Cemetery, the city’s famous squares, and a visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Mighty eighth Air force MuseuM

Hear inspiring stories of heroism, courage and sacrifice during WWII as you tour the Mighty

A Gullah woman makes a sweetgrass basket

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Eighth Air Force Museum. The museum offers a range of exhibitions from WWII through today, with a great deal of visual, aural and written information focusing on WWII and the impact of the Eighth Air Force.

sApelo islANd, gANArrAted islANd tour

State-protected Sapelo Island is thought to be the site of San Miguel de Gualdape, the short-lived first European settlement in present-day U.S. In the early 1800s, the island was developed into a plantation with Sea Island cotton, corn, and sugar cane. Discover the uniqueness of Sapelo on an exclusive tour, while island descendents guide you through the island’s history, with highlights including the mansion of R.J. Reynolds, the last millionaire to own the island; Sapelo Island Lighthouse; and the University of Georgia Marine Institute.

One of Savannah’s beautiful parks

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st. siMoN’s islANd tour

This island is the largest of the renowned Golden Isles, a group of barrier islands along the coast of Georgia. The island’s history is varied and unique, from early Spanish explorers, English colonization to the plantation era, along with its significance in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Learn the island’s history on a narrated tour including Fort Frederica and Bloody Marsh, the site of the famous 1742 battle.

Lady Jane shriMp BoAt tour

Traveling through the scenic Marshes of Glynn, south of St. Simons Sound, participate in a unique shrimp trawling excursion aboard the Lady Jane. Experience the life of a fisherman, hear their stories, learn the history of shrimping in Georgia’s waters, and best of all, indulge in their tasty bounty.

Jekyll islANd

Jekyll islANd trAM tour/ seA turtle ceNter

After exploring the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, a marine turtle rehabilitation, research, and education facility, discover the fascinating history of Jekyll Island aboard a narrated tram tour. In 1886, the island was developed into a winter retreat for the wealthy. Until 1942, the Jekyll Club accommodated some of the world’s wealthiest people such as J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Now the club is part of the island’s Historic District, known as Millionaire’s Village which features 240 acres of extravagant homes and winter cottages and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

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The Rockefeller “cottage” on Jekyll Island

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