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A FIRST CENTURY VOYAGE ABOARD THE WITH YOUNG LIFE’S NEW PRESIDENT NEWT CRENSHAW JUNE 12 - 24, 2017

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A F I R S T C E N T U R Y V O Y A G E A B O A R D T H E

W I T H YO U N G L I F E ’ S N E W P R E S I D E N T

N E W T C R E N S H AW

J U N E 1 2 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 7

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For 2017 FIRST CENTURY VOYAGES again offers thoughtful Christian travelers vacations with a purpose––created with relaxation and rejuvenation in mind––but also with the adventure of visiting wonderful places and sampling faraway cultures. We’ve chartered Marjorie Merriweather Post’s five-star sailing yacht, Sea Cloud, for our FIRST CENTURY VOYAGE with Young Life. Unpack once for ten nights of luxury sailing…the longest charter we have ever done in the Aegean. Four majestic masts (whose billowing sails are still set by hand!), lovingly-tended teak, and original, spit-polish brass and gold appointments make this ship the most beautiful private square rigger in the world today. Her size (thirty passenger cabins) makes her an ideal yacht for this journey. And Sea Cloud’s sixty crewmembers guarantee that her equivalent number of fortunate guests are all pampered passengers!

You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity for both inspiration and the fun that Young Life trips always guarantee. The Sea Cloud can only accommodate sixty guests, and our trips typically sell out quickly. Please reserve your spots early to avoid the disappointment of only making it onto a waitlist. Once we're full, we're full! Call us today at 919-923-6566 in order to have the widest choice of cabin categories.

Smooth sailing!

David A. Spence, Founder FIRST CENTURY VOYAGES

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1 3 - D A Y itinerary

The Hotel Grande Bretagne

M O N DAY, J U N E 1 2D E PA RT U SA F O R AT H E N SDepart home ci t ies on Monday, June 12, for overnight t rans- atlant ic f l ights to Athens, Greece (airport code is ATH).

T U E S DAY, J U N E 1 3A R R I V E AT H E N S *

From the Athens airport , hop in a wait ing taxi for t ransfer to the ci ty’s his tor ic crown jewel, the Hotel Grande Bretagne . Depending on your f l ight schedule, you may have some f ree t ime this af ternoon to explore Syntagma Square ( just outside our hotel ’s entrance) , catch the Changing of the Guard in f ront of the Greek Parl iament, or enjoy the cafés and shops of the Plaka Distr ict . The Grande Bretagne ’s spa or rooftop pool are relaxing places to recoup from jet lag. Tonight we meet fel low travelers on the hotel ’s roof top for a Welcome Reception. With the sun set t ing behind the Acropolis , the ambience is magical .

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The Parthenon

*Travelers interested in arriving earlier to acclimate to the time zone changes or to see more of Athens are welcome to do so, taking advantage of our special group rates at the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Call the First Century Voyages office for rate quotes by room category.

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ATHENS

SANTORINI

CAPE SOUNION

PATMOS

KAVALA

THESSALONIKI

SKOPELOS

VOLOS

ANDROSCORINTH

TROAS ALEXANDRIA

MOUNT ATHOS

METEORA

CRETE

GREECE

PHILIPPI

VERGINA

our �ourne��e�ean seaA R O U N D T H E

SAILINGMOTORCOACH

W E D N E S DAY, J U N E 1 4ATHENS . EMBARKATION . CAPE SOUNIONAthens' famed Acropolis beckons us this morning. On the way to the Parthenon, we can climb Mars Hill where the Apostle Paul addressed the “men of Athens…a very religious people.” The ruins testify to an incredible first century grandeur, but Paul had an even greater glory to proclaim: “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands.” (Acts 17:24)

After a visit to the recently-opened Acropolis Museum, there will be free time for lunch and souvenir shopping on your own. At 3:15 p.m., we transfer to the port of Piraeus where the elegant SEA CLOUD awaits. Even with mega-cruiseliners and multiple Greek ferries cheek-to-jowl around the bustling port, our lovely yacht steals the show…her majestic masts and gilded figurehead gleaming in the afternoon sun. Soon, the deckhands start their work…a tug arrives…lines are loosed. The world’s most beautiful sailing yacht is underway! Another Young Life President's Cruise begins.

We have scheduled our first dinner tonight to end just as we round Cape Sounion. With the setting sun to our aft, come back out on deck for the drama as floodlights illumine the Cape’s 2,500-year-old Temple of Poseidon.

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Cape SounionTemple of Poseidon

ATHENS

SANTORINI

CAPE SOUNION

PATMOS

KAVALA

THESSALONIKI

SKOPELOS

VOLOS

ANDROSCORINTH

TROAS ALEXANDRIA

MOUNT ATHOS

METEORA

CRETE

GREECE

PHILIPPI

VERGINA

our �ourne��e�ean seaA R O U N D T H E

SAILINGMOTORCOACH

T H U R S DAY, J U N E 1 5SA N TO R I N IFollowing breakfast , join the ship’s Chief Mate on the af t

deck for an as- i t -happens explanation of set t ing sai ls . I f

the winds are what we hope, experienced crew members

wil l cl imb alof t , set t ing 3,000 square yards of canvas above

our heads. With masts nineteen stories tal l , fair winds are

all the power our ship needs to ply the blue Aegean. Af ter

lunch, f ind a perch along SEA CLOUD’s teak rai l ings as she

glides into a spectacular sea-f i l led caldera formed when

the Mediterranean’s greatest volcano blew i ts top around

1500 B.C. Welcome to Santorini , the most awe inspir ing

of the Greek Is lands.

Choose to ascend the

volcanic is land’s s teep

sides by ei ther cable car

or, the more t radi t ional

way, donkeys! Design

today’s act ivi t ies to sui t

your fancy—shopping for

local craf ts and jewelry

bargains, sun and fun on

a black sand beach, or

an examination of Minoan

art f rom 1500 B.C. in the

Archaeological Museum

of Thira.

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F R I DAY, J U N E 1 6PAT M O SWe tender this morning to the bucolic is land sanctuary of

Patmos for vis i ts to the Convent of the Apocalypse and the

Cave of St. Anne Shrine. Tradition holds sacred this spot where

John is believed to have had his apocalyptic vision, recorded

for us in Revelation, the final book in our New Testament .

Then enjoy panoramic views f rom the is land’s highest

point , the Monastery of St . John, whose foreboding towers,

batt lements and ramparts have protected rel igious t reasures

preserved inside s ince 1088. Don’t miss their 6 th century

copy of the Gospel of Mark! Today, whitewashed houses

and pret ty vi l las covered with bougainvi l lea nest le up

against ancient s i tes so important in Chris t ian his tory. Our

local guides here are superb!

We return to the SEA CLOUD for lunch. Spend the

afternoon relaxing on deck under ful l sai ls . I f weather

permits , we may get a chance to take a dip of f the gangway

into the warm waters of the Aegean.

Dinner tonight is an al f resco barbeque on deck as we circumnavigate the col lapsed crater of the volcano. What a view! As the sun sets behind the western r im of the is land r ing, l ights f rom the cl i f fs ide houses twinkle atop the sheer inter ior walls of hol lowed-out Santorini .

The Is land of Patmos

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S AT U R DAY, J U N E 1 7DAY AT S E AA ful l day at sea is a respi te

to be savored. With no port

calls today, s leep in! Then

join the mid-morning

brunch on the Lido Deck:

SEA CLOUD chefs (and

the baker who has been up

since 5 a.m.) pul l out al l

the s tops to provide us with

a del ight- f i l led select ion.

Relax with old and new

fr iends as the SEA CLOUD

pl ies the blue waters of the

Aegean. Or just select a

t i t le f rom SEA CLOUD ’s

l ibrary to read while

enjoying the scenery and

sunshine f rom a deckchair.

Off icers on the open bridge

are always del ighted to

discuss the operat ions

of our vessel—including

an explanation of sai l

maneuvers. Af ter teat ime,

Newt, Tim, and Beth gather

us on the Lido Deck for

one of a hal f dozen Young

Li fe clubs planned during

our eleven days on the

SEA CLOUD .

This evening the Captain

invi tes us for champagne,

canapés and a tour of

SEA CLOUD ’s or iginal

s taterooms. Many of

Marjorie Merriweather

Post ’s decorat ive

touches have been

careful ly preserved.

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Lydia Chapel

S U N DAY, J U N E 1 8P H I L I P P IThis morning we arrive at the modern city of Kavala, once the ancient seaport of Neapolis where Paul landed on his way to the Roman colony of Philippi. Responding to a vision of a man from Macedonia, we recall from Acts 16 that the apostle and his companions “put out to sea” for their two-day sail around the island of Samothrace. After coming ashore we make our way inland, just as Paul and Silas did, to the nearby namesake city of Philip of Macedon, Alexander the Great’s father. The f i rs t recorded conversion to Chris t outs ide of Asia occurred here at Phi l ippi — remember Lydia, a sel ler of purple cloth? Acts also recounts that a Phil ippian jai ler and his family became bel ievers when an earthquake set the brave evangelists free from prison in A.D. 49. Two millennia later, we can sti l l stroll the worn stones of the historic Via Egnatia . Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke walked this same road. I t has become a FIRST CENTURY VOYAGE t radi t ion for us to assemble in the shade by Lydia's s t ream for a brief communion service. . . i t wil l be a Sunday morning you wil l never forget . This af ternoon we hope for favorable winds f rom the northwest . With a good speed of advance, we should be posi t ioned next to Mt. Athos in t ime for a casual seafood barbeque on deck. Whatever is on the gr i l l wil l have been caught by Kavala f ishermen that same morning!

A view of the Sea Cloud from the deck of the Sea Cloud II

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M O N DAY, J U N E 1 9

T H E S S A L O N I C A . V E R G I N AWhen Paul, Silas, and Timothy left Philippi, they walked about 100 miles through the Macedonian countryside to Thessalonica. Our destination is the same, but our journey will be 24 hours at sea. Instead of Egnatian Way rest stops in Amphipolis and Apollonia, we might have a morning swim stop in the Thermaic Gulf…or watch dolphins frolic in our bow wake!

After lunch, we arrive in modern Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. Even in the first century, this was a bustling seaport and trade center of 200,000 people...Acts 17:1-9 provides Luke’s account of Paul’s ministry there. But Paul himself also summarizes the church planting experience he, Silas, and Timothy had in probably the earliest epistle he penned – I Thessalonians, (written in Corinth c. A.D. 51).

We will offer two excursion options this afternoon. One focuses on the city and its historical sights. The second takes us to Vergina, which became internationally famous in 1977 when archaeologists unearthed the fully intact burial sites of the kings of Macedonia. Most spectacular was the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Since 1993, all Vergina's 2,300-year-old gold treasure (like the Myrtle Wreath shown below) has been on display in the purpose-built underground museum next to the site. On our ride back to the ship, we will make a short stop in Berea where Paul preached the gospel after leaving Thessalonica.

"...they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable." I Corinthians 9:25

T U E S DAY, J U N E 2 0S KO P E LO SToday our pace slows a bit...all morning under sail before arriving this afternoon at the low-tempo island of Skopelos. Have you seen the movie Mama Mia? Yes, filmed here a decade ago. Apart from that one Hollywood invasion, Skopelos has preserved a refreshing, off-the-beaten-path authenticity. No airport helps. We've allowed ten hours on this most verdant of all the Aegean islands. There are any number of picturesque beaches to discover. And no dearth of whitewashed chapels and mini-monasteries if an ecclesiastical crawl appeals.

As the sun sets in Skopelos Town, the harborside tavernas populate. In the mood for genuine Greek food, choose to dine ashore. Expect the menu standards -- calamari and unpretentious f resh f ish, dolmades, tzatziki , souvlaki , spanakopita, cr isp fried zucchini. Local oregano makes it into most dishes. Hopefully there's a grandmother in the kitchen who makes galaktoboureko -- our favorite sweet ending. Wines are worryingly cheap...ouzo, worryingly potent!

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13Skopelos

W E D N E S DAY, J U N E 2 1VO LO S . M E T EO R AIt's the summer solstice today -- the longest day of the year. Plenty of Aegean sunshine for the longest and one of the most exciting shore excursions of our cruise. But first, a welcome in Volos port by His Eminence Metropolitan Ignatius of Demetrias and Almyros, the highest ranking Orthodox priest in this part of Greece. Then we are off into the countryside where jutting up abruptly from the Thessalian plain are incredible 900-foot rock formations sculpted by wind and water over thousands of years. Even more amazing than the breathtaking landscape are the Meteora monasteries (six still active) precariously perched on the pinnacles of these massive monoliths. The vertical rock walls of Meteora (literally meaning "suspended in air") are a favorite of modern rock climbers. They are, perhaps, the only people who can truly appreciate the feats of the 9 th-century hermit monks who first scaled these sheer rock faces to settle in their caves. Over the centuries, 24 clifftop monasteries were eventually built. Access was typically via a hand-hoisted Rube Goldberg system of nets, ropes, winches, human-sized baskets and retractable wooden ladders. We have chosen the two more-comfortably accessible for our glimpse of monastic life! An authentic Greek lunch is included today in the nearby town of Kalabaka en route back to Volos.

Meteora

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T H U R S DAY, J U N E 2 2A N D R O S

The Cycladic islands are our destination this afternoon - specifically Andros where the golden sands and chrystalline water of Kypri beach become our playground until sunset. Let's challenge the crew for a beach volleyball match. If the bay is calm, SEA CLOUD 's zodiacs can offer banana boat rides and water skiing. On the beach, shade-providing big umbrellas are for rent. The tiny umbrellas atop our piña coladas are free! Any certified divers among us? The Hotel Perrakis Dive Shop can make all your scuba arrangements.

Tonight, the crew entertain us after dinner with traditional sea shanties. Some are familiar, though not from church camp!

Andros

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F R I DAY, J U N E 2 3C O R I N T HOur afternoon tour takes us to ancient Corinth. After lunch we anchor in Isthmia, tendering ashore to a pier right next to the Corinthian Canal. The Apostle Paul used this city as his missionary base in Greece. Teaming up with Aquila and Priscilla, he spent about eighteen months of his second missionary journey planting a church here. Unearthed in the Corinthian excavation is the actual “bema” (judgment seat) where Paul was brought to trial and acquitted by the Roman proconsul, Gallio. (Acts 18) We'll make a short photo stop at the canal, an engineering marvel completed in 1893. Back aboard our beloved private yacht, we will spiff up one last time for the Captain's Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner. Hotel Manager Simon gives his inimitable goodbye speech.

S AT U R DAY, J U N E 2 4AT H E N S . D I S E M B A R K AT I O NF L I G H T S H O M EOur FIRST CENTURY VOYAGE comes to an end with heartfelt farewells at the gangway. Included group transfers are arranged to the Athens Airport for flights directly home or any stopover in Europe you might individually plan.

your trip hosts

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S U S A N & N E W T C R E N S H AWNewt Crenshaw’s introduction to Young Life began with his parents, volunteers with the ministry for over three decades. Their involvement led Crenshaw to serve as a Young Life leader while in college and after, when he relocated to Virginia for a pharmaceutical sales job with Eli Lilly. There, he also met his wife,

Susan. They married in 1987 and have three sons and a daughter — Drew, Zachary, Luke and Jensen.

While Newt ascended the corporate ladder at Lilly, he and Susan have continued to stay involved with Young Life as volunteer leaders and committee chairs. They helped establish Young Life in both Zionsville, Indiana and the Kansai region of Japan.

Crenshaw brings international experience and a strong background in leadership, people development and strategic planning to Young Life, along with a clear focus on carrying the gospel to young people around the world.

B E T H & T I M TOYTim Toy has been on Young Life staff for 25 years serving in Chesterfield County, VA, Princeton, NJ and Richmond, VA. He has been the Metro Director in Richmond since 2008. There are only three Metro Directors in the Eastern division and Richmond is one of two fully mature Metro areas. In this role, Tim has led the charge

of expanding ministry in Richmond to include teen moms, kids with disabilities, city ministry as well as rural ministry. The Toys love kids...especially the three they have parented--Grace, Tanner, and Elie.

your trip hosts

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Luxury Suite, Original Owner’s Cabin No. 1:A marble fireplace, Louis-Philippe chairs

and the king-size bed in antique white lacquer decorate this 410-square-foot

suite with a walk-in closet. The 97-square-foot marble bathroom features a bathtub/

shower combo, a sink with golden swan fixtures, and an antique dressing table.

Luxury Suite, Original Owner’s Cabin No. 2:A maple-paneled living area, marble

fireplace, grand bathroom, and large, walk-in closet. Mr. Hutton’s suite is 366 square

feet. The red Carrara marble bathroom is 97 square feet and features a bathtub/

shower combo, sink, and dresser.

Deluxe Original Cabin No. 3: A green-grey marble bathroom, a walk-in closet, antique twin beds, a mirrored

dresser, a bonnet-top highbox, two stylish chairs and a desk give this 258-square-

foot room its colonial flair. The bathroom, with tub/shower, measures 43 square feet.

Deluxe Original Cabin No. 4: Styled after a room in an English manor,

this 237- square-foot cabin features a queen-size bed and carefully chosen

antiques. It also has a large walk-in closet and a 54-square-foot bathroom

with tub/shower.

Deluxe Original Cabin No. 5: With mahogany dressers, fireplace, antique furnishings, and a large, walk-in closet, this

cabin of 215 square feet offers comfortable elegance. Its 58-square-foot marble

bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower.

Deluxe Original Cabin No. 6: Warm, bright, light colors create the joyful atmosphere of this 194-square-foot cabin

with its ornate antique furniture and marble fireplace. It also has a walk-in closet and a

43-square-foot bathroom with a shower only.

Deluxe Original Cabin No. 7: The owner’s daughter, Dina Merrill, made

it a habit to sleep in this comfortable 258-square-foot cabin furnished with maple

furniture, a fireplace, and a walk-in closet. The 75-square-foot marble bathroom

sports a tub with golden fixtures.

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Superior Main Deck Cabin No. 9:This elegant new cabin was created from space where the nanny and tutor of the owner’s daughter were originally billeted. Cabin No. 9 measures 215 square feet and has a marble bathroom with a tub.

Type 1 Cabins Nos. 30, 31:These two 140-square-foot cabins on the Captain’s and Lido Deck have elegant bathrooms with showers. They are the only two passenger cabins with both forward-facing and side-facing windows.

Type 2 Cabins Nos. 32-37:All six 145-square-foot cabins have either twin beds or a European queen, two panorama windows, and bathrooms fitted with showers. They are located on the Lido Deck.

Type 3 Cabins Nos. 18-25:These 135-square-foot cabins on the Promenade Deck are furnished similarly to cabins Nos. 32-37 (but all twin-bedded)and have bathrooms fitted with showers.

Type 4 Cabins No. 28, 29:These 120-square-foot cabins on the Promenade Deck are furnished similarly to cabins Nos. 18-25 and have bathrooms fitted with showers.

Type 5 Cabins Nos. 14-17:These 102-square-foot cabins that once housed the ship’s officers exude a maritime charm. They are efficiently fitted with upper and lower single beds and bathrooms with showers.

Deluxe Original Cabin No. 8: This apricot-hued cabin with king-size bed is 205 square feet. It features antique pieces, a 65-square-foot gray-beige marble bathroom, and a walk-in closet.

Superior Main Deck Cabin No. 10: The 242-square-foot cabin has a walk-in closet and is equipped with a shower in the marble bath, but no tub. It is located at the quiet end of the hall and has its own "back staircase" to the Promenade Deck.

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Please see pages 18 and 19 for more information about each Cabin Category.* Passengers in the Owners' Suites, Deluxe, and Superior Cabins will be assigned Grand Suites, Deluxe Suites, and

upgraded Deluxe accommodations respectively at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. ** Lido Deck Passengers will be assigned Deluxe category hotel rooms.

† Port fees are an additional $192 per person.

sea Cloud1 3 - DAY I T I N E R A RY P R IC E S †

(per person based on hotel and shipboard double occupancy)

Luxury Suites, Original Owners' Cabins (#1, 2)*

Type 4 Aft Promenade Deck Cabins (#28, 29)

Type 3 Midship Promenade Deck Cabins (#18-25)

Type 2 Midship Lido Deck Cabins (#32-37)**

Superior Main Deck Cabins (#9, 10)**

Deluxe Original Cabins (#3-8)*

Type 5 Forward Promenade Deck Cabins (#14-17)

Type 1 Forward Lido Deck Cabins (#30, 31)**

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CAPTAIN'S & LIDO DECK

PROMENADE DECK

MAIN DECK

$14,750

$12,970

$11,720

$10,620

$9,760

$8,770

$7,420

$6,760

1 3 - DAY I T I N E R A RY P R I C E S I N C LU D E ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS: The night of June 13 at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens • Welcome Reception in Athens on June 13 • Breakfast in Athens on June 14 • Ten Nights SEA CLOUD accommodation in stateroom assigned • All meals aboard ship—American buffet breakfast; lunch and dinner with complimentary wines and beer; daily afternoon tea with fresh pastries and tea sandwiches; and late-night snacks • Included Greek lunch on June 21 excursion to Meteora. TRANSPORTATION, SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS: Comprehensive program of sightseeing tours and shore excursions with expert national guides as described in this brochure • Local transportation in deluxe air-conditioned motorcoaches and all entrance fees • Transfers between the hotel and the ship on June 14 and from the port in Piraeus to the Athens airport on June 24.

TIPS: All tips to porters, baggage handlers, hotel staff, guides, and tour bus drivers. One all-inclusive gratuity for the ship’s crew is not included and is at each passenger’s discretion. The suggested omnibus tip (covering SEA CLOUD’s more than 50 crew members) is 15 Euros per person per day – approximately $160-$170 in total.

RECREATION: Free use of SEA CLOUD's library, onboard games, shared ship laptop for brief emails, and sports equipment--snorkeling gear, floats, banana boat, water skis, etc.

STAFF: Our Trip Hosts, the Crenshaws and the Toys • FCV Tour Manager handling daily touring arrangements • SEA CLOUD's Cruise Director and Musician • Ship’s Physician providing medical services at no charge

OTHER ITEMS INCLUDED: Zippered Travel Document Holder • Currency Advice • Packing Tips • Suggested Reading List • Luggage Tags • Printed Daily Programs • Abridged newspapers received on ship daily via satellite

N OT I N C LU D E DRoundtrip air transportation to Athens, Greece • Taxi transfer from the Athens airport to the Grande Bretagne Hotel on the day of arrival • Passport expenses • Accident/ baggage/trip cancellation insurance • Items of a personal nature such as telephone, internet and fax tolls, bar tabs, personal laundry • One combined gratuity to be shared by the ship’s crew • Passengers making requests for special services that cause FCV or our local ground operators to incur additional expenses in time and money may be asked to bear the corresponding costs associated with any such individual out-of-the-ordinary requests.

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T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

RESERVATIONS: To confirm space, please send a signed Reservation Form and a deposit of $2,000 per person payable to:

FIRST CENTURY VOYAGES141 Providence Road, Suite 160, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

FINAL PAYMENT: Due in full 120 days prior to departure

CANCELLATION AND REFUND: If written or faxed notice of cancellation is received from passenger 150 days or more prior to departure, all advance deposits will be refunded, less a per person administrative fee of $600. If cancellation is 149-120 days before departure, the cancellation charge, as liquidated damages, is 35% of the tour cost...119-90 days before departure, 50%, 89-40 days before departure, 75%. The forfeiture for cancellations 39 or fewer days before our departure is the full cost of the tour less $600 per person. If the sailing is sold out and the cancelled space can be resold by FCV prior to departure, the sum received for resale, less $750 per person, will be refunded. In fairness to all, no exceptions can be made to these terms. There are no refunds for early withdrawal once the tour has commenced.

INSURANCE: Insurance programs are available to insure: (a) baggage valued up to $1,000; (b) accidental injury, illness or death from any cause; and (c) trip cancellation. Upon confirmation of your reservation, you will be sent information regarding such policies. We strongly recommend this protection for all of our passengers.

RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Sea Cloud Cruises, FIRST CENTURY VOYAGES, Young Life, and our Trip Hosts for loss of property, injury, illness or death will be provided to all trip registrants, and is available to prospective travelers upon request.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES: Trip prices are based on exchange rates, fuel costs, and tax rates in effect as of November 2016, and are subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations impacting FCV’s program component costs (currency and maritime fuel prices in particular). However, as a protective cap for FCV's passengers, in no case shall additional collections caused by such fluctuations exceed 3% of the advertised tour cost.

Please call Chris Spence or David Spence at (919) 923-6566 M–F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST or email [email protected].

A digital copy of this brochure with reservation form is available on our website at www.firstcenturyvoyages.com.

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