World Academy on Queen Anne: New Zealand, South Africa and Beyond

Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Welcome & Orientation: 5:00 p.m. We will gather for a welcome reception followed by 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. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; city driving.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: Free time for independent exploration. We will board our motorcoach and ride to the pier in the early afternoon, complete embarkation procedures, and board the ship. This is a Road Scholar Adventures Afloat program. Port stops are subject to change as weather and ocean conditions could affect the progress of the vessel. The cruise itinerary should therefore be regarded as provisional. The time in each port is set by the cruise line. The cruise line reserves the right change the itinerary without prior notice. The Road Scholar educational program consists of lectures and presentations exclusively for our group as well as educational field trips selected by Road Scholar from among the ship’s shore excursions. These Road Scholar expert-led field trips, included in the cost of the program, will typically be for the members of our group aboard our own designated vehicles (depending on group size). In the event of any significant changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Lunch: Late aboard ship.

Afternoon: We will have some time to unpack and begin to familiarize ourselves with the ship. We will participate with everyone on board in the ship’s muster drill when announced and proceed to our assigned muster stations.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: The Road Scholar educational program consists of lectures and presentations exclusively for our group as well as designated field trips selected by Road Scholar from among the ship’s shore excursions. Road Scholar field trips will typically be for the members of our group aboard our own vehicles. There will also be occasions when Road Scholars will join other ship passengers for shore excursions.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the ship’s daily program for a list of activities.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Oranjestad, Aruba tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; uneven terrain; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will board our motorcoach with our group leader and discover the charming, rustic city of Oranjestad. We will explore the seaside capital of Aruba, peppered with pastel-colored Dutch colonial architecture and palm trees.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time for independent exploration in Oranjestad or enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. We will transit the Panama Canal tomorrow.

Activity note: Panama Canal Transit- Cruising Only

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Today we will be transiting the Panama Canal. The construction of the Panama Canal is one of those epic tales from the past, an old-school feat of engineering, ambition and courage. A cruise along it today is a journey through the centuries, from the Spanish fortifications near Limón Bay to the glittering skyline of Panama City, not to mention the canal itself. In 2016 an expansion more than doubled the canal's capacity, ensuring it will continue to be central to the world's maritime traffic.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to afternoon.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will discover Puerto Quetzal this morning, this modern port city situated on the Pacific Coastline is one of the major ports serving this Central American country. Explore the artisan's market located near the cruise terminal.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to afternoon.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning we will depart to discover the Mexican resort of Cabo San Lucas. Nestled on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, Cabo is famous for its casual atmosphere, exciting nightlife, and stunning beaches and scenery.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive San Francisco, CA, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning and will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: As we sail into the port under the Golden Gate Bridge, we will explore San Francisco. Located in Northern California, San Francisco's hilly streets offer striking glimpses of its famous bay below.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in San Francisco or enjoy the activities onboard.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will continue our discovery of San Francisco, from Fisherman's Wharf to Alcatraz Island and the 1,000-Acre Golden Gate Park, the city is a destination with something for everyone.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Honolulu, HI, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning and stay in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will embark on a discovery of metropolitan Honolulu, taking in the downtown area and City Hall, as well as the authentic Chinatown district. Other sights may include the Iolani Palace (the only royal palace on American soil), Kawaiahao Church, the impressive statue of King Kamehameha, the Hawaii State Capitol, the governor's mansion, and the quaint homes of the early missionaries. Experience the serenity of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific as we drive through Punchbowl Crater. Visit the famous Nuuanu Pali Lookout for a spectacular view of the windward coast of Oahu. The Pali is the site where King Kamehameha the Great vanquished his enemies and unified the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Honolulu or enjoy the activities onboard.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours. NOTE:due to increased security measures at Pearl Harbor the following items are prohibited along with any other items that allow concealment: backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, purses, luggage, shopping bags, and large cameras. Baggage storage will be available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for a nominal fee.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning we will board our motorcoach and visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. At the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, we will view a 23-minute film depicting the events of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack and the aftermath. Then, we will board a Navy launch for a harbor exploration of Battleship Row -- the area where eight US battleships were moored during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The boat will circle the USS Arizona Memorial allowing for views and photo opportunities. More than 1,000 servicemen still lie entombed in the sunken USS Arizona.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Honolulu or enjoy the activities onboard.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship is scheduled to depart Honolulu in the early evening.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Activity note: Cross International Date Line-Cruising Only

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture. We will cross the International Date Line today. Travelers flying or cruising across the Pacific Ocean get to experience the only-one-place-in-the-world feeling of adding or losing a day within the span of a second. The International Date Line is the longitudinal boundary between where one day starts (to the west) and another day ends (to the east). It runs roughly along the 180th meridian of longitude in the middle of the ocean—with some exceptions in the southern Pacific, where sovereign islands opted for one side over the other for commercial reasons. The Date Line was initially proposed by astronomers from 25 countries at a conference in 1884, but took until the early 1900s to become standardized globally. After a few adjustments, the position of the Date Line was formalized in 1921.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Apia, Samoa tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will discover the capital of Samoa, Apia is praised widely for its luscious interiors, beautiful beaches, waterfalls and friendly locals. We will see some of its wooden colonial buildings, most notably the old courthouse.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Apia or enjoy the activities onboard before the ship leaves port.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Nuku'alofa,Tonga, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will head out to explore this Polynesian kingdom of stunning rain forests and gorgeous beaches. Tonga remains the last kingdom in the South Pacific with colorful coral gardens still untouched.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Nuku'alofa or enjoy the activities onboard before the ship leaves port.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Auckland, New Zealand tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning and will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will discover Auckland, known as the "City of Sails" due to the popularity of sailing in the region. Surrounded by more than 48 extinct volcanoes, an undulating succession of bays and inlets stretches along the endless shores.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Auckland or enjoy the activities onboard.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will continue our exploration of Auckland with its downtown area featuring expansive farm-like parks.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Auckland or enjoy the activities onboard before the ship leaves port.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Bay of Islands, New Zealand, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will head out to discover the captivating Bay of Islands which shelters 150 islands and wetlands of birdlife, fish, seals, and dolphins.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Bay of Islands or enjoy the activities onboard.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Sydney, Australia tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning and will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Walking of about 3 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Today we begin our exploration of Sydney, Australia's largest city and the capital of the state of New South Wales. The city is renowned for its stunning harbour and the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. This morning we will walk around the Quay to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, where we will have an expert-led exploration of this truly wonderful, iconic building, a masterpiece of late modern architecture. Exactly which areas of the Opera House we see will depend upon what performances and rehearsals are taking place at the time. There are five main performance spaces at the Sydney Opera House — the Concert Hall, the Dame Joan Sutherland Theatre (formerly the Opera Theatre), the Drama Theatre, the Playhouse and the Studio — and the availability of these spaces open to visits changes from day to day. Following our visit we continue our walking discovery towards the Royal Botanical Gardens, Australia's oldest botanical gardens overlooking Sydney Harbor.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time on your own in Sydney.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting in out of tenders. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Beginning this morning at the base of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, led by our local expert, we will have a walking exploration of The Rocks area giving us insights into Sydney’s colonial past. The Rocks was the area of Sydney first settled by the British and it has a fascinating history and wonderful sandstone buildings. We will have time on our own to explore The Rocks market before heading to lunch.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Visit one of Australia's most iconic destinations, Bondi Beach. Enjoy free time exploring the stunning coastline and wandering the vibrant beachside streets before returning to the ship in the early evening.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Brisbane, Australia, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to afternoon.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will head out to discover Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. The Brisbane River runs through the heart of the city, we will see the elegant Georgian buildings of native sandstone and the towering skyscrapers of sleek glass. Admire the jacarandas, flame trees and bougainvillea that thrive here.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Whitsundays, Australia, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting in/out of tenders.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: From Airlie Beach, we explore the Whitsundays on an excursion booked through Cunard. Sandwiched between the coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday's beaches are among the best in the world.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: We will continue our exploration.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Yorkey's Knob (Cairns), Australia tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting in out of tenders.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Yorkey's Knob is the most central beach of Cairn's Northern Beaches, located right in between Cairns and Palm Cove. We will head off to the Great Barrier Reef this morning.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: We will have the remainder of the afternoon free to explore Yorkey's Knob at leisure or enjoy the activities aboard the ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Darwin, Australia, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from morning to afternoon.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning, we will transfer from the ship to explore Darwin. We will visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and learn how aircraft and technology are used to deliver medical services in the huge distances of centraland northern Australia. Founded in 1928, the RFDS is now one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of nearly 3 million square miles. While in the city, we will also visit the Defence of Darwin exhibition. Here we learn about the bombing of Darwin during World War II. We will gain an understanding of the impact of the war on Darwin and its inhabitants, both civilian and military. We will return to the ship in time for lunch

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Darwin or enjoy the activities onboard.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our new lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Manila, Philippines, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will explore Manila, the capital of the Philippines, encompassing 6 cities and 12 towns, mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Manila is filled with museums, shops, parks, and churches.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Manila or enjoy the activities onboard before the ship leaves port.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Hong Kong, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning and staying overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning we will ride the historic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour to Hong Kong’s Central District. Even after 100 years, this ferry remains an important commuter link from Kowloon to Hong Kong island. The eight-minute crossing provides spectacular 360 degree views of Hong Kong’s magnificent harbor. We will then drive to the base of Victoria Peak and take the funicular up the highest mountain on the island where spectacular views stretch across gleaming skyscrapers to the blue harbor beyond. Next, we will visit the charming Aberdeen Fishing Village, home to the boat dwelling Tanka people. We will learn more about the Tankas, who have traditionally lived on junks in Southern China during our short cruise of Aberdeen Harbor on a traditional sampan.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: At the colorful and dynamic Hong Kong History Museum, we will learn about the unique origins of this beautiful city – from the history of its original inhabitants and colonial past to its present-day status as a distinctively international port and financial center.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will continue our exploration of Hong Kong. This city of about 7.5 million people consists of Hong Kong Island, originally ceded by China to Great Britain in 1842, the southern part of the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Hong Kong or enjoy the activities onboard before the ship leaves port.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Phu My, Vietnam tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: The journey from the port of Phu My to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 80 miles (90 minutes) each way.Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning we will meet our local expert dockside at the Phu My Port and ride 1 1/2 hours to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will begin a city exploration of vibrant Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), including the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that North Vietnamese resistance fighter's tanks (Viet Cong) rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975 as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: This afternoon we will discover the Old Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. We will ride for 1 1/2 hours back to the port and return to the ship for dinner.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Singapore tomorrow morning when the ship will be in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Our morning journey begins with a visit to Singapore’s UNESCO Heritage site – The Botanical Gardens where we will see where the first rubber tree was planted that started the Rubber Boom in the late 19th century. We will also discover the National Orchid Garden Enclosure and then head towards the civic district with a visit to Merlion Park. From here we will walk towards the Old Singapore Parliament House which is known today as the Art House for a visit. We will pass by Victoria Memorial Hall and Theatre and Raffles Landing site along the Singapore river. Our final stop will be the Singapore History Museum to discover one of the best kept secrets, a bronze bell donated to Singapore by the daughter of famous American Patriot Paul Revere, Marie Revere who lived and died in Singapore.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: We will head to the Urban Renewal Authority Gallery to learn about Singapore’s development.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will remain in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Today is about discovering a new hybrid culture. Arriving at Fort Canning Spice Garden we take a little walk to learn about the different spices used in Peranakan cooking like nutmeg, Assam Gulagor, tamarind, cinnamon, pepper and more that influence the Peranakan cooking. After which we will rejoin the coach and depart for Joo Chiat location, passing the colourful heritage Peranakan houses located in the Joo Chiat area. We will then visit a famous Peranakan Deli for a Peranakan experience and enjoy a talk on Peranakan culture and fashion. The highlight of our discovery is visiting a traditional Peranakan Home to see how the Perankans live.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon in Singapore or enjoy the activities onboard before the ship leaves port.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Port Kelang, Malaysia, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from early morning to early evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Today we will drive by motorcoach from Port Kelang to Kuala Lumpur to discover the highlights of the city - making photo stops at the King's Palace, a symbol of Malaysian sovereignty, and Merdeka (Independence) Square, which features a panorama of fascinating buildings in an array of architectural styles. Gaze up at the Islamic geometric patterns on the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, whose multifaceted walls and twin spires contain thousands of steel and glass panels. Head up to the bridge and observation deck for magnificent city views. Drive past the beautiful Lake Gardens on your way to see the National Monument, commemorating Malaysia's struggle for freedom during WWII. Nearby, you’ll see the modern National Mosque and the pleasant combination of Eastern and Western architecture embodied in the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch, we will visit the 6-tiered Chinese Thean Hou Temple, a grand structure that combines modern architectural styles with authentic traditional design. We will then head back to the ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Penang, Malaysia, tomorrow when the ship will be in port from morning to afternoon.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning we will first head along the 'Street of Harmony' in Georgetown and witness various places of worship including a church, mosque and temple. One of the highlights of our morning is a visit to the Penang Musuem before we visit the Thai temple of Wat Chayamangkalarm. We end our morning discovery with a visit to the Botanical gardens.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Port Louis tomorrow, the ship will be in port from morning to evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: In the morning we will head out to explore Pamplemousses. In 1735 the French Govenor Francois Mahe de Labourdonna broke ground in the district of Pamplemousses near Port Louis to create a garden for his family. The garden he began now houses more than 650 varieties of plant including the famous giant Victoria amazonica water lilies, which form the centrepiece of the gardens splendid pond, and 80 different varieties of palm trees. It also houses the funeral shrine of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, ‘the father of the nation’ and the island’s first prime minister.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: In the afternoon we will head out on a drive to Moka, where we will visit the 19th century Eureka Colonial House, one of the oldest colonial houses on the island. Enjoy a guided exploration of the house with its authentic antique furniture, which provides an interesting glimpse into colonial life. We will enjoy refreshments on the terrace with a view the peaceful garden before proceeding up the hill to the church of Marie Reine de la Paix, where Pope John Paul II officiated his first mass on the island in 1989. Return to the ship for dinner.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Durban, South Africa tomorrow where the ship will be in port from morning to evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Durban is home to the largest Indian community in South Africa, many descend from indentured laborers and free migrants who arrived from British India during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today we will learn about the history, and the important role many Indian migrants played in the anti-apartheid struggle. After meeting our local expert, we will stop at a local spice emporium where we have the chance to sample spiced pineapple and perhaps pick up some local spices to take home. We will then visit the 1860 Heritage Centre, a unique museum dedicated to the pioneers who journeyed from India to South Africa between 1860 and 1911. Next, we visit the Umengi Road Hindu Temple, one of the oldest South Indian Temples in Durban, dating back to 1883. A local Hindu priest will guide us through the temple complex. From here, we will continue to the Chatsworth Youth Centre. The center’s manager will offer an insight into the role the center plays in the community and the history of the center’s founding by Nelson Mandela in 2003. Our final stop for the day will be the Hare Krishna Temple where we will enjoy a short guided visit before enjoying a vegetarian lunch in the Temple restaurant.

Lunch: Vegetarian lunch in the Temple restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the temple grounds before rejoining the motor coach and returning to the ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will arrive Cape Town tomorrow and stay in port overnight.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will board a local ferry to Robben Island where we will explore Robben Island with a local expert who will provide insight into the 500-year history of the island, which has become a symbol of triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice. After our visit, we will return to Cape Town via ferry and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Cape Town on your own or enjoy the activities and amenities on the ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will be met by our local Cape Town expert and board our motorcoach for the drive to Table Mountain. At Table Mountain, we will ascend the steep granite slopes by cable car (weather permitting), allowing us splendid views of the city and peninsula; it is perhaps one of the most magnificent views in the southern hemisphere. After descending in the cable car, we will embark on an exploration of the city with our local expert. Sites we will visit include: the Bo Kaap, a colorful and predominantly Muslim neighborhood; the Company Gardens, a lovely garden in the heart of city center that is surrounded by the Houses of Parliament; the Anglican Cathedral of South Africa, where Desmond Tutu was bishop; Greenmarket Square, an historic and vibrant meeting place in the business district; the Castle of Good Hope, a former fort that is the oldest building in South Africa; and District Six, which serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of apartheid. The District Six museum contains exhibits that invite a very visual and interactive understanding of what life was like in the area, and of apartheid’s impacts on the residents in the neighborhood. We will return to the ship for lunch on board.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Cape Town on your own or enjoy the activities and amenities on the ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will arrive Walvis Bay tomorrow where it will be in port from morning to evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Mondesa is a Black Township, established in the early 1950’s to provide housing for the Black Community working in Swakopmund. During our field trip, we will be introduced to the culture and historic background of the township. Our local expert will lead us through the streets of Mondesa where we will have a chance to interact with locals and spend time in the local market selling local produce and crafts.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Walvis Bay on your own.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship[ will arrive Dakar, Senegal tomorrow where it will be in port from morning to evening.

Activity note: Getting on/off the ship's tenders. Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will explore Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Located in the Atlantic port on the Cap-Ver peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Dakar or enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. The ship will arrive in Tenerife tomorrow where it will be in port from morning to afternoon.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles; standing up to 2 hours.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: This morning we will depart for a brief panoramic visit of the port city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. We then head to the nearby town of La Laguna - a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique Canarian architecture, which would later be imitated by many countries in the "New World". We will have a short walking visit of the town with our local experts.

Lunch: We travel by motorcoach to the Anaga Natural Park where we will enjoy some traditional local produce with a glass of wine from the region.

Afternoon: We will continue through the Anaga Biosphere, ascending over 3000 feet (960 metres) to the Pico del Ingles viewpoint - from where on a clear day it's possible to see Spain's highest point, and active volcano, Mount Teide. We will continue on through the island's most important sub-tropical Laurisilva (Laurel Forest), as we discover rare woodlands dating from the Tertiary Period. Finally we will stop at the fishing village of San Andrés - where we will learn how in the 1970s sand from the Sahara desert was used to create the Las Teresitas beach.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will gather with our lecturer for a Road Scholar exclusive lecture.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the amenities and activities of your choice aboard ship.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: At leisure. Arrive Southampton, UK, tomorrow.

Activity note: Disembarkation. Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking of about 2 miles

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: We will complete disembarkation procedures, say a fond farewell to Queen Anne, and board a motorcoach for our ride to the hotel near Heathrow Airport.

Lunch: On our way to our hotel, we will stop for a light lunch.

Afternoon: We arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon. We check in and have time to relax before dinner.

Dinner: At the hotel.

Evening: At leisure.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!