Aboard the All-Inclusive Six-Star Crystal Symphony

HAWAII SAN FRANCISCO ROUNDTRIP

July 15– 31, 2018

Honolulu | laHaina | Hilo | Kailua-Kona | EnsEnada

Nick Lloyd is a professor of military and imperial history at King’s College London, and he is based at the Joint Services Command and Staff College in Shrivenham, England. He has written for several publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the Sunday Telegraph. He is the author of four books: Loos 1915, The Amritsar Massacre: The Untold Story of One Fateful Day, Hundred Days: The Campaign that Ended World War I, and, most recently, Passchendaele: The Lost Victory of World War I. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2016.

Václav Klaus was prime minister of the Czech Republic from 1992 to 1997 and president from 2003 to 2013. As prime minister, he oversaw the “Velvet Divorce” of the Czechoslovak Federation. He studied at the Prague School of Economics and was a researcher at the Institute of Economics of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. He began his political career in 1989 as finance minister and later served as chairman of the Civic Forum movement. Following his two terms as president, he founded the Václav Klaus Institute. A member of the Mont Pelerin Society, he has published numerous books, including Europe: The Shattering of Illusions.

Roger Kimball is editor and publisher of The New Criterion and the publisher of Encounter Books. A contributor to numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the Sunday Telegraph, and the American Spectator, he blogs at “Roger’s Rules” on pjmedia.com. He is editor, co-editor, or author of a number of books, including Athwart History: A William F. Buckley Jr. Omnibus, The Long March: How the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s Changed America, The Fortunes of Permanence: Culture and Anarchy in an Age of Amnesia, and Vox Populi: The Perils and Promises of Populism.

Victor Davis Hanson is the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, a professor of classics emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services. He has written for several publications, including the Wall Street Journal, National Review, the Claremont Review of Books, the New Criterion, and the Daily Telegraph. A recipient of the National Humanities Medal and the Bradley Prize, he is the author of numerous books, including The Soul of Battle and The Second World Wars: How the First Global Conflict Was Fought and Won.

John Steele Gordon, a historian and journalist, is a regular contributor to Commentary, Forbes, American History, National Review, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. A contributing editor at Philanthropy, he writes “The Long View” column for Barron’s. Previously, he wrote the “Business of America” column for American Heritage. He is the author of several books, including Hamilton’s Blessing: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Our National Debt, An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power, and, most recently, Washington’s Monument: And the Fascinating History of the Obelisk.

Walter Russell Mead is the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and the Humanities at Bard College and a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute. He previously served as editor-at-large of The American Interest. He writes regularly for numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal and Foreign Affairs. He is the author of Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Changed the World, God and Gold: Britain, America and the Making of the Modern World, and The Arc of A Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People (forthcoming).

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Distinguished Speakers

Dear Friends,

I invite you to join Hillsdale College on our 2018 Hawaii cruise, which will sail roundtrip from San Francisco aboard the award-winning and all-inclusive Crystal Symphony. In addition to two days in Honolulu, we will explore the ports of Lahaina, Hilo, Kailua- Kona, and Ensenada.

This is a great opportunity to gather and discuss important ideas with noted scholars and like-minded friends of Hillsdale College. Enjoy this conversation while traveling aboard one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships.

I hope you will join us on this splendid voyage!

Larry P. ArnnPresidentHillsdale College

George Neumayr is a contributing editor to The American Spectator. He previously served as executive editor of the Spectator, op-ed editor for Investor’s Business Daily, and editor of Catholic World Report. A former media fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, he has written on politics and religion for many publications, including the Washington Times, the Daily Caller, National Review Online, Human Events, and the New Oxford Review. He is the co-author, with Phyllis Schlafly, of No Higher Power: Obama’s War on Religious Freedom, and he is the author of The Political Pope: How Pope Francis is Delighting the Liberal Left and Abandoning Conservatives.

Michael Ramirez, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, is an editorial cartoonist. His work appears regularly in several publications, including the New York Times, USA Today, the Washington Post, the New York Post, Time, and US News and World Report. He previously served as editorial cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times and as senior editor and editorial cartoonist for Investor’s Business Daily. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the National Journalism Award, the Fischetti Award, and the H.L. Mencken Award. He was a 2004 Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy. He is the author of two books, Everyone Has the Right to My Opinion and Give Me Liberty or Give Me Obamacare.

San Francisco Pre-Cruise PackageJuly 14-15, 2018Enjoy a one night pre-cruise stay in San Francisco—see the famous Golden Gate Bridge, visit Alcatraz Island, ride a cable car, or take a stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf.Program:Day One—You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel, located one block from spectacular waterfront sights, excellent restaurants, and unique shopping. Dinner is on your own. Day Two—After breakfast at the hotel, spend the morning sightseeing, followed by a transfer to the ship. Or make your own way to the pier—your luggage will be transferred securely to the Crystal Symphony, docked less than one mile away.Inclusions:Your package includes one night at the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel, breakfast, transfers from San Francisco airport to hotel and hotel to ship, luggage service to the ship, porterage, gratuities, and tax. Price: $825 per couple $560 per singleDeposit: 20% of tour price

“We enjoyed the company of like-minded people and exchanging views, and there was a good balance of onboard lecture topics. The food, service, and accommodations were excellent!”

- B. and D. Flanagan, Virginia

• Dinner with historian and journalist Arthur Herman during the 2017 Hillsdale cruise

Sail the Pacific Ocean and visit the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, Pearl Harbor TourJuly 21, 2018Join an exclusive Hillsdale College full day tour of Pearl Harbor. Tour highlights include:

• Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and Museum • USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park Narrated Tour • USS Missouri guided tour, including the Captain’s Cabin• Exclusive Hillsdale College lunch on the USS Missouri fantail with

a lecture by Victor Davis Hanson

Price: $349 per personDeposit: 20% of tour price

ExperienceEngage Explore Enjoy

while enjoying 16 nights aboard the all-inclusive Crystal Symphony

USS Missouri

while enjoying 16 nights aboard the all-inclusive Crystal SymphonySail the Pacific Ocean and visit the beautiful Hawaiian Islands,

San Francisco, CaliforniaDay One | Sunday, July 15Embark on board the Crystal Symphony and join fellow cruisers for the sail out under the Golden Gate Bridge, followed by a Hillsdale College welcome reception.

Honolulu, OahuDays Six-Seven | Friday, July 20-Saturday, July 21 “Aloha” and welcome to Oahu, Hawaii’s great “gathering place,” where tropical tempos and the aloha spirit prevail. Honolulu and Oahu are the center of island life and boast sandy beaches, endearing smiles, and exotic tropical flowers. Nearby, elegant resorts and towering high-rises line the gentle curve of Waikiki Beach, while in the distance lies majestic Diamond Head Crater. Be sure to visit Pearl Harbor and the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, home of the USS Arizona Memorial.

Hilo, HawaiiDay Nine | Monday, July 23Hawaii is also known as The Big Island. Hilo, which lies on Hawaii’s eastern Hamakua Coast, is surrounded by lush forests and huge orchid farms. It is resplendently draped in year-round flowers and greenery. Options abound: stop by the historic 19th century Lyman Mission House, visit some of the beautiful waterfalls in the area, find a secluded spot on a beach, or traverse a quiet trail through a natural preserve.

Kailua-Kona, HawaiiDay Ten | Tuesday, July 24The dry western side of The Big Island is home to the Kona Coast. Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea tower over Kailua-Kona, the district’s largest town. Nearby is the lunar-like landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you can explore the summit of Kīlauea volcano via Crater Rim Drive. This is also the region in which world famous Kona coffee is grown.

Seminars-at-SeaDays Eleven-Fourteen | Wednesday, July 25-Saturday, July 28Enjoy Hillsdale College seminars-at-sea, as well as the luxurious amenities of the Crystal Symphony.

Ensenada, Baja CaliforniaDay Fifteen | Sunday, July 29

Ensenada, the third-largest city in the state of Baja, sits on the Bahía de Todos Santos or Bay of All Saints. Sunny and mild, the local area yields some of Mexico’s best wines. Stroll La Calle Primera or First Street and shop for souvenirs. Or take a shore excursion to see La Bufadora, one of the largest blowholes in North America, and the impressive architecture of Riviera del Pacifico, a former luxury hotel.

Seminars-at-SeaDay Sixteen | Monday, July 30Enjoy Hillsdale College seminars-at-sea, as well as the luxurious amenities of the Crystal Symphony. This evening join fellow cruisers for a Hillsdale College farewell reception.

Seminars-at-SeaDays Two-Five | Monday, July 16-Thursday, July 19Enjoy Hillsdale College seminars-at-sea, as well as the luxurious amenities of the Crystal Symphony.

Lahaina, MauiDay Eight | Sunday, July 22The second-largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago, Maui features one of the great natural wonders of the world—Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world. Nicknamed “Valley Isle,” Maui is flanked on two sides by volcanoes: Puu Kukui to the west and Haleakala to the east. On its western shore at the foot of Puu Kukui is picturesque Lahaina, a national historic landmark. Formerly a principal whaling center of the Pacific, it sits next to the golden sands of Kaanapali Beach.

San Francisco, CaliforniaDay Seventeen | Tuesday, July 31Disembark from the Crystal Symphony for your return flight home.

while enjoying 16 nights aboard the all-inclusive Crystal Symphony.

ComplimentaryExtraordinary Crystal cuisine and expanded dining experiencesin a variety of restaurants and cafés, and 24-hour room service

ComplimentaryFine wines, champagne, and premium spirits, plus fresh juices, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and afternoon tea

ComplimentaryGratuities for housekeeping, bar, dining, and penthouse butler staff

ComplimentaryFree, unlimited Wi-Fi, plus faster downloads with

new SpeedNet accelerators

ComplimentaryAward-winning Broadway-style entertainment, vocalists,

performers, and piano bars

ComplimentaryFitness programs in a state-of-the-art gym with classes in yoga,

mat pilates, and spinning, and an outdoor Fitness Garden

ComplimentaryFull-size paddle tennis courts, shuffleboard,

table tennis, putting green, and golf driving nets

PlusHillsdale College onboard seminars with distinguished speakers

PlusHillsdale College welcome & farewell cocktail receptions

The New Crystal: Where All-Inclusive is All-Exclusive™

Welcome to All-Exclusive™, an entirely new standard of travel, born of a singular passion for innovative excellence.

The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line™ offers elegant journeys that are modern and sophisticated.

Crystal Symphony RedesignIn October 2017, the Crystal Symphony emerged

from a multi-million dollar transformation featuring:

Innovative Dining Experiences • Rebranded main dining room-Waterside

• Marketplace, formerly Lido Café—casual dining by day, Brazilian steakhouse Churrascaria at night• Chinese-inspired al fresco dining at Silk

• Menu enhancements at Italian Prego• Umi Uma—Nobu’s new Japanese restaurant

New Seabreeze Penthouses and Suites

Two new butler-service categories-rooms feature cutting-edge enhancements and large, luxury showers instead of bathtubs.

Reduced Ship CapacityOld Guest Capacity: 922 New Guest Capacity: 848

Seabreeze Penthouse Suite

Seabreeze Penthouse

Crystal Symphony—A Six-Star All-Exclusive™ Experience

Cabins will sell out fast! Call now for the best cabin selection—(877) 242-6397

Rates include port taxes of $736 per person.

Per couple pricing is based on double occupancy or two people per stateroom. Single pricing is based on single occupancy or one person per stateroom and is capacity controlled by Crystal Cruises and subject to change.

Seminars are only available with the purchase of the cruise package and are not sold separately.

Crystal Society Member Benefits: Additional savings apply

Required Deposit: 20% per stateroom upon registration

Final Payment Due: April 10, 2018

Save an additional 2.5% off the cruise only fare if paid in full by January 16, 2018.

Cancellation Policy and Schedule: Cancellation penaltiesapply to the total package price, which includes the cruise, pre-cruise package, shore excursion, as well as any extraservices. Airfare is non-refundable once purchased.

From the time of deposit until April 10, 2018...... $100 per personFrom April 11 until May 30, 2018................... 20% of total packageFrom May 31 until June 14, 2018.................... 50% of total packageFrom June 15 until July 15, 2018................... 100% of total package

For More Information or to Book Your Cabin,

Please Call Today!

(877) 242-6397Cabins sell out fast!

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Hillsdale College cruise.

Address:Global Tracks, Inc.1306 Fortino Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81008

Crystal Symphony StateroomsDeluxe Stateroom with WindowE2, E1, D, C2, C1 | 202 sq. ft.Large picture window, seating area, queen-size or twin beds,full bathtub/shower combination, unlimited Wi-Fi, flat-panelTV with DVD/CD player, refrigerator, and security safe.

Deluxe Stateroom with VerandahB2, B1, A3, A2, A1 | 246 sq. ft.Private verandah, seating area, queen-size or twin beds,full bathtub/shower combination, unlimited Wi-Fi, flat-panelTV with DVD/CD player, refrigerator, and security safe.

New Seabreeze Penthouse SH (Large luxury shower)| 367 sq. ft. Penthouse PH (Full Jacuzzi bathtub/separate shower) | 367 sq. ft. Private verandah, personal butler service, sizeable living area, queen-size or twin beds, walk-in closet, complimentary pressing service, unlimited Wi-Fi, flat-panel TV with DVD/CD player, refrigerator, and security safe.

New Seabreeze Penthouse Suite SS (Large luxury shower) | 491 sq. ft. Penthouse Suite PS (Full Jacuzzi bathtub/separate shower)| 491 sq. ft. Private verandah, personal butler service, spacious living area, queen-size or twin beds, walk-in closet, complimentary pressingservice, unlimited Wi-Fi, two flat-panel TVs with DVD/CD player, refrigerator, security safe, and one hour of free in-suite phone usage during the cruise.

Category Deluxe Stateroom with Window | 202 sq. ft. E2 Deck 8 | Extremely Limited View E1 Deck 7 & 8 | Limited View D Deck 5 C2 Deck 7 | Forward C1 Deck 7 & 8 Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah | 246 sq. ft. B2 Deck 8 | Forward B1 Deck 8 A3 Deck 9 | Forward A2 Deck 9 | Limited View A1 Deck 9 Penthouses and Suites SH New Seabreeze Penthouse | Deck 9 | 367 sq. ft. PH Penthouse | Deck 10 | 367 sq. ft. SS New Seabreeze Suite | Deck 9 | 491 sq. ft. PS Penthouse Suite | Deck 10 | 491 sq. ft. CP Crystal Penthouse | Deck 10 | 982 sq. ft.

Per Couple

$11,262$12,052$12,902$14,602$15,002

$15,542$15,742$16,032$16,392$16,542

$23,782$23,782$31,582$31,582$61,702

Single

$7,101$7,616$8,166$9,271$9,531

$10,586$10,726$10,926$11,181$11,286

$20,256$20,256$30,846$30,846$60,966

Hillsdale College Staterooms & Rates