From Baltimore, MD to Charleston, SC

Your Mid Atlantic Inland Passage Cruise

Welcome Aboard

Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly™

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concluding Your Cruise & End of Cruise Transportation Services ........13

Port by Port Shore Tour Information ..........14

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

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

www.americancruiselines.com

Welcome Aboard

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SOUTHCAROLINA

BaltimoreSt.Michaels

CrisfieldChesapeakeBay

YorktownNorfolk

Kitty HawkEdenton

Oriental

Wilmington

CapeHatteras

MoreheadCity

MyrtleBeach

Beaufort

Charleston

Georgetown

Annapolis

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Ports of Call

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

Baltimore, MD

Norfolk, VA

Kitty Hawk, NC

Morehead City/Beaufort, NC

Wilmington, NC

Myrtle Beach, SC

Charleston, SC

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

Arrival Location:

Baltimore Inner Harbor National Aquarium 501 East Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202

The ship will be docked at Constellation Pier

and is easily accessed from the arrival location.

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

Flying into Baltimore

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

Taking the Train to Baltimore

Amtrak provides regular train service to Baltimore Penn Station. he station is approximately 10 minutes to the ship by taxi.

Driving to Baltimore

he ship is docked at the National Aquarium at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Secure commercial parking is available at the Landmark Parking Inner Harbor Garage at 100 South Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202. he garage is only one block from the ship. Please request a parking pass in advance from your cruise specialist to take advantage of the special American Cruise Lines rate.

Upon arrival at the aquarium, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in their signature red shirts. You may drop your bags of at the pier before parking so that they can be brought to your stateroom in advance.

Getting to Baltimore and your ship

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If you are arriving to Baltimore the night before your cruise, these hotels are located a few minutes from the ship. Please ask for the special American Cruise Lines rate. Each hotel can arrange for taxi service to the dock.

Hyatt Regency Baltimore (800) 233-1234 300 Light St (410) 528-1234 Baltimore, MD 21202

Renaissance Harborplace Hotel (800) 468-3571 202 East Pratt St (410) 547-1200 Baltimore, MD 21202

Marriott Hotel Inner Harbor (410) 962-0202 110 So. Eutaw St Baltimore, MD 21202

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

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

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Boarding Your Ship

Subject to change.

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

From the moment you arrive, everything will be handled for you. American Cruise Lines deckhands wear a distinctive red shirt and will unload your luggage from your car or taxi and bring it to your stateroom aboard the ship. Please keep your boarding passes with you, as it is not necessary for you to stay with your luggage.

he Cruise Director will be awaiting your arrival at the gangway of the ship. Please present your boarding passes and photo ID at this time.

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

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

American Cruise Lines also recommends that you bring the following:

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

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

What to Bring

A heron near the Intracoastal Waterway

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American Cruise Lines ofers open seating at every meal in the Dining Salon on the Main Deck. Dress is resort attire. At dinner, men often wear a sport coat and women often wear a dress.

Breakfast is prepared to order at your leisure between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.

Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.

Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to join us at any time before 7:30 p.m.

American Cruise Lines provides complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner service. A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar is hosted each evening at 5:30 p.m. before dinner.

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

Special Diets and Medications

American Cruise Lines will work to cater to any dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly.

Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.

Meals and Cocktails

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Your onshore experience is as important as your

onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has

taken special care to research and plan excursions

at each port. With American Cruise Lines, you will

experience what makes each destination a special

place.

Every tour will take you to the inest local sites at

each port and give you true insight to the area’s

culture, heritage and history. On each excursion,

you’ll be joined by local experts, historians or

naturalists to further enhance your experience.

For detailed descriptions of each tour,

please see pages 14-18.

For additional information about the places you

will visit or alternative activities available, your

Cruise Director or onboard guest speaker will be

happy to help.

All shore excursions on the Mid Atlantic Inland

Passage Cruise are Premium:

You may sign up for most tours onboard with the

Cruise Director. American Cruise Lines is dedicated

to making your onshore experience a true American

Adventure.

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Premium tours typically cost

between $20 and $70 and can be

paid for onboard, near the end of

your cruise.

Shore Tours

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

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American Cruise Lines will work to meet your onboard needs and cater to special requests. If at any point there is an item that you would like to see provided, please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know.

Emergency Messages

Emergency messages can be directed to the main oice in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. hey will be relayed to the ship at the irst opportunity. You are urged to provide American Cruise Lines with email addresses and cellular phone numbers, as well as an emergency contact prior to your departure date. Cell

phones are generally available onboard the ship for emergency purposes.

Tipping

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

General Onboard Information

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Concluding Your CruiseOn most cruises, the ship will arrive in Charleston the evening prior to the inal day of the cruise. he ship docks at the Charleston City Marina located at 17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401. On the last day of your cruise, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m.

End of Cruise Transportation ServicesFor passengers lying home, American Cruise Lines ofers transportation from the ship in Charleston to:

Charleston International Airport – departs the ship at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, prices, or reservations, please call your cruise specialist at (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist you with travel arrangements.

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NORFOLK, VA

NARRATED BUS TOUR:

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

NARRATED BEACH TOUR

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

Port by Port Shore Tour Information

Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

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COINJOCK, NC/KITTY HAWK, NC

WRIGHT BROTHERS MEMORIAL

Learn about the history, legend and lore of the Outer Banks as you travel to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, NC. Enjoy an introduction by a park ranger and learn about the fascinating history of aviation that took place at this site. After the introduction, tour the Visitor’s Center where the Wright brothers’ story is told through exhibits and reproductions or climb Big Kill Devil Hill for a breathtaking view of the area from sound to sea.

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MOREHEAD CITY/BEAUFORT, NC

BEAUFORT CITY & HOUSE TOUR

Hop aboard and discover Beaufort’s historic district from atop a 1967 English double-decker bus. Local narrators tell the tales of Beaufort’s rich past featuring pirates, star-crossed lovers, and Confederate spies. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit two of Beaufort’s historic homes.

WILMINGTON, NC

CITY TOUR & BELLAMY MANSION

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

Sailing near Oriental Porch at Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington

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CHARLESTON, SC

CHARLESTON CITY TOUR

Enjoy a two-hour, narrated bus tour of one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the South. You will experience colorful Rainbow Row, Catish Row, the famous Battery, and the Palmer House. Enjoy a stop at the Palmer House, built in 1848, also known as the “Pink Palace.”

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The Charleston Battery

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741 Boston Post Rd., Suite 200

Guilford, CT 06437

(800) 894-8570

(800) 894-8570www.americancruiselines.com

THANK YOU FOR CRUISING WITH US!

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