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Escape to the good life.Allow yourself to be pampered. Have fun.Unwind. And do it all while you enrich yourmind aboard a luxurious cruise ship as you sail the oceans of the world !
For More Fun, Food, and Fabulous Folks than Any Other Cruise!
Geek CruisesTechnology cruise-conferences to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, and Hawaii
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What’s not to love about spending arelaxing week at sea, sailing aboard abeautiful cruise ship, surrounded byfellow enthusiasts who speak the samelanguage? And if you bring along yournon-geek friends and family, they’llenjoy themselves just as much as youdo as they feast on fabulous food,visit interesting ports of call, takeadvantage of onboard activities, anddo all those other things that five-starcruising offers.
Geek Cruises
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GOT EXCITED — REALLY EXCITED — ABOUT A CONFERENCE? When was the last time you attended a conference that was so awesome you just had to express yoursheer pleasure at being a part of it? When was the last time you enjoyed yourselfso much, learned so much, and shared so much with other technology usersthat you refer to it as one of the most memorable weeks you’ve ever had?
If you’d taken a Geek Cruise, you’d know the answer to all of these questions:It was the Geek Cruise you took to the Caribbean. Or the one you took to Alaska.Or the one you took to Hawaii. How do we know? Because our cruisers tell usexactly that, over and over again. They rave about the one-on-one networkingwith industry leaders. They reminisce about the great time they had socializing
with other cruisers who shared theirinterests. They praise the seminars
that taught them the tricksand tips they wished they
learned a lot sooner.
And ‘oh’– what a cruise!
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Larry Wall, inventor of the Perl, with his wife Gloria.
Cap’n & CEO Neil Bauman, at the hospitality desk.
One of our Geek Cruisers took to the stage during a “PubCrawl” in Juneau.
A frequent Geek Cruises’ private excursion in San Juan,Puerto Rico is to Arecibo Observatory. Our group is at thebase of the world’s largest (76-acre) radio telescope.
Photos by Steve Silberman: 2, 5–7, 10
(cover photos) Na Pali coast by Chris Campbell; geeks inclass by Neil Bauman; geek with laptop by Doc Searls
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Come find out for yourself what all theexcitement is about. But be forewarned:Once you’ve taken a Geek Cruise, novacation, no conference, will ever beso much fun again. Except, perhaps,your next Geek Cruise.
★ Tim Bray ★ Dan Connolly
★ John de Lancie ★ Dave Ensor
★ Deke McClelland ★ Sean McGrath
★ Cary Millsap ★ Bert Monroy
★ Rasmus Lerdorf ★ David Pogue
★ Paul Prescod ★ Jeffrey Richter
★ Randal Schwartz ★ Sal Soghoian
★ Lincoln Stein ★ Linus Torvalds
★ Guido van Rossum ★ Larry Wall
★ Wil Wheaton ★ Steve Wozniak
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Geek Cruise sailings always offer wireless internet access.
Some Alaskan days are quite warm. On this day it was 70°in Glacier Bay in May.
The cruise ships also have an Internet Cafe.
Have your photo taken with all the speakers.
Mac geeks, using their wireless laptops, in the Library onHolland America’s ms Volendam.
A Geek Cruiser checks in, via his ham radio.
“L” for Linux: Linux Lunacy geeks in the Caribbean.
Linus Torvalds, Linux inventor, autographs his book.
The Geek Cruises “Quiz Show:” always a hit ... and challenging!
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“It was GREAT, Neil!!!! Thanks again for the
opportunity to participate in this bizarre
non-sequitur and mega-feed of both food
and information. Every other conference
venue is lame by comparison.”
“Steve Roberts <wordy@microship.com>
“I’m writing to tell you how much Lisa and I
enjoyed [the conference]; the combining of the
cruise and training really did seem to give the
best of both worlds as far as we were con-
cerned.Whilst we’re describing it as the “event
of a lifetime” to our friends, we might well
come on another Geek Cruise in a year or two!”
“Graham Ellis <graham@wellho.co.uk>
“Your selection of speakers was excellent.This
was a very diverse group and I was amazed at
the feeling of community that permeated the
atmosphere. I will recommend this experience
to anyone that has the opportunity to attend.
The contacts and information are priceless.”
“George Wright <george@justwright.net>
Cruising
CRUISING IS A GREAT WAY TO VACATION The hassles of an ordinarygetaway are completely eliminated. You don’t have to worry about making dinnerreservations, running to make connections, or packing and unpacking. You’ll marvel at the flawless onboard service, your spacious stateroom, the exceptionalcuisine. But best of all, the price of the cruise includes virtually all of your costs,from accommodations and meals, to entertainment and taxes.
THE GOOD LIFE ON BOARDOnboard your luxurious cruise ship,you’ll find plenty to do — or plenty ofspace to do nothing at all. Love to eat?Enjoy an early-morning breakfast ofcoffee and pastries on deck. Lunch onhamburgers, hot dogs, and tacos.Dress for dinner or order room serviceand dine on your private verandah.Feast at a lavish late-night buffet.
Feeling guilty about all those calories?Jog around the deck or work out in thefitness club. Or indulge in a massageand leave the guilt for later. As nightfalls, enjoy a first-run movie. Try yourluck in the casino. Take a seat for alavish Broadway-style production. Find
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a secluded spot and enjoy some quiettime. Or socialize with seminar partici-pants in one of the many lounges.
Cruising is all about choice. Do as muchor as little as you want. No distractions.No decisions. Just pure enjoyment.Join us for a Geek Cruise. Relaxationfor the body. Stimulation for the mind.
The NCL Star Mini-Suite has a beautifully-appointed sitting area with private balcony,luxury bath and shower,and two lower beds that convert to a queen.229 square feet.
Standard Outside Double onHolland America is approxi-mately 177 square feet.Rooms will vary in size and furniture placement.
The NCL’s Star OceanviewStateroom with Balconyhas two lower beds(that convert to a queen bed), a sitting area, and a floor-to-ceiling glass doorthat opens to a private balcony. 166 square feet.
Holland America’s Mini-suitesare big on luxury: privateverandahs, whirlpoolbaths, VCRs, andmini bars.284 square feet.
The Marco Polo alternate dining room on the ms Volendam.
The outside pool of our Holland America ship,docked in St.Thomas.
The “Atrium” on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam.
The NCL Star has 10 restaurants.This one is “Asian Fusion.”In addition to a sit-down menu and sushi bar, they offerTeppanyaki (i.e., Benihana-style eating) in a small room where12 people watch as the chef prepares and serves your meal.
Enjoy Broadway-style shows … every night there’s a different show!
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“Thank you for a pretty great conference
experience, I had a great time and learned a
great deal. I’ll definitely be recommending
future Geek Cruises to my friends, co-workers
and of course my boss! :-) I think the best
aspect of the whole thing was the total
immersion factor as well as unparalleled
after-hours access to the speakers. I have no
negative comments except that it was too
fun, making coming back to work pure hell.”
“Len Vinci <lvinci@cdrom.com>
Alaska CRUISING ALASKA Geek Cruiseswill take you on a voyage of discov-ery through Alaska’s famous InsidePassage, then sail into either HubbardGlacier or Glacier Bay National Park.From the moment the sun rises overthe peaks of distant mountains tosome of the most gorgeous sunsetsyou’ve ever seen, each day will be arevelation. Onboard naturalists willalert you to the passing wildlife:eagles on the treetops, bears amblingalong the shores, whales cavortingalongside the ship.
The Inside Passage on the outskirts of Ketchikan.
Hubbard Glacier has an open calving face six miles wide.
If you go out on one of the many whale-watching excursions, you’re guaranteed to see whales.
Skagway, Alaska’s conduit to the Klondike, offers visitors atouch of the wild and wooly Gold Rush era. Photo by GeekCruises graphic artist Chris Campbell from the cruise ship.
Just being on a luxurious cruise shipin Alaska is enough of an experiencefor most people. But as you watchthe glories of nature pass by —mammoth glaciers, pristine wilder-ness, soaring eagles — you realizethat something else is making thisthe best vacation you’ve ever had:hours of technology seminars, con-ducted by top people, attended bylike-minded enthusiasts.
Forget about boring vacations! Ride adog sled, fly over fjords, take a quickcourse in canoeing. Then settle intoone of Geek Cruises’ many fascinatingseminars where you can learn newskills and share ideas.
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Greetings from a dry docked Geek,
I’m delighted to hear that you are all having a
great time [on Linux Lunacy]. Am I surprised?
Not in the least. MacMania was the best and
I’m sure this cruise is just as wonderful. One of
the things that really made the time special
for me was the impromptu get together we
would have every night in the library. It was
perfect: fifteen or so Geeks, wired up and some
liquored up, telling computer war stories. Of
all the cruises I’ve been on [over half a dozen]
it was the most fun.
Well, enjoy yourselves.
Best,
John de Lancie
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SEATTLE
Sitka Ketchikan
Juneau
Hubbard Glacier
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Juneau
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Ketchikan
Glacier BayNational Park
Vancouver
Juneau
Ketchikan
Sitka
Valdez
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Col lege Fjord
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ADVENTURES ON LANDAt every port of call, you can choosefrom a myriad of shore excursionsthat range from mild to wild. Enjoyleisurely tours or sign up for action-packed adventures. Go flightseeingover Misty Fjords National Monu-ment with its sheer granite walls.Helicopter to a dog sled camp on topof a majestic glacier. Paddle your owncanoe through a pristine alpine lake.
If your interests are a bit less physical,go ashore at Ketchikan and tourAlaska’s largest collection of originaltotems. Or visit the Chilkat Bald EaglePreserve where you’ll see thousandsof eagles.
ALASKA’S AMPHITHEATER In Alaska, more than in any othercruising waters in the world, there’s aspectacular show playing constantly… outside. So don’t be surprised if,in the middle of a seminar, someoneyells “whale,” and everybody suddenlyrushes to the window to watch a podof great humpback whales perform-ing off the starboard bow. Now whatother conference ever provided thatkind of entertainment?
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The three itineraries Geek Cruises offers in Alaska are breathtakingly beautiful.
Black Bear in Juneau photographed by a Geek Cruiser.
The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway climbs 2,865 feetin the 20 miles between Skagway and White Pass.This awesome three-hour trip provides breathtaking vistas ascaptured by Geek Cruiser Sally Brown.
Hubbard Glacier photographed by Geek Cruiser Misty Rhodes.
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“The cruise exceeded our expectations as far
as accommodations of the ship and an array
of classes … Theme cruises are great for
those of us who don’t play Bingo or slots or
fold napkins because it offers opportunity
to exchange experiences with like-minded
people.”
“Leigh Hamilton <leigh@cmug.com>
“Great conference. I not only learned a good
deal more about [programming], but met
some wonderful people. It’s a wonderful
idea and really was the best way I ever saw
to promote human interaction, especially
since many of us prefer to interact with
machines rather than fellow humans. I
really hope I can attend more, in fact I’m
thinking of paying for the next one out of
my pocket, it was that good.”
“Michael Morley
“<mmorley@mail.med.upenn.edu>
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Europe
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Europe, cruising is an enticing way to go.Many of Europe’s great cities were built on the sea: Venice, Copenhagen,Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Dubrovnik, Amsterdam. As your ship sails smoothlythrough Europe’s waterways, you’ll move effortlessly from one country toanother, avoiding the hassle of long train rides, immigration lines, languagebarriers, and unexpected costs.
Exquisite ceramic art lies within Istanbul’s mosques.
Built in 114 AD, the library at Ephesus is the center- piece of one of the world’s greatest ruined cities.(Ephesus is a 30-minute bus ride from Kusadasi.)
The 7th Century BC Temple of Apollo at Didyma is one of the few surviving Wonders of the Ancient World.(Didyma is a 45-minute bus ride from Kusadasi.)
An unspoiled Croatian outpost of Venice,Dubrovnik is a charming city for strollers.
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Dubrovnik
St. Petersburg (Moscow)
Helsinki
Tallinn
Visby
Stockholm
Warnemünde
COPENHAGEN
EUROPE’S RICH HERITAGE Everyday, you’ll pull into fabulous ports thatwill thrust you into a kaleidoscope ofcultures. Bargain with rug merchantsin Istanbul. Delight in centuries-oldarchitecture in Venice.Tour the baroquechurches of Dubrovnik. Relive the gloryof ancient Olympians. Stare in awe at themagnificent ruins of biblical Ephesus.Can you ever get bored? Not likely.
VENICEWhat is it about Venice that has caused so many writers towax poetic about its charms? “The gorgeous and wonderfulreality of Venice,” wrote Charles Dickens,“is beyond thefancy of the wildest dreamer.” “This was Venice,” wroteThomas Mann,“the flattering and suspect beauty—this city,half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious airthe arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, wherecomposers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferouseroticism.” “Venice,” wrote Truman Capote,“is like eating anentire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.”
What arouses such outpourings of adoration? Perhaps it’s thecity’s dreamlike quality. Perhaps it’s the light that inspiredRenaissance painters. Perhaps it’s the very improbability of its existence.Whatever it is, visitors to Venice have beenawed, enthralled, and enchanted for centuries.
Venice’s major landmarks are familiar to even the mostcasual traveler: the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, the DucalPalace. But nothing quite prepares you for your first visit.
St. Mark’s Square is surely Venice’s most famous and beautifulpiazza. Facing the square is the opulent St. Mark’s Basilica,laid out in the form of a Greek cross.The effect of lightshimmering against the 43,000 square feet of mosaics hasbeen described as nothing short of magical.
Transportation is by foot or by water.The city’s famous gondolas, and equally famous gondoliers, serve as both a tourist attraction and a means of getting around.During the Renaissance, when Venice reached its heyday,14,000 gondolas traversed the city’s canals.
Today, the city’s Golden Age is reflected in the 15th and 16th century masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione,Titian, andTintoretto that hang in the Academy Gallery. Masterpiecesby more modern artists—Picasso, Kandinsky, Pollock,Motherwell, and Ernst—can be found in the PeggyGuggenheim Collection, housed in the heiress’s formerapartments in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni.
Certainly,Venice has a reality that is at odds with its romanticimage. But that reality takes a back seat as La Serenissima—the most serene one—continues to seduce visitors with anunrivaled beauty. And that is the true reality.
CRUISING EUROPEAN STYLEAttending a conference on a cruiseship offers many advantages over aland conference. A major differenceis the informal socializing that willoccur continuously during everyglorious day. Talk one-on-one withseminar presenters. Pick up discus-sions started earlier with fellowGeek Cruisers. Network practicallyaround the clock.
Come and experience cruisingEuropean style. Relax and learn inan atmosphere of graciousness andattention to detail that will makeyour cruise vacation a truly memo-rable one.
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“It’s been mind blowing to spend a weekamongst like-minded people.”
“Alfredo Matias Reed <pathos@newsguy.com, pathos@ingole.org>
“I just wanted to drop you a note to let youknow how much we’ve enjoyed the [con-ference] and what a fantastic job we thinkyou did. Not only was it educational, it wastruly fun. Again, Neil, thank you so much forputting this all together … not only have Ilearned more [programming], you’ve madeour wedding/honeymoon so memorable.”
“Jasmine Merced <djasmine@tnsgroup.com>
Caribbean
It’s 82 degrees, not a cloud in sight. Trade winds blow gently across turquoise seas as your cruise ship anchors off a Caribbean paradise. You’ve spent the lastfew hours in a productive and satisfying seminar. Now you’re minutes away fromwindsurfing over rippling waves or swimming in some of the clearest watersyou’ve ever seen.
Escape from routine, regiment, and restriction. Enter a world where the dazzlingCaribbean, warm sun, and cool breezes beckon you with an array of adventuresand delights.
CARIBBEAN EXCITEMENT Howdo you define relaxation? If it’s actionyou crave, our Caribbean cruises offera range of exciting choices at eachport of call. Ride a 24-speed mountainbike to view some of the Caribbean’smost beautiful vistas. Helicopter overglorious beaches. Swim with mam-moth white stingrays. Ride horseback.Explore world-class dive sites. Climbancient pyramids of the great andmysterious Mayan civilization. Rent akayak, sailboat, or Hobie Cat.
If it’s less strenuous activities youseek, spend the day shopping for someof the Caribbean’s best duty-free bargains. Slip on a pair of flippers andsnorkel for hours. Wander along picturesque streets dripping with oldworld ambience. Sip a tropical coolerin the shade of a palm tree. Or just lieon a sun-drenched beach and let thesound of the waves lull you to sleep.
Geek Cruisers pose after our “journey” to the top of Dunn’sRiver Falls ; Captain Neil, top right.
Don’t just visit Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica …walk up the falls! Experienced guided “walks” (takes aboutan hour) are offered every 20 minutes.
Parasailing (offered by Holland America on most CaribbeanGeek Cruises) is great fun … and easy with the help ofHolland America’s expert staff.
We visit both the Western and Eastern Caribbean … shownhere are two of the many different itineraries we offer.
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The Lighthouse at Breakers — an incredible Italian restaurant on Grand Cayman island. Every dish has a Caribbean accent!
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Holland America’s private island in the Bahamas — Half Moon Cay
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF VACATION, A DIFFERENT KIND OF CONFERENCE If your idea of a great vacation includes more than sitting idly by a pool, then join us for a Geek Cruise. You’ll experience a disparate collectionof cultures reflecting European, African, and American influences, set against the backdrop of a tropical Eden. Sun, sand, and relaxation combined with lots of technology talk and camaraderie. What could be better?
what caused the eventual downfall of the Mayas combine for a history lesson like none other you’veever experienced.
Coba is situated in the depths of the jungle and isregarded as one of the most important archaeologicalsites because of the remains found there. Among thelargest Mayan ruins yet uncovered, Coba has more than3,500 sacred structures surrounded by four naturallakes. Only a few of the structures have been openedto the public.They include the tallest structures in thenorthern part of the Yucatan, such as the soaring 42-meter high Nohoch Mul pyramid that can be climbedfor a stunning view of the surrounding rain forest andthe Coba Group of Pyramids with its 24-meter highIglesia pyramid.With more than 2.5 miles of gravelwalking paths, you can spend hours wandering therugged terrain of the ruins.
The ancient walled city of Tulum is located on the edgeof a cliff overlooking the crystal-blue Caribbean, mak-ing it one of the most spectacular sites in the Mayanworld. Dominated by sacred temples, it’s also the onlyMayan settlement built on the sea.
San Gervasio is the home of Ixchel, the goddess of fertil-ity and good health. Located on the island of Cozumel,this 10-acre holy area was an important pilgrimagecenter for Mayan women who prayed to Ixchel forhealthy babies. All Mayas were encouraged to visit thesacred site at least once in their life.
You can sign up for shore excursions that provideguided tours of the ruins.Take a fascinating step backin history as you explore these breathtaking sites, mar-veling at the fantastic architecture and pondering themysteries that will forever envelope the great Mayas.
MAYAN RUINS The Mayas created one of theworld’s greatest — and most enigmatic — civilizations.While much of Mayan history is shrouded in mystery,the proof of their greatness lies in the magnificentruins of their cities and ceremonial centers found inMexico and Central America. From Tulum on Mexico’sYucatan Peninsula to Copan in Honduras to Tikal inGuatemala, their monuments, palaces, and temples area testament to their superior knowledge, design skills,and construction methods.
The Mayas’ strong presence in Mexico is evidenced bythe name given to the country’s eastern coast: theRiviera Maya. Cozumel and Playa del Carmen provideexcellent starting points for tours of the Mayan ruins,among them, Coba, El Rey,Tulum, Chichen Itza, andSan Gervasio. All of them can be reached within a fewhours’ driving time. And they are worth the time.Thesheer size of the structures, the stories of ongoingarcheological finds, and the intriguing theories about
When on a Western Caribbean cruise be sure to take in one of several Mayan Ruin excursions.
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“Let me say that the cruise was one of themost enjoyable and relaxing weeks of my life.Thank you!”
“Lincoln Stein, M.D., Ph.D. <lstein@cshl.org>
“The cruise was a smashing success.I want to go every year!”
“Daniel Dickerson<daniel_dickerson@intuit.com>
“...having returned back in Germany and beingcaught again by my business I have a wonderfulretrospection to our cruise. It was the greatestvacation adventure in my life (and Gudruns’s life),and last but not least a technical highly valuableevent. So I am thinking over the next cruise,perhaps MySQL Swell in the Mediterranean,probably later.”
Guenther Hartung <hartung@ubhartung.de>
= Chichen Itza = Tulum
Hawaii dive among coral reefs. Experiencethe “Big Island” of Hawaii, whosebreathtaking natural wonders includeblack sand beaches, snowcappedpeaks, and lush valleys.
Then spend a day on foreign soil on little-known Fanning Island, anunspoiled Pacific atoll. Deserted
beaches. Crystal-clear water. Atropical blue-green
lagoon. A place wheretime stands still.
And so can you.
Or not. Choosefrom amongsnorkeling,bike touring,island explor-
ing, sailing,kayaking, beach
volleyball, and more. Or just find a
perfect stretch of beachand let the world pass you by.
THE ALOHA SPIRIT Attending a conference on a cruise ship offersmany advantages over a land confer-ence.
NCL – the cruise line of choice for Geek Cruises in Hawaii.
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Hawaii, cruising is a great way to go. Because Hawaii isn’t just one place. It’s a series of islands. That’s why a cruise offers the best way to take in all the excitement and enchantment of America’s paradise. Unpack only once but hit five ports of call during a weeklong Geek Cruise that stops at some of the world’s most beautiful places.
CRUISING AMERICA’S PARADISE Set sail from Honolulu on the island of Oahu, the home of Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and Waikiki Beach.Explore the island of Kauai, where you can rent a 4-wheel drive, fly over Wailua Falls,or cruise down the Wailua River. Pursue adventure on the island of Maui, as youhelicopter over West Maui Mountains, bike down the slopes of Haleakala, or scuba
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A major difference is the informalsocializing that will occur continuous-ly during every glorious day. Talk one-on-one with seminar presenters. Pickup discussions started earlier with fel-
Fanning Island: both serene and beautiful.
Surf’s up at Waikiki Beach! The Geek Cruises pre-cruiseLuau and banquet is held on the green grass of this ocean-front Sheraton.
Haleakala National Park, Maui: cinder cone and the South Rim.
The outside pool on the NCL Star — the ship we exclusively use for our Hawaiian cruises.
Hike “The Valley Isle” in Maui.
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“I learned techniques in the digital photog-raphy workshop that will save me hours atwork – and will result in much better quality.I wish I’d learned this a long time ago, but,until the cruise, I was too busy to learn andsave time.”
“Tim Horgan <thorgan@cxo.com>
“The one thing that I got on this cruise thatwould be impossible to get at a typicalcomputer conference was a chance to hangout with these guys I’ve heard about overthe years. At a normal Perl event, wherethere would be a lot more people, if youever got near Larry Wall there would be ahundred guys around him vying for hisattention. I had nice chats with just aboutall the speakers, and that was great.”
“Steve Dimse <k4hg@tapr.org>
“The short summary is, go if you can possibly figure out a way.”
“Charles Shapiro <charles.shapiro@nubridges.com
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VC4052VC4054G4056H4058H4060H4062G4064H4066H4068H4070G4072H4074H4076H4078G4080H4082H4084H4086G4088
F4090
G4092H4094H4096H4098H4100G4102H4104H4106H4108H4110G4112H4114H4116H4118H4120F4122VC4124VC4126VC4128VC4130
VC4132VC4134VC4136VC4138VC4140VC4142VC4144VC4146VC4150VC4152VC4156VC4160VC4162VC4164
VC4166VC4170VC4172S4180
VF4001VF4003VC4005VC4007VC4009VC4013VC4015VC4019VC4021VC4025VC4027VC4031VC4033VC4035VC4037VC4039VC4041VC4043VC4045VC4047VC4049
VC4051VC4053G4055H4057H4059H4061G4063H4065H4067H4069G4071H4073H4075H4077G4079H4081H4083H4085G4087
F4089
G4091H4093H4095H4097H4099G4101H4103H4105H4107H4109G4111H4113H4115H4117H4119F4121
VC4123VC4125VC4127VC4129VC4131
VC4133VC4135VC4137VC4139VC4141VC4143VC4145VC4149VC4151VC4155VC4159VC4161VC4163
VC4173VC4175VC4177
S4185
VB41
78
VB41
83
VA41
76VA
4174
VA41
79VA
4181
VC4167VC4169
M415
7M4
153
M414
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M415
8M4
154
M414
8MM
4168
N403
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N401
8NN
4012
N402
9N4
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N401
7NN
4011
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E
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VIDEO ARCADE
E
E
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PANTRY
FRONTOFFICE
SHOREEXC.
E
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DD1002DD1004DD1006DD1008DD1010D1014D1016D1020D1022D1026D1030D1032D1036D1038D1044C1046C1050C1052C1056C1058C1064C1066C1070C1072C1076C1078C1080
N1012
J1018
J1024
J1028
J1034
J1040
J1042
J1048
J1054
J1060
J1062
J1068
J1074
C1082
DD1001DD1003DD1005DD1007DD1009D1013D1017D1021D1023
D1027D1029D1033D1035D1039D1041C1045
C1051C1055C1057C1061C1065C1069C1071C1075C1077C1079C1081
C1047
N1011
J1015
J1019
J1025
J1031
J1037
J1043
J1049
J1053
J1059
J1063
J1067
J1073
D1084D1086D1088D1090D1092D1094D1096D1098D1100D1102DD1104DD1106DD1108DD1110E1112E1114E1118E1120E1122
D1085D1087D1089D1091D1093D1095D1097D1099D1101
DD1103DD1105DD1107DD1109E1111E1115E1117E1121E1125E1127
K1116 K1113
K1119
K1123
E
E
E
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D1083
VISTA LOUNGE
THE ATRIUM
Sports DeckObservation DeckLido DeckNavigation DeckRotterdam DeckUpper Verandah DeckVerandah DeckUpper Promenade DeckPromenade DeckLower Promenade DeckMain Deck
VB6053
E
E
E
E
VA6004VB6006VB6008
VB6012VB6016VB6018VB6020VB6024VB6026VB6030VB6032VB6036VB6038VB6040VB6042VB6044VB6046VB6048VB6050
SS6052
SS6054
SS6056
SS6058
SS6060
SS6062
SS6064
SS6066
SS6068
SS6070
SS6072
SS6074
SS6076
SS6078
VB6080VB6082
VA6003VB6005VB6009
VB6011VB6013VB6017VB6019VB6023VB6025VB6029VB6031VB6033VB6035VB6037VB6039VB6041VB6043VB6045VB6047
VB6049
VB6051
SS6055
SS6057
SS6059
SS6061
SS6063
SS6065
SS6069
SS6073
SS6077
SS6083
SS6085
VB6089VB6091
S6084 S6093
S6086 S6095
S6088 S6097
SS6090 SS6099
SS6092 SS6101
SS6094 SS6103
SS6096 SS6105
SS6098 SS6107
SS6100 SS6109
SS6102 SS6111
SS6104 SS6113
SS6106 SS6115
SS6108 SS6117
VB6110 VB6119VB6112 VB6121VB6114 VB6123VB6116 VB6125
VB6120VB6127
VB6122VB6129
VB6128VB6133
VB6132VB6137VB6141
VB6136 VB6145VB6140 VB6149
VB6144 VB6153VB6148 VB6157VB6150 VB6161VB6152 VB6163S6158 S6169
S616
7
S615
6
VA61
65VA
6154
I-6067
I-6071
I-6075
I-6079
I-6081
K603
4K6
028
K602
2K6
014
K602
7K6
021
K601
5VB6118
L601
0
L600
7
F600
2
F600
1
E
E
E
E
E E
E
E
E
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SS6087
K6124
K6134K6138
K6142K6146
K6131K6135K6139K6143K6147
K6151K6155K6159
K6130K6126
VISTA LOUNGE
E
E
E
E
CASINO
PIANO BAR
NIGHT CLUB
QUEEN’SLOUNGE
M
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COFFEEBAR
ART G
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W
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SPORTS BAR
ATRIUM
MM41
71
VERANDAH DECKRooms 5001-5187
102 ft. from bowto Rooms 5001 & 5002.
UPPER VERANDAH DECKRooms 6001-6169
112 ft. from bowto Rooms 6003 & 6004.
102 ft. to sternfrom Rooms 1122 & 1127.
9 ft. to sternfrom Rooms 4180, 4178, 4176,
4174, 4179, 4181, 4183 & 4185.
23 ft. to stern from Rooms 5186,5184, 5182, 5180, 5181, 5183,
5185 & 5187.
33 ft. to stern from Rooms 6158,6156, 6154, 6165, 6167 & 6169.
EXPLORER’SLOUNGE
HALF MOON
VISTA LOUNGE
E
E
E
E
PERFUMERY
M / W
E
E
E
E
OCEAN BAR
PHOT
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YSHOPS
SHOP
PING
ARCA
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ATRIUM
ERASMUSLIBRARY
INTERNETCENTER
E E
PROMENADE DECKLOWERPROMENADE DECK
MAIN DECKRooms 1001-1127
252 ft. from bowto Rooms 1001 & 1002.
UPPER PROMENADE DECKRooms 4001-4185
102 ft. from bowto Rooms 4001 & 4002.
LOWER VISTADINING ROOM UPPER VISTA
DINING ROOM
JAVACORNER
WINDSTARCAFE
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
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ODYS
SEY R
ESTA
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MM41
65
HUDSON
STUYVESANT
ROT TERDAM DECKRooms 7001- 7133
121 ft. from bowto Rooms 7001 & 7002.
NAVIGATION DECKRooms 8001- 8135
186 ft. from bowto Rooms 8001 & 8002.
LIDO DECK OBSERVATION DECK SPORTS DECK
SLIDING DOMECOVER
LIDO
BUFF
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VA7002 VA7001VA7004 VA7003VA7008 VA7007VA7012 VA7011VA7016 VA7015VA7020 VA7019VA7024 VA7023VA7028 VA7027VA7032 VA7031VA7034 VA7033VA7036 VA7035VA7038 VA7037VA7040 VA7039VA7042 VA7041VA7044 VA7043
PS7046
J7006 J7005J7010 J7009
J7018J7013
J7022J7017
J7026J7021
J7030J7025J7029
PS7045
S7048 S7047
S7050 S7049
S7052 S7051
S7054 S7053
S7056 S7055
S7058 S7057
S7060 S7059
S7062 S7061
S7064 S7063
S7066 S7065
S7068 S7067
S7070 S7069
S7072 S7071
S7074 S7073
S7076 S7075
S7078 S7077
S7080 S7079
S7082 S7081
S7084 S7083
S7086 S7085
S7088 S7087
VA7090 VA7089VA7092 VA7091VA7094 VA7093VA7096 VA7095VA7098 VA7097VA7102 VA7101VA7106 VA7105VA7110 VA7109VA7114 VA7113VA7118 VA7117VA7122 VA7121VA7124 VA7125S7132 S7133
VA71
30
VA71
28VA
7126
J7100 J7099J7104 J7103J7108 J7107J7112 J7111J7116 J7115J7120 J7119
J7123
J7014
VA71
27VA
7129
VA71
31
E
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PANTRY
E
E
E
E
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CONCIERGE
NEPTUNELOUNGE
E
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VA8002 VA8001VA8006 VA8005VA8010 VA8009VA8014 VA8013VA8016 VA8015VA8018 VA8017VA8020 VA8019VA8022 VA8021VA8024 VA8023VA8026 VA8025VA8028 VA8027VA8030 VA8029
J8004 J8003J8008 J8007J8012 J8011
VA8032 VA8031VA8034 VA8033VA8036 VA8035
SS8038 SS8039
SS8040 SS8043
SS8042 SS8047
SS8044 SS8051
SS8046 SS8053
SS8048 SS8055
SS8050 SS8057
SS8052 SS8059
SS8054 SS8061
SS8058 SS8063
SS8060 SS8065
SS8062 SS8067
VA8064 VA8069VA8066 VA8071
SS8068 SS8073
SS8070 SS8075
SS8072 SS8077
SS8074 SS8079
SS8076 SS8081
SS8078 SS8083
SS8080 SS8085
SS8082 SS8087
SS8084 SS8089
SS8086 SS8091
SS8088 SS8093
SS8090 SS8095
SS8092 SS8097
SS8094 SS8099
VA8096 VA8101VA8098 VA8103VA8100 VA8105VA8102 VA8107VA8104 VA8109VA8106 VA8111VA8108 VA8113VA8110 VA8115VA8112 VA8117VA8114 VA8121VA8116 VA8123VA8120 VA8127S8128 S8135
VA81
26VA
8124
VA81
22VA
8129
VA81
31VA
8133
J812
5J8
119
J811
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I-8037
I-8041
I-8045
I-8049
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E
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J8056
56 ft. to stern from Rooms7132, 7130, 7128, 7126, 7127,
7129, 7131 & 7133.
68 ft. to stern from Rooms8128, 8126, 8124, 8122, 8129
8131, 8133 & 8135.
O U T S I D E S T A T E R O O M S
PS Penthouse Verandah Suites: Bedroomwith 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath& shower & additional shower stall, livingroom, dining room, dressing room, privateverandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bedfor 2 persons, DVD player, microwave,refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereosystem, floor-to-ceiling windows.
S Deluxe Verandah Suites: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom withdual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath &shower & additional shower stall, large sittingarea, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofabed for 2 persons (except aft suites), DVDplayer, floor-to-ceiling windows.
SS Superior Verandah Suites: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, sofa bed for1, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-sizewhirlpool bath & shower & additional showerstall, private verandah, DVD player,floor-to-ceiling windows.
VA Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.
VB Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.
VC Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath withtub or shower, sitting area, privateverandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
VD Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.
VE Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.
VF Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath withtub or shower, sitting area, privateverandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
C Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
D Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
DD Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
E Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
F Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
G Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. AllG-category cabins have a partial sea view.
H Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. AllH- category cabins have fully obstructed views.
I Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.
J Large or Standard: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
K Large or Standard: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
L Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.
M Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.
MM Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.
N Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.
NN Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.
I N S I D E S T A T E R O O M S
D E C K P L A N S & S T A T E R O O M S
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom,and the category letter precedes the stateroom numberin each room. All staterooms are equipped withtelevision, mini-bar, mini-safe, data port, telephoneand multi-channel music.Important Note: Not all staterooms withineach category have the same furnitureconfiguration and/or facilities. Appropriatesymbols within the rooms on the deck plansdescribe differences from the stateroomdescriptions below.
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WAVERUNNER
KIDZONE
GOLFSIMULATOR
GAMEROOMM / W
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OAK ROOM
VOLLEYBALLCOURT
BASKETBALLCOURT
OBSERVATION DECK
GYMNASIUM
HYDRO POOL
THER
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THERMALSUITES
THERAPY
E
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LIDOPOOL
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EW M
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THE GREENHOUSESPA & SALON
LIDO POOLDECK
LIDO BAR
TERRACEGRILL
AFT POOL
SEA VIEWBAR
LIDORESTAURANT
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S T A T E R O O M S Y M B O L L E G E N D
Shower only
2 lower beds or converts to 1 queen-size
Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)
Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper)
Partial sea view
Fully obstructed view
Staterooms have solid steel verandah railinginstead of clear-view Plexiglas railing.
Staterooms S6156, S6167, SS5001, SS5002,SS6108, SS8068, A6003, A6004, A8031, A8032,AA6049, B4051, B4052, B4131, B4132, BB5051,BB5054, BB5137, BB5140, C1081, C1082, D1100,F4089, F4090, I-8037, J1074, N1011, N1012are wheelchair accessible, shower only.
Connecting rooms
• CLIA* CRUISE FACTS• Cruising is the best vacation value
• Nine out of 10 people who cruise say they’ll cruise again
• Today’s cruise ships utilize technological innovations in powerand propulsion systems, waste treatement, and communicationsthat make them more efficient, more environmentally friendlyand safer than ever.
• Cruising appeals particularly to the Baby Boom geneartion, withshipboard facilities designed to satisfy their intellectual curiositywith college-level classes and computer centers, their health con-sciousness with top-notch spa, fitness and sports facilities, andtheir independence with a dazzling array of choices for every-thing from accommodations to dining and entertainment.
• All cruise ships that operate in American waters must complywith U.S. environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, theClean Air Act, and the Oil Pollution Act.
• Cruise lines must also meet international regulations that protectthe environment, including SOLAS (the International Conventionfor the Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL (the InternationalConvention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) that wereestablished by the International Maritime Organization.
• Most cruise lines [including Holland America and NCL] haveadopted aggressive programs of waste minimization, wastereuse and recycling, waste stream management, and shoresidewaste disposal.
• The cruise industry’s highest priority is to ensure the safety andsecurity of its passengers and crew. Security measures havealways been stringent, but increase in times of heightened alert.
• Cruise lines are committed to providing excellent first responseand emergency care to passengers until they can be transferredto a shoreside medical facility. [All cruise lines that we work withhave infirmaries staffed with MDs.]
*Geek Cruises is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
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Some past and upcoming Geek Cruises:
Baltic Blast, Caribbean Click, Certification Sail,Database Discovery, Java Jam, Linux Lunacy,MacMania, .NET Nirvana, Oracle Odyssey,Perl Whirl, Photoshop Fling, Script Scape,Senior Surf, Smokin' on the Water, and our Digital Camera Workshops to Alaska, Hawaii,the Caribbean, and Europe.
A Geek Cruise is designed with your bliss in mind. The eventoffers as much intellectual stimulation as you want. The cruiseenvironment offers Geek Cruisers and their companions fun,luxury, relaxation, and memorable time with each other.
Vacations Are Good,Cruise Vacations Are Better:
• Professional, onboard nature lectures
• Exciting and beautiful ports of call
• Nightly shipboard entertainment
• Las Vegas and Broadway style shows
• Movie theater • Disco • Dancing
• Casino • Cocktail parties
• All you can eat, AND then all you can eat!
Including midnight buffet extravaganzas
• Free 24-hour room service
• Steward services your room twice daily
• Card/puzzle room (organized Bridge
competition as well as other organized
gaming competition)
• In-room movies • DVD lending library
• Library • Massages • Jogging track
• Martini bar • Spa • Gym • Salon
“Discover what over 2,000 Geek Cruisers havealready learned: a Geek Cruise delivers morethan any other cruise you’ll ever go on! Please join us.” — Neil Bauman
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