From Jacksonville, FL to Baltimore, MD

Your East Coast Inland Passage CruiseWelcome Aboard

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

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

Getting to Jacksonville/ Fernandina Beach 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 Transporation Services .........13Port by Port Shore Tour Details ..................14

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Thank you for choosing American Cruise Lines. From your reservation to your experience aboard the 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.

The 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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VIRGINIA

NORTHCAROLINA

SOUTHCAROLINA

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

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BaltimoreWashington

NorfolkKitty Hawk

Morehead City

Wilmington

MyrtleBeachCharleston

Beaufort

Jacksonville

St. Simons Is.

Amelia Is.

Sapelo Is.Hilton Head Is.

Savannah

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Jekyll Is.

Ports of Call

Savannah

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

Jacksonville, FL area (Amelia Island)Jekyll Island, GASt. Simons Island, GASapelo Island, GASavannah, GAHilton Head, SCBeaufort, SCCharleston, SCMyrtle Beach, SCWilmington, NCMorehead City /Beaufort, NCDay of River CruisingKitty Hawk, NCNorfolk, VABaltimore, MD

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

Your Ship Is Docked At:Fernandina Beach Marina 1 South Front St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Some cruises may leave from downtown Jacksonville, FL. If this is the case, you will be notified.

Flying into JacksonvilleJacksonville International Airport is the best airport to fly into. The airport is approximately 25 miles from the ship. Taxi and limousine service are readily available. If you arrive the day before your cruise, a shuttle will be offered from the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel to the ship. The shuttle will leave the hotel at 10:30 a.m. For more information, prices, or to reserve a space on the shuttle, please call your cruise specialist at (800) 894-8570.

Taking the Train to JacksonvilleAmtrak provides regular train service to the Jacksonville Train Station. The station is approximately 30 miles from the ship. Taxi and limousine service are readily available.

Driving to the ShipThe ship will be docked at Fernandina Beach Marina located at 1 South Front St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Upon arrival, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in bright red shirts ready to assist you. You may drop your bags off at the ship before parking so that they can be brought to your stateroom in advance. Parking is available in the marina.

Staying in JacksonvilleThere are a number of hotel options located around Jacksonville and near the ship. Please ask for the special American Cruise Lines rate.

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Airport Hotel:Crowne Plaza (904) 741-4404 Jacksonville Airport 14670 Duval Road Jacksonville, FL 32218American Cruise Lines offers a shuttle from this hotel to the ship. For more information, prices, or to reserve a space on the shuttle, please call your Cruise Specialist at 1-800-894-8570.Hotels near the ship:Hampton Inn – Amelia Is. (904) 491-4911 19 South 2nd Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (Located at Fernandina Beach Marina, next to dock)Residence Inn (866) 245-6099 2301 Sadler Road (904) 277-2440 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (This hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to ship)

ARRIVAL LOCATION Fernandina Beach Marina 1 South Front St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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Boarding Your Ship

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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. The 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. The 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 button-down shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might find 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 identification

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

What to Bring

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American Cruise Lines offers 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 a.m. 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 MedicationsAmerican Cruise Lines will work to meet 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.

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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 finest 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 14-23.

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 East Coast 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 ToursPlease 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. Please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know if there is anything that you need or would like to see provided.

Emergency MessagesEmergency messages can be directed to the main office in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. They will be relayed to the ship at the first 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.

TippingTipping is entirely at your personal discretion. Tips are generally given to the Hotel Manager near the end of the cruise. They 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.

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Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway

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Concluding Your CruiseYour ship will arrive in Baltimore, MD the evening prior to the final day of the cruise. The ship docks at the National Aquarium at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, located at 501 East Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, 21202. On the last day, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m. Your Hotel Manager and Cruise Director will be available to assist with travel arrangements.

End of Cruise Transportation ServicesAmerican Cruise Lines offers transportation for passengers flying home:Transportation leaves from the ship in Baltimore to:Baltimore Washington International Airport- leaves the ship at 8:30 a.m. For more information, prices, or transfer reservations, please call a customer service specialist at 1 (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, the Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist with travel arrangements.

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Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island Tram Tour/ sea TurTle CenTer

After exploring the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, a marine turtle rehabilitation, research, and education facility, discover the fascinating history of Jekyll Island aboard a narrated tram tour. In 1886, the island was developed into a winter retreat for the wealthy. Until 1942, the Jekyll Club accommodated some of the world’s wealthiest people such as J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Now the club is part of the island’s Historic District, known as Millionaire’s Village which features 240 acres of extravagant homes and winter cottages and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

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sT. sImon’s Island Tour

This island is the largest of the renowned Golden Isles, a group of barrier islands along the coast of

Georgia. The island’s history is varied and unique, from early Spanish explorers, English colonization to the plantation era, along with its significance in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Learn the island’s history on a narrated tour including Fort Frederica and Bloody Marsh, the site of the famous 1742 battle.

Lady Jane shrImp BoaT Tour

Traveling through the scenic Marshes of Glynn, south of St. Simons Sound, participate in a unique shrimp trawling excursion aboard the Lady Jane. Experience the life of a fisherman, hear their stories, learn the

Shrimp boat Lady Jane

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history of shrimping in Georgia’s waters, and best of all, indulge in their tasty bounty.

sapelo Island, GanarraTed Island Tour

State-protected Sapelo Island is thought to be the site of San Miguel de Gualdape, the short-lived first European settlement in present-day U.S. In the early 1800s, the island was developed into a plantation with Sea Island cotton, corn, and sugar cane. Discover the uniqueness of Sapelo on an exclusive tour, while

island descendents guide you through the island’s history, with highlights including the mansion of R.J. Reynolds, the last millionaire to own the island; Sapelo Island Lighthouse; and the University of Georgia Marine Institute.

savannah, GaTrolley Tour of savannah

Known as Georgia’s first planned city, the Historic District’s 22 squares serve as the heart and soul of downtown Savannah and have been widely praised for their beauty. On a trolley tour of this exquisite city, you’ll visit Savannah’s Historic & Victorian Districts along with the city’s beautiful streets and green squares.

GuIded WalkInG Tour

On a two mile walking tour with a local expert, learn about Savannah’s history, gardens and beautiful architecture. Highlights include Savannah’s oldest neighborhood, Colonial Park Cemetery, the city’s famous squares, and a visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

The Rockefeller “cottage” on Jekyll Island

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mIGhTy eIGhTh aIr forCe museum

Hear inspiring stories of heroism, courage and sacrifice during WWII as you tour the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. The museum offers a range of exhibitions from WWII through today, with a great deal of visual, aural and written information focusing on WWII and the impact of the Eighth Air Force.

hIlTon head Island, sCallIGaTor & WIldlIfe Tour

Come aboard a safe and stable 12-passenger electric boat for a one-hour tour on the pristine lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The preserve is home to over 250 species of birds, nesting Loggerhead turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and the native American alligator. Narrated by a low country eco-guide, get a close-up view of the abundant plant and animal life at this 605 acre preserve.

One of Savannah’s beautiful parks

A Gullah woman makes a sweetgrass basketTours Subject to Availability and Change

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BeauforT, sCloW CounTry herITaGe Tour

Step back in time with guides in period dress and discover the Low Country’s rich heritage through recollections, stories and song. On Lady’s Island and St. Helena, experience the distinct language and culture of the Gullah, known for preserving more of their African linguistic and cultural heritage than any other African-American community in the United States. You will also visit the Penn Center. Established by Abolitionists in 1862, the Penn School was the first school in the South to educate “newly freed” slaves. Today, the Penn Center is one of the most significant African-American historical and cultural institutions in existence.

CarrIaGe Tour

As the second oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is renowned for its impressive harbor and for maintaining a historic character through its striking antebellum architecture. With lovingly restored pre and post-Civil War mansions, and streets lined with Beaufort Carriage Tour

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centuries-old, moss-draped live oak trees, this area is best viewed by horse-drawn carriage where you’ll hear wonderful stories about the past and present owners of these lovely antebellum homes.

CharlesTon, sCCharlesTon CITy Tour

A city rich in history and tradition, Charleston’s Historic Downtown District has stood throughout its history as the cultural capital of the South and is considered by many to be a living museum. In this wonderfully preserved city, tour historic landmarks, including 18th century homes, the Battery, museums, and churches.

WIlmInGTon, nC WIlmInGTon BlaCkWaTer advenTure

We head up the Cape Fear to explore the upper reaches and black water systems of the river. From the Rose Hill Plantation to the mysterious Black

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River the exploits of the early explorers and history of the basin comes alive. The Cape Fear is still largely unpopulated and looks much as it did when Wilmington, North Carolina was colonized in the late 1600s. The journey is comfortable, relaxing and inspirational, offering views of unspoiled nature and a variety of wildlife. The tour starts and ends two blocks south of our ship’s dock.

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 to the ship.

morehead CITy, nCBeauforT CITy & house Tour

Hop aboard and discover Beaufort’s historic district from atop a 1967 English double-decker bus. Local

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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 historical homes

kITTy haWk, nCWrIGhT 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.

norfolk, vanarraTed Bus Tour

Discover the rich maritime history of this charming city during a tour through the historic district of

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk

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Norfolk. The tour will make a stop at Naval Station Norfolk, where you will have the opportunity to see aircraft carriers. On the tour, you will also see historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.

narraTed BeaCh Tour

Explore Virginia Beach during a relaxing riding tour through this beautiful port. This 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.

BalTImore, mdnarraTed CITy Tour

Discover the best of Baltimore during a captivating tour of the city. This tour will take you to some of Baltimore’s most noted landmarks including Federal Hill, Oriole Park—home to the Baltimore Orioles, and Mount Vernon Place where you will have an up close view of Baltimore’s Washington Monument.

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