Legacy Family Tree 2012
British Isles and Genealogy Cruises
Two Great Cruises. Come on one
or come on both!
Cruise 1:
May 12th 2012 - May 21st, 2012 (9 days)
Cruise 2:
May 21th 2012 - May 27st, 2012
(6 days)
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas
Ship
You may sign up for one sailing or for two back to back with
same cabin assignment. You will not have to pack your bags, just enjoy Oslo
for the day and come back to your stateroom later to keep sailing.
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Cruise 1: Sailing Itinerary
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Oslo, Norway |
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Le Havre (Paris), France |
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Cherbourg, France |
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Dublin, Ireland |
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Liverpool, England |
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Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Cruise 2: Sailing Itinerary
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Arhus, Denmark |
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Bergen, Norway |
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Geiranger, Norway Fjord |
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With
so much for you to see and do, Northern Europe is an explorer's playground. Tour
majestic castles and elegant grand residences. Stroll through historic town
squares and world-class museums. Whatever you decide to do, one thing is certain
- your Northern European cruise will be an unforgettable vacation.
There is always something fun to do on a cruise ship!
Vision
of the Seas, like all Royal Caribbean ships, has cabins that have been designed
with a spacious look and the ship’s public spaces are especially airy and
bright. Radiance has 87 suites, including an Owner’s Suite, a Royal Family Suite
Grand Oceanview Suites and Superior Oceanview Suites. There are 231 private
balcony cabins, 496
ocean view
cabins, and 327 inside cabins. Vision-class amenities include TV with
closed-circuit and pay-for-view movies, safe, individual temperature controls,
mini-bars, and hair-dryer.
The
ShipShape Fitness Center & Spa has a full menu of revitalizing treatments and
equipment for burning off calories. Workout areas have recumbent Life Cycles,
Textrix step machines and virtual bikes, along with Cybex strength machines,
treadmills, saunas and steam baths. The 35-person aerobics area has wrap-around
windows for spectacular ocean views. There’s also Ping-Pong and Volleyball.
Vision
of the Seas has beautiful onboard amenities too. There's the very soothing Day
Spa, two pools, six whirlpools, and the Masquerade Theatre, which features
nightly entertainment, like contemporary musical stage productions. And that's
just the beginning of your cruise vacation.
Rock-climbing wall
Themed
bars and lounges
Casino
Royale
Stunning Centrum, an open atrium featuring shopping and more
Indoor
/outdoor pool in a Solarium with a sliding roof
Outdoor pool
6
whirlpools
Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
Day
Spa and Fitness Center
Pricing
Prices begin at
$877.53 per person
for an inside cabin category M, which includes port charges and taxes/government
fees. Any
supplemental fuel charge should it be enacted are not included in cruise price.
Royal reserves the right to add a fuel charge of no more than $10.00 per guest
per day should the West Texas Intermediate fuel exceed $65.00 per barrel.
Hurry and book your room today while they last.
Our previous cruises have all sold out quickly.
CLICK HERE TO SECURELY BOOK YOUR CRUISE
Watch the Video Overview about the Cruise
We
had a great webinar that talked all about these two cruises. We
recorded it and we suggest you watch it by
clicking here. It's a about an hour and a half but that's because
we go over all of the ports of call and talk all about the cruise and ship
and what to expect. It also answers many questions which those in
attendace of the webinar asked.
Watch it now.
Ports of Call Overview
OSLO NORWAY
Oslo
is the oldest of the Scandinavian capital cities with a varied collection of
cultural attractions and natural wonders. Situated at the head of a 60-mile
fjord on the southern coast, Oslo is beautifully framed by a vast expense of
woods, moors and lakes. Today, Norway's capital is a blend of 19th and
20th-century architectural styles. Woodcarvings and colorful frescoes decorate
the city's buildings, and the parks and public squares are resplendent with
unique works of sculpture.
For a
spectacular view of the city and the fjord, visit Akershus Castle. Sitting on a
cliff, this fortress was originally built in 1300. The present structure dates
mainly from the 17th century and features quaint buildings and beautiful
grounds.
Other
Fun Things to Do
•Experience the sites, history and art of Oslo as you travel through the
beautiful scenic countryside to Hadeland, where you can discover the art of
Hadeland Glassworks.
•Visit
the Royal Palace, current residence of the Royal Family.
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the winding road of Holmenkollen Hill where you'll see charming residences and
impressive views. At the top, you'll see the world-famous ski-jumping area
Hollmenkollen, built for the 1952 Olympics. The area was completely rebuilt
between 2009 and 2010 with a more modern ski-jump, featuring a glass elevator
that takes you to the top for a breathtaking view of Holmenkollen and Oslo.
•Visit
the Viking Ship Museum and see the incredible artisanship of all the beautiful
Viking long ships.
PARIS FRANCE
Paris,
the capital city of France, is a beautiful, artistic city, situated in the
north-central part of France. The city lies on both banks of the River Seine.
The north bank was historically the area where Royalty and the wealthy
merchant-class lived, and today it is the government and commercial district
Paris
and the Eiffel Tower are synonymous. You see it from almost everywhere in the
city. But don't miss the chance to go to the top. The view is breathtaking.
Other
Fun Things to Do
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Spend
a day getting lost in the Louvre. This fabulous, maze-like museum is home to one
of the greatest art collections in the world, including the Mona Lisa.
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Travel
down the Seine in the shadow of the Notre Dame Cathedral. This famous cathedral
is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and is where Napoleon and
Josephine were crowned in 1804.
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Stroll
along the Champs Élysées, stopping in some of the world's finest shops.
Visit
the Arc de Triomphe, built in 1806 to commemorate Napoleon's victories.
CHERBOURG FRANCE / NORMANDY
Cherbourg offers everything you could want from a seaside town in France -
beautiful gardens, cute little shops, appetizing restaurants. As a port,
however, Cherbourg is a maritime institution, playing major roles in early
transatlantic travel, submarine building and nautical pastimes.
Normandy Beach
is close by Cherbourg.
La
Cité de la Mer is a museum, aquarium and oceanographic center all rolled into
one. Learn about man's underwater adventures in the Ocean Exhibition, which
includes aquatic galleries and an impressive collection of sea life. Then
explore the decommissioned nuclear submarine La Redoutable, which served the
French military for more than 20 years. Other
Fun Things to Do
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Cherbourg is home to a number of 19th-century gardens featuring hundreds
of plant varieties, spring-fed ponds, native animals, rare birds, and
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Listed as a historical monument in 1984, the amazing Cherbourg Theater
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You can't visit France without touring a chateau, and the Ravalet
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DUBLIN IRELAND
Dublin, Ireland's capital, is a thriving modern city. Yet it is also remarkably
elegant. This is due in part to the restoration of its magnificent public
buildings and distinctive Georgian squares to reveal the elegance of the 18th
century to today's visitors. Dublin's people are renowned for being warm,
friendly and eager to help visitors enjoy their home city.
•Visit
Powers court Estate and Gardens, set on 34,000 acres along the River Dargle.
Finished in 1875, this garden took over 30 years to complete. Admire the Italian
and Japanese gardens and the circular terraces that descend to Triton Lake with
its 100-foot fountain guarded by winged horses.
•Visit
St. Patrick's Cathedral, said to have been the site where St. Patrick baptized
converts in 450 A.D.
•Explore Dublin's history, both tragic and glorious, with haunting memories of
great patriots, statesmen, scientists and scholars.
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out the National Gallery, home to more than 2,000 exhibits, including a major
collection of Irish landscape paintings.
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back in time at the Dublin’s exhibit, featuring a historical portrayal of life
in Dublin during the medieval period from 1170 to 1540, including a scale model
of Dublin in the 1500s.
Get a
Taste of Local Flavor
Potatoes are a popular food here. Boxty is a traditional potato bread, made
pancake thin and often served with a savory filling. Dublin is also known for
its fresh seafood, and its Guinness®. The famous stout has been brewed here
since 1759.
LIVERPOOL ENGLAND
Liverpool is the fourth largest city in the UK and has been a major port for
centuries. Over its 800 years, the city has collected a considerable variety of
architectural styles including 16th century Tudor, Georgian and Victorian. While
the arts scene is best known for its contribution to rock music, Liverpool is
also a cultural capital with more national museums, theatres and galleries than
any other UK city outside London.
Visit
the places where The Beatles met, composed and rehearsed many of their earliest
songs. Since the Beatles formed in 1960, fans have been visiting Liverpool to
see where it all began. Top attractions are The Beatles Story museum on the
Albert Dock, the former Cavern Club area of Mathew Street, and Mendips and 20
Forthlin Road, the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Other
Fun Things to Do
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Take in the stunning, UNESCO-listed Liverpool waterfront. Immerse yourself
in history, with a visit to the popular Albert Dock, built in 1846, and the
Pier Head featuring the magnificent Three Graces (the Royal Liver Building,
the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building).
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Explore one of Liverpool's oldest surviving buildings. Speke Hall is a Tudor
manor house built in 1598, and one of the few remaining timber framed Tudor
houses left in the north of England.
EDINBURGH
SCOTLAND
Often described as the "Athens of the North", Edinburgh is located in the
south-east region of Scotland, an hour's drive from Glasgow. Its streets are
steeped in history and open its doors to a thriving cultural scene. Year round
the city offers an incredible variety of events and festivals and tourists are
spoiled with a diverse range of attractions. The beautiful city of Edinburgh
possesses a distinctive and unique skyline that rivals that of Venice and beyond
the city limits, the Lothian countryside provides some of the great links and
parkland courses of the world.
Have
you ever visited a castle perched on an extinct volcano? The Edinburgh Castle is
a powerful national symbol and part of Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World
Heritage Site and is one of the most important fortresses in the Kingdom of
Scotland. Listen to the boom of the One O'clock Gun and discover the story of
The Stone of Destiny. For a complete experience, join a complimentary tour of
the castle, led by experienced guides that have great knowledge and
understanding of the castle.
Most museums and galleries are located in or close to the City Centre. The two
central galleries in Edinburgh, the Royal Scottish Academy and the National
Gallery of Scotland, are located halfway along Princes Street so you can easily
include them in your sightseeing tour.
•Walk along the Water of Leith, a small river that meanders through Edinburgh,
providing a peaceful haven from the busy city.
•Explore the city's turbulent past, its legends and mystery in the Old Town, a
medieval town in the heart of the city. Historical sites include Royal Mile,
Edinburgh’s historic highway and Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s residence in the
city.
ARHUR , DENMARK
The city
of Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark, after Copenhagen, and has many
activities to offer. Situated by the sea in the heart of Jutland, Aarhus is the
unofficial cultural capital. Founded in the early 10th century by the Vikings,
the city is full of history. There is a plenty of museums, churches, medieval
buildings and Danish landmarks.
No doubt
about the biggest attraction - it is The Old Town, which is an open-air museum
presenting early Danish life. Other popular tourist’ place are the Arhus Art
Museum and the Mosegard - a 250-acre archaeological collection of prehistory.
Aarhus,
Denmark. It is a great location, with a wonderful climate, with no extremes such
as very high or very low temperatures. The summer months bring average
temperatures of twenty degrees and the winter brings temperatures around one
degree, which means that the climate is more similar with central European
countries, than to Scandinavian cities. If you like sunny days, then you should
visit Aarhus on summer, since May until August, or September
BERGAN , NORWAY
Many fall in love at first sight with Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city.
Seven rounded lush mountains, pastel-color wooden houses, historic Bryggen,
winding cobblestone streets, and Hanseatic relics all make it a place of
enchantment. Its many epithets include “Trebyen” (Wooden City; it has many
wooden houses), “Regnbyen” (Rainy City, due to its 200 days of rain a year), and
“Fjordbyen” (Gateway to the fjords).
Surrounded by forested mountains and Fjords, it’s only natural that most
Bergensers feel at home either on the mountains (skiing, hiking, walking, or at
their cabins) or at sea (fishing and boating). As for the rainy weather, most
visitors quickly learn the necessity of rain jackets and umbrellas. Bergen is
even the site of the world’s first umbrella vending machine.
Explore Håkonshallen, part of Bergen's ancient fortress. It was built in the
13th century as a royal ceremonial hall. The first record of its use was in 1261
for the marriage celebrations of King Magnus Håkinsson and Princess Ingeborg of
Denmark. The party was said to have had more than 1,000 guests and lasted for
three days and three nights.
Explore Bergen Troldhaugen, the home of Edvard Grieg. Experience Trodsal Concert
Hall the way it was meant to be, as one of Norway's best-known pianists gives
you a glimpse of Edvard Grieg's life with musical examples from various periods.
Walk along the wharf to the Mount Floibanen Funicular Station. Upon reaching the
top of Mount Floien, the highest point in the city, you can enjoy a walk through
its many hiking trails with beautiful vistas overlooking the city.
Pay a visit to the aquarium. It's one of the largest aquariums in Northern
Europe, with over 50 tanks of fish, including piranha. The main attractions are
the seals and penguins, particularly at feeding time.
GEIRANGER FJORD, NORWAY
Be sure
to bring along plenty of extra film, because you'll want to capture the natural
beauty of Geiranger's magnificent fjord country. Thundering waterfalls,
snow-capped mountains, crystalline glaciers, and still blue lakes make this a
truly unforgettable area.
Explore Geiranger Fjord, one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway, with
towering mountainsides and numerous waterfalls. The fjord stretches inland
some 10 miles, fed by gushing waterfalls, including the Seven Sisters, the
Suitor, and the Bridal Veil.
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Journey through forest-clad hills down to Hornindal Lake, which is
approximately 6 to 7 hours away from Geiranger. At more than 1,500 feet,
it is the deepest freshwater lake in Europe.
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Check out Geiranger Church, a quaint wooden church built in an octagonal
shape with a lovely view of the countryside and the cruise ships below.
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Visit the Norwegian Fjord Centre across the road from the beautiful
Hotel Union. Journey through the many hiking paths or take an exciting
boat tour of the Geirangerfjord.
Legacy Classes - Schedule & Descriptions
On days while we are at sea we will be teaching classes on
Legacy Family Tree. The classes are taught by the
experts who know Legacy inside and out, they will be teaching
you the right way of doing things that could save you hundreds
of hours of work and make things a lot more enjoyable.
Classes will teach you many of the powerful features of Legacy
that will really help you advance your genealogical research.
You will learn a lot and have a great time doing it.
Sunday, May 13th, 2012
(Note: Only those who book through us can attend the Legacy classes)
Class descriptions and speakers to be announced....
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Friday, May 18th, 2012
(Note: Only those who book through us can attend the Legacy classes)
Class descriptions and speakers to be announced....
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Sunday, May 20th, 2012
(Note: Only those who book through us can attend the Legacy classes)
Class descriptions and speakers to be announced....
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
(Note: Only those who book through us can attend the Legacy classes)
Class descriptions and speakers to be announced....
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Saturday, May 29th, 2012
(Note: Only those who book through us can attend the Legacy classes)
Class descriptions and speakers to be announced....
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
I’m single and want to go on the
cruise?
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No problem, just let us know as we
have others just like you and we can assign you to other (same gender) to share
a cabin with. This is a great way to meet new friends.
Q:
What is the travel insurance and do
I need it?
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I don’t usually get it, but I’m a
risk taker. If you are concerned that your health could cause you to miss the
cruise then we highly recommend it.
Q:
Tell me about Royal Caribbean’s
Vision of the Seas ship?
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You can take a virtual tour of the
Vision of the Seas at Royal Caribbean Cruise website
Q:
What can we do when we reach each
port?
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You name it and it’s probably
available. Great shore excursions will be announced closer to the date of the
cruise.
Q:
We are traveling with our family
and would like pricing for 3rd and 4th guests in the cabin
are they available.
A:
Yes, the pricing on the cabin
category’s listed above with 3rd and 4th guest capability
is subject to price change.
Tours that are available through Royal Caribbean Cruises
Click here
to review the tours that are available through Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Our Legacy Cruise Travel Agency
trekalot is
handling all of the details.
Contact information for
trekalot:
Call 1-888-505-6997 or send an e-mail to
info@trekalot.com
You are going
to have a spectacular time. This will truly be a dream
vacation, a trip of a lifetime. Bring lots of film so you can
show your friends back home the unbelievable beauty and
amazing history that you will be enjoying. You will have so
much fun on your cruise, you'll want to tell everyone you know.
On this cruise, you'll enjoy one fun experience after another.
Order Form
(Note: Only those who book through us
can attend the Legacy classes)
CLICK HERE TO SECURELY BOOK YOUR CRUISE
Check out our previous Legacy Genealogy Cruises
If you would like to hear all about our first
Legacy Genealogy Cruise in 2004 and see
some of the fun pictures then
click here. In 2005 we went on an Eastern
Caribbean cruise and in 2006 cruised to Alaska and then in
2007 enjoyed a 12 day Hawaiian cruise and in July of 2008 we
had a remarkable 12 day cruise of a life time to the Baltic
Capitals. We wrote all about our 2009 cruise to the Mediterranean
here.
In 2010
we enjoyed a spectacular 13 day cruise from Australian to New Zealand.
In 2011
we did a 9 day cruise from New York up the East Coast into Canada.
We are looking forward to our 2012 cruises (that's right, two cruises) a British Isles and a Northern European.
