Some very important notes when considering booking this cruise.

This is not your typical cruise. Guests of The Nation will enjoy informative seminars and extensive interaction with our guest speakers; numerous social events; dining with like minded fellow cruisers as well as guest speakers; and a wonderful sense of sharing and camaraderie.

The cruise will include cocktail receptions, dinners together, and seminar sessions.

In addition to all the wonderful activities aboard the ms Nieuw Amsterdam and in port, this exclusive The Nation event includes:

	Moderated panel sessions featuring our esteemed guest speakers, along with plenty of passenger Q&A.
	Plenty of chances to meet, schmooze and enjoy personal interaction with our special guest speakers.
	Exclusive Parties and Dining with our special guest speakers. You will dine with your fellow The Nation attendees, so that you have the chance to meet many of your like minded fellow cruisers.
	Port charges, taxes, fuel surcharges & gov't fees.
	Accommodations & All Meals.
	Most Shipboard activities.
	A fully escorted cruise.
	And much more...

"Very well thought out in order to give everyone as much interaction with speakers as possible. So very interesting. Far beyond TV, a book or the magazine - and that says a lot."

"It was great to be able to meet with the speakers I wanted to talk to."

"I'm not the political junkie in our family... and I had a great time!"

"A fabulous experience."

"I enjoyed the intelligence, knowledge and humor of the panelists."

"I enjoyed the rotated dinner seating - also the approachability of the speakers."

"I find the panels to be quite laid back and informal, which makes the discussions delightful!"

"Although I've been a subscriber for about 40 years, I never had the time or opportunity to meet the people behind the magazine cover. This has been a very enjoyable experience and, I hope, an eye-opener for my 18 year old son."

"We loved seeing all our friends and making new ones. This is a great group to be with!"

"We enjoyed seeing younger faces, which is so encouraging. We met some wonderful people. This cruise included a panel with such bright minds who were so obliging when we spoke with them. Kudos to the magazine and the panel members for their graciousness!"

"The programs were terrific, the panel members were great and accessible, and the atmosphere of like minded and bright people was refreshing."

"Most speakers made very sincere attempts at hospitality -- a most special plus for The Nation."

"I enjoyed the ability to hear some of the finest minds in the country and the opportunity to make new Friends and renew old acquaintances."

"This cruise had the best line-up of speakers we've ever had. I was so glad to get the views on terrorism from our British speakers."

"The panel discussions were the highlight! I enjoyed the cocktail parties for the accessibility of the speakers."

"The seminars were outstanding. I appreciate spontaneous discussion and tenaciously held principles without pulled punches."

Your cruise features escorts provided by The Cruise Authority. These escorts will ensure that every aspect of your cruise is enjoyable. Should you have any problems or issues, please do not hesitate to contact one of these professionals while on board this cruise. A help desk will be scheduled each day.

The Cruise Authority is an award winning cruises-only travel agency, based in Atlanta,GA, which specializes in putting on large group events like this one. The Cruise Authority has received considerable recognition for its focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail.

	David Bittner David Bittner Co-Owner of The Cruise Authority, David has been on over 50 cruises and has 12 years experience in the cruise industry. He is an avid scuba diver and runner. David has a wife, a daughter 10 years old who plays the violin, and son 7 years old who plays the guitar.
	Cathy Hart Group Operations Manager of The Cruise Authority, Cathy has been with The Cruise Authority since 2001. Whether escorting your group or speaking with you on the phone, Cathy looks forward to helping make your travel arrangements as smooth and trouble free as possible.
	Cindy Hoepfner Cindy has been in the travel business for over twenty years and joined The Cruise Authority Group department in 2008. She enjoys working with organizations, meeting people and exploring new travel destinations.
	Charles Bittner Charles Bittner is Academic Liaison for The Nation and lives in Denton, TX with his wife, Dr. jennifer Jensen Wallach, a professor of African-American History at the University of North Texas. They spend time teaching, advocating for social justice, riding motorcycles, and walking their Yorkshire Terrier, Paulie.