In the Wake of the Vikings - Catalina Island Conservancy

IN THE WAKE OF THE 

VIKIN GS 

SCOTLAND, ICELAND & THE FAROES 

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | July 13 – 26, 2011 

PRESENTED BY CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY

FAROE ISLANDS 

Dear Conservancy Supporter: 

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I hope to engage your passion and fascination with islands, as well as exploration, on the 

Conservancy’s 2011 trip that takes us northward for an unforgettable mid-summer voyage. 

This unique expedition showcases the finest highlights of northern European waters and 

follows in the epic wake of Viking explorers. 

In superb expeditionary style, the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey cruises into splendid bays, 

pristine fjords, and remote anchorages as we chart a fascinating adventure from Scotland’s 

historic capital of Edinburgh, north to the Orkney Islands, westward to the Faroe Islands, 

and culminates in Iceland. 

Tracing Scotland’s east coast, we sail into picturesque Aberdeen, with its granite architecture 

and famed regional whisky distilleries. Step ashore to pipers welcoming you to enchanting 

Dunrobin Castle in Inverness, or visit the 13th-century cathedral in the village of Dornoch. 

Perched just off the northern tip of Scotland are the Orkney Islands. In the capital of Kirkwall, 

explore the “Heart of Neolithic Orkney,” a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site whose 

ancient tombs and mysterious stone circles date back nearly 4,500 years. 

The volcanic Faroe Islands beckon—much as they did to the Vikings—with their Gulf Streamtempered 

climate, sandy beaches, arable valleys, soaring cliffs, and spindly basaltic columns. 

By Zodiac and local boats we view hundreds of thousands of seabirds that nest here during 

the summer, including oystercatchers (the national bird), razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars, and 

astonishing numbers of puffins. Visit a sod-house farm for a glimpse into Faroese life; stroll 

through Tórshavn, one of the world’s smallest capitals; photograph the stunning views of 

waterfall-laced fjords; and hike to the top of a fascinating volcanic formation. 

Sailing north-westward still we arrive in Iceland, a wonderland of fire and ice that continues 

to prove its volcanic bravado. Höfn is our portal to the 1,000-foot-thick Vatnajökull Glacier, 

and a fleet of snowmobiles awaits us for an exhilarating ride across a landscape of shimmering 

whiteness. Nearby, on an exquisitely beautiful landlocked lagoon, we sail among blue-green 

icebergs and keep our cameras at the ready as the mother glacier continues to calve her icy 

offspring. From Reykjavík, Iceland’s hospitable capital, we set out to explore the fabled Golden 

Circle—Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. Their wildflower-strewn lava plains, voluminous 

waterfalls, sacred parklands, and dramatic geothermal fields create indelible memories. 

Throughout this journey, our accompanying team of lecturers lends dimension and insight 

into the natural and cultural wonders we encounter. And with each nautical mile and new 

port of call, we remember the great Viking explorers who charted this course—once, long ago, 

for the first time. 

Sincerely, 

Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D. 

President and CEO 

Catalina Island Conservancy

TÓRSHAVN 

Reykjavík 

© Faroe Islands Tourism 


VIKIN GS 


Surtsey Island 

Heimay Island 

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey 

July 13 – 26, 2011 | 14 Days 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 

USA 

Thursday, July 14 

Edinburgh, Scotland 

Friday, July 15 

Edinburgh / Leith / Embark Clipper Odyssey 

Saturday, July 16 

Aberdeen 

Sunday, July 17 

Inverness 

Monday, July 18 

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands 

Tuesday, July 19 

At Sea / Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark 

Wednesday, July 20 

Tórshavn 


Mykines / Vestmanna 


Vestmanna / At Sea 


Höfn, Iceland 


Heimay Island / Surtsey Island 


Reykjavík 


Reykjavík / Disembark the Clipper Odyssey / USA 

GEYSIR, HEIMAY 

PUFFINS 

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Vatnajökull 

Glacier 

ICELAND 

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Höfn 

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CEAN 

Mykines 

FAROE ISLANDS 

Vestmanna 

Tórshavn 

ORKNEY ISLANDS 

Kirkwall 


NORTH SEA 

SCOTLAND 

Aberdeen 

Edinburgh / Leith 

WALES 

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EDINBURGH CASTLE 

DAY BY DAY 

ITINERARY 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 

USA 

Depart on your independent overnight flight 

to Edinburgh. 


Edinburgh, Scotland 

Arrive in Scotland’s historic capital, Edinburgh, 

and make your way independently to the 

hotel. Gather this evening for a welcome 

reception followed by dinner and overnight. 


Edinburgh / Leith / 

Embark Clipper Odyssey 

After a relaxing morning and lunch at our 

hotel, a city tour showcases Edinburgh’s 

most famous avenue, the Royal Mile; 

Holyrood Palace, once the home of Mary 

Queen of Scots, and today, the Queen’s 

official residence in Scotland; St. Giles 

Cathedral; and its crowning glory, Edinburgh 

Castle. We continue to Leith and embark 

the Clipper Odyssey. 


Aberdeen 

After breakfast depart on a city tour of 

Scotland’s third largest city, after Edinburgh 

and Glasgow. Aberdeen is also known as 

“The Granite City” for its stately gray stone 

architecture. Drive down Union Street, visit 

its Cathedral; the University, founded in 1495; 

a fishing village that is a designated Conservation 

Area; and the beautiful glass greenhouses 

of the Winter Gardens. After lunch on board, 

choose to visit the outstanding Archaeolink 

Prehistory Park, a living history experience, 

or enjoy a tour of local whisky distilleries— 

Scotland’s most famous industry. 



Early this morning we sail into the bay known 

as Moray Firth and at Inverness, choose from 

two full-day tour options. Spend the day at 

Dunrobin Castle, whose towers and turrets 

seem to spring from the pages of a fairy tale. 

Scotland’s most northerly castle has been 

the private home to the Earls and Dukes of 

Sutherland since the 13th century. A tender 

carries us to the castle beach and we are 

welcomed ashore by pipers. Tour the castle’s 

lovely interior and explore the gardens at 

your leisure—laid out in the 1850s, they 

were inspired by a visit to Versailles. Lunch 

is included at the castle and a display of 

falconry lends fascinating insight into this 

ancient and noble sport. 

Our second option takes us to the historic 

town of Dornoch for the opportunity to 

FALCONRY 

DISTILLERY 

DUNROBIN CASTLE 

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RING OF BRODGAR 

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visit the still-active 13th-century Cathedral; 

the church’s first service was held in 1239. 

Or choose to visit the excellent History Links 

Museum, charting the archaeology and 

cultural history of the region. Enjoy lunch 

and then travel to Dunrobin Castle for an 

afternoon tour and display of falconry. 


Kirkwall, Orkney Islands 

We arrive in the capital city of Kirkwall 

on Mainland Island in the Orkneys this 

morning and set off to visit the magnificent 

12th-century St. Magnus Cathedral, whose 

red sandstone architecture towers above the 

landscape. A tour of the Orkney Museum 

vividly illustrates the Orkney’s long history 

with many fine artifacts dating back to the 

Stone Age. In the afternoon, explore the 

World Heritage Site known as the Heart 

of Neolithic Orkney. Maes Howe, a chambered 

tomb dating from 3500 B.C., is noted 

for its runic hieroglyphs left by visiting 

12th-century Vikings. We also investigate 

the enigmatic Standing Stones of Stenness, 

the Ring of Brodgar, and Skara Brae, a 

remarkably well-preserved Stone Age village 

buried in sand some 4,500 years ago. This 

evening there is the option to enjoy dinner 

in town on your own, or dine aboard the ship. 


At Sea / Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark 

As we cruise westward today, our lecturers 

enlighten us on our upcoming visit to the 

Faroe Islands, which sit nearly halfway 

between Scotland and Iceland and right 

in the heart of the Gulf Stream. The ship 

arrives in Tórshavn this evening and overnights 

alongside. 

Wednesday, July 20 

Tórshavn 

Visited by Irish monks in the eighth century, 

and later settled by Vikings, this small archipelago 

offers a mild-tempered climate and 

pastoral setting where sod-roofed farmsteads 

have prospered for the last millennium. This 

morning stroll the historic center of Tórshavn, 

one of the world’s smallest capitals, before 

we explore the surrounding emerald green 

hills for breathtaking views, and a ruined 

cathedral. A historic wooden farmhouse 

offers a glimpse into Faroese life, old and new, 

before our tour of the National Historical 

Museum in Hoyvik. 

After lunch on board choose from two 

excursion options. The first is a drive along 

scenic Kaldbak Fjord and through the 

picturesque Viking settlement of Kvivik. 

ST. MAGNUS CATHEDRAL 

SKARA BRAE 

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RAZORBILL 

FAROE ISLANDS 

© Shirley Metz © Faroe Islands Tourism 

Continue through the three-mile-long 

undersea tunnel to the village of Sandavagur 

on Vagar Island, the historic seat from 1555 

to 1816 of the løgmadur, the leader of the 

Faroese parliament. Or, hikers may choose 

a cross-country trek on Streymoy Island, 

climbing nearly 800 feet among miniature 

tarns and craggy outcroppings to the top 

of the Streymoy Sill, a fascinating volcanic 

formation sculpted smooth by glaciers. 

From there descend by coach into a beautiful 

valley where hand-hewn stone salmon ladders 

lead to Lake Leynar, then stop in the charming 

village of Leynar before returning to 

Tórshavn along the stunning mountain road. 


Mykines / Vestmanna 

In the morning we arrive at the westernmost 

island of the Faroes, Mykines, whose 

year-round population hovers at a mere 

dozen hardy residents. Cruise by Zodiac 

around huge basalt columns, summer home 

to thousands of seabirds. Weather depending, 

we go ashore for an exploratory walk 

to the village and to view the enormous 

puffin colony. 

This afternoon, after arriving in the natural 

harbor of Vestmanna, we drive inland to 

the historic village of Saksun where a 

farmhouse-museum displays artifacts from 

earlier centuries. Enjoy dinner onboard with 

stunning views of the surrounding cliffs 

and overnight in the harbor like the ancient 

Viking ships once did. 


Vestmanna / At Sea 

This morning we venture out in local boats 

to view vast numbers of razorbills, kittiwakes, 

and fulmars nesting in the element-sculpted 

cliffs and grottoes. We return to the Clipper 

Oydssey and set sail for Iceland. 


Höfn, Iceland 

We arrive in Iceland this morning and step 

ashore in the fishing community of Höfn, 

known as the gateway to Europe’s largest 

glacier. While much of Iceland is pastoral 

and green, its southeastern corner is covered 

by the shimmering Vatnajökull Glacier. The 

1,000-foot-thick ice field literally sits upon 

active volcanoes; a 1996 eruption created a 

remarkable phenomenon—a crater on the 

surface of the glacier. A spectacular drive brings 

us to waiting snowmobiles for an exhilarating 

guided excursion across the vast expanses of 

glittering whiteness. After lunch at a small 

VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER 

FULMAR

GULLFOSS 

lodge, we set out on an unforgettable boat 

ride on Jökulsárlón, here we sail among 

aquamarine icebergs and watch as the glacier 

calves icebergs into the land-locked lagoon. 


Heimay Island / Surtsey Island 

A dramatic volcanic history haunts the 

extraordinary Westman Islands, now the 

home of about 5,000 residents and multitudes 

of puffins, fulmars, and guillemots. Our tour 

of Heimay this morning takes us to a cliff 

where young islanders learn the sport of rope 

swinging, which evolved from an age-old 

tradition of ledge-to-ledge egg-collecting. 

In the Herjolfsdalur Valley we view ruins 

of farmhouses dating back to 650 A.D., and 

from Storhofdi, the views over the island 

and majestic mainland glaciers are, simply, 

breathtaking. On the way back to the ship, 

we pass between two volcanoes, one 5,000 

years old, the other born only in 1973, and 

we drive right across the new volcano’s crater 

and into the town locals call the “Pompeii of 

the North.” 

Later this afternoon we circumnavigate 

Surtsey Island, a fire-and-brimstone result 

of a 1963 undersea eruption. Today, approximately 

56 species of vascular plants grow on 

the island and seals haul out to breed on its 

shores. Nearly 90 species of migrating birds, 

including graylag goose and snow bunting, 

use the island as a rest stop. 


Reykjavík 

After breakfast set off by coach to explore 

Iceland’s Golden Circle—Thingvellir, Geysir, 

and Gullfosss. We begin with Thingvellir 

National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site surrounded by mountains and encompassing 

a vast lava plain of green moss and 

wildflowers. Icelanders regard the parklands 

as a sacred place—in the year 930 the world’s 

oldest legislative body, the Althing, first convened 

here. Continue to Gullfoss Waterfall 

where the Hvita River drops 96 feet in two 

voluminous cascades. The Geysir Center is 

a huge geothermal field of both hissing and 

tranquil multi-hued hot springs and bubbling 

mud pools. After lunch in these scenic 

surroundings drive to Nesjavellir Geothermal 

area to visit the power plant—where hot water 

is harnessed to heat the houses of Reykjavík. 

Return to the ship for dinner and our final 

overnight. 


Reykjavík / Disembark the 

Clipper Odyssey / USA 

After breakfast disembark the Clipper Odyssey 

and transfer to the airport for your independent 

flight homeward. 

JÖKULSÁRLÓN LAGOON 

SNOW BUNTING 

HEIMAY 

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© Sergey Frolov 

© Al Narath

CLIPPER ODYSSEY 

The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury vessel, ideally suited for expedition cruising. 

She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates. 

All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, 

in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress of their 

voyage on the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be configured for 

twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. 

The Clipper Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international 

specialties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room, lounge, small library 

and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet café with wireless access, and gift shop. 

An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an infirmary staffed 

by a registered physician and a sophisticated telecommunications system permitting Internet 

access and telephone and fax communication from many locations around the world. 

Ship registry: Bahamas. 

© Peter Harrison 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into 

and out of Zodiacs for excursions ashore; staff and crew members will be on hand to assist. We have 

designed shore excursions to accommodate both those who enjoy moderate strolls and those who prefer 

more active hikes. A few of the excursions may have rough terrain, with uneven, rocky beaches. In 

July, temperatures are usually quite comfortable and will vary depending upon our altitude on land 

or our ship’s position at sea. Expect temperatures in the 55ºF – 65ºF range, cooling slightly as you 

travel north. Flexibility is a must, as itineraries are subject to change, and landings may be tidal or 

weather dependent. We will mail you a complete list of recommended clothing, essentials to bring, 

and a suggested reading list approximately five months prior to departure. Participants will most 

enjoy the remarkable opportunities this expedition offers if they travel with a spirit of adventure.

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC) has contracted 

Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc. (ZE), to organize this tour. 

1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare, along with 

a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a 

place for CIC participants on this program. The balance 

of the expedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure. 

Air fare is due at time of air ticket issuance. All prices 

are quoted in US dollars and must be paid in US dollars. 

Credit cards are accepted for deposit only. 

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of 

cancellation must be received in writing by CIC. At the 

time we receive your written cancellation, the following 

penalties will apply: 

• 120 days or more prior to departure: 

$500 per person 

• 60 through 119 days prior to departure: 

50% of expedition fare 

• 1 through 59 days prior to departure: 

100% of expedition fare 

Some air fare may be nonrefundable. We urge you to 

check airline cancellation penalties before purchasing 

airline tickets, since international departure times and 

flights can change. Tours can also be cancelled due to 

low enrollments. Neither CIC nor ZE accepts liability 

for cancellation penalties related to domestic or international 

airline tickets purchased in conjunction with the 

tour. Once an expedition has departed, there will be no 

refunds from ZE/CIC for any unused portions of the 

trip. The above policy also applies to all extensions and 

independent travel arrangements made in conjunction 

with this program. 

3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We 

strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation 

and interruption insurance as coverage against a covered 

unforeseen emergency that may force you to cancel or 

leave an expedition while it is in progress. Information 

describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of 

your deposit. 

4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE/CIC programs 

are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling 

alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate 

will be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairing 

roommates, we will always pair participants of the same 

sex. All shared accommodations are nonsmoking. If it 

is not possible to pair you with a roommate, you may be 

asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion of 

the program. 

5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE/CIC 

program requires that you be in generally good health. 

It is essential that persons with any medical problems 

and related dietary restrictions make them known to us 

well before departure. We can counsel you on whether 

the expedition you have selected is appropriate for you. 

The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant 

at any time during the tour if he or she feels the participant 

is physically incapable and/or if a participant’s continued 

participation will jeopardize either the individual involved 

or the group. There will be no refund given under these 

circumstances. 

6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight 

limitations for both checked and carry-on luggage, 

imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement 

due to type of aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/ 

within this program. Specifications will be provided 

with pre-departure materials. 

7. Currency Fluctuation and Fuel Cost Increases: In 

order to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into 

the trip fare an allowance to cover possible increases from 

currency fluctuations or fuel costs. Therefore, as currencies 

do fluctuate around the world and as fuel-cost 

increases may occur, it may be necessary for us to initiate 

a minor rate surcharge at any time before departure if 

there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control. 

8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based 

on information available at the time of printing and are 

subject to change. ZE/CIC reserves the right to change 

a program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations 

as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed, or the 

itinerary changed, due to bad weather, road conditions, 

transportation delays, airline schedules, government 

intervention, sickness or other contingency for which 

ZE/CIC or its agents cannot make provision, the cost 

of delays or changes is not included. 

9. Itinerary Cancellation: Itineraries are based on information 

available at the time of printing and are subject to 

change. ZE/CIC reserves the right to cancel an itinerary 

before departure for any reason whatsoever, including 

too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes, 

wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances which may 

make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments 

received will be promptly refunded, and this refund 

will be the limit of ZE/CIC’s liability. ZE/CIC is not 

responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members 

in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or 

penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa 

or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses. 

10. Participation: ZE/CIC reserves the right to decline 

to accept any individual as a trip member for any reason 

whatsoever. 

11. Limitations of Liability: This section defines ZE/ 

CIC’s responsibility with respect to all of our trips, 

including extensions and independent arrangements. 

Please read it carefully. 

ZE/CIC, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice 

that they act only as the agent for any transportation carrier, 

hotel, ground operator, or other suppliers of services 

connected with this expedition (“other providers”), and 

the other providers are solely responsible and liable for 

providing their respective services. The passenger tickets 

in use by the carriers shall constitute the sole contract 

between the carriers and the passenger; the carriers are 

not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the 

time tour participants are not aboard their conveyance. 

ZE/CIC shall not be held liable for (A) any damage to, 

or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons 

occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission 

of any other provider, including but not limited to any 

defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated 

or provided by such other provider, and (B) any loss or 

damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any 

manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to 

act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government 

or any subdivision or agent thereof, or by acts of God, 

strikes, fire, flood, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, 

sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other 

cause(s) beyond their control. The participant waives any 

claim against ZE/CIC for any such loss, damage, injury, 

or death. By registering for the expedition, the participant 

certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical, 

or other condition or disability that would create a hazard 

for him/herself or other participants. ZE/CIC shall not 

be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred 

by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket to or from the 

departure city of the expedition. Baggage and personal 

effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the 

traveler. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made 

where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being 

of the passengers. 

As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject to 

change. 

As described in item 9 above, in the event that an 

expedition must be cancelled, ZE/CIC is not responsible 

for any personal expenses incurred by trip members in 

preparing for the program. 

Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket 

forms that limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. 

When such tickets are used, you are generally bound 

by the terms of these tickets with respect to your legal 

relationship to the owner and operators of the ship, their 

agent ZE/CIC, and the ship’s crew. 

On advancement of deposit to ZE/CIC, the depositor 

acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the 

above recited terms and conditions, and agrees to be 

bound by them.

EXPEDITION LEADERS 

Our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a comprehensive educational component 

to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps. Experts from additional 

fields of study will join the team below. 

Dr. Ann Muscat – Ann is a marine ecologist and has conducted underwater 

research in California and Antarctica. As President and CEO of the 

Catalina Island Conservancy, she is deeply involved in conservation management 

and environmental education. She has served as Director of USC’s 

Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island, and had leadership roles 

at both the California Science Center and the Natural History Museum 

of Los Angeles County. She enjoys lecturing on expedition ships and sailing 

throughout the offshore islands of California and Baja California. 

Jack Baldelli – Jack was a commercial oil field diver and supervisor in the 

North Sea, India, and Africa in the 1970s and 1980s with over 265 days 

of saturation diving to 500 feet. He lived in Edinburgh and worked in the 

Orkney and Shetland Islands as well as further off shore. Currently, as one 

of the few commercial divers regularly working at the United States bases 

in Antarctica, he maintains vital seawater intake systems and ship access 

to piers, and provides support to underwater scientific operations. After 

getting his degree in marine biology, he was a military and commercial 

pilot. Jack is also an accomplished naturalist, photographer, and sailor. 

Mike Messick (Expedition Leader) – One of the best expedition leaders in the business, 

Mike embarked on a full-time career in adventure travel shortly after graduation and has since 

visited more than 170 countries around the world. Mike has conducted research at Woods Hole 

Oceanographic Institution in its onshore laboratory and aboard one of its research vessels. He is 

a member of The Explorers Club, holds a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license, and has his scuba 

instructor certificate from NAUI. In 1990 Mike and six others founded Zegrahm Expeditions. 

Kevin Clement – Although his specialty is subarctic ecology, Kevin’s work as a naturalist and 

adventure travel guide has taken him from his home in Alaska to all seven continents. He has worked 

in several national parks and has guided groups in whitewater rafts, sea kayaks, and on foot. Kevin 

is a director of Zegrahm Expeditions and he holds certifications in scuba diving, swiftwater rescue, 

and wilderness medicine, as well as a Coast Guard Master’s license. 

Colleen Batey – Dr. Colleen Batey’s childhood passion for archaeology led her to Durham University 

from where she received her doctorate. Her research interests focus on the settlement and burial of 

Scandinavian settlers and she has excavated extensively on Viking and Late Norse sites in Northern 

Scotland, Orkney, and Shetland Islands, and more recently in Iceland. Since 2002 Colleen has been 

a lecturer in archaeology at the University of Glasgow and until 2008 was the finds research manager 

for the Archaeological Institute of Iceland in Reykjavík. 

T. H. Baughman – Dr. T.H. Baughman is a professor of history at the University of Central 

Oklahoma. Tim has taught European history for more than 30 years, and has been leading travelers 

around the world for 25 years. He is the author of six books, lectures widely on European and polar 

history, and teaches courses in 20th-century European history. His tales of the history of regions 

visited bring to life their vibrant story. Tim combines a scholar’s rigor with a storyteller’s images 

to describe and explain the past. 

Mark Brazil – Mark developed his fascination with the natural world, especially birds, during his 

boyhood in the landlocked English county of Worcestershire. He earned his Ph.D. from Stirling 

University, Scotland, for his work on avian ecology and behavior in Iceland. His work as a field 

naturalist, author, researcher, and guide has taken him to every continent. He is the author of 

several ornithological books and the leading authority on the natural history of Japan. 

Ragnar Hauksson – Ragnar is a native of Iceland and, for the past 20 years, has been a tourist guide 

in his homeland, leading groups of various kinds and sizes to almost every corner of the country. 

He has also taken part in a number of voyages on expedition cruise ships in the North Atlantic over 

the past 10 years. Ragnar’s lectures weave the everyday life of Icelanders together with the folk tales, 

fairy tales, and sagas have influenced modern-day Icelandic life. Fleunt in five languages and a skilled 

translator of books, Ragnar enhances our journey with a deep knowledge of his fascinating country.

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RESERVATION FORM 

IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS: Scotland, Iceland & the Faroes 

July 13 – 26, 2011 

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fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com • web site: www.zeco.com 

A suggested donation of $250 per person, payable by separate check to 

the Catalina Island Conservancy, is appreciated. Please mail any 

donations directly to the Catalina Island Conservancy at 330 Golden 

Shore, Suite 170, Long Beach, CA 90802. Please note on the check that 

you are a participant on the 2011 In the Wake of the Vikings expedition.

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516 

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SUITE 

608 

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BRIDGE 

607 

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RECEPTION 

ELEVATOR 

DINING 

ROOM 

ELEVATOR 

MAIN 

LOUNGE 

PROMENADE 

ELEVATOR 

SHOP 

LIDO 

LOUNGE 

PROMENADE 

ELEVATOR 

GYM 

652 653 

650 651 

LIBRARY 

& BAR 

LIDO 

BAR 

POOL 

A-Deck Main Deck Lido Deck Bridge Deck 

CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 

Main Lounge Category 3 Cabin Dining Room 

CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 6 SUITE 

RATES 

CATEGORY 

RATE CATEGORY 

RATE 

Category 1 $9,980 Category 6 $14,380 

Category 2 $10,680 Suite $17,380 

Category 3 $11,380 Single/Cat 2 $13,880 

Category 4 $12,180 Single/Cat 3 $14,680 

Category 5 $13,280 

Please note the special single rates for solo travelers. 

Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all 

onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, 

briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; $50,000 of emergency 

sickness/accident/medical expenses and $75,000 in evacuation insurance;* all gratuities. 

Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; 

transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; accident/baggage/cancellation 

insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/ 

fax/telephone charges. 

Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you 

approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of August 

2010, the approximate economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $1,425 for New York/Edinburgh – 

Reykjavík/ New York. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed. 

All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are 

subject to change. 

* Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. The Policy will contain reductions, 

limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.

DID YOU KNOW? 

© 

Faroe Islands Tourism 

• The period from the first recorded raid in the 790s until the Norman Conquest of 

England in 1066 is commonly known as the Viking Age of Scandinavian history. 

• Viking graves have turned up artifacts from as far away as North America and 

India, demonstrating the extent of their trading networks. 

• Viking ships were steered by rudders on the right side, which the Vikings called 

styrbord, Old Norse for “steer side,” from which the English word “starboard” comes. 

• The world’s oldest parliament is in Iceland, which first convened in the year 930 

when Viking chieftains met, outdoors, to argue their differences. 

• The Norsemen who conquered the British Isles had a reputation for excessive 

cleanliness, due to their custom of bathing once a week, on Saturdays (unlike the 

local Anglo-Saxons). To this day, Saturday is referred to as “washing day” in the 

Scandinavian languages. 

• The Bluetooth technology is named after a tenth-century Viking king, Harald 

Bluetooth. Harald was known for uniting various warring tribes in Denmark and 

Norway, as the technology is intended to unite various other technologies. 

Cover photos: © Shirley Metz (Waterfall and Atlantic Puffin) 


VIKIN GS 


Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | July 13 – 26, 2011 

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Phone: (562) 437-8555 ext. 231 

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In the Wake of the Vikings - Catalina Island Conservancy

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