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For More Fun, Food, and Fabulous
Folks than Any Other Cruise!
Geek Cruises
Technology cruise-conferences to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, and Hawaii
Escape to the good life.
Allow yourself to be
pampered. Have fun.
Unwind. And do it all
while you enrich your
mind aboard a luxurious
cruise ship as you sail
the oceans of the world !

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Geek Cruises
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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 your
sheer pleasure at being a part of it? When was the last time you enjoyed yourself
so much, learned so much, and shared so much with other technology users
that 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 us
exactly that, over and over again. They rave about the one-on-one networking
with industry leaders. They reminisce about the great time they had socializing
with other cruisers who shared their
interests. They praise the seminars
that taught them the tricks
and tips they wished they
learned a lot sooner.
And ‘oh’– what a cruise!
What’s not to love about spending a
relaxing week at sea, sailing aboard a
beautiful cruise ship, surrounded by
fellow enthusiasts who speak the same
language? And if you bring along your
non-geek friends and family, they’ll
enjoy themselves just as much as you
do as they feast on fabulous food,
visit interesting ports of call, take
advantage of onboard activities, and
do all those other things that five-star
cruising offers.
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Larry Wall, inventor of the Perl, with his wife Gloria.
2 Cap’n & CEO Neil Bauman, at the hospitality desk.
3 One of our Geek Cruisers took to the stage during a “Pub
Crawl” in Juneau.
4 A frequent Geek Cruises’ private excursion in San Juan,
Puerto Rico is to Arecibo Observatory. Our group is at the
base 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 in
class by Neil Bauman; geek with laptop by Doc Searls

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Come find out for yourself what all the
excitement is about. But be forewarned:
Once you’ve taken a Geek Cruise, no
vacation, no conference, will ever be
so much fun again. Except, perhaps,
your next Geek Cruise.
5 Geek Cruise sailings always offer wireless internet access.
6 Some Alaskan days are quite warm. On this day it was 70°
in Glacier Bay in May.
7 The cruise ships also have an Internet Cafe.
8 Have your photo taken with all the speakers.
9 Mac geeks, using their wireless laptops, in the Library on
Holland America’s ms Volendam.
10 A Geek Cruiser checks in, via his ham radio.
11 “L” for Linux: Linux Lunacy geeks in the Caribbean.
12 Linus Torvalds, Linux inventor, autographs his book.
13 The Geek Cruises “Quiz Show:” always a hit ... and challenging!
ENJOY ONE-ON-ONE
NETWORKING
WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
AND CELEBRITIES
★ Tim Bray
★ John de Lancie
★ Deke McClelland
★ Cary Millsap
★ Rasmus Lerdorf
★ Paul Prescod
★ Randal Schwartz
★ Lincoln Stein
★ Guido van Rossum
★ Wil Wheaton
★ Dan Connolly
★ Dave Ensor
★ Sean McGrath
★ Bert Monroy
★ David Pogue
★ Jeffrey Richter
★ Sal Soghoian
★ Linus Torvalds
★ Larry Wall
★ Steve Wozniak
“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
“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 concerned.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
“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
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Cruising
CRUISING IS A GREAT WAY TO VACATION The hassles of an ordinary
getaway are completely eliminated. You don’t have to worry about making dinner
reservations, running to make connections, or packing and unpacking. You’ll
marvel at the flawless onboard service, your spacious stateroom, the exceptional
cuisine. 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 BOARD
Onboard your luxurious cruise ship,
you’ll find plenty to do — or plenty of
space to do nothing at all. Love to eat?
Enjoy an early-morning breakfast of
coffee and pastries on deck. Lunch on
hamburgers, hot dogs, and tacos.
Dress for dinner or order room service
and 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 the
fitness club. Or indulge in a massage
and leave the guilt for later. As night
falls, enjoy a first-run movie. Try your
luck in the casino. Take a seat for a
lavish Broadway-style production. Find
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a secluded spot and enjoy some quiet
time. Or socialize with seminar participants
in one of the many lounges.
Cruising is all about choice. Do as much
or as little as you want. No distractions.
No decisions. Just pure enjoyment.
Join us for a Geek Cruise. Relaxation
for the body. Stimulation for the mind.
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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 offer
Teppanyaki (i.e., Benihana-style eating) in a small room where
12 people watch as the chef prepares and serves your meal.
“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
Enjoy Broadway-style shows …
every night there’s a different show!
The NCL’s Star Oceanview
Stateroom with Balcony
has two lower beds
(that convert to
a queen bed),a
sitting area, and a
floor-to-ceiling glass door
that opens to a private
balcony. 166 square feet.
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.
Holland America’s Mini-suites
are big on luxury: private
verandahs, whirlpool
baths, VCRs, and
mini bars.
284 square feet.
Standard Outside Double on
Holland America is approximately
177 square feet.
Rooms will vary in size
and furniture placement.

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Alaska
CRUISING ALASKA Geek Cruises
will take you on a voyage of discovery
through Alaska’s famous Inside
Passage, then sail into either Hubbard
Glacier or Glacier Bay National Park.
From the moment the sun rises over
the peaks of distant mountains to
some of the most gorgeous sunsets
you’ve ever seen, each day will be a
revelation. Onboard naturalists will
alert you to the passing wildlife:
eagles on the treetops, bears ambling
along the shores, whales cavorting
alongside the ship.
Just being on a luxurious cruise ship
in Alaska is enough of an experience
for most people. But as you watch
the glories of nature pass by —
mammoth glaciers, pristine wilderness,
soaring eagles — you realize
that something else is making this
the best vacation you’ve ever had:
hours of technology seminars, conducted
by top people, attended by
like-minded enthusiasts.
Forget about boring vacations! Ride a
dog sled, fly over fjords, take a quick
course in canoeing. Then settle into
one of Geek Cruises’ many fascinating
seminars where you can learn new
skills and share ideas.
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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1 The Inside Passage on the outskirts of Ketchikan.
2 Hubbard Glacier has an open calving face six miles wide.
3 If you go out on one of the many whale-watching
excursions, you’re guaranteed to see whales.
4 Skagway, Alaska’s conduit to the Klondike, offers visitors a
touch of the wild and wooly Gold Rush era. Photo by Geek
Cruises graphic artist Chris Campbell from the cruise ship.
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Juneau
Seward
College Fjord
Valdez
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Glacier
Haines
Skagway
Juneau
Sitka
Ketchikan
Juneau
Glacier Bay
National Park
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Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Victoria
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VANCOUVER
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ADVENTURES ON LAND
At every port of call, you can choose
from a myriad of shore excursions
that range from mild to wild. Enjoy
leisurely tours or sign up for actionpacked
adventures. Go flightseeing
over Misty Fjords National Monument
with its sheer granite walls.
Helicopter to a dog sled camp on top
of a majestic glacier. Paddle your own
canoe through a pristine alpine lake.
If your interests are a bit less physical,
go ashore at Ketchikan and tour
Alaska’s largest collection of original
totems. Or visit the Chilkat Bald Eagle
Preserve where you’ll see thousands
of eagles.
“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
“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
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ALASKA’S AMPHITHEATER
In Alaska, more than in any other
cruising waters in the world, there’s a
spectacular show playing constantly
… outside. So don’t be surprised if,
in the middle of a seminar, someone
yells “whale,” and everybody suddenly
rushes to the window to watch a pod
of great humpback whales performing
off the starboard bow. Now what
other conference ever provided that
kind of entertainment?
5 The three itineraries Geek Cruises offers in Alaska are
breathtakingly beautiful.
6 Black Bear in Juneau photographed by a Geek Cruiser.
7 The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway climbs 2,865 feet
in the 20 miles between Skagway and White Pass.This
awesome three-hour trip provides breathtaking vistas as
captured by Geek Cruiser Sally Brown.
8 Hubbard Glacier photographed by Geek Cruiser Misty Rhodes.
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Europe
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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 smoothly
through Europe’s waterways, you’ll move effortlessly from one country to
another, avoiding the hassle of long train rides, immigration lines, language
barriers, and unexpected costs.
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
St. Petersburg
(Moscow)
EUROPE’S RICH HERITAGE Every
day, you’ll pull into fabulous ports that
will thrust you into a kaleidoscope of
cultures. Bargain with rug merchants
in Istanbul. Delight in centuries-old
architecture in Venice.Tour the baroque
churches of Dubrovnik. Relive the glory
of ancient Olympians. Stare in awe at the
magnificent ruins of biblical Ephesus.
Can you ever get bored? Not likely.
COPENHAGEN
Warnemünde
Visby
1 Exquisite ceramic art lies within Istanbul’s mosques.
2 Built in 114 AD, the library at Ephesus is the centerpiece
of one of the world’s greatest ruined cities.
(Ephesus is a 30-minute bus ride from Kusadasi.)
3 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.)
4 An unspoiled Croatian outpost of Venice,
Dubrovnik is a charming city for strollers.
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CRUISING EUROPEAN STYLE
Attending a conference on a cruise
ship offers many advantages over a
land conference. A major difference
is the informal socializing that will
occur continuously during every
glorious day. Talk one-on-one with
seminar presenters. Pick up discussions
started earlier with fellow
Geek Cruisers. Network practically
around the clock.
Come and experience cruising
European style. Relax and learn in
an atmosphere of graciousness and
attention to detail that will make
your cruise vacation a truly memorable
one.
“It’s been mind blowing to spend a week
amongst like-minded people.”
“Alfredo Matias Reed
“I just wanted to drop you a note to let you
know how much we’ve enjoyed the [conference]
and what a fantastic job we think
you did. Not only was it educational, it was
truly fun. Again, Neil, thank you so much for
putting this all together … not only have I
learned more [programming], you’ve made
our wedding/honeymoon so memorable.”
“Jasmine Merced
VENICE
What is it about Venice that has caused so many writers to
wax poetic about its charms? “The gorgeous and wonderful
reality of Venice,” wrote Charles Dickens,“is beyond the
fancy of the wildest dreamer.” “This was Venice,” wrote
Thomas Mann,“the flattering and suspect beauty—this city,
half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious air
the arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, where
composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous
eroticism.” “Venice,” wrote Truman Capote,“is like eating an
entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.”
What arouses such outpourings of adoration? Perhaps it’s the
city’s dreamlike quality. Perhaps it’s the light that inspired
Renaissance painters. Perhaps it’s the very improbability
of its existence.Whatever it is, visitors to Venice have been
awed, enthralled, and enchanted for centuries.
Venice’s major landmarks are familiar to even the most
casual traveler: the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, the Ducal
Palace. But nothing quite prepares you for your first visit.
St. Mark’s Square is surely Venice’s most famous and beautiful
piazza. Facing the square is the opulent St. Mark’s Basilica,
laid out in the form of a Greek cross.The effect of light
shimmering against the 43,000 square feet of mosaics has
been 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, and
Tintoretto that hang in the Academy Gallery. Masterpieces
by more modern artists—Picasso, Kandinsky, Pollock,
Motherwell, and Ernst—can be found in the Peggy
Guggenheim Collection, housed in the heiress’s former
apartments in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni.
Certainly,Venice has a reality that is at odds with its romantic
image. But that reality takes a back seat as La Serenissima—
the most serene one—continues to seduce visitors with an
unrivaled beauty. And that is the true reality.
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Caribbean
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Holland America’s private island in the Bahamas — Half Moon Cay
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 last
few hours in a productive and satisfying seminar. Now you’re minutes away from
windsurfing over rippling waves or swimming in some of the clearest waters
you’ve ever seen.
Escape from routine, regiment, and restriction. Enter a world where the dazzling
Caribbean, warm sun, and cool breezes beckon you with an array of adventures
and delights.
The Lighthouse at Breakers — an
incredible Italian restaurant on
Grand Cayman island. Every dish
has a Caribbean accent!
CARIBBEAN EXCITEMENT How
do you define relaxation? If it’s action
you crave, our Caribbean cruises offer
a range of exciting choices at each
port of call. Ride a 24-speed mountain
bike to view some of the Caribbean’s
most beautiful vistas. Helicopter over
glorious beaches. Swim with mammoth
white stingrays. Ride horseback.
Explore world-class dive sites. Climb
ancient pyramids of the great and
mysterious Mayan civilization. Rent a
kayak, sailboat, or Hobie Cat.
If it’s less strenuous activities you
seek, spend the day shopping for some
of the Caribbean’s best duty-free
bargains. Slip on a pair of flippers and
snorkel for hours. Wander along
picturesque streets dripping with old
world ambience. Sip a tropical cooler
in the shade of a palm tree. Or just lie
on a sun-drenched beach and let the
sound of the waves lull you to sleep.
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Geek Cruisers pose after our “journey” to the top of Dunn’s
River 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 about
an hour) are offered every 20 minutes.
Parasailing (offered by Holland America on most Caribbean
Geek Cruises) is great fun … and easy with the help of
Holland America’s expert staff.
We visit both the Western and Eastern Caribbean … shown
here are two of the many different itineraries we offer.

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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 collection
of 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?
“Let me say that the cruise was one of the
most enjoyable and relaxing weeks of my life.
Thank you!”
“Lincoln Stein, M.D., Ph.D.
“The cruise was a smashing success.
I want to go every year!”
“Daniel Dickerson
“...having returned back in Germany and being
caught again by my business I have a wonderful
retrospection to our cruise. It was the greatest
vacation adventure in my life (and Gudruns’s life),
and last but not least a technical highly valuable
event. So I am thinking over the next cruise,
perhaps MySQL Swell in the Mediterranean,
probably later.”
Guenther Hartung
MAYAN RUINS The Mayas created one of the
world’s greatest — and most enigmatic — civilizations.
While much of Mayan history is shrouded in mystery,
the proof of their greatness lies in the magnificent
ruins of their cities and ceremonial centers found in
Mexico and Central America. From Tulum on Mexico’s
Yucatan Peninsula to Copan in Honduras to Tikal in
Guatemala, their monuments, palaces, and temples are
a testament to their superior knowledge, design skills,
and construction methods.
The Mayas’ strong presence in Mexico is evidenced by
the name given to the country’s eastern coast: the
Riviera Maya. Cozumel and Playa del Carmen provide
excellent starting points for tours of the Mayan ruins,
among them, Coba, El Rey,Tulum, Chichen Itza, and
San Gervasio. All of them can be reached within a few
hours’ driving time. And they are worth the time.The
sheer size of the structures, the stories of ongoing
archeological finds, and the intriguing theories about
When on a Western Caribbean cruise be sure to take in one of several Mayan Ruin excursions.
what caused the eventual downfall of the Mayas
combine for a history lesson like none other you’ve
ever experienced.
Coba is situated in the depths of the jungle and is
regarded as one of the most important archaeological
sites because of the remains found there. Among the
largest Mayan ruins yet uncovered, Coba has more than
3,500 sacred structures surrounded by four natural
lakes. Only a few of the structures have been opened
to the public.They include the tallest structures in the
northern part of the Yucatan, such as the soaring 42-
meter high Nohoch Mul pyramid that can be climbed
for a stunning view of the surrounding rain forest and
the Coba Group of Pyramids with its 24-meter high
Iglesia pyramid.With more than 2.5 miles of gravel
walking paths, you can spend hours wandering the
rugged terrain of the ruins.
= Chichen Itza = Tulum
The ancient walled city of Tulum is located on the edge
of a cliff overlooking the crystal-blue Caribbean, making
it one of the most spectacular sites in the Mayan
world. Dominated by sacred temples, it’s also the only
Mayan settlement built on the sea.
San Gervasio is the home of Ixchel, the goddess of fertility
and good health. Located on the island of Cozumel,
this 10-acre holy area was an important pilgrimage
center for Mayan women who prayed to Ixchel for
healthy babies. All Mayas were encouraged to visit the
sacred site at least once in their life.
You can sign up for shore excursions that provide
guided tours of the ruins.Take a fascinating step back
in history as you explore these breathtaking sites, marveling
at the fantastic architecture and pondering the
mysteries that will forever envelope the great Mayas.

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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 you
helicopter over West Maui Mountains, bike down the slopes of Haleakala, or scuba
dive among coral reefs. Experience
the “Big Island” of Hawaii, whose
breathtaking natural wonders include
black sand beaches, snowcapped
peaks, and lush valleys.
Then spend a day on foreign soil
on little-known Fanning Island, an
unspoiled Pacific atoll. Deserted
beaches. Crystal-clear water. A
tropical blue-green
lagoon. A place where
time stands still.
And so can you.
Or not. Choose
from among
snorkeling,
bike touring,
island exploring,
sailing,
kayaking, beach
volleyball, and
more. Or just find a
perfect stretch of beach
and let the world pass you by.
THE ALOHA SPIRIT
Attending a
conference on a cruise ship offers
many advantages over a land conference.
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A major difference is the informal
socializing that will occur continuously
during every glorious day. Talk oneon-one
with seminar presenters. Pick
up discussions started earlier with fel-
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2 Surf’s up at Waikiki Beach! The Geek Cruises pre-cruise
Luau and banquet is held on the green grass of this
ocean-front Sheraton.
3 Haleakala National Park, Maui: cinder cone and the South Rim.
4 The outside pool on the NCL Star — the ship we
exclusively use for our Hawaiian cruises.
5 Hike “The Valley Isle” in Maui.
“I learned techniques in the digital photography
workshop that will save me hours at
work – 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 and
save time.”
“Tim Horgan
“The one thing that I got on this cruise that
would be impossible to get at a typical
computer conference was a chance to hang
out with these guys I’ve heard about over
the years. At a normal Perl event, where
there would be a lot more people, if you
ever got near Larry Wall there would be a
hundred guys around him vying for his
attention. I had nice chats with just about
all the speakers, and that was great.”
“Steve Dimse
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“The short summary is, go if you can
possibly figure out a way.”
“Charles Shapiro

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UPPER VERANDAH DECK
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C1051
J1053 C1055
C1057
J1059
C1061
J1063 C1065
C1069
J1067
C1071
J1073 C1075
C1077
C1079
W C1081
E
E
E
E
K1113
K1119
K1123
PANTRY
SHORE
EXC.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS & FACILITIES
• 1,848 Passengers
• 82,000 Gross Tons
• 950 Feet Long
• Automatic Stabilizers
• 11 Passenger Decks
• 14 Passenger Elevators
• 4 Outside Elevators
• 24 Public Rooms
E
D1083
D1085
D1087
D1089
D1091
D1093
D1095
D1097
D1099
D1101
DD1103
DD1105
DD1107
DD1109
E1111
E1115
E1117
E1121
E1125
E1127
102 ft. to stern
from Rooms 1122 & 1127.
ODYSSEY RESTAURANT
NIGHT CLUB
E
E
• 4 Restaurants
• Outdoor Swimming
Pools (one with
sliding glass roof)
• Spa & Salon
• Two Show Lounges
• Duty-Free Shops
•Library
E
E
CASINO
E
E
VISTA LOUNGE
QUEEN’S
LOUNGE
E
E
ATRIUM
E
E
E
E
ART GALLERY
LOWER VISTA
DINING ROOM
PIANO BAR
SPORTS BAR
W
M
E
E
WINDSTAR
CAFE
COFFEE
BAR
EXPLORER’S
LOUNGE
M
W
•Casino
• Fitness Center
• Basketball Court
• Volleyball Court
• Golf Simulator
• Internet Center
• Suite Lounge
E
E
HALF MOON
HUDSON
E
E
STUYVESANT
PERFUMERY
SHOPPING ARCADE
M / W
SHOPS
E
E
VISTA LOUNGE
E
ATRIUM
OCEAN BAR
E
E
INTERNET
CENTER
JAVA
CORNER
E
ERASMUS
LIBRARY
E
E
UPPER VISTA
DINING ROOM
PHOTO GALLERY
E
E
VF4002
VF4004
VC4006
VC4008
VC4010
VC4014
VC4016
VC4020
VC4022
VC4026
VC4028
VC4032
VC4034
VC4036
VC4038
VC4040
VC4042
VC4044
VC4046 E
VC4048 E
VC4050
VC4052
VC4054
G4056
H4058
H4060
H4062
G4064
H4066
H4068
H4070
G4072
H4074
H4076
H4078
G4080
H4082
H4084
H4086
G4088
E
F4090
VC4166
VC4170
VC4172
S4180
VB4178
MM4168 M4158 M4154 M4148
N4030 N4024 N4018 NN4012
E
G4092
H4094
H4096
H4098
H4100
G4102
H4104
H4106
H4108
H4110
G4112
H4114
H4116
H4118
H4120
F4122
VC4124
VC4126
VC4128
VC4130
VC4132
VC4134
VC4136
VC4138
VC4140 E
VC4142 E
VC4144
VC4146
VC4150
VC4152
VC4156
VC4160
VC4162
VC4164
E
E
VA4176
VA4174
VA4179
VA4181
VF4001
VF4003
VC4005
VC4007
VC4009
VC4013
VC4015
VC4019
VC4021
VC4025
VC4027
VC4031
VC4033
VC4035
VC4037
VC4039
VC4041
VC4043
E VC4045
E VC4047
VC4049
VC4051
VC4053
G4055
H4057
H4059
H4061
G4063
H4065
H4067
H4069
G4071
H4073
H4075
H4077
G4079
H4081
H4083
H4085
G4087
N4029 N4023 N4017 NN4011
M4157 M4153 M4147
VB4183
F4089
E
G4091
H4093
H4095
H4097
H4099
G4101
H4103
H4105
H4107
H4109
G4111
H4113
H4115
H4117
H4119
F4121
VC4123
VC4125
VC4127
VC4129
VC4131
VC4133
VC4135
VC4137
E VC4139
E VC4141
VC4143
VC4145
VC4149
VC4151
VC4155
VC4159
VC4161
VC4163
VC4167
VC4169
MM4165
MM4171
E
VC4173
VC4175
VC4177
S4185
9 ft. to stern
from Rooms 4180, 4178, 4176,
4174, 4179, 4181, 4183 & 4185.
SS5002
VC5004
VC5006
VC5012
VC5014
VC5016
VC5020
VC5024
VC5026
VC5028
VC5032
VC5036
VC5038
VC5040
VC5042
VC5044
VC5046
VC5048
VC5050
VC5052
L5008
L5010
L5018
L5022
L5030
L5034
VE5054
VE5056
VE5058
VE5060
VE5062
VE5064
VE5066
VE5068
VE5070
VD5072
VD5074
VD5076
VD5078
VD5080
VD5082
VD5084
VD5086
VD5088
VD5090
VD5092
VD5094
VD5096
VD5098
E
E
E
E
VD5100
VD5102
VD5104
VD5106
VD5108
VD5110
VD5112
VD5114
VD5116
VD5118
VD5120
VD5122
VD5124
VD5126
VE5128
VE5130
VE5132
VE5134
VE5136
VE5138
VE5140
VC5142
VC5144
VC5146
VC5148 E
VC5150 E
VC5152
VC5154
VC5158
VC5160
VC5162
VC5168
VC5170
VC5172
VC5174
VC5176
VC5178
S5186
L5164 L5156
L5166
E
L5005
L5011
L5017
L5023
L5029
E
E
SS5001
VC5003
VC5007
VC5009
VC5013
VC5015
VC5019
VC5021
VC5025
VC5027
VC5031
VC5033
VC5035
VC5037
VC5039
VC5041
VC5043
VC5045
VC5047
VC5049
VE5051
VE5053
VE5055
VE5057
VE5059
VE5061
VE5063
VE5065
VE5067
VD5069
VD5071
VD5073
VD5075
VD5077
VD5079
VD5081
VD5083
VD5085
VD5087
VD5089
VD5091
VD5093
VD5095
E
VD5097
VD5099
VD5101
VD5103
VD5105
VD5107
VD5109
VD5111
VD5113
VD5115
VD5117
VD5119
VD5121
VD5123
VE5125
VE5127
VE5129
VE5131
VE5133
VE5135
VE5137
VC5139
VC5141
VC5143
E VC5145
E VC5147
VC5149
VC5151
VC5153
VC5157
VC5159
VC5163
VC5167
VC5169
VC5171
VC5175
VC5179
S5187
L5165 L5161 L5155
L5177 L5173
VA5184
VA5182
VA5180
VA5181
VA5183
VA5185
23 ft. to stern from Rooms 5186,
5184, 5182, 5180, 5181, 5183,
5185 & 5187.
E
E
VA6004
VB6006
VB6008
VB6012
VB6016
VB6018
VB6020
VB6024
VB6026
VB6030
VB6032
VB6036
VB6038
VB6040
VB6042
VB6044
VB6046 E
VB6048 E
VB6050
SS6052
SS6054
SS6056
SS6058
SS6060
SS6062
SS6064
SS6066
SS6068
SS6070
SS6072
SS6074
SS6076
SS6078
VB6080
VB6082
E
E
S6084
S6086
F6002
L6010
K6034 K6028 K6022 K6014
S6088
SS6090
SS6092
SS6094
SS6096
SS6098
SS6100
SS6102
SS6104
SS6106
SS6108
VB6110
VB6112
VB6114
VB6116 E
VB6118 E
VB6120
VB6122 K6124
VB6128 K6126
VB6132 K6130
VB6136 K6134
VB6140 K6138
VB6144 K6142
VB6148 K6146
VB6150
VB6152
S6158
S6156
I-6067
I-6071
I-6075
I-6079
I-6081
E
E
VA6154
VA6165
S6167
VA6003
VB6005
VB6009
VB6011
VB6013
VB6017
VB6019
VB6023
VB6025
VB6029
VB6031
VB6033
VB6035
VB6037
VB6039
VB6041
E VB6043
E VB6045
VB6047
VB6049
VB6051
VB6053
F6001
L6007
K6027 K6021 K6015
K6131
K6135
K6139
K6143
K6147
K6151
K6155
K6159
SS6055
SS6057
SS6059
SS6061
SS6063
SS6065
SS6069
SS6073
SS6077
SS6083
SS6085
SS6087
VB6089
VB6091
S6093
S6095
S6097
SS6099
SS6101
SS6103
SS6105
SS6107
SS6109
SS6111
SS6113
SS6115
SS6117
VB6119
VB6121
VB6123
E VB6125
E VB6127
VB6129
VB6133
VB6137
VB6141
VB6145
VB6149
VB6153
VB6157
VB6161
VB6163
S6169
33 ft. to stern from Rooms 6158,
6156, 6154, 6165, 6167 & 6169.
Sports Deck
Observation Deck
Lido Deck
Navigation Deck
Rotterdam Deck
Upper Verandah Deck
Verandah Deck
Upper Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
Lower Promenade Deck
Main Deck
E
E

ROTTERDAM DECK
Rooms 7001- 7133
121 ft. from bow
to Rooms 7001 & 7002.
VA7002
VA7004
VA7008
VA7012
VA7016
VA7020
VA7024
VA7028
VA7032
VA7034
VA7036
VA7038
VA7040
VA7042
VA7044
E
E
PS7046
S7048
S7050
S7052
S7054
S7056
S7058
S7060
S7062
S7064
S7066
S7068
S7070
S7072
S7074
S7076
S7078
S7080
S7082
S7084
S7086
S7088
VA7090
VA7092
VA7094
VA7096
VA7098
VA7102
VA7106
VA7110
VA7114
VA7118
VA7122
VA7124
S7132
J7006 J7005
J7010 J7009
J7014 J7013
J7018 J7017
J7022 J7021
J7026
J7030
J7025
J7029
E
E
E
E
J7100
J7104
J7108
J7112
J7116
J7120
VA7130
VA7128
CONCIERGE
NEPTUNE
LOUNGE
E
E
E
E
VA7001
VA7003
VA7007
VA7011
VA7015
VA7019
VA7023
VA7027
VA7031
VA7033
VA7035
VA7037
VA7039
VA7041
VA7043
PS7045
S7047
S7049
S7051
S7053
S7055
S7057
S7059
S7061
S7063
S7065
S7067
S7069
S7071
S7073
S7075
S7077
S7079
S7081
S7083
S7085
S7087
PANTRY
VA7089
VA7091
E VA7093
E VA7095
VA7097
J7099 VA7101
J7103 VA7105
J7107 VA7109
J7111 VA7113
J7115 VA7117
J7119 VA7121
J7123 VA7125
S7133
VA7126
VA7127
VA7129
VA7131
56 ft. to stern from Rooms
7132, 7130, 7128, 7126, 7127,
7129, 7131 & 7133.
E
E
NAVIGATION DECK
Rooms 8001- 8135
186 ft. from bow
to Rooms 8001 & 8002.
VA8002
VA8001
VA8006 J8004 J8003 VA8005
VA8010 J8008 J8007 VA8009
VA8014 J8012 J8011 VA8013
VA8016
VA8015
VA8018
VA8017
VA8020
VA8019
VA8022
VA8021
VA8024
VA8023
VA8026 E
E VA8025
VA8028 E
E VA8027
VA8030
VA8029
VA8032
VA8031
VA8034
VA8033
VA8036
VA8035
SS8038 I-8037 SS8039
SS8040
I-8041
SS8043
I-8045
SS8042
SS8047
I-8049
SS8044
SS8051
SS8046
SS8053
SS8048
SS8055
SS8050
SS8057
SS8052
SS8059
J8056
SS8054
SS8061
SS8058
SS8063
SS8060
SS8065
SS8062
SS8067
VA8064
VA8069
VA8066
VA8071
E
E E
E
E
E
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
VA8101
VA8098
VA8103
VA8100
VA8105
VA8102 E
E VA8107
VA8104 E
E VA8109
VA8106
VA8111
VA8108
VA8113
VA8110
VA8115
VA8112
VA8117
VA8114
VA8121
VA8116
VA8123
VA8120
VA8127
S8128
S8135
J8118
J8125 J8119
VA8126
VA8124
VA8122
VA8129
VA8131
VA8133
68 ft. to stern from Rooms
8128, 8126, 8124, 8122, 8129
8131, 8133 & 8135.
STATEROOM SYMBOL LEGEND
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 railing
instead of clear-view Plexiglas railing.
THERAPY ROOMS
LIDO POOL
DECK
E
E
LIDO BUFFET
W
LIDO DECK OBSERVATION DECK SPORTS DECK
E
E
LIDO BAR
M
GYMNASIUM
HYDRO POOL
LIDO
POOL
E
E
LIDO
RESTAURANT
E
E
AFT POOL
THE GREENHOUSE
SPA & SALON
W
E
E
THERAPY
THERMAL
SUITES
LIDO BUFFET
M
M
W
TERRACE
GRILL
E
E
SEA VIEW
BAR
Connecting rooms
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, N1012
are wheelchair accessible, shower only.
E
E
M
E
E
M / W
KID
ZONE
I
J
K
L
SLIDING DOME
COVER
INSIDE STATEROOMS
Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, shower.
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
Large or Standard: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, shower.
M Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, shower.
MM Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, shower.
N
CROW’S NEST
E
NN
W
E
E
E
GOLF
SIMULATOR
GAME
ROOM
WAVE
RUNNER
OAK ROOM
CANVAS
COVER
OBSERVATION DECK
VOLLEYBALL
COURT
BASKETBALL
COURT
Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, shower.
Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, shower.
CANVAS
COVER
ms Oosterdam
ms Westerdam
ms Zuiderdam
DECK PLANS & STATEROOMS
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom,
and the category letter precedes the stateroom number
in each room. All staterooms are equipped with
television, mini-bar, mini-safe, data port, telephone
and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within
each category have the same furniture
configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate
symbols within the rooms on the deck plans
describe differences from the stateroom
descriptions below.
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS
PS Penthouse Verandah Suites: Bedroom
with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath
& shower & additional shower stall, living
room, dining room, dressing room, private
verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed
for 2 persons, DVD player, microwave,
refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo
system, floor-to-ceiling windows.
S Deluxe Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with
dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath &
shower & additional shower stall, large sitting
area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa
bed for 2 persons (except aft suites), DVD
player, floor-to-ceiling windows.
SS Superior Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, sofa bed for
1, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size
whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower
stall, private verandah, DVD player,
floor-to-ceiling windows.
VA Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &
shower, sitting area, private verandah,
floor-to-ceiling windows.
VB Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &
shower, sitting area, private verandah,
floor-to-ceiling windows.
VC Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath with
tub or shower, sitting area, private
verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
VD Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &
shower, sitting area, private verandah,
floor-to-ceiling windows.
VE Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &
shower, sitting area, private verandah,
floor-to-ceiling windows.
VF Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower beds
convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath with
tub or shower, sitting area, private
verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
C Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
D Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
DD Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
E Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
F Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
G Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All
G-category cabins have a partial sea view.
H Large: 2 lower beds convertible to
1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All
H- category cabins have fully obstructed views.

A Geek Cruise is designed with your bliss in mind. The event
offers as much intellectual stimulation as you want. The cruise
environment 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
• 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 power
and propulsion systems, waste treatement, and communications
that make them more efficient, more environmentally friendly
and safer than ever.
• Cruising appeals particularly to the Baby Boom geneartion, with
shipboard facilities designed to satisfy their intellectual curiosity
with college-level classes and computer centers, their health consciousness
with top-notch spa, fitness and sports facilities, and
their independence with a dazzling array of choices for everything
from accommodations to dining and entertainment.
• All cruise ships that operate in American waters must comply
with U.S. environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, the
Clean Air Act, and the Oil Pollution Act.
• Cruise lines must also meet international regulations that protect
the environment, including SOLAS (the International Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL (the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) that were
established by the International Maritime Organization.
• Most cruise lines [including Holland America and NCL] have
adopted aggressive programs of waste minimization, waste
reuse and recycling, waste stream management, and shoreside
waste disposal.
• The cruise industry’s highest priority is to ensure the safety and
security of its passengers and crew. Security measures have
always been stringent, but increase in times of heightened alert.
• Cruise lines are committed to providing excellent first response
and emergency care to passengers until they can be transferred
to a shoreside medical facility. [All cruise lines that we work with
have infirmaries staffed with MDs.]
*Geek Cruises is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
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.
©2005, Geek Cruises, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Discover what over 2,000 Geek Cruisers have
already learned: a Geek Cruise delivers more
than any other cruise you’ll ever go on!
Please join us.” — Neil Bauman
Geek Cruises, Inc.
1430 Parkinson Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-327-3692
928-396-2102 fax
www.geekcruises.com
neil@geekcruises.com
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