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Some very important notes when considering booking this cruise.
This is not your typical cruise. Guests of The Weekly Standard will enjoy informative seminars and extensive interaction with our guest speakers; numerous social events; dining with fellow conservatives as well as guest speakers; and a wonderful sense of sharing and camaraderie.
The cruise will include cocktail receptions, evening cigar and cognac smokers, dinners together, group excursions, and seminar sessions.
In addition to all the wonderful activities aboard the msNoordam and in port, this exclusive Weekly Standard event includes:
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Moderated panel sessions featuring our esteemed guest speakers, along with plenty of passenger Q&A. |
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Plenty of chances to meet, schmooze and enjoy personal interaction with our special guest speakers. |
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Exclusive Parties and Dining with our special guest speakers. You will dine with your fellow Weekly Standard attendees, so that you have the chance to meet many of your fellow conservative cruisers. |
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Numerous private cocktail parties and evening smokers. |
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Port charges, taxes, fuel surcharges & gov’t fees |
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Accommodations & All Meals |
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Most Shipboard activities |
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A fully escorted cruise |
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And much more... |
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Here's just some of the things to do on a Holland America Line Cruise: |
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Work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center |
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Learn Yoga |
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Relax by the pool |
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Enjoy High Tea |
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Take an arts tour |
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Pamper yourself in the Greenhouse Spa |
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Take a class in the Culinary Arts Center |
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Play paddle tennis |
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Attend a wine tasting |
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Surf the internet |
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Attend an art auction |
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See a first-run movie |
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Enjoy coffee and the New York Times |
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Relax in a hydrotherapy pool |
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Check out a book from the library |
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In order to participate in The Weekly Standard’s Cruise events...
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In order to participate in The Weekly Standard’s Cruise events, this cruise must be booked only via TWS/The Cruise Authority. Guests booking independently will be prohibited from attending TWS events. |
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A valid passport will be required for this cruise...
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A valid passport will be required for this cruise. The expiration date of your passport should be later than February 18, 2010. If it is not, you should plan on renewing your passport well in advance of the cruise. |
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Quotes from previous guests...
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"I could not believe how accessible everyone is - how friendly."
"The ship and crew were wonderful. I loved the food. TWS speakers were very accessible."
"I previously decided that a cruise was not something I was interested in. However the "Standard" cruise was an instant "yes" decision that I'm glad we made."
"I really enjoyed meeting like-minded conservatives as well as well read conservatives, having access to Fred Barnes & Bill Kristol to sound out ideas as well as get the opinions on various topics."
"I knew it would be great and it was 10 times more great than I dreamed. One of the most interesting weeks of my life!"
"I liked the size of the group; quality of the comments/questions of attendees; the accessibility of speakers is an important feature of the program."
"I benefited from sessions and enjoyed dining with other conservatives."
"I really enjoyed The Weekly Standard speakers - especially the 3 young speakers who assure me the conservative movement will be in good hands."
"I especially liked the off-the-cuff answers to questions asked by the audience."
"I enjoyed all of the WS staff on and off the podium. Professional, friendly & courteous. They made themselves available at all times!"
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Photos from previous cruises... |
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Click here to visit the The Weekly Standard Cruise Photo Gallery.
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Past Schedule of Events... |
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Note: All TWS events are private and exclusively for TWS cruise participants.
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Feb. 6th - Sunday
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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4:15pm
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Lifeboat drill (mandatory)
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5:00pm
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Westerdam sails
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6:00-10:00pm
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Superbowl Viewing - Vista Lounge
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ casual.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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Feb. 7th - Monday
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Nassau, Bahamas
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7:00am
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Westerdam arrives
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7:30-9:00am
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Kaffee Klatsch - Lido Restaurant, Port side
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12:00noon
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Westerdam departs
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1:30-2:00pm
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Help/Information Desk - Vista Lounge
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2:00-4:30pm
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TWS Panel Discussion - Vista Lounge
Topic: "Prospects for the Bush Administration: The Second Term"
Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Bill Kristol and Fred Barnes
Followed by Q&A Session
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7:00-8:00pm
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Private TWS Welcome Party - Crow's Nest Lounge
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ formal.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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Feb. 8th - Tuesday
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At Sea
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7:30-9:00am
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Kaffee Klatsch - Lido Restaurant, Port side
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9:00-9:30am
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Help/Information Desk - Vista Lounge
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9:30-11:30am
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TWS Panel Discussion - Vista Lounge
Topic: "The Old Media and the New: Dan Rather, The New York Times, Fox News & the Blogosphere"
Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Terry Eastland, Claudia Winkler, Jonathan Last
Followed by Q&A Session
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11:45am
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TWS Group Photo - Location TBA (Be certain to wear your TWS shirt!)
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1:30-2:00pm
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Help/Information Desk - Vista Lounge
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2:00-4:30pm
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TWS Panel Discussion - Vista Lounge
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2:00-3:15pm
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Topic: "Q & A with Special Guest Mike Murphy"
Moderator: Victorino Matus
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3:15-3:30pm
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Break
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3:30-4:30pm
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Topic: "Campaigns & Elections: Do the Democrats Have a Chance in 2008?"
Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Fred Barnes, Bill Kristol, Mike Murphy, Jonathan Last
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4:45-5:15pm
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TWS Photo/Autograph Session - Stuyvesant Room
The ships' photographer will available to take a photo of you with Bill Kristol, Fred Barnes and Terry Eastland. Photos will be available for purchase in the Photo Gallery on Wednesday.
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ casual.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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Feb. 9th - Wednesday
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St. Maarten, NA
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7:30-9:00am
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Kaffee Klatsch - Lido Restaurant, Port side
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10:00am
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Westerdam arrives
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ casual.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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11:00pm
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Westerdam departs
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Feb. 10th - Thursday
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Tortola, BVI
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7:00am
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Westerdam arrives
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7:30-9:00am
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Kaffee Klatsch - Lido Restaurant, Port side
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6:00pm
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Westerdam departs
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6:30-7:00pm
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TWS Help Desk - Atrium, near front office, Main Deck
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ informal.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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Feb. 11th - Friday
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At Sea
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7:30-9:00am
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Kaffee Klatsch - Lido Restaurant, Port side
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9:00-9:30am
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Help/Information Desk - Queen's Lounge
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9:30-11:30am
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TWS Panel Discussion - Queen's Lounge
Topic: "The War on Terrorism" Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Bill Kristol, Fred Barnes, Steve Hayes
Followed by Q&A Session
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1:30-2:00pm
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Help/Information Desk - Queen's Lounge
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2:00-4:30pm
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TWS Panel Discussion - Queen's Lounge
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2:00-3:15pm
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Topic: "Advice and Consent: Confirmation Wars and the Future of the Courts"
Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Bill Kristol, Fred Barnes, Terry Eastland
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3:15-3:30pm
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Break
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3:30-4:30pm
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Topic: "One Electorate Under God: Religion and Politics During the Bush Presidency"
Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Terry Eastland, Fred Barnes, Claudia Winkler, Jonathan Last
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ formal.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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Feb. 12th - Saturday
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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
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7:30-9:00am
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Kaffee Klatsch - Lido Restaurant, Port side
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8:00am
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Westerdam arrives
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3:00-3:30pm
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Help/Information Desk - Vista Lounge
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3:30-5:30pm
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TWS Panel Discussion - Vista Lounge
Topic: "Ask The Weekly Standard" Q&A Session
Moderator: Victorino Matus
Panelists: Bill Kristol, Fred Barnes, Terry Eastland, Claudia Winkler, Steve Hayes, Jonathan Last
Followed by Q&A Session
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4:00pm
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Westerdam departs
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7:00-8:00pm
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Private TWS Farewell Party - Crow's Nest Lounge
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8:00pm
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Dinner: Upper Vista Dining Room, via Promenade Deck
(This evening's attire ~ casual.)
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10:00pm
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Join your fellow TWS cruisers in the Crow's Nest for informal conversation, cocktails and dancing.
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Feb. 13th - Sunday
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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7:00am
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Westerdam arrives
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8:00am
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Debarkation begins
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