Escape to the good life.Allow yourself to be pampered. Have fun.Unwind. And do it all while you enrich yourmind aboard a luxurious cruise ship as you sail the oceans of the world !

For More Fun, Food, and Fabulous Folks than Any Other Cruise!

Geek CruisesTechnology cruise-conferences to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, and Hawaii

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What’s not to love about spending arelaxing week at sea, sailing aboard abeautiful cruise ship, surrounded byfellow enthusiasts who speak the samelanguage? And if you bring along yournon-geek friends and family, they’llenjoy themselves just as much as youdo as they feast on fabulous food,visit interesting ports of call, takeadvantage of onboard activities, anddo all those other things that five-starcruising offers.

Geek Cruises

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 yoursheer pleasure at being a part of it? When was the last time you enjoyed yourselfso much, learned so much, and shared so much with other technology usersthat 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 usexactly that, over and over again. They rave about the one-on-one networkingwith industry leaders. They reminisce about the great time they had socializing

with other cruisers who shared theirinterests. They praise the seminars

that taught them the tricksand tips they wished they

learned a lot sooner.

And ‘oh’– what a cruise!

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Larry Wall, inventor of the Perl, with his wife Gloria.

Cap’n & CEO Neil Bauman, at the hospitality desk.

One of our Geek Cruisers took to the stage during a “PubCrawl” in Juneau.

A frequent Geek Cruises’ private excursion in San Juan,Puerto Rico is to Arecibo Observatory. Our group is at thebase 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 inclass by Neil Bauman; geek with laptop by Doc Searls

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Come find out for yourself what all theexcitement is about. But be forewarned:Once you’ve taken a Geek Cruise, novacation, no conference, will ever beso much fun again. Except, perhaps,your next Geek Cruise.

★ Tim Bray ★ Dan Connolly

★ John de Lancie ★ Dave Ensor

★ Deke McClelland ★ Sean McGrath

★ Cary Millsap ★ Bert Monroy

★ Rasmus Lerdorf ★ David Pogue

★ Paul Prescod ★ Jeffrey Richter

★ Randal Schwartz ★ Sal Soghoian

★ Lincoln Stein ★ Linus Torvalds

★ Guido van Rossum ★ Larry Wall

★ Wil Wheaton ★ Steve Wozniak

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Geek Cruise sailings always offer wireless internet access.

Some Alaskan days are quite warm. On this day it was 70°in Glacier Bay in May.

The cruise ships also have an Internet Cafe.

Have your photo taken with all the speakers.

Mac geeks, using their wireless laptops, in the Library onHolland America’s ms Volendam.

A Geek Cruiser checks in, via his ham radio.

“L” for Linux: Linux Lunacy geeks in the Caribbean.

Linus Torvalds, Linux inventor, autographs his book.

The Geek Cruises “Quiz Show:” always a hit ... and challenging!

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“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 <wordy@microship.com>

“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 con-

cerned.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 <graham@wellho.co.uk>

“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 <george@justwright.net>

Cruising

CRUISING IS A GREAT WAY TO VACATION The hassles of an ordinarygetaway are completely eliminated. You don’t have to worry about making dinnerreservations, running to make connections, or packing and unpacking. You’ll marvel at the flawless onboard service, your spacious stateroom, the exceptionalcuisine. 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 BOARDOnboard your luxurious cruise ship,you’ll find plenty to do — or plenty ofspace to do nothing at all. Love to eat?Enjoy an early-morning breakfast ofcoffee and pastries on deck. Lunch onhamburgers, hot dogs, and tacos.Dress for dinner or order room serviceand 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 thefitness club. Or indulge in a massageand leave the guilt for later. As nightfalls, enjoy a first-run movie. Try yourluck in the casino. Take a seat for alavish Broadway-style production. Find

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a secluded spot and enjoy some quiettime. Or socialize with seminar partici-pants in one of the many lounges.

Cruising is all about choice. Do as muchor as little as you want. No distractions.No decisions. Just pure enjoyment.Join us for a Geek Cruise. Relaxationfor the body. Stimulation for the mind.

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.

Standard Outside Double onHolland America is approxi-mately 177 square feet.Rooms will vary in size and furniture placement.

The NCL’s Star OceanviewStateroom with Balconyhas two lower beds(that convert to a queen bed), a sitting area, and a floor-to-ceiling glass doorthat opens to a private balcony. 166 square feet.

Holland America’s Mini-suitesare big on luxury: privateverandahs, whirlpoolbaths, VCRs, andmini bars.284 square feet.

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 offerTeppanyaki (i.e., Benihana-style eating) in a small room where12 people watch as the chef prepares and serves your meal.

Enjoy Broadway-style shows … every night there’s a different show!

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“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 <lvinci@cdrom.com>

Alaska CRUISING ALASKA Geek Cruiseswill take you on a voyage of discov-ery through Alaska’s famous InsidePassage, then sail into either HubbardGlacier or Glacier Bay National Park.From the moment the sun rises overthe peaks of distant mountains tosome of the most gorgeous sunsetsyou’ve ever seen, each day will be arevelation. Onboard naturalists willalert you to the passing wildlife:eagles on the treetops, bears amblingalong the shores, whales cavortingalongside the ship.

The Inside Passage on the outskirts of Ketchikan.

Hubbard Glacier has an open calving face six miles wide.

If you go out on one of the many whale-watching excursions, you’re guaranteed to see whales.

Skagway, Alaska’s conduit to the Klondike, offers visitors atouch of the wild and wooly Gold Rush era. Photo by GeekCruises graphic artist Chris Campbell from the cruise ship.

Just being on a luxurious cruise shipin Alaska is enough of an experiencefor most people. But as you watchthe glories of nature pass by —mammoth glaciers, pristine wilder-ness, soaring eagles — you realizethat something else is making thisthe best vacation you’ve ever had:hours of technology seminars, con-ducted by top people, attended bylike-minded enthusiasts.

Forget about boring vacations! Ride adog sled, fly over fjords, take a quickcourse in canoeing. Then settle intoone of Geek Cruises’ many fascinatingseminars where you can learn newskills and share ideas.

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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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Sitka Ketchikan

Juneau

Hubbard Glacier

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Juneau

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Vancouver

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ADVENTURES ON LANDAt every port of call, you can choosefrom a myriad of shore excursionsthat range from mild to wild. Enjoyleisurely tours or sign up for action-packed adventures. Go flightseeingover Misty Fjords National Monu-ment with its sheer granite walls.Helicopter to a dog sled camp on topof a majestic glacier. Paddle your owncanoe through a pristine alpine lake.

If your interests are a bit less physical,go ashore at Ketchikan and tourAlaska’s largest collection of originaltotems. Or visit the Chilkat Bald EaglePreserve where you’ll see thousandsof eagles.

ALASKA’S AMPHITHEATER In Alaska, more than in any othercruising waters in the world, there’s aspectacular show playing constantly… outside. So don’t be surprised if,in the middle of a seminar, someoneyells “whale,” and everybody suddenlyrushes to the window to watch a podof great humpback whales perform-ing off the starboard bow. Now whatother conference ever provided thatkind of entertainment?

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The three itineraries Geek Cruises offers in Alaska are breathtakingly beautiful.

Black Bear in Juneau photographed by a Geek Cruiser.

The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway climbs 2,865 feetin the 20 miles between Skagway and White Pass.This awesome three-hour trip provides breathtaking vistas ascaptured by Geek Cruiser Sally Brown.

Hubbard Glacier photographed by Geek Cruiser Misty Rhodes.

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“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 <leigh@cmug.com>

“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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Europe

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 smoothlythrough Europe’s waterways, you’ll move effortlessly from one country toanother, avoiding the hassle of long train rides, immigration lines, languagebarriers, and unexpected costs.

Exquisite ceramic art lies within Istanbul’s mosques.

Built in 114 AD, the library at Ephesus is the center- piece of one of the world’s greatest ruined cities.(Ephesus is a 30-minute bus ride from Kusadasi.)

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.)

An unspoiled Croatian outpost of Venice,Dubrovnik is a charming city for strollers.

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St. Petersburg (Moscow)

Helsinki

Tallinn

Visby

Stockholm

Warnemünde

COPENHAGEN

EUROPE’S RICH HERITAGE Everyday, you’ll pull into fabulous ports thatwill thrust you into a kaleidoscope ofcultures. Bargain with rug merchantsin Istanbul. Delight in centuries-oldarchitecture in Venice.Tour the baroquechurches of Dubrovnik. Relive the gloryof ancient Olympians. Stare in awe at themagnificent ruins of biblical Ephesus.Can you ever get bored? Not likely.

VENICEWhat is it about Venice that has caused so many writers towax poetic about its charms? “The gorgeous and wonderfulreality of Venice,” wrote Charles Dickens,“is beyond thefancy of the wildest dreamer.” “This was Venice,” wroteThomas Mann,“the flattering and suspect beauty—this city,half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious airthe arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, wherecomposers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferouseroticism.” “Venice,” wrote Truman Capote,“is like eating anentire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.”

What arouses such outpourings of adoration? Perhaps it’s thecity’s dreamlike quality. Perhaps it’s the light that inspiredRenaissance painters. Perhaps it’s the very improbability of its existence.Whatever it is, visitors to Venice have beenawed, enthralled, and enchanted for centuries.

Venice’s major landmarks are familiar to even the mostcasual traveler: the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, the DucalPalace. But nothing quite prepares you for your first visit.

St. Mark’s Square is surely Venice’s most famous and beautifulpiazza. Facing the square is the opulent St. Mark’s Basilica,laid out in the form of a Greek cross.The effect of lightshimmering against the 43,000 square feet of mosaics hasbeen 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, andTintoretto that hang in the Academy Gallery. Masterpiecesby more modern artists—Picasso, Kandinsky, Pollock,Motherwell, and Ernst—can be found in the PeggyGuggenheim Collection, housed in the heiress’s formerapartments in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni.

Certainly,Venice has a reality that is at odds with its romanticimage. But that reality takes a back seat as La Serenissima—the most serene one—continues to seduce visitors with anunrivaled beauty. And that is the true reality.

CRUISING EUROPEAN STYLEAttending a conference on a cruiseship offers many advantages over aland conference. A major differenceis the informal socializing that willoccur continuously during everyglorious day. Talk one-on-one withseminar presenters. Pick up discus-sions started earlier with fellowGeek Cruisers. Network practicallyaround the clock.

Come and experience cruisingEuropean style. Relax and learn inan atmosphere of graciousness andattention to detail that will makeyour cruise vacation a truly memo-rable one.

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“It’s been mind blowing to spend a weekamongst like-minded people.”

“Alfredo Matias Reed <pathos@newsguy.com, pathos@ingole.org>

“I just wanted to drop you a note to let youknow how much we’ve enjoyed the [con-ference] and what a fantastic job we thinkyou did. Not only was it educational, it wastruly fun. Again, Neil, thank you so much forputting this all together … not only have Ilearned more [programming], you’ve madeour wedding/honeymoon so memorable.”

“Jasmine Merced <djasmine@tnsgroup.com>

Caribbean

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 lastfew hours in a productive and satisfying seminar. Now you’re minutes away fromwindsurfing over rippling waves or swimming in some of the clearest watersyou’ve ever seen.

Escape from routine, regiment, and restriction. Enter a world where the dazzlingCaribbean, warm sun, and cool breezes beckon you with an array of adventuresand delights.

CARIBBEAN EXCITEMENT Howdo you define relaxation? If it’s actionyou crave, our Caribbean cruises offera range of exciting choices at eachport of call. Ride a 24-speed mountainbike to view some of the Caribbean’smost beautiful vistas. Helicopter overglorious beaches. Swim with mam-moth white stingrays. Ride horseback.Explore world-class dive sites. Climbancient pyramids of the great andmysterious Mayan civilization. Rent akayak, sailboat, or Hobie Cat.

If it’s less strenuous activities youseek, spend the day shopping for someof the Caribbean’s best duty-free bargains. Slip on a pair of flippers andsnorkel for hours. Wander along picturesque streets dripping with oldworld ambience. Sip a tropical coolerin the shade of a palm tree. Or just lieon a sun-drenched beach and let thesound of the waves lull you to sleep.

Geek Cruisers pose after our “journey” to the top of Dunn’sRiver 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 aboutan hour) are offered every 20 minutes.

Parasailing (offered by Holland America on most CaribbeanGeek Cruises) is great fun … and easy with the help ofHolland America’s expert staff.

We visit both the Western and Eastern Caribbean … shownhere are two of the many different itineraries we offer.

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The Lighthouse at Breakers — an incredible Italian restaurant on Grand Cayman island. Every dish has a Caribbean accent!

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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 collectionof 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?

what caused the eventual downfall of the Mayas combine for a history lesson like none other you’veever experienced.

Coba is situated in the depths of the jungle and isregarded as one of the most important archaeologicalsites because of the remains found there. Among thelargest Mayan ruins yet uncovered, Coba has more than3,500 sacred structures surrounded by four naturallakes. Only a few of the structures have been openedto the public.They include the tallest structures in thenorthern part of the Yucatan, such as the soaring 42-meter high Nohoch Mul pyramid that can be climbedfor a stunning view of the surrounding rain forest andthe Coba Group of Pyramids with its 24-meter highIglesia pyramid.With more than 2.5 miles of gravelwalking paths, you can spend hours wandering therugged terrain of the ruins.

The ancient walled city of Tulum is located on the edgeof a cliff overlooking the crystal-blue Caribbean, mak-ing it one of the most spectacular sites in the Mayanworld. Dominated by sacred temples, it’s also the onlyMayan settlement built on the sea.

San Gervasio is the home of Ixchel, the goddess of fertil-ity and good health. Located on the island of Cozumel,this 10-acre holy area was an important pilgrimagecenter for Mayan women who prayed to Ixchel forhealthy babies. All Mayas were encouraged to visit thesacred site at least once in their life.

You can sign up for shore excursions that provideguided tours of the ruins.Take a fascinating step backin history as you explore these breathtaking sites, mar-veling at the fantastic architecture and pondering themysteries that will forever envelope the great Mayas.

MAYAN RUINS The Mayas created one of theworld’s greatest — and most enigmatic — civilizations.While much of Mayan history is shrouded in mystery,the proof of their greatness lies in the magnificentruins of their cities and ceremonial centers found inMexico and Central America. From Tulum on Mexico’sYucatan Peninsula to Copan in Honduras to Tikal inGuatemala, their monuments, palaces, and temples area testament to their superior knowledge, design skills,and construction methods.

The Mayas’ strong presence in Mexico is evidenced bythe name given to the country’s eastern coast: theRiviera Maya. Cozumel and Playa del Carmen provideexcellent starting points for tours of the Mayan ruins,among them, Coba, El Rey,Tulum, Chichen Itza, andSan Gervasio. All of them can be reached within a fewhours’ driving time. And they are worth the time.Thesheer size of the structures, the stories of ongoingarcheological finds, and the intriguing theories about

When on a Western Caribbean cruise be sure to take in one of several Mayan Ruin excursions.

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“Let me say that the cruise was one of themost enjoyable and relaxing weeks of my life.Thank you!”

“Lincoln Stein, M.D., Ph.D. <lstein@cshl.org>

“The cruise was a smashing success.I want to go every year!”

“Daniel Dickerson<daniel_dickerson@intuit.com>

“...having returned back in Germany and beingcaught again by my business I have a wonderfulretrospection to our cruise. It was the greatestvacation adventure in my life (and Gudruns’s life),and last but not least a technical highly valuableevent. So I am thinking over the next cruise,perhaps MySQL Swell in the Mediterranean,probably later.”

Guenther Hartung <hartung@ubhartung.de>

= Chichen Itza = Tulum

Hawaii dive among coral reefs. Experiencethe “Big Island” of Hawaii, whosebreathtaking natural wonders includeblack sand beaches, snowcappedpeaks, and lush valleys.

Then spend a day on foreign soil on little-known Fanning Island, anunspoiled Pacific atoll. Deserted

beaches. Crystal-clear water. Atropical blue-green

lagoon. A place wheretime stands still.

And so can you.

Or not. Choosefrom amongsnorkeling,bike touring,island explor-

ing, sailing,kayaking, beach

volleyball, and more. Or just find a

perfect stretch of beachand let the world pass you by.

THE ALOHA SPIRIT Attending a conference on a cruise ship offersmany advantages over a land confer-ence.

NCL – the cruise line of choice for Geek Cruises in 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 youhelicopter over West Maui Mountains, bike down the slopes of Haleakala, or scuba

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A major difference is the informalsocializing that will occur continuous-ly during every glorious day. Talk one-on-one with seminar presenters. Pickup discussions started earlier with fel-

Fanning Island: both serene and beautiful.

Surf’s up at Waikiki Beach! The Geek Cruises pre-cruiseLuau and banquet is held on the green grass of this ocean-front Sheraton.

Haleakala National Park, Maui: cinder cone and the South Rim.

The outside pool on the NCL Star — the ship we exclusively use for our Hawaiian cruises.

Hike “The Valley Isle” in Maui.

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“I learned techniques in the digital photog-raphy workshop that will save me hours atwork – 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 andsave time.”

“Tim Horgan <thorgan@cxo.com>

“The one thing that I got on this cruise thatwould be impossible to get at a typicalcomputer conference was a chance to hangout with these guys I’ve heard about overthe years. At a normal Perl event, wherethere would be a lot more people, if youever got near Larry Wall there would be ahundred guys around him vying for hisattention. I had nice chats with just aboutall the speakers, and that was great.”

“Steve Dimse <k4hg@tapr.org>

“The short summary is, go if you can possibly figure out a way.”

“Charles Shapiro <charles.shapiro@nubridges.com

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S H I P S P E C I F I C A T I O N S & F A C I L I T I E S

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G4092H4094H4096H4098H4100G4102H4104H4106H4108H4110G4112H4114H4116H4118H4120F4122VC4124VC4126VC4128VC4130

VC4132VC4134VC4136VC4138VC4140VC4142VC4144VC4146VC4150VC4152VC4156VC4160VC4162VC4164

VC4166VC4170VC4172S4180

VF4001VF4003VC4005VC4007VC4009VC4013VC4015VC4019VC4021VC4025VC4027VC4031VC4033VC4035VC4037VC4039VC4041VC4043VC4045VC4047VC4049

VC4051VC4053G4055H4057H4059H4061G4063H4065H4067H4069G4071H4073H4075H4077G4079H4081H4083H4085G4087

F4089

G4091H4093H4095H4097H4099G4101H4103H4105H4107H4109G4111H4113H4115H4117H4119F4121

VC4123VC4125VC4127VC4129VC4131

VC4133VC4135VC4137VC4139VC4141VC4143VC4145VC4149VC4151VC4155VC4159VC4161VC4163

VC4173VC4175VC4177

S4185

VB41

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VB41

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VA41

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VC4167VC4169

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N1012

J1018

J1024

J1028

J1034

J1040

J1042

J1048

J1054

J1060

J1062

J1068

J1074

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D1027D1029D1033D1035D1039D1041C1045

C1051C1055C1057C1061C1065C1069C1071C1075C1077C1079C1081

C1047

N1011

J1015

J1019

J1025

J1031

J1037

J1043

J1049

J1053

J1059

J1063

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D1085D1087D1089D1091D1093D1095D1097D1099D1101

DD1103DD1105DD1107DD1109E1111E1115E1117E1121E1125E1127

K1116 K1113

K1119

K1123

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VISTA LOUNGE

THE ATRIUM

Sports DeckObservation DeckLido DeckNavigation DeckRotterdam DeckUpper Verandah DeckVerandah DeckUpper Promenade DeckPromenade DeckLower Promenade DeckMain Deck

VB6053

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VA6004VB6006VB6008

VB6012VB6016VB6018VB6020VB6024VB6026VB6030VB6032VB6036VB6038VB6040VB6042VB6044VB6046VB6048VB6050

SS6052

SS6054

SS6056

SS6058

SS6060

SS6062

SS6064

SS6066

SS6068

SS6070

SS6072

SS6074

SS6076

SS6078

VB6080VB6082

VA6003VB6005VB6009

VB6011VB6013VB6017VB6019VB6023VB6025VB6029VB6031VB6033VB6035VB6037VB6039VB6041VB6043VB6045VB6047

VB6049

VB6051

SS6055

SS6057

SS6059

SS6061

SS6063

SS6065

SS6069

SS6073

SS6077

SS6083

SS6085

VB6089VB6091

S6084 S6093

S6086 S6095

S6088 S6097

SS6090 SS6099

SS6092 SS6101

SS6094 SS6103

SS6096 SS6105

SS6098 SS6107

SS6100 SS6109

SS6102 SS6111

SS6104 SS6113

SS6106 SS6115

SS6108 SS6117

VB6110 VB6119VB6112 VB6121VB6114 VB6123VB6116 VB6125

VB6120VB6127

VB6122VB6129

VB6128VB6133

VB6132VB6137VB6141

VB6136 VB6145VB6140 VB6149

VB6144 VB6153VB6148 VB6157VB6150 VB6161VB6152 VB6163S6158 S6169

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I-6071

I-6075

I-6079

I-6081

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K6124

K6134K6138

K6142K6146

K6131K6135K6139K6143K6147

K6151K6155K6159

K6130K6126

VISTA LOUNGE

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PIANO BAR

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VERANDAH DECKRooms 5001-5187

102 ft. from bowto Rooms 5001 & 5002.

UPPER VERANDAH DECKRooms 6001-6169

112 ft. from bowto Rooms 6003 & 6004.

102 ft. to sternfrom Rooms 1122 & 1127.

9 ft. to sternfrom Rooms 4180, 4178, 4176,

4174, 4179, 4181, 4183 & 4185.

23 ft. to stern from Rooms 5186,5184, 5182, 5180, 5181, 5183,

5185 & 5187.

33 ft. to stern from Rooms 6158,6156, 6154, 6165, 6167 & 6169.

EXPLORER’SLOUNGE

HALF MOON

VISTA LOUNGE

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PERFUMERY

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MAIN DECKRooms 1001-1127

252 ft. from bowto Rooms 1001 & 1002.

UPPER PROMENADE DECKRooms 4001-4185

102 ft. from bowto Rooms 4001 & 4002.

LOWER VISTADINING ROOM UPPER VISTA

DINING ROOM

JAVACORNER

WINDSTARCAFE

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ROT TERDAM DECKRooms 7001- 7133

121 ft. from bowto Rooms 7001 & 7002.

NAVIGATION DECKRooms 8001- 8135

186 ft. from bowto Rooms 8001 & 8002.

LIDO DECK OBSERVATION DECK SPORTS DECK

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J7018J7013

J7022J7017

J7026J7021

J7030J7025J7029

PS7045

S7048 S7047

S7050 S7049

S7052 S7051

S7054 S7053

S7056 S7055

S7058 S7057

S7060 S7059

S7062 S7061

S7064 S7063

S7066 S7065

S7068 S7067

S7070 S7069

S7072 S7071

S7074 S7073

S7076 S7075

S7078 S7077

S7080 S7079

S7082 S7081

S7084 S7083

S7086 S7085

S7088 S7087

VA7090 VA7089VA7092 VA7091VA7094 VA7093VA7096 VA7095VA7098 VA7097VA7102 VA7101VA7106 VA7105VA7110 VA7109VA7114 VA7113VA7118 VA7117VA7122 VA7121VA7124 VA7125S7132 S7133

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VA8032 VA8031VA8034 VA8033VA8036 VA8035

SS8038 SS8039

SS8040 SS8043

SS8042 SS8047

SS8044 SS8051

SS8046 SS8053

SS8048 SS8055

SS8050 SS8057

SS8052 SS8059

SS8054 SS8061

SS8058 SS8063

SS8060 SS8065

SS8062 SS8067

VA8064 VA8069VA8066 VA8071

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

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56 ft. to stern from Rooms7132, 7130, 7128, 7126, 7127,

7129, 7131 & 7133.

68 ft. to stern from Rooms8128, 8126, 8124, 8122, 8129

8131, 8133 & 8135.

O U T S I D E S T A T E R O O M S

PS Penthouse Verandah Suites: Bedroomwith 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath& shower & additional shower stall, livingroom, dining room, dressing room, privateverandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bedfor 2 persons, DVD player, microwave,refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereosystem, floor-to-ceiling windows.

S Deluxe Verandah Suites: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom withdual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath &shower & additional shower stall, large sittingarea, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofabed for 2 persons (except aft suites), DVDplayer, floor-to-ceiling windows.

SS Superior Verandah Suites: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, sofa bed for1, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-sizewhirlpool bath & shower & additional showerstall, private verandah, DVD player,floor-to-ceiling windows.

VA Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.

VB Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.

VC Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath withtub or shower, sitting area, privateverandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.

VD Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.

VE Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath &shower, sitting area, private verandah,floor-to-ceiling windows.

VF Deluxe Verandah Outside: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath withtub or shower, sitting area, privateverandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.

C Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

D Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

DD Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

E Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

F Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

G Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. AllG-category cabins have a partial sea view.

H Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. AllH- category cabins have fully obstructed views.

I Large: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.

J Large or Standard: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.

K Large or Standard: 2 lower bedsconvertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.

L Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.

M Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.

MM Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.

N Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.

NN Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to1 queen-size bed, shower.

I N S I D E S T A T E R O O M S

D E C K P L A N S & S T A T E R O O M S

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom,and the category letter precedes the stateroom numberin each room. All staterooms are equipped withtelevision, mini-bar, mini-safe, data port, telephoneand multi-channel music.Important Note: Not all staterooms withineach category have the same furnitureconfiguration and/or facilities. Appropriatesymbols within the rooms on the deck plansdescribe differences from the stateroomdescriptions below.

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S T A T E R O O M S Y M B O L L E G E N D

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 railinginstead of clear-view Plexiglas railing.

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, N1012are wheelchair accessible, shower only.

Connecting rooms

• 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 powerand propulsion systems, waste treatement, and communicationsthat make them more efficient, more environmentally friendlyand safer than ever.

• Cruising appeals particularly to the Baby Boom geneartion, withshipboard facilities designed to satisfy their intellectual curiositywith college-level classes and computer centers, their health con-sciousness with top-notch spa, fitness and sports facilities, andtheir independence with a dazzling array of choices for every-thing from accommodations to dining and entertainment.

• All cruise ships that operate in American waters must complywith U.S. environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, theClean Air Act, and the Oil Pollution Act.

• Cruise lines must also meet international regulations that protectthe environment, including SOLAS (the International Conventionfor the Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL (the InternationalConvention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) that wereestablished by the International Maritime Organization.

• Most cruise lines [including Holland America and NCL] haveadopted aggressive programs of waste minimization, wastereuse and recycling, waste stream management, and shoresidewaste disposal.

• The cruise industry’s highest priority is to ensure the safety andsecurity of its passengers and crew. Security measures havealways been stringent, but increase in times of heightened alert.

• Cruise lines are committed to providing excellent first responseand emergency care to passengers until they can be transferredto a shoreside medical facility. [All cruise lines that we work withhave infirmaries staffed with MDs.]

*Geek Cruises is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)

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Palo Alto, CA 94301

650-327-3692

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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.

A Geek Cruise is designed with your bliss in mind. The eventoffers as much intellectual stimulation as you want. The cruiseenvironment 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

“Discover what over 2,000 Geek Cruisers havealready learned: a Geek Cruise delivers morethan any other cruise you’ll ever go on! Please join us.” — Neil Bauman

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