The Steamship Historical Society of America is sponsoring a tour to Sweden and Norway to experience some of the very extensive maritime activity in those countries. The tour is round trip from Newark, leaving July 25 and returning August 11, 2008. The price of $5570 (plus air taxes and surcharges) covers round trip transatlantic fare from Newark, all accommodations, and many meals. The week in Stockholm includes lots of opportunities for travel on historic steamers and a round trip to Helsinki on super ferry Mariella with a day free in the Finnish capitol. Also included is a four-day trip through Sweden on the famous Gota Canal on board MV Juno of 1874, the oldest overnight vessel in the world. After a day and a half in Gothenburg, the group flies to Stavanger, Norway for the 2008 NORDSTEAM festival, which will attract many historic vessels, both steamers and motorships.

For further information and a detailed itinerary, contact SSHSA tour leader William M. Worden at wordenw@hotmail.com; or call 313-824-9503.

Includes:
1 Roundtrip economy class airfare on Scandinavian Airlines from Newark.
2 Four nights accommodations at Nordic Sea Hotel, including breakfasts.
3 Two night Baltic Sea mini-cruise on board Viking Line ferry in outside cabins, Stockholm-Helsinki-
Stockholm, including 2 buffet breakfasts and 2 buffet dinners.
4 One night accommodation at Freys Hotel, including breakfast.
5 Four night Gota Canal Cruise including all meals and shore excursions, in Category C cabins. Upgrade is
possible for a supplement cost.
6 Two nights accommodations at the Elite Park Avenue Hotel, including breakfasts.
7 Four nights at Rica Victoria Hotel, Stavanger
8 Three hour city tour of Stockholm with local guide including entrance to Vasa museum.
9 Arrival and departure transfers in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
10 Included evening excursion on steamer Skorskär in Stockholm.

Not included:
1 Air taxes and fuel surcharges (currently $320 per person)
2 Items of a personal nature.
3 Sightseeing and meals not specified.
4 Tips to drivers, guides and ship crew and staff.
5 Travel insurance (this is available and highly recommended).
6 Membership in the SSHSA, $25, (special rate) only one of two traveling together must be a member.

Tour cost:
$ 5570 per person,
based on minimum of 11 passengers
$ 1104 single supplement
Prices are double occupancy.

KATY IS ASSISTING MR WORDEN WITH THIS GREAT TOUR. HE HAS PLANNED THIS TRIP, SO PLEASE CONTACT HIM AT THE ABOVE PHONE OR EMAIL. HE HAS VAST EXPERIENCE IN THIS AREA.