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Photos of Mexican Riviera

April 10 - 17, 2010


Join the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts for a seven-day cruise along the Mexican Riviera on the Holland America Oosterdam. In addition to sunny beaches, relaxing shipboard activities and the companionship of fellow Aztecs, this cruise will feature exclusive educational seminars and an off-shore excursion featuring renowned SDSU faculty who are experts on various aspects of Mexico’s unique culture, ecology and history.


Day-by-Day Itinerary


Saturday, April 10

Ship departs San Diego at 5:00 pm

SDSU Meet and Greet from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Crow's Nest Bar

Sunday, April 11

At Sea
SDSU Lectures


10:00 am - Professor. Paul Ganster
"Conquerors, Trade and Pirates: The Historical Development of Mexico's West Coast"


2:00 pm - Assistant Professor, Patricia Cué
"Meet the Neighbors: The Mexicans Today"

Monday, April 12

At Sea
SDSU Lectures


10:00 am - Assistant Professor, Patricia Cué
"Clowns, Car Washers, and Artists: A Visual Journey of Mexico's "Informal Economy" and Its Street Workers"


2:00 pm - Professor Paul Ganster
"Tourism Development and the Gulf California: Is it Sustainable?"

Tuesday, April 13

Mazatlan

Wednesday, April 14

Puerto Vallarta
Optional SDSU market stroll (additional fee required)

Thursday, April 15

Cabo San Lucas
Optional SDSU shore excursion (additional fee required)

Friday, April 16 

At Sea


10:00 am - A View of Mexico from the Mexican Riviera with Professors Paul Ganster and Patricia Cué


4:30 pm - Deans Farewell Toast

Saturday, April 17

Ship arrives in San Diego at 7:00 am

 

* All lectures and excursions subject to change. Participants will receive additional information about SDSU activities and off-shore excursions prior to departure.

Pricing

 
Inside   

from $670.69 per person/double occupancy ($985.69 single occupancy)

Ocean-View      

from $820.69 per person/double occupancy ($1195.69 single occupancy)

Verandah

from $970.69 per person/double occupancy ($1779.69 single occupancy)

Suite     

from $1,270.69 per person/double occupancy ($2,469.69 single occupancy)


3rd and 4th person in stateroom: call for information and rates

All prices include taxes and port charges of $71.69 per person. Optional trip insurance available from $79 per person.


Deposit: $175 per person due at time of reservation.

Final payment due by January 25, 2010.

All rooms and rates subject to availability. Early booking is highly recommended.


More Information


For more information contact Jennifer Majors at (619) 594-8569 or jmajors@mail.sdsu.edu



To book the cruise


To book the cruise call Madeline Carlin at Travels by Madeline at (858) 755-8193. Click here for registration form.






More Information


For more information contact

Jennifer Majors at (619) 594-8569 or jmajors@mail.sdsu.edu



To book the cruise


To book the cruise call

Madeline Carlin at Travels by Madeline at (858) 755-8193.


Click here for registration form.


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