COMMEMORATE D-DAY ON A CRUISE OF REMEMBRANCE AND HISTORY
ROUNDTRIP DOVER (LONDON) | 8 NIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 18-26, 2024
Honor those who helped change the tides of WWII. Join us aboard Crystal Symphony on a round trip from Dover (London) and sail through destinations where history was made. Stop in Ijmuiden, just 17 miles from Amsterdam, during the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden. Then sail on to Zeebrugge, followed by three days in Rouen, where you’ll be able to visit the D-Day landing sites of Normandy. This anniversary cruise, featuring world-famous speakers and themed destination experiences, is a must for all historians.
Join us on a compelling journey with Dr. Erica Miller, an international best-selling author, Ph.D., and Holocaust survivor. From her childhood in Romania to her life under a brutal Nazi regime, her emigration to Israel, and her eventual emergence as a dedicated mental health professional in America, Dr. Miller’s story will captivate and inspire.
George Luz Jr.
Explore stories of George’s father and Easy Company members who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, fought in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. His showcase, “Through My Father’s Eyes,” features photos, letters, and rare audio of the men depicted in Stephen E. Ambrose’s book and portrayed by Rick Gomez in HBO’s “Band of Brothers,” produced by Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg.
Robert E. Bradshaw
Travel with this decorated Commander (retired) from the Chaplain Corps of the U.S. Navy, who served in prestigious roles including Command Chaplain at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group and the White House Military Office. Throughout his career, he earned honors such as the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon (2), and numerous Campaign Medals.
OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSION:
D-Day 80th Anniversary Landing Beaches
2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. During your stay in Rouen, visit the famous landing beaches of Normandy and experience the history of one of the most significant sea, land, and air invasions in world history.
