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EASTERN CARIBBEAN • JANUARY 19th – 26th, 2008

 

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FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Saturday, January 19, 2008

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GRAND TURK, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
Monday, January 21, 2008

National Holiday:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
celebrated this day!

Named for the fez-like, scarlet blossoms of the cactus that grows there, Grand Turk is a pristine place of simple pleasures. Just offshore discover the world's largest coral reef system, teeming with marine life. On shore, dine on conch fritters and set your watch to "island time."

»» Grand Turk Shore Excursion Details »»

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Massive El Morro Fortress guards Old San Juan, while the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu keeps watch over the entire island from the highest peak in the rain forest.

»» San Juan Shore Excursion Details »»

ST. THOMAS, U.S.V.I.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John.

»» St. Thomas Shore Excursion Details »»

HALF MOON CAY, BAHAMAS
Friday, January 25, 2008

Holland America Line's pristine private island offers everything you need for a day of play in paradise: a two-mile crescent of perfect beach; an interior lagoon; private beachside cabanas with showers, misters and butlers; and all manner of watersports and activities, including a children's aqua park and a buoyed personal watercraft course. Sample shore excursions: Horseback Riding by Land and Sea; Deep-sea or Flats Fishing; Stingray Adventure; AquaTrax® Watercraft Adventure.

»» Half Moon Cay Excursion Details »»

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Saturday, January 26, 2008

CHESS MOVES 3 PROGRAM

Our program takes place when we're at sea. There will be two concurrent classroom "tracks" — one for beginner-to-intermediate players (up to 1400) the other for more advanced players. This program is subject to change, though these web pages will be kept up to date.

small bullet Twelve (12) classes to choose from
small bullet Two USCF-rated tournaments with
   GM and/or IM analysis of your games
small bullet Two GM-played Simuls — one
   for under 1400-rated players,
   the other for those over 1400

CHESS MOVES 3 CLASSES

small bullet Practical Opening Tips for White
small bullet Practical Opening Tips for Black
small bullet The Art of Attack
small bullet Making a Chess Plan
small bullet Winning Won Games
small bullet Rook Endgame Essentials
small bullet Opening Disasters
small bullet Bishop v. Knight
small bullet The Art of the Exchange Sacrifice
small bullet Understanding Pawn Endings
small bullet Use Your Imagination!
small bullet Exploiting Structural Advantages

PRICING & GENERAL INFO.

Cruise prices vary from $799 for an Inside Stateroom to $2,899 for a Full Suite, per person. (Cruise pricing is subject to change. InSight Cruises will generally match the cruise pricing offered at the Holland America website at the time of booking.) For those attending our PROGRAM, there is a $895 fee. Taxes are $73.25 per person. All prices and fees are detailed on the BOOK NOW page.

For a detailed listing of the cruise itinerary please review our ITINERARY page.

For questions, please don't hestitate in calling 650-787-5665 or emailing neil@geekcruises.com.

SPEAKERS

GM Joel Benjamin
GM Pascal Charbonneau
GM Larry Christiansen

      Audio Interview with Larry (1 of 2) 
      Audio Interview with Larry (2 of 2) 

Speakers have confirmed their intent to participate; however, scheduling conflicts may arise.

CHESS MOVES 3 BROCHURES

Online and printed versions of the Chess Moves 3 brochure will be available soon.

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Download a COPY of our ONLINE brochure.

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Download m.s. Zuiderdam brochure or deckplan

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Download Holland America's (HAL's) brochure discussing our itinerary

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Download HAL's E. Caribbean Cruises' Shore Excursion booklet

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About Geek Cruising

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