Cruise the Panama Canal

February 3–14, 2010
Relax aboard the six-star Crystal Symphony as you chart a course to fascinating ports of call. Set sail on the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean from Caldera, Costa Rica. Marvel at one of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering as the ship travels through the six locks of the Panama Canal. Journey to cultural Aruba, part of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, then admire the verdant rainforests and impressive architecture of St. Lucia in the Windward Islands. Explore the tropical paradise of Antigua, and the stunning white beaches of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Finally, cruise to Miami. This exciting travel adventure combines some of the loveliest ports of the Caribbean with one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships, ensuring the highest level of comfort and elegance while providing the unforgettable experience of traveling through the Panama Canal.

$$ Approximately $2,795 per person based on double occupancy
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive $1,000 per couple "As You Wish" shipboard credit!

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Activity Level: leisurely

Host: Charles F. Lennon, Jr.

Charles F. Lennon, Jr. is executive director of the Notre Dame Alumni Association and associate vice president for University Relations.  A native of Joliet, Illinois, Lennon received his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame in 1961 and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University in 1962. Mr. Lennon also teaches management at the graduate and undergraduate level in the College of Business. He received the Armstrong Award in 1989 and the Notre Dame Presidential Award in 1993. In 1992, he was presented with the Irish Clover Award by the Notre Dame Student body. In 2002, the council for the Advancement and Support of Education presented Lennon with their top award for Enhancing Professional Development and Career Opportunities for multicultural professionals in higher education. Lennon and his wife, Joan, have five children: Sean a 1987 and 1994 MSA Notre Dame alumnus; Molly, a 1992 graduate; Brian, a Harvard graduate, and 1992 Notre Dame Law School alumnus; Colleen, a West Point graduate; and Kevin, a Harvard graduate and 14 grandchildren 

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