PARIS TO
POINTE DU HOC
A voyage along the Seine River to the Beaches of Normandy
October 25 – November 2, 2026
In collaboration with The National WWII Museum
Retired Navy SEAL and author of By Water
Beneath the Walls
WWII historian & best-selling author of Brothers in Arms & Normandy ’44
SAVE $2,000 per couple when booked by December 31, 2025!
PARIS TO
POINTE DU HOC
A voyage along the Seine River to the Beaches of Normandy
October 25 – November 2, 2026
In collaboration with The National WWII Museum
Retired Navy SEAL and author of By Water
Beneath the Walls
WWII historian & best-selling author of Brothers in Arms & Normandy ’44
SAVE $2,000 per couple when booked by December 31, 2025!
Dear Graduates and Friends of the United States Naval Academy and Supporters of the Navy SEAL Museum,
We are pleased to partner with The National WWII Museum to bring you a unique opportunity. Cruise the Seine River from Paris to Rouen, then delve into D-Day and the Battle of Normandy along the French coast, exploring the rich culture of the Normandy countryside. This exclusive program features expert historians and brings together travelers with ties to some of the finest alumni associations and institutions in the United States. Touring with curious lifelong learners seeking rich educational experiences creates a fulfilling and engaging atmosphere during the entire journey. We are honored to share and remember the stories of the heroes to whom we owe so much.
Amy Garwood
Director, Alumni Travel
US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation
Alumni Travel
301 King George Street
Annapolis, MD 21402
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Full-time historians Ben H. Milligan and James Holland
- Full-time Museum logistical tour managers
- Expert local guides
- Four nights’ accommodation aboard the 5-star SS Joie de Vivre
- Four nights’ accommodation in Normandy at a hand-selected 5-star château
- Most meals, including: (8) breakfasts, (3) lunches, (8) dinners, (8) receptions
- House wines, beer, and spirits with included lunches and dinners during land program
- House wines, beer, and spirits throughout the cruise while aboard the SS Joie de Vivre
- All gratuities to drivers, guides, and shipboard staff
- Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions
- Private first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
- Personal listening devices for touring
- Roundtrip airport transfers (when arriving and departing on scheduled group tour dates)
- Informative map book to be used throughout your journey
- Personalized luggage tags and name badge
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • ARRIVE IN PARIS / TRANSFER TO THE SS JOIE DE VIVRE
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) / Transfer to SS Joie de Vivre / Explore Paris independently this afternoon or enjoy public areas of SS Joie de Vivre / Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner • Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (R, D)
DAY 2 • LES ANDELYS / LA ROCHE-GUYON
Visit two 12th-century châteaux with inspiring views and epic histories • Château Gaillard / Château de La Roche-Guyon • Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (B, L, R, D)
DAY 3 • VERSAILLES
Learn more at Louis XIV (14th) Palace of Versailles • Visit the Palace of Versailles with special access to the private apartments • Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (B, R, D)
DAY 4 • DIEPPE AND ROUEN
Honor those who fought during Operation Jubilee • Half-day tour in coastal village of Dieppe / Walking tour of Rouen • Accommodations: SS Joie de Vivre (B, R, D)
DAY 5 • DISEMBARKATION / BAYEUX
Explore the medieval treasures of the Normandy region • Disembark SS Joie de Vivre / Afternoon tour of Bayeux / Bayeux Cathedral • Accommodations: Château d’Audrieu or Château La Chenevière (B, R, D)
DAY 6 • BRITISH SECTORS
Stand where British airborne troops fired the first shots of the invasion • Pegasus Bridge and Museum / Driving tour of Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches / Explore Arromanches and Mulberry harbor / Longues-sur-Mer • Accommodations: Château d’Audrieu or Château La Chenevière (B, R, D)
DAY 7 • US AIRBORNE
Discover priceless stories of the D-Day paratroopers • La Fière Bridge / Brécourt Manor / Sainte-Mère-Église / Airborne Museum / Utah Beach and Museum • Accommodations: Château d’Audrieu or Château La Chenevière (B, L, R, D)
DAY 8 • OMAHA SECTOR
Pay respects to the 9,389 Americans buried in the ground they helped liberate • Omaha Beach / Pointe du Hoc / Normandy American Cemetery / Farewell to Normandy Reception and Dinner • Accommodations: Château d’Audrieu or Château La Chenevière (B, L, R, D)
DAY 9 • FLIGHTS HOME FROM PARIS
After breakfast, transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for your independently scheduled flight home • (B)
SAVE $2,000 per couple when booked by December 31, 2025!