September 2007
In September 2007, the Scholar Ship set sail on its 16-week inaugural voyage from Greece to Hong Kong. The itinerary of port stops spanned 4 continents and was developed to provide global perspectives on topics explored through onboard academic programs.
Greece to Portugal: Embarking from Athens, Greece, the ship made its way through the Mediterranean Sea to arrive at its first port of call: Lisbon, Portugal. Students and staff explored Lisbon via Academic Field Programs that included visits to the University of Lisbon, various museums and businesses.
Panama: Panama City, Panama was the next port stop for the ship. Students spent time learning about local tribal culture, economic and industrial growth. Through lectures and discussions with the Panama Canal Authority, students also delved into the commercial history of the region.
Ecuador & The Galapagos: After navigating the Panama Canal, the Scholar Ship continued on to port in Guayaquil, Ecuador. After passing over the equator and into the southern hemisphere, many onboard took the opportunity to spend time in the Galapagos Islands. The ship then continued traveling southwest to Papeete, Tahiti.
Tahiti & New Zealand: After a brief port stop in Tahiti, the Scholar Ship embarked for Auckland, New Zealand, where students made connections with local businesses and examined the culture of indigenous New Zealanders, the Maori, through their Academic Field Programs. During independent travel time, students visited Rotorua for zorbing and went blackwater rafting in the caves of Waitomo.
Australia: The next port of call was Sydney, Australia. Academic Field Programs took the Scholar Ship students to local businesses and interactions with aboriginal tribes of Australia. Students also traveled independently to Perth, the Great Barrier Reef, and Melbourne.
China: Departing Sydney, the ship made way for its last continental stop, Asia. The ship docked in Shanghai, on the banks of the historic Yangtze River. Academic Field Programs in Shanghai offered insight into the Chinese approach to business, international relations, and other fields. Also, an excursion in freezing temperatures had students slipping and sliding along the Great Wall. After Shanghai, the Scholar Ship headed south for Hong Kong, the final port on the September 2007 voyage itinerary.
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