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Contact: Megan Mckinney-Rickey
Marketing Manager
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Glacier Bay Cruiseline Announces Vegan Specialty Cruise
March 8, 2002
Glacier Bay Cruiseline welcomes noted author and health specialist, Dr. John McDougall, M.D. to Alaska aboard the June 14th, 2002 sailing of the MV Wilderness Discoverer.
Physician and noted nutrition expert, Dr. John McDougall is conducting a series of educational seminars on the McDougall Plan for a healthy lifestyle while aboard. Dr. McDougall is the founder and medical director of the nationally renowned McDougall Program and is also the author of several national bestsellers including his latest book, "The McDougall Program For a Healthy Heart." He also has a nationally syndicated television show (McDougall, M.D). More information about Dr. McDougall can be found at their website at www.drmcdougall.com.
"We have always offered a healthy, hands-on, active cruise product" states Megan Mckinney-Rickey, Marketing Manager and devote vegan herself, "now guests who travel with us June 14 will have an opportunity to learn about a healthy approach to eating as well. Based on the response, we hope to continue our relationship with Dr. McDougall for future sailings."
Creating a successful specialty cruise is not without difficulty. "Crafting a specialty menu for one week is a challenge…we love exploring new menus and are always up for it. I have worked with the staff at Dr. McDougall's office to ensure that we are going to delight and surprise our guests." Says Dale Boyd, Food and Beverage Manager for the Line. "A vegan is defined by Webster as 'a strict vegetarian who uses no products derived from animals.' This initially seemed to limit the menu offerings, but just the opposite is true…we are creating dishes we have never had aboard our vessels and I know it will be well received."
Bookings for this one departure only are handled directly with the staff at Dr. McDougall's office. Contact Heather McDougall at or . Prices start at $2,495 per person and include pre-hotel, cruise, airport transfers, select shore excursions and all seminar materials for the program.
About Glacier Bay Cruiseline: Glacier Bay Cruiseline is a small ship cruise and adventure tour company specializing in a variety of itineraries featuring Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The company owns and operates three small cruise ships. For more information about Glacier Bay Cruiseline call or visit their web site at glacierbaycruiseline.com.
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