Searching for the ideal vacation getaway for 2008? Love public television’s insightful and engaging programming? How about a PTVatSea cruise (Public Television at Sea)?

Come aboard one or both of these spectacular cruises to some of the most scenic ports and waterways in the world – with your favorite public broadcasting personalities and some very special guests – for a very unique, engaging and enlightening travel experience.

• From April 7 – 18, 2008, the journey travels along America’s historic Atlantic coastline and then across the water to Bermuda and the Bahamas. For fans of Washington Week, Gwen Ifill will join us with a distinguished panel of journalist guests to examine the 2008 presidential election, taking your questions and uncovering the strategies and issues that will drive the nation’s decision-making process. Top political analyst Charlie Cook, of The Cook Political Report and National Journal will also be along to add front line insight and information. In addition, Paul Kangas of Nightly Business Report and his special guest, Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Officer of Standard & Poors, will discuss investing in today’s volatile economy.

• From November 15 – December 1, 2008, the journey begins in Italy and travels to exquisite ports in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco and then across the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Renowned documentary filmmaker Ric Burns, producer and co-writer of The Civil War and director of the critically acclaimed The History of New York, will discuss his upcoming documentaries. Jac Venza of Great Performances will join us for a thrilling look back at the history of one of PBS’ longest-running programs. This cruise departs from the port of Rome, traverses the Mediterranean, crosses the Atlantic and ends in Fort Lauderdale

Other guests invited for the Mediterranean cruise include…

• Jim Lehrer and Judy Woodruff of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer;
• Rebecca Eaton of Masterpiece Theater;
• Jerry Herman, famed Broadway composer, and many others.

PTVatSea guests will meet and mingle with their favorite public broadcasting personalities and their guests at dinners, cocktail parties, shore excursions, and other events. With fascinating programming, interactive panel discussions, six-star service, and all-inclusive cruising, the two extraordinary PTVatSea voyages in 2008 are undoubtedly the best and most exclusive at sea.

Visit ptvatsea.com for more information and updates as further guests are confirmed. Reservations for either voyage can only be secured by calling Artful Travelers at 1-800-645-8566.

Download a cruise brochure for more information.