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D – General Studies
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | July 9, 2025-July 30, 2025
Wednesday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
This class has been canceled since catalog publication.
The cruise industry has experienced incredible growth and diversification over the last half century. For better or worse, today’s cruise vacation is a vastly different experience than it was 50 years ago. Students learn how holidays at sea have evolved in terms of ship size, accommodations, onboard amenities, food, service and pricing. We explore how to differentiate cruise ships and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and ongoing health and environmental issues.
This offering meets for a total of 4 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Powderly
POWDERLY, THOMAS — B.S., Niagara University, M.P.S., New School for Social Research, C.T.C., The Travel Institute. Native New Yorker, circumnavigator, lifelong theatre enthusiast. Numerous travel industry leadership positions, awards and honors including Honorary Captain of the QE2. (CA324, D286, G479, G482)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington