Freighter Cruise Set to Observe July 11, 2010 Total Solar Eclipse near Tahiti

Feb. 22, 2009 - PRLog -- Tropical Sails Corp announces the availabilty of cabins on a unique freigher for the Pacific July 11, 2010 Total Solar Eclipse. The solar eclipse will pass just south of Tahiti at approximately 9:30 am local time. It will be visible in the Pacific Ocean from south of Tahiti taking a arc over the to globe to Easter Island and then to southern Chilean coast.

The special 15 day, 14 night solar eclipse sailing departs Tahiti Tuesday, June 29, 2010. She will sail a course that includes Ua Pou (Hakahau – Hakahetau),  Nuku Hiva (Taiohae – Hatiheu), Hiva Oa (Puamau),Hiva Oa (Atuona)  Fatu Hiva (Omoa – Hanavave), Ua Huka (Vaipaee-Hane-Hokatu), Nuku Hiva (Taiohae), Ua Pou ( Hakahau), NAPUKA – Tuamotu, Tuamotu, Papeete, Tahiti.

Cabins are available for the voyage from Tropical Sails Corp. The price ranges from $3875 to $5,445 per person double occupancy, plus taxes and a 10% special sailing surcharge. Contact Tropical Sails Corp to book your voyage. From the USA and Canada, dial 800-595-1003, from the rest of the world dial 623-444-8195. Details can be obtained from http://tropicalsails.com/eclipse.

Tropical Sails Corp has been organizing solar eclipse cruises and expeditions since 1991. This will be our 11th astronomy related adventure.

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