Cruise Ship Libra

Eclipse Of The Century
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The Eclipse of the Century

Itinerary: Eclipse Of The Century 2009 Tour. 17-25 July 2009 (8 nights)

17 July 2009 Arrive Taipei

  • Arrive at Taipei Airport where you will be met and transferred by private coach to your hotel in Central Taipei for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Accommodation will be at one of the following 4/5* hotels: the Westin Taipei, the Sheraton Taipei, the Grand Formosa or the Howard Plaza.
  • Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening.

18 July 2009 Taipei Tour

  • After breakfast, enjoy an included full day guided tour with English-speaking Guide of Taipei and/or the surrounding area – you will be given a choice of tours (further details of which will follow). Lunch is included in your tour.
  • In the evening enjoy an included dinner.

19 July 2009 Keelung Port – At Sea

  • Today you’ll be transferred from your hotel to Keelung Port where you will board you ship, the Superstar Libra. The Libra’s expected time of disembarkation is 11.00.
  • Once aboard you’ll be able to explore your quarters and this fantastic ship’s facilities which include 2 pools, a fitness centre, a golf driving range, a basketball court, a sun deck, jacuzzis, three restaurants, bars, a nightclub, a karaoke bar, games rooms, a medical centre, a casino and a beauty salon.
  • Enjoy your first day at sea as we head towards Japan.
  • Today there will be a varied lecture programme on all topics astronomical from a variety of expert lecturers including Dr Chris Lintott (the presenter of the BBC’s “The Sky At Night”).

20 July 2009 Naha, Okinawa Island

  • This morning you’ll arrive at Naha port on the sub-tropical island of Okinawa. There will be time for you to make an optional shore excursion on this fascinating island with its own culture distinct from the Japanese mainland. Details of a choice of shore excursions will follow.
  • After visiting Naha, you’ll set sail again for the Highseas with further lectures/seminars and other entertainment.

21 July 2009 At Sea

  • A further day at sea.
  • As tomorrow is Eclipse day, we’ll have a practice run through so that you can prepare yourself properly for tomorrow.
  • Enjoy further talks and entertainment en route.

 

Eclipse Day22 July 2009 Eclipse Day

  • Your ship should arrive at your viewing spot at around 01.00 today. It will position us on the centre line of the path of totality from where you should be able to enjoy nearly 6 ½ minutes totality later this morning!

 

 

23 July 2009 At Sea

  • Your astronomy lectures will continue and you’ll be able to share memories of yesterday’s events as we sail back towards Taiwan.

24 July 2009 – Keelung Port

  • You arrive back in Taiwan at around 12.00.
  • After disembarking, you’ll be transferred back to your Taipei hotel for 1 night. Lunch and dinner are included today.

25 July 2009 – Depart Taipei

  • Sadly today is your final day in Taipei.
  • After checking out of your hotel, you’ll be transferred to Taipei Airport.

 

PRICE INCLUDES

  • 5 nights aboard the Superstar Libra on a shared room basis including all meals, sailing from Keelung (Taiwan) to the Eclipse viewing spot 12 nautical miles from Yakushima island (Japan) including a visit to Naha (Okinawa island) en route
  • Expert speakers and lectures whilst on board
  • 3 nights in a 4* or 5* hotel in central Taipei on a bed & breakfast basis (2 nights pre-cruise & 1 night post-cruise)
  • A one day tour of the highlights of Taipei and/or the surrounding area by private coach with English speaking Guides including all entrance fees for named sights on tour
  • All lunches and dinners whilst in Taipei
  • Meet & Greet service and airport transfers in Taipei to/from your hotel (for specified flight arrivals/departures)
  • Port transfers from/to your hotel
  • Porterage
  • Port charges

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • International airfare
    (Our air partner has specially negotiated discount airfares and they will contact you once you have booked with us)
  • Shore excursion in Naha (Okinawa)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Drinks and sundry items

SINGLE TRAVELLERS

  • If you are traveling on your own but you want to avoid paying the single person supplement, we can accommodate you with another single traveller of the same sex. Please ask us about this.

Eclipse Of The Century have chartered the entire ship and this tour is only available from Eclipse Of The Century Limited. Please note this cruise will sell out very quickly.

You can reserve your space here or call us on 020 7766 5237 now!
(+44 20 7766 5237 if calling from outside the UK)

CATEGORY

PRICE*

Single
Occupancy

AA

AA Executive Suite – Deck 7

£2,375

£4,275

AB

AB Executive Suite – Deck 6

£2,225

£4,005

AC

AC Junior Suite AC – Deck 8

£2,155

£3,875

AD

AD Junior Suite AD – Deck 8

£1,995

£3,595

ADB

ADB Junior Suite ADB – Deck 8

£1,925

£3,465

BA

BA Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom – Deck 7 & 8

£1,875

£3,375

BAB

BAB Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with obstructed view – Deck 7 & 8

£1,825

£3,285

BB

BB Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom – Deck 6

£1,775

£3,195

CA

CA Oceanview Stateroom with Window – Deck 6

£1,725

£3,105

CAB

CAB Oceanview Stateroom with obstructed view – Deck 7 & 8

£1,675

£3,015

CB

CB Oceanview Stateroom with Window – Deck 4

£1,635

£2,945

CC

CC Oceanview Stateroom with Window – Deck 3

£1,575

£2,835

CD

CD Oceanview Stateroom with Porthole – Deck 2

£1,525

£2,745

DA

DA Inside Stateroom – Deck 2, 3, 4 & 6

£1,475

£2,655

DB

DB Inside Stateroom – Deck 3

£1,425

£2,565

DC

DC Inside Stateroom – Deck 2 & 3

£1,395

£2,515

* All prices are in British Pounds (£) and are per person based on double occupancy.

 

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