solar eclipse cruise indonesia 2016

SOLAR ECLIPSE CRUISE INDONESIA 2016
2016 March 1-17
Reserve Your Cabin on
Holland America's ms Volendam
and Cruise to Exotic Indonesia
"What you see in an eclipse is entirely different from what you know"
~Annie Dillard, from Teaching a Stone to Talk (1982)
WITNESS ONE OF NATURE'S MOST UNIQUE
SPECTACLES
FROM THE MAKASSAR STRAIT
View a total eclipse of the sun from a spacious but mid-sized ship
« Small enough to preserve personal service »
« Large enough for full range amenities and activities »
« Tour the diverse and exotic Indonesian Archipelago »
« Complimentary bottle of wine per cabin »
« Safe eclipse viewers provided & our coveted eclipse T-shirts »
« We can arrange air, shore excursions & extended itineraries at no extra cost »
« We monitor cruise specials and will pass savings on to you »
WE HAVE NO HIDDEN SERVICE, BOOKING OR TOUR FEES
Continental Capers Travel
4061 N.W. 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606 USA
352-240-1004
marian@flycapers.com
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OVERVIEW OF THE TOTAL ECLIPSE CRUISE
16-DAY CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAM
A Country with the Ultimate Diversity Hosts a Total Eclipse of the Sun
Indonesia
he Republic of Indonesia, is the world's largest
archipelago, a vast equatorial collection of 17,000
islands, extending 3,200 miles (5,150 kilometers)
east to west, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
in Southeast Asia. Its land area is 15 largest in the world.
Many islands are filled with dense, luxurious rain forests,
fertile ricelands, savannah grass lands and beautiful mountainous regions. The country
has about 400 volcanoes, most in the world, including 130 that are active with about 70
erupting in historical time. (Trekking to active volcanoes is a passion for some.) The
largest islands include Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), Sulawesi, and the
Indonesian part of New Guinea (known as Papua or Irian Jaya).
Mother Temple of Besakih-Bali
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Much of the county's peoples live near the coast, rivers and lakes, a result of the
geography and tropical climate. Its population is fourth largest in the world (more than 250
million) and the country is host to an enormously varied set of cultures (more than 100
ethnic groups and 700 languages) including the world's largest Muslim population (87%).
More than 90% of the population can read or write. Renown locations include Jakarta
(capital and largest city), Sumatra, Bali, Komodo Island (home to the world's largest
monitor lizard), and Kalamatran (Indonesian Borneo).
Culturally, Indonesia fascinates visitors with a rich diversity of ancient temples, music, from
traditional to modern pop, dances, rituals and ways of life. These vary from island to island
and from region to region. Its peoples are friendly, gracious and warm.
The Voyage
Discover this diverse and exotic land aboard Holland
America's ms Volendam, a fleet ship belonging to a
recognized leader in cruising. Continuous updates have
brought this mid-sized ship into the 21st century (first in its
fleet to boast a dedicated Internet center).
Holland America Line has made it a practice to employ
Indonesian crew members, touting friendliness and
efficiency. Service is phenomenal. Waitstaff and cabin stewards are primarily Indonesian
and Filipino; most officers are European, and many from Holland.
The ms Volendam also enjoys a particularly high ratio of repeat cruisers who are extremely
loyal to this cruise line and frequently sail on this ship.
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Enjoy the convenience of cruising on a four-star mid-size ship,
visit eight exotic ports on this sixteen day cruise . . .
. . . and also see one of nature's grandest spectacles,
A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN,
an event never to be forgotten!
(Holland America is known for past solar eclipse cruising)
RESERVATIONS
CONTACT
Marian P. Cohen
Telephone (352) 240-1004
Toll-Free (800) 446-0705
Fax (352) 378-0937
Main Office (352) 378-1406
E-Mail marian@flycapers.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
MAILING ADDRESS
Continental Capers Travel Center, Inc.
4061 NW 43 Street
Gainesville, FL 32606 USA
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ITINERARY
16-DAY CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAM
Embark Singapore — Disembark Singapore
PORT NOTES
CO Cruising Only • ON Overnight • SX Access to Shore Limited to Shore Excursion
TC Times Subject to Tidal Condition • TR Tender Required • VX VISA Required
Shore excursion information available later
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THE SHIP: HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAM
MID-SIZED CRUISING WITH ALL THE AMENITIES
Spacious Public Rooms and Elegant Staterooms
OVERVIEW
ur sixteen-day Indonesian cruise from Singapore
south and east through the China and Java Seas to
the Makassar Strait skirting Indonesia's archipelago
islands is aboard Holland America's spacious and
luxurious ms Volendam. This medium-size cruise ship is
large enough to provide abundant amenities and activities but small enough to provide
personal service including exceptional service for the physically challenged.
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Maneuvering on the ms Volendam is easy. Both the ship's size and layout help make it
comfortable within minutes and one usually does not feel crowded (an advantage for
eclipse observing). The ship also has many hidden nooks for those who wish to get away.
Artful floral motifs throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms
give the ship a beautiful garden theme. An abundance of floral fabrics and tapestries, and
huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums complement the ship's
artwork and interior flower theme. Features of the ship include the Crow's Nest with its
panoramic views, Explorations Coffee Cafe with well-stocked library and games, various
dining options including an alternative restaurant, children's and teen areas, and a
Microsoft® Digital Workshop. Staterooms include interior and exterior cabins, some with
verandas and deluxe suites.
SHIP FACTS
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The Ship (continued)
Dining and Activities
• Atrium (stunning, three-deck futuristic common area)
• Lido Pool, Oasis Pool, Hydro Pool & Terrace Grill (outdoor dining by the pool with
sliding roof)
• Casino (games for all levels, as well as complimentary lessons)
• Rotterdam Main Dining Room (two-tiered dining room with sea views; impeccable
service/extensive wine list, five-course menus)
• Pinnacle Grill (an intimate reservations-only venue; elegant, sophisticated dining)
• Crow's Nest (sweeping 270º views during day; hip, fashionable nightclub evenings)
• Canaletto Restaurant (intimate Italian dinners; personal, polished service)
• Exploration's Cafe (comfortable, coffee house; extensive library, Internet access)
• Culinary Arts Center (state-of-art demonstration kitchen; interactive gourmet cooking
lessons)
• Lido Restaurant (relaxed ambiance for all meals; variety of fresh, cooked-to-order
specialties)
• Greenhouse Spa & Salon (heavenly beauty & wellness; facials, hot stone massages,
thermal suite, hair and nails done)
• Digital Workshop, Powered by Windows® (learn how to share digital memories; free
workshops taught by Microsoft-trained "techsperts")
• Frans Hals Show Lounge (talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians, variety
acts)
Youth Facilities
• Club HAL & Game Room (supervised dedicated youth facilities/activities for kids
ages 3–12)
• The Loft & Oasis (for teens ages 13–17 to have fun, socialize, hang out)
Other Areas
• Hudson Card Room, Piano Bar, Wine Tasting Room
• Shopping Arcade, Art Gallery, Launderette, Medical Center
STATEROOMS
Holland America Line ships are known for their graceful mid-sized ships with a
generous amount of personal space. The ms Volendam has four major staterooms
types: Interior, Ocean-View, Lanai, Vista Suites (Verandah Suites) and Neptune Suites
(Deluxe Verandah Suites).
All Staterooms: Flat-panel TV & DVD player, telephone, multi-channel music, 5X make-up
mirror, hair dryer, complementary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket & serving tray
for in-stateroom beverages, luxurious beds with Premium Euro-Top mattresses and cotton
linens, terry cloth bathrobes for use during cruise, ice, shoeshine and nightly turndown
service, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage shower heads. fragrant soaps,
lotions and shampoo.
Not all staterooms within each category have same furniture configuration and/or facilities.
Room measurements approximate. See deck plans for specific information.
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STATEROOM DETAILS
Categories marked by an asterisk (*) have more than one view type. Also configuration of
Accessible Staterooms may vary. Use stateroom number to verify view.
Stateroom Images are representative of staterooms in that category and type.
Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations and/or facilities.
Room measurements are approximate.
STATEROOM TYPES
• Large or Standard Interior:
Categories:
• Large: I, J*, K, L, M, MM
• Standard: J*, N, NN
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen.
Private bath/shower. All L-, N- and
NN-Category Staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. M & MM-Category
Staterooms: also 1 sofa bed. (Approx. 182–293 sq. ft.) Also fragrant soaps, lotions,
shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit
on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages, flat-panel
TV and DVD player, ice, shoeshine & nightly turndown services.
• Large or Standard Ocean View:
Categories:
• Full Ocean-view: C, D, DA, DD*, E,
EE, F, FF
• Porthole view: G, H
• Partial Sea-view: DD
• Obstructed view: HH
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen. Private bath/bathtub/shower. All FF-category
staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. (Approx. 140–319 sq. ft.) Also
fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure,
complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for
in-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice, shoeshine & nightly
turndown services.
(Stateroom Details continued on next page)
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Stateroom Details (continued)
• Lanai
Category: CA
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size
bed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glass
doors lead directly onto the walk-around
Lower Prom enade Deck (Deck 3).
(Approx. 181-256 sq. ft.) Also luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, fragrant
soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure,
complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for
in-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice shoeshine & nightly
turndown services.
• Vista (Verandah) Suites
Categories: A, AA, B, BB, BC
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen.
Private bath/whirlpool bath/shower.
Sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar,
refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. All
A-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed, fresh flowers, complementary DVD library.
(Approx. 297–379 sq. ft. incl. verandah)
• Neptune (Deluxe Verandah) Suites
Categories: S, SA & SB
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size
bed, Private bath/whirlpool/shower, large
sitting area, dressing room, private
verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons,
mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows, fresh flowers,
complimentary DVD library. (Approx. 558-566 sq. ft. including verandah). Also exclusive
use of Neptune Lounge, personal concierge service, complimentary laundry, pressing
and dry cleaning, sparkling wine in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation, bottled
water provided in suite at embarkation, gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first
formal night, cold hors d'oeuvres before evening dinners on request,
binoculars/umbrellas for use on cruise, cocktail party with ship's officers, priority
boarding for tendered ports of call, special disembarkation service, priority dining and
seating requests, exclusive daily breakfast service, high tea service in suite on request
and more.
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STATEROOM COSTS
16-DAY CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAM
Embark Singapore — Disembark Singapore
EXAMPLE STATEROOM CATEGORIES
Other Staterooms May be Available — Contact Us
All costs in USA Dollars, per person, based on double occupancy
Optional, extra cost shore excursions and airfares not included
Tipping/Gratuities (Hotel Service Charges)
• Automatic $11.50 ($12.00 for suites) per day per guest added to onboard accounts — shared among
waiters, stewards and other service personnel and subject to change without notice
(Amount can be adjusted up or down at end of voyage if services exceed or fail to meet expectations)
• Bar & Dining Room Wine Purchases: 15 percent added
• Spa: Not automatically added
Ship crews work very hard to ensure every aspect of your cruise meets the highest standards. The Hotel
Service Charge is paid to Holland America Line crew members, and represents an important part of their
compensation.
(In terminals, airports, ports of call and on shore excursions we suggest gratuities consistent with customary
local practices.)
CONTINENTAL CAPERS DOES NOT ADD ANY OTHER CRUISE,
TOUR, BOOKING OR FACILITY FEES CHARGED BY SOME OTHER AGENCIES
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SUMMARY OF THE 2016 MARCH 9 ECLIPSE
The East Indies (Indonesia) and the vast expanse of the western North Pacific Ocean
will witness a spectacular total solar eclipse during March 2016
he narrow track for the total eclipse begins at
sunrise just south of the equator in the
equatorial Indian Ocean approximately 800 mi.
(1,300 km) west of Sumatra. The path then extends
eastward across the southern part of the island of Borneo
(world's third-largest island) and through Indonesia before
heading northeast across the North Pacific Ocean ending
at sunset 1,100 mi. (1,800 km) northeast of the Hawaiian
Island chain. (See figure on left adapted from Fred
Espenak, NASA's GSFC.)
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Greatest eclipse (4m 09s) occurs in the tropical Pacific
waters but this is about 1,600 mi. (2,500 km.) west of the East Indies. In the Indies,
however, mountains, hills, highland regions and isolated islands make land-based sites
in some parts of Indonesia or its inter-island waters the most practical bet for most eclipse
chasers. Here the center line totality lasts about 2 to 3 minutes.
The March eclipse begins at sunrise in equatorial Indian Ocean waters west of
Sumatra, moves through Indonesia and bends northeast into the higher tropical latitudes
north of Hawaii before ending at sunset.
Holland America's ms Volendam plans to
observe the eclipse in the Makassar Strait.
(See figure on left.) The March solar eclipse
begins about 1-1/4 hours after sunrise in the
Makassa Strait (7:27 a.m. local time) and ends
2-1/2 hours later (9:57 a.m.) with totality
beginning about 8:35 a.m. Hence, this is an
early morning event. Since the ship may
maneuver to find the best weather location,
circumstances given here are approximate.
(See Table on next page.)
Indonesia Time: Indonesian recognizes three
time zones in its territory: Indonesia Western,
Central and Eastern Standard Time (WST, CST
& EST). These time zones are 7, 8 and 9 hours
ahead of Greenwich or Universal Time (UT). The location of the Makassar Strait lies in the
CST (UT+8). Daylight time is not used. Local times given are thus in Indonesian CST.
Solar Filters: Guests of Continental Capers will be given safe solar viewers for non-optical
use to allow viewing the partial phases of the eclipse. (No filters needed to view totality.)
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Eclipse Summary (continued)
The 2016 March 9 Total Solar Eclipse
(Makassa Strait)
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SUMMARY OF ECLIPSE SKY
Searching the darkened eclipse sky is one of many eclipse activities. However, viewing
the darkened eclipse sky should not have priority over the eclipsed sun itself.
he sky map on left shows
the total eclipse sky seen
from Indonesia at time of
the 2016 March 9 eclipse. The
totally eclipsed Sun (near the
northern edge of Aquarius)
appears 35° above the eastern
horizon about 2h24m after
sunrise.
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The prominent objects (above
the eclipsed Sun) are Venus and
Mercury.
(Eclipse Sky by H.L. Cohen)
Venus, although not near
g r e atest brilliancy, blazes
brightly (mag. -3.9) and should
be easily visible about 20° above
and to the right of the eclipsed
Sun.
Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, lies roughly between the Sun and Venus, and should
also be visible (mag. -0.6) though about twenty times fainter than Venus.
Saturn will be in the western sky about half way between the horizon and overhead and
about as bright common first magnitude stars (mag. +0.5). However, keen eyes might see
the ringed planet if one really wants to turn around from the eclipsed sun.
Mars, although fairly bright (mag. +0.1), like Saturn, lies in the western sky about one-third
of the way from horizon to overhead.
Jupiter will not be visible since it is nearly opposite the sun.
Bright Stars The only moderately bright star near the eclipsed sun is Fomalhaut (one of
the fainter “first magnitude” stars) although several others appear in the eclipse sky. (See
figure above.) This includes stars of the "Summer Triangle" (Vega, Deneb and Altair) in the
northern sky. Yellow-orangy Antares will rival nearby Mars, which is, however, slightly
brighter. The stars Arctaurus, Achernar (or Alpha Eridani) and Rigel Kentaurus (or Alpha
Centauri) are close to the horizon and will likely be invisible especially due to horizon glow
from distant sunlight shinning from beyond the moon's shadow.
Limit your search for stars or planets (except possibly Venus and Mercury)
or one may miss the main attraction!
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ECLIPSE T-SHIRTS
16-DAY CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAM
Guests Receive One of Our Famous and Original Eclipse T-Shirts
At Previous Eclipses These Shirts Were So Popular,
Others Have Tried to Steal Them Away!*
Front
Back
Design Copyright © 2014 HL Cohen
*And some try to buy them.
However, only guests of Continental Capers Travel on this tour receive this T-shirt
(They are not for sale.)
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