caribill Posted August 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Passengers on Alaska cruises can see the partial eclipse per a Princess press release: Princess Cruises Ships Present Unique Viewing For Great American Eclipse on August 21 Six Cruise Ships in Alaska Offer "Stargazing with Discovery at Sea" Eclipse Viewing Parties SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 17, 2017) – For the first time in 99 years, a total eclipse of the sun will pass over the continental United States on August 21, and Princess Cruises guests sailing on six cruise ships in Alaska will be invited to special viewing parties as part of the cruise line's exclusive Stargazing with Discovery at Sea program. From the top decks in Alaska, nearly 18,000 guests aboard Coral Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Ruby Princess and Star Princess will be invited to enjoy an approximately 54 percent view of the eclipse. Guests will be provided specially-branded Science Channel™/Discovery at Sea eclipse glasses for ultimate viewing, paired with educational background on what causes an eclipse from the exclusive Stargazing with Discovery at Sea staff as they provide a "tour" of three intervals the morning of August 21. Specialty Eclipse Cookies also will be offered to celebrate this rare occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Glad they are supplying glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The best part is the cookies ! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Lucky Princess cruisers! Like a free shore excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 17, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Lucky Princess cruisers! Like a free shore excursion. Maximum will be around 9:19 AM Alaska time. If docked, many may be on shore excursions at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted August 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I won't get to excited about seeing, I just checked the weather for Aug. 21 in Southeast Alaska. Be sure to bring rain gear, it's going to be wet and cloudy next Monday. Good luck seeing the eclipse. I'll watch it from my deck, it's going to be sunny and clear here in Western Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted August 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Mazatlan april 8 2024....be there. Sent from my SCH-S968C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted August 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I want to taste the Specialty Eclipse Cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I won't get to excited about seeing, I just checked the weather for Aug. 21 in Southeast Alaska. Be sure to bring rain gear, it's going to be wet and cloudy next Monday. Good luck seeing the eclipse. I'll watch it from my deck, it's going to be sunny and clear here in Western Washington You will see a partial eclipse, but you are not very far from the path of totality. A total eclipse is 'totally' different from a partial and is worth travelling to see. People from all over the world will travel to the US to see the eclipse. I suggest you consider going south to Oregon where you can experience the full beauty of a total eclipse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted August 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Sweet. You should get a pretty good view, not total, however, still good, in the Denver area. Providing its not actually cloudy on that day. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2017 You should get a pretty good view, not total, however, still good, in the Denver area. Providing its not actually cloudy on that day. :confused: Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted August 18, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 18, 2017 You will see a partial eclipse, but you are not very far from the path of totality. A total eclipse is 'totally' different from a partial and is worth travelling to see. People from all over the world will travel to the US to see the eclipse. I suggest you consider going south to Oregon where you can experience the full beauty of a total eclipse. Aus Traveller, here's the reason we are staying home during the eclipse http://www.theolympian.com/news/article167876287.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted August 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Aus Traveller, here's the reason we are staying home during the eclipse http://www.theolympian.com/news/article167876287.html Same here! I will be at work here in Vancouver, Wa, where we will experience 99% coverage. Good enough for me. My parents live in Newport, OR, which is one of the hotspots, but chose not to rent out their house for gobs of money. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspintom Posted August 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I won't get to excited about seeing, I just checked the weather for Aug. 21 in Southeast Alaska. Be sure to bring rain gear, it's going to be wet and cloudy next Monday. Good luck seeing the eclipse. I'll watch it from my deck, it's going to be sunny and clear here in Western Washington Oh ye of little faith. Was that a forecast by the GIS or European model? You know, if one differs from the other, at least 50% will be wrong. I had a great round of golf today when it was to rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I want to taste the Specialty Eclipse Cookies Me too :D :D Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 19, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Same here! I will be at work here in Vancouver, Wa, where we will experience 99% coverage. Good enough for me. My parents live in Newport, OR, which is one of the hotspots, but chose not to rent out their house for gobs of money. :D Certainly, have a look at the partial, but even 99% is still partial and you will not experience a lot of the phenomena of a total. You probably already know that you will need eye protection for a partial eclipse (or the preliminary phases of a total eclipse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Me too :D :DTony Probably cookies cut into the shape of a partially-eclipsed sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted August 19, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Mazatlan april 8 2024....be there. Sent from my SCH-S968C using Forums mobile app Thanks for this. You've got me thinking seriously since we love Mazatlan anyway. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 19, 2017 floridalover, I love it!! Can you save me the full eclipse?? :D. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 19, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted August 19, 2017 The US postal service has issued an eclipse stamp. Depending how warm it is, the stamp will show the total eclipse or change to a view of the moon's surface. https://www.usps.com/stamps/solar-eclipse.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 19, 2017 The US postal service has issued an eclipse stamp. Depending how warm it is, the stamp will show the total eclipse or change to a view of the moon's surface. https://www.usps.com/stamps/solar-eclipse.htm Now that is neat. I'll be at our main post office on Monday to get mine. :D:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted August 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Six Cruise Ships in Alaska Offer "Stargazing with Discovery at Sea" Eclipse Viewing Parties Drink of the day: Tequila Sunrise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted August 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Mazatlan april 8 2024....be there. Sent from my SCH-S968C using Forums mobile app I put a note on my calendar :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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