Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, LOUIS CRUISES brings you yet another unbeatable offer ... Watch The Solar Eclipse On Board MV Aquamarine ... a spectacle of a lifetime, not to be missed.
Rarest of the rare opportunities, watching the longest solar eclipse of the 3rd millennium falling on 15th January 2010 is a sight not many Indians would want to miss. On a Louis Cruise to witness this rarest of the rare galatical event. However, for those who do not wish to venture out on to the deck to witness this event, presentations, movies and simulations regarding the eclipse will also be playing on board during this time.
Louis Cruises, the fifth largest cruise operator in the world and the first international cruise line to operate from India, Louis Group is a 74 years old diversified international group. Louis Hotels is the largest hotel chain in Cyprus and Greece combined. With more than 8,500 employees it serves guests in Group 20 four and five - star hotels in Greece and Cyprus. And 12 cruise ships sailing from the ports of Piraeus, Genoa, Marseille and Limassol.
Guests on board Aquamarine will be in Maldives where the Annularity (a.k.a. ring of fire) will be visible for 10min 46sec. The eclipse will start at 10:15:20 (Maldives local time) peaking at 12:25:43(Maldives local time) and ending at 13:23:14(Maldives local time). The cruise will leave Kochi on 13th January and return on 16th January 2010. SPACE will make available safety equipment like special filters for cameras and for individual viewing. 4 astronomers from SPACE will be on board to conduct workshops on the solar eclipse in a designated area on the deck of MV Aquamarine. Telescopes and Binoculars will be provided for guests to view deep sky objects, different galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.
On 13th night : Guests can attend a Star Party for one and a half hours each. There will be a total of four parties. Every star party can entertain 50 guests assisted by 2 astronomers. Participants would explore the mystical sky, the marvels of the universe; identify the zodiac signs and how ships and airplanes used to navigate with stars to guide them in the earlier days. Entry fee for attending one star party is ; INR. 800/. per person.
On 15th night : Workshops will be conducted in two phases - one during the first sighting of the eclipse and one during the total eclipse. The 4 astronomers will educate guests about solar eclipses and safe solar observation and how to capture the eclipse in their cameras, as a life time memory! Participation fee per person for Phase1 Workshop is INR. 1,000/= and Phase II workshop INR 1,500/=
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Oneil Khosa, MD & CEO, Louis Cruises India stated : "Louis Cruises are bringing in yet another opportunity of a lifetime ... watching the solar eclipse on board a ship and with expert advice from 4 astronomers. Solar eclipse is considered very auspicious and to witness this event on board MV Aquamarine is absolutely fascinating. Besides, this 3-night, 4-day cruise to Maldives will be a vacation to be etched in one memory for ever".
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About M V Aquamarine
M V Aquamarine, a luxury cruiser with 7 decks and 4 elevators, is designed to carry 1268 passengers in 525 fully air-conditioned cabins. Options of accommodation include a Royal Suite, a Junior Suite, premium and superior staterooms. Facilities on board the liner include a sun deck, swimming pool, massage/sauna facilities, gymnasium, basketball and tennis court, children club, card room, internet corner, casino, restaurant, bars, lounges, disco, beauty salon, duty free shop. M V Aquamarine even boasts of a cricket pitch complete with 2 imported bowling machines, a special delight for the Indian holidayers. The liner has a fully-equipped ICU, manned with a highly qualified doctor on board, to address medical needs, should a medical emergency arise. A team of highly trained and motivated crew numbering 250 is devoted to making your holiday an experience of a lifetime.
Specifications : GRT: 23.149 tons, Length: 193.65 m, Breadth: 24 m, Draught: 6,72 m, Cruising Speed: 17 knots, Stabilizers
ABOUT LOUIS GROUP - A LEADING CRUISE AND HOTEL OPERATOR
Louis Group is a diversified international group whose core competency stems from its 74 year history in the tourism industry. Louis Cruises is the 5th largest cruise operator in the world while Louis Hotels is the largest hotel chain in Cyprus and Greece combined.
Today more than 8,500 employees of the Louis Group provide their services, daily to tens of thousands of people around the world at the Group 20 four and five - star hotels in Greece and Cyprus, on its 12 cruise ships sailing from the ports of Piraeus, Genoa, Marseille and Limassol, its 16 travel agencies, its ground - handling subsidiary at the Cyprus International Airports and its large number of catering outlets.
LOUIS CRUISES INDIA
Louis Cruises now operates cruises out of the port of Kochi from December 2009 to April 2010 onboard MV "Aquamarine", a luxury cruise ship with a carrying capacity of 1,200 passengers and all comforts and amenities to cater to the needs and hospitality of her Indian passengers. MV "Aquamarine" will offer itineraries on the Kochi - Maldives - Kochi route and Kochi - Colombo - Kochi route. Louis Cruises India aims to introduce the benefits and beauties of cruising in comfort and style to some of the region most enticing destinations and at an excellent value for money.
About SPACE
SPACE (www.stepl.org / Technology & Education Pvt. Ltd.) is the pioneer organization working for the development of science and astronomy in India aims to create a scientifically aware society and contribute to the technological and social development of the country. SPACE has recently launched Astrotourism- the perfect mix of travel and astronomy, in India for the first time. |
