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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 UNIQUESPECTACLES

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

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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

The Republic of Indonesia, is the world's largestarchipelago, a vast equatorial collection of 17,000islands, 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 countryhas about 400 volcanoes, most in the world, including 130 that are active with about 70erupting in historical time. (Trekking to active volcanoes is a passion for some.) Thelargest islands include Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), Sulawesi, and theIndonesian part of New Guinea (known as Papua or Irian Jaya).Mother Temple of Besakih-Bali

Much of the county's peoples live near the coast, rivers and lakes, a result of thegeography and tropical climate. Its population is fourth largest in the world (more than 250million) and the country is host to an enormously varied set of cultures (more than 100ethnic 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 largestmonitor lizard), and Kalamatran (Indonesian Borneo).

Culturally, Indonesia fascinates visitors with a rich diversity of ancient temples, music, fromtraditional to modern pop, dances, rituals and ways of life. These vary from island to islandand from region to region. Its peoples are friendly, gracious and warm.

The Voyage

Discover this diverse and exotic land aboard HollandAmerica's ms Volendam, a fleet ship belonging to arecognized leader in cruising. Continuous updates havebrought this mid-sized ship into the 21st century (first in itsfleet to boast a dedicated Internet center).

Holland America Line has made it a practice to employIndonesian crew members, touting friendliness and

efficiency. Service is phenomenal. Waitstaff and cabin stewards are primarily Indonesianand Filipino; most officers are European, and many from Holland.

The ms Volendam also enjoys a particularly high ratio of repeat cruisers who are extremelyloyal to this cruise line and frequently sail on this ship.

Continental Capers Travel • 4061 N.W. 43rd St. • Gainesville • FL • 32606 • USA • 352-240-1004 • 800-446-0705

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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 [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

MAILING ADDRESS

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4061 NW 43 Street

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ITINERARY

16-DAY CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAMEmbark Singapore — Disembark Singapore

PORT NOTES

CO Cruising Only • ON Overnight • SX Access to Shore Limited to Shore ExcursionTC Times Subject to Tidal Condition • TR Tender Required • VX VISA Required

Shore excursion information available later


THE SHIP: HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAM

MID-SIZED CRUISING WITH ALL THE AMENITIES

Spacious Public Rooms and Elegant Staterooms

OVERVIEW

Our sixteen-day Indonesian cruise from Singaporesouth and east through the China and Java Seas tothe Makassar Strait skirting Indonesia's archipelagoislands is aboard Holland America's spacious and

luxurious ms Volendam. This medium-size cruise ship islarge enough to provide abundant amenities and activities but small enough to providepersonal service including exceptional service for the physically challenged.

Maneuvering on the ms Volendam is easy. Both the ship's size and layout help make itcomfortable within minutes and one usually does not feel crowded (an advantage foreclipse 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 stateroomsgive the ship a beautiful garden theme. An abundance of floral fabrics and tapestries, andhuge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums complement the ship'sartwork and interior flower theme. Features of the ship include the Crow's Nest with itspanoramic views, Explorations Coffee Cafe with well-stocked library and games, variousdining options including an alternative restaurant, children's and teen areas, and aMicrosoft® Digital Workshop. Staterooms include interior and exterior cabins, some withverandas and deluxe suites.

SHIP FACTS


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, i llusionists, 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 agenerous amount of personal space. The ms Volendam has four major stateroomstypes: 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-upmirror, hair dryer, complementary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket & serving trayfor in-stateroom beverages, luxurious beds with Premium Euro-Top mattresses and cottonlinens, terry cloth bathrobes for use during cruise, ice, shoeshine and nightly turndownservice, 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.


STATEROOM DETAILS

Categories marked by an asterisk (*) have more than one view type. Also configuration ofAccessible 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- andNN-Category Staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. M & MM-CategoryStaterooms: also 1 sofa bed. (Approx. 182–293 sq. ft.) Also fragrant soaps, lotions,shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruiton request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages, flat-panelTV 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-categorystaterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. (Approx. 140–319 sq. ft.) Alsofragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure,complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray forin-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice, shoeshine & nightlyturndown services.

(Stateroom Details continued on next page)


Stateroom Details (continued)

• LanaiCategory: CA

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-sizebed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glassdoors lead directly onto the walk-aroundLower Promenade Deck (Deck 3).(Approx. 181-256 sq. ft.) Also luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, fragrantsoaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure,complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray forin-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice shoeshine & nightlyturndown services.

• Vista (Verandah) SuitesCategories: 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. AllA-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed, fresh flowers, complementary DVD library.(Approx. 297–379 sq. ft. incl. verandah)

• Neptune (Deluxe Verandah) SuitesCategories: S, SA & SB

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-sizebed, Private bath/whirlpool/shower, largesitting area, dressing room, privateverandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons,mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-cei ling windows, fresh flowers,complimentary DVD library. (Approx. 558-566 sq. ft. including verandah). Also exclusiveuse of Neptune Lounge, personal concierge service, complimentary laundry, pressingand dry cleaning, sparkling wine in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation, bottledwater provided in suite at embarkation, gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the firstformal night, cold hors d'oeuvres before evening dinners on request,binoculars/umbrellas for use on cruise, cocktail party with ship's officers, priorityboarding for tendered ports of call, special disembarkation service, priority dining andseating requests, exclusive daily breakfast service, high tea service in suite on requestand more.


STATEROOM COSTS

16-DAY CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA'S ms VOLENDAMEmbark Singapore — Disembark Singapore

EXAMPLE STATEROOM CATEGORIES

Other Staterooms May be Available — Contact Us

All costs in USA Dollars, per person, based on double occupancyOptional, 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 amongwaiters, 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 HotelService Charge is paid to Holland America Line crew members, and represents an important part of theircompensation.

(In terminals, airports, ports of call and on shore excursions we suggest gratuities consistent with customarylocal practices.)

CONTINENTAL CAPERS DOES NOT ADD ANY OTHER CRUISE,

TOUR, BOOKING OR FACILITY FEES CHARGED BY SOME OTHER AGENCIES


SUMMARY OF THE 2016 MARCH 9 ECLIPSE

The East Indies (Indonesia) and the vast expanse of the western North Pacific Oceanwill witness a spectacular total solar eclipse during March 2016

The narrow track for the total eclipse begins atsunrise just south of the equator in theequatorial Indian Ocean approximately 800 mi.

(1,300 km) west of Sumatra. The path then extendseastward across the southern part of the island of Borneo(world's third-largest island) and through Indonesia beforeheading northeast across the North Pacific Ocean endingat sunset 1,100 mi. (1,800 km) northeast of the HawaiianIsland chain. (See figure on left adapted from FredEspenak, NASA's GSFC.)

Greatest eclipse (4m 09s) occurs in the tropical Pacificwaters but this is about 1,600 mi. (2,500 km.) west of the East Indies. In the Indies,however, mountains, hi lls, highland regions and isolated islands make land-based sitesin some parts of Indonesia or its inter-island waters the most practical bet for most eclipsechasers. Here the center line totality lasts about 2 to 3 minutes.

The March eclipse begins at sunrise in equatorial Indian Ocean waters west ofSumatra, moves through Indonesia and bends northeast into the higher tropical latitudesnorth of Hawaii before ending at sunset.

Holland America's ms Volendam plans toobserve the eclipse in the Makassar Strait.(See figure on left.) The March solar eclipsebegins about 1-1/4 hours after sunrise in theMakassa Strait (7:27 a.m. local time) and ends2-1/2 hours later (9:57 a.m.) with totalitybeginning about 8:35 a.m. Hence, this is anearly morning event. Since the ship maymaneuver to find the best weather location,circumstances given here are approximate.(See Table on next page.)

Indonesia Time: Indonesian recognizes threetime 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 theCST (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-opticaluse to allow viewing the partial phases of the eclipse. (No fi lters needed to view totality.)


Eclipse Summary (continued)

The 2016 March 9 Total Solar Eclipse(Makassa Strait)


(Eclipse Sky by H.L. Cohen)

SUMMARY OF ECLIPSE SKY

Searching the darkened eclipse sky is one of many eclipse activities. However, viewingthe darkened eclipse sky should not have priority over the eclipsed sun itself.

The sky map on left showsthe total eclipse sky seenfrom Indonesia at time of

the 2016 March 9 eclipse. Thetotally eclipsed Sun (near thenorthern edge of Aquarius)appears 35° above the easternhorizon about 2h24m aftersunrise.

The prominent objects (abovethe eclipsed Sun) are Venus andMercury.

Venus, although not nearg reatest bri lliancy, blazesbrightly (mag. -3.9) and shouldbe easily visible about 20° aboveand to the right of the eclipsedSun.

Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, lies roughly between the Sun and Venus, and shouldalso 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 andabout as bright common first magnitude stars (mag. +0.5). However, keen eyes might seethe 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-thirdof 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 ofthe fainter “first magnitude” stars) although several others appear in the eclipse sky. (Seefigure above.) This includes stars of the "Summer Triangle" (Vega, Deneb and Altair) in thenorthern sky. Yellow-orangy Antares will rival nearby Mars, which is, however, slightlybrighter. The stars Arctaurus, Achernar (or Alpha Eridani) and Rigel Kentaurus (or AlphaCentauri) are close to the horizon and will likely be invisible especially due to horizon glowfrom 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!*

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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