SEE A FABULOUS 4 MINUTES AND 25 SECONDS OF TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EXCITEMENT FROM OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE BEACH FRONT HOTEL IN MAZATLAN!!
You do not need a science background to enjoy what is probably the number one natural wonder. Due to the fortuitous consequence of the Moon’s diameter and location relative to the Earth and Sun, a complete eclipse of the Sun can be seen approximately once every 12-18 months somewhere on Earth. In 2024, although the eclipse crosses the USA and Canada, weather prospects are far better in Mexico than along the US/Canadian portions of the path. We have carefully chosen our location in Mazatlan, Mexico to make accessing the path easy for loyal American guests and eclipse viewers from around the world.
The tour will be led by Dr. Tamara Ledley –a veteran of 11 eclipses and Space Shuttle astronaut candidate–and Dr. David Haviland (NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society)–a veteran of 3 solar eclipses and co-leader for our August 2017 expedition– who will provide briefings on the eclipse and related talks during the program, and Ted Blank, an experienced astronomical observer, cruise ship speaker and co-leader of our August 2017 expedition. Both are veterans of previous Ring of Fire Expeditions tours. The NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society in Houston, Texas has been organizing eclipse expeditions since 1970 under the leadership of Paul D. Maley who is tasked with leading a separate solar eclipse cruise from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Talks will be given in the hotel’s presentation room and admission will be by badge only.
Welcome briefing and dinner
Observing of the Sun after breakfast
Afternoon Mazatlan excursion
Night sky observing
Eclipse briefing and simulation in the afternoon
Night sky observing
Observe from the hotel grounds
…………………….LOCAL TIME….SUN ALTITUDE………….SUN AZIMUTH………..EVENT
1ST CONTACT: 9:51:17am………………54 deg………………………110 deg…………….the eclipse begins
2ND CONTACT:11:07:18pm……………69 deg………………………135 deg……………..start of the total eclipse portion
3RD CONTACT:11:11:44pm…………….70 deg………………………137 deg……………..end of the total eclipse portion
4TH CONTACT: 12:32:06pm………….73 deg……………………….202 deg…………….the eclipse ends
Post eclipse wrap up and group photo
LAST ROOMS AVAILABLE AS OF 3/20/23: DBL per person – 4 nights Single per person – 4 nights
0 Standard rooms $2866 $3466
1 Junior Suites Swim-out $3261 $4166
1 Preferred JR Suites Swim-out $3611 $4611
6 Preferred Ocean Front $3861 $5211
3 Premium Preferred Ocean Front $4011 $5611
If you wish to extend your stay by arriving early or staying late, contact krowatt@dt.com to see if rooms are available.
– Extend your stay to 7-nights for just $1400. per person with 2 sharing or $2460. * (standard room only) additional for single occupancy
*extension nights beyond the core 4-night program are offered on a non-hosted basis (meaning that you are on your own during that time).
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE EXPEDITION
IMPORTANT: We cannot confirm you unless the registration form per person AND deposit are received.
DEPOSIT SCHEDULE
Note that the payment and penalty dates below are driven by our contract with the vendor(s).
IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES you may pay by one of these methods: 1) credit cards, or 2) wire transfer. A USD$75 fee is charged if a wire transfer is used for each payment. No checks or money orders can be accepted! Please contact Direct Travel Groups Team reservations@directtravelgroups.com to make arrangements.
