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Six Princess ships in Alaska will feature eclipse viewing

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Passengers will be invited to the top decks and provided Science Channel/Discovery at Sea-branded eclipse glasses
On Aug. 21, for the first time in 99 years, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible from the continental United States, and Princess Cruises passengers on six ships in Alaska will be invited to viewing parties as part of the line's 'Stargazing with Discovery at Sea' program.

From the top decks in Alaska, nearly 18,000 passengers aboard Coral Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Ruby Princess and Star Princess will be invited to see an approximately 54% view of the eclipse.

They'll be provided Science Channel/Discovery at Sea-branded eclipse glasses, paired with educational background from Stargazing with Discovery at Sea staff during a 'tour' of three intervals the morning of Aug. 21.

The 'Great American Eclipse' event is part of the Stargazing with Discovery at Sea program led by Discovery at Sea Science Channel ambassador and astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.

Branded posters, Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center solar projector building projects and even eclipse cookies also will be offered to celebrate this rare occasion.