I'm not an astronomy expert, and I can probably count the times I've looked through a telescope on my fingers, but it's always been one of those things I've wanted to take classes in or at least spend a little more time learning about. So I was delighted when I found out there were such things as astronomy cruises.
What better way to get away from city lights and really see the stars than by getting on a cruise ship and heading out into the middle of the ocean?
There are a number of lines (usually not the big mainstream ones) that offer astronomy-themed cruises that feature lectures, classes, and of course chances to actually look into the night sky and see what's out there. Often these cruises will be in ideal locations at ideal times to witness awesome events such as eclipses and other galactic phenomena.
Here are some of the sites you can check out for more information on astronomy cruises:
http://www.astronomyvacations.com/
http://www.eyeonthesky.com/astrocruises/index.html
