About Tropical Sails Corp and Daniel Oppliger

I have led travel groups all over the world and personally explored 65 countries. China and Turkey are at the top of our list, with five groups each, while Chile and Argentina aren’t far behind. Turkey offer a rich history, early church history, dramatic scenery and wonderful food. China offers a rich cultural experience.


River cruises are one of our favorite ways to travel — especially with luxury lines like AmaWaterways and Avalon, known for offering more space per guest and a relaxed, elegant experience. We’re also experienced with MSC Cruises, having sailed with them 10 times, and are excited they’ll be sailing from Galveston, TX starting December 2025. MSC also has a Yacht Club where you get a luxury experience without the luxury price.


When planning a tour, we believe in striking the right balance. Too much packed into an itinerary can take the joy out of travel. We avoid tourist traps and like to sprinkle in unique, memorable experiences like evening shows, Chinese foot massages, bike rentals, and yachting excursions. For private groups, we often recommend adding some free time or half-days off — after all, you’re on vacation, not a marathon!


Thanks to our worldwide connections, we can design the perfect travel experience for you. Whether you’re a solo traveler, organizing a group tour, renting a villa, or chartering a yacht in Turkey or Greece, we know the right people to make it happen. Your trusted El Paso travel agency began in a humble way by organizing a solar eclipse tour to Mexico after my then boss declined the inquiry. I have since organized over 30 solar eclipse tours throughout the world. I am her here to help you see the world, your way.

The Pass at El Paso and Juarez
By Daniel Oppliger November 5, 2025
Pro Tips For Transferring El Paso To Juárez CJS Airport
By Daniel Oppliger November 4, 2025
2027 Egypt Eclipse: Rail + Nile Cruise Pro Guide
By Daniel Oppliger November 4, 2025
Solar Eclipse in Morocco 2027
By Daniel Oppliger October 31, 2025
AMA WATERWAYS EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
Lijiang, Yunnan, China
By Daniel Oppliger October 31, 2025
Comprehensive write up about our 10 night jounery through Yunnan, China. Kunming, Tengchong, Dali, Shangrila and LIjiang.
By Daniel Oppliger October 30, 2025
Mazatlan Solar Eclipse at Dreams
By Daniel Oppliger October 27, 2025
Experience Morocco's Solar Eclipse Adventure August 2027
By Daniel Oppliger October 27, 2025
“Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027” — A Once-In-A-Lifetime Rail & Cruise Adventure
Flying Tiger Memorial Hall Kunming
By Daniel Oppliger October 15, 2025
Kunming Flying Tigers Memorial Hall
By Daniel Oppliger October 6, 2025
Tropical Sails Corp has three tours for the August 21, Total Solar Eclipse in the USA. TSC has been to Africa, Turkey, China, and Australia- all twice. They charted the former Windjammer Barefoot Cruises fleet for the February 26, 1998 Total Solar Eclipse. Currently Tropical Sails has clients in Borneo, Belitung Island and in the Java Sea recovering from the March 9, 2016 total solar eclipse.
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