by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 10:25 AM ET, Fri May 3, 2024
Princess Cruises officers view the solar eclipse. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises)
With the next total solar eclipse taking place on August 12, 2026 in Europe, Princess Cruises is offering astrotourism lovers a chance to cruise and view it in northern Spain.
The cruise line’s 2026 solar eclipse cruise is a 14-day Mediterranean cruise onboard the Sky Princess, which departs Southampton on August 8, 2026. It goes on sale May 23, 2024, with rates starting at $2,199 per person. The cruise will feature eclipse glasses, viewing opportunities, astronomy lectures, themed treats and drinks and more.
The voyage departs from Southampton and visits seven incredible ports in Europe, including Cherbourg in France; Bilbao, Cartagena and La Coruña in Spain; Lisbon in Portugal and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar on Spain’s southern coast.
The cruise line offered two ways to view the April 2024 total solar eclipse in North America, onboard the Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess, both of which were incredibly popular.
"The best way to see a total solar eclipse is via cruise ship, and our guests who recently experienced this rare occurrence on Discovery Princess and Emerald Princess were simply blown away," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "We make it easy for guests to come aboard, relax and meet other eclipse enthusiasts. It's truly a special opportunity."
"Our recent solar eclipse cruises were completely sold out so interested guests should book this Sky Princess cruise as soon as it opens on May 23. It truly will be an experience to remember," Padgett added.
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