Popularity of Solar Eclipse 2026 Sees Princess Cruises Adding Sun Princess Itinerary

As we inch closer to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse, Princess Cruises has been inspired to add another new itinerary aboard Sun Princess. The cruise is now open for booking as Sun Princess joins Sky Princess in the Mediterranean with several itinerary options to choose from to view the phenomenon in the sky.

Princess Cruises adds another 2026 Total Solar Eclipse cruise

Popular cruise line, Princess Cruises has added a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise itinerary. This time it is on its newest and most beautiful ship, Sun Princess, reading to experience the celestial spectacle in August 2026.

Princess Cruises has reworked the itinerary of the Sun Princess cruise departing Barcelona on August 8, 2026. The itinerary will position the cruise ship off the coast of southern Spain on August 12, when passengers can marvel at the two minutes and 18 seconds of totality.

Princess has seven- to 21-day Mediterranean voyage options, departing from several popular ports, Sun Princess 2026 Total Solar Eclipse itineraries include six sailings, while appealing to all cruisers:

1. Roundtrip from Rome: 21-day Best of the Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse on July 25, 2026: Port stops in Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, Bar, Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena and Florence/Pisa.
2. Athens to Rome: 14-day Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse. August 1, 2026: From Athens to Santorini, Bar Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, ending in Rome.
3. Roundtrip from Athens: 21-day Best of the Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse – August 1, 2026: Visiting Santorini, Bar, Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, Crete, Kusadasi and Mykonos.
4. Barcelona to Rome: 7-day Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse. August 8, 2026: Departing from Barcelona to Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, arriving in Rome.
5. Barcelona to Athens: 14-day Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse. August 8, 2026: From Barcelona to Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, arriving in Athens.
6. Roundtrip Barcelona: 21-day Best of Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse – August 8, 2026: Visit Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, Bar, Corfu and Sicily.

‘Out-of-this-world experience’

In the press release, John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises said:

Sun Princess truly lives up to its name, offering an out-of-this-world experience with a front-row seat for a total eclipse of the sun. Following the incredible response to our solar eclipse voyages last year, we’re thrilled to have both Sky Princess and Sun Princess providing guests with the unique opportunity to experience one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.

Currently, the Sun Princess 2026 Total Eclipse Voyage is on sale. Meanwhile, Sun Princess Guests will gather on the ship’s top decks with Princess safety glasses for viewing during the eclipse. Moreover, guests will enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks, stargazing, hearing solar system trivia and more. Guests are also encouraged to set up their own telescopes on deck, and wear festive eclipse-themed apparel and accessories.

About the Sky Princess cruising

The 14-day Total Solar Eclipse Mediterranean cruise on the Sky Princess sails on August 8-22, 2026, roundtrip from Southampton. Meanwhile, the ship visits seven historical and vibrant ports, including Cherbourg, France; Bilbao, Spain, Malaga, Spain; Cartagena Spain; Gibraltar, Lisbon, Portugal, and La Coruña, Spain.

Readers can find more information on Princess Cruises on the cruise line’s official website here.