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Princess Cruises To Sail Europe For 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

Princess Cruises launching 2026 Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage
2026 Total Solar Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage [Image Princess Cruises on Facebook]
While there was much excitement about the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in North America, Europe will now get its turn in 2026. The Sky Princess will sail out of Southampton on August 8, 2026, taking guests to the prime viewing sport for the celestial event. Meanwhile, bookings open on May 23, 2024.

Princess Cruises to sail to prime viewing spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

Guests onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess watched the total darkness event of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.  Since then, travelers have astrotourism on their minds, where travelers take special trips for amazing celestial events.

While Europe missed out on the eclipse in 2024, the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse will give Europeans the chance of a lifetime. Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess will take its guests to prime viewing spots for the event in 2026, but this time, in northern Spain.

Total solar eclipse
Solar eclipse [Image by A Owen from Pixabay]
Set to happen on August 12, 2026, once again a Princess cruise ship will be in the perfect place to experience the two minutes and 18 seconds of totality. The 3,660-guest Sky Princess will sail from Southampton on August 8, taking guests on a 14-day Mediterranean cruise, including total eclipse viewing while at sea off the coast of Northern Spain.

Guests were ‘blown away’ by 2024 celestial show

View the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
Crew watching 2024 Total Solar Eclipse [Image Princess Cruises on Facebook]
In a press release, John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises explained:

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.

We make it easy for guests to come aboard, relax and meet other eclipse enthusiasts. It’s truly a special opportunity.

Tickets for the Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage go on sale from May 23, 2024, with rates starting at $2,199 (approximately €2,041) per person. During the event, guests will gather on the top decks wearing Princess safety glasses for viewing. Moreover, passengers will also enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed drinks and treats, night-time stargazing, solar system trivia and more.

More about the cruise on Sky Princess

View the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
View the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe [Image Princess Cruises on Facebook]
The Sky Princess 14-day Mediterranean cruise sets sail from Southampton in the UK on August 8, on a roundtrip journey. Meanwhile, guests will visit seven vibrant, historical ports, including the following:

Cherbourg, France

Cherbourg is one of France’s greatest ports and features the Ravalet Castle, the Basilica, several art and history museums, including the Cité de la Mer maritime museum.

Bilbao, Spain

Next stop is in Bilbao in northern Spain, the capital of Basque Country, surrounded by green mountains. The city is also famed for the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Residents in Málaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain are posting stickers, fighting overtourism
Málaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain [Image by Enrique from Pixabay]

Malaga, Spain

Heading to the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, Malaga is renowned as Picasso’s birthplace. The old town is filled with attractions, including the Picasso Art Museum, Automobile Museum, Cathedral and more. It is also the perfect spot to visit the resort towns along the coastline.

Cartagena, Spain

This historic and beautiful city was founded by the Carthaginians in 220 BC, and boomed during the Roman period. The city has many Roman ruins to explore including a 1st-century BC theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa filled with murals and mosaics.

Gibraltar

Guests will also visit Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory on Spain’s southern coast. The small city is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar and features many British military sites.

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Street scene in Lisbon, Portugal [Image by Frank Nürnberger from Pixabay]

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and its largest city, nestling on the Atlantic Coast and has many historic attractions to visit, including the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge and the National Azulejo Museum.

La Coruña, Spain

Nesting in the green and lush region of Galicia in northern Spain, the city is known for its Roman lighthouse and the Tower of Hercules, which features panoramic coastal views.

Book your place with Princess Cruises on May 23

“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 urged.

Find out more about Princess Cruises on the cruise line’s website here or by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237).

Readers can also find more information about the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse here.