Princess Cruises To Sail Europe For 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
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.
Guests were ‘blown away’ by 2024 celestial show
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
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.
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.
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.