Seabourn unveils two new Solar Eclipse cruises exploring Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in summer 2026.
On 12 August 2026, as the moon passes between Earth and the sun to create a total solar eclipse, both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn will be strategically aligned to grant guests a unique viewing opportunity of the rare spectacle.
‘The viewing of the solar eclipse from our ships will be an unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moment’ for everyone on board’, said Natalya Leahy, President of Seabourn. ‘Our team has curated a series of captivating, eclipse themed Seabourn Conversations and experiences, turning this celestial event into an extraordinary celebration for everyone on board’.
Two Eclipse Viewing Opportunities
According to the National Solar Observatory of the U.S. National Science Foundation, the 2026 total eclipse will pass over the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, Portugal, and Spain.
Seabourn will strategically align Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn to give guests the chance to see this cosmic phenomenon.
- Seabourn Ovation will sail a 14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse voyage, departing on 8 August 2026, from Dover, England, to Reykjavik, Iceland. The ship will visit unique ports in Western Ireland, including Galway and Killybegs, and position itself off the coast of Ireland in the Atlantic Ocean to view the eclipse. Seabourn will also host a special Seabourn Conversations programme featuring Jane A Green, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, to give guests insight into the solar eclipse. The two-week cruise is one of several that Seabourn Ovation is scheduled to undertake in Northern Europe in summer 2026.
- Guests can watch the total solar eclipse unfold as Seabourn Sojourn explores the Mediterranean on the 10-Day Spanish Gems & Solar Eclipse, sailing roundtrip from Barcelona on 7 August 2026, to Spanish Morocco, St. Tropez, and destinations along the coast of Spain. The all-new eclipse-themed voyage will find Seabourn Sojourn positioned in the Balearic Sea off the coast of Spain as the eclipse commences, which will be visible closer to the horizon near sunset. Seabourn will host a special Seabourn Conversations programme, featuring Dallas Campbell, a science presenter, author and broadcaster who will educate guests about the solar eclipse.
Seabourn guests will experience the unparalleled, all-inclusive ‘Seabourn Difference’ on board the line’s intimate ships with a private yacht-like atmosphere.
Both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn are equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink, the leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, to provide greater connectivity for guests to share their experiences with friends and family.
The 2026 solar eclipse cruises and the rest of the Europe 2026 season will be open for sale on 10 October 2024. The solar eclipse viewing experience may change based on weather or cloud coverage.
Source: The M Collective
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