Seabourn unveils 2026 solar eclipse cruises

Thursday, 19 Sep, 2024 0

Luxury line Seabourn has released details of two new solar eclipse cruises exploring Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in late summer 2026.

On August 12, 2026, the moon passes between Earth and the sun to create a total solar eclipse.

Both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn will offer guests a unique viewing opportunity of this rare spectacle.

“The viewing of the solar eclipse from our ultra-luxury ships will be an unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moment’ for everyone,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.

“Our team has curated eclipse themed Seabourn Conversations and experiences, turning this celestial event into an extraordinary celebration.”

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 a unique viewing opportunity during two solar eclipse cruises.

Seabourn Ovation will sail a 14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse voyage,departing on August 8, 2026, from Dover, England, to Reykjavik, Iceland.

The ship will visit Western Ireland, and position itself off the coast of Ireland to view the eclipse.

Seabourn will also host a special Seabourn Conversations program featuring Jane A Green, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, to educate guests about 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 August 7, 2026.

This solar eclipse cruise on Seabourn Sojourn will position in the Balearic Sea which will be visible closer to the horizon near sunset.

Seabourn will host a special Seabourn Conversations program, featuring Dallas Campbell, a science presenter, author and broadcaster who will educate guests about the solar eclipse.

Both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn are equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, to provide greater connectivity for guests.

The 2026 solar eclipse cruises and the rest of the Europe 2026 season will be open for sale on October 10, 2024.

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