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Seaborn unveils 2026 solar eclipse cruises for an unparalleled view from the ocean.

Seabourn cruise ship on ocean during a solar eclipse

Seabourn announces two new Solar Eclipse cruises

Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has announced two new Solar Eclipse cruises that will explore Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in late summer 2026. On August 12, 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 positioned to offer guests a unique viewing opportunity of this rare spectacle. Please note that the guests’ eclipse viewing experience may be affected by weather or cloud coverage.

“The viewing of the solar eclipse from our ultra-luxury 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

Based on information from the National Solar Observatory of the U.S. National Science Foundation, the total eclipse in 2026 will travel across the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, Portugal, and Spain. Seabourn plans to position the Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn strategically to offer guests a special viewing experience of this cosmic event.

  • Seabourn Ovation will embark on a 14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse voyage, commencing on August 8, 2026, from Dover, England, and concluding in Reykjavik, Iceland. During the journey, the ship will make stops at distinctive ports in Western Ireland, including Galway and Killybegs, before positioning itself off the coast of Ireland in the Atlantic Ocean to witness the eclipse. As part of the experience, Seabourn will feature a special Seabourn Conversations program with Jane A. Green, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, who will provide educational sessions about the solar eclipse. This two-week cruise is one of several voyages that Seabourn Ovation has scheduled to undertake in Northern Europe during the summer of 2026.
  • Guests can enjoy watching the total solar eclipse as the Seabourn Sojourn explores the Mediterranean during the 10-Day Spanish Gems & Solar Eclipse cruise. The ship will depart from and return to Barcelona on August 7, 2026, and will visit Spanish Morocco, St. Tropez, and other destinations along the coast of Spain. The specially-themed eclipse voyage will position the Seabourn Sojourn in the Balearic Sea off the coast of Spain to give passengers a view of the eclipse, which will be visible closer to the horizon near sunset. The cruise will also feature a special Seabourn Conversations program with science presenter, author, and broadcaster Dallas Campbell, who will educate guests about the solar eclipse.

The viewing experience, of course, may change based on weather or cloud coverage.

About Seabourn cruises

Seabourn guests will enjoy the all-inclusive ‘Seabourn Difference’ aboard the line’s intimate ships with a private yacht-like atmosphere. Both Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn are equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink, a leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, to provide better 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 available for sale on October 10, 2024.

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