Luxury expedition cruise company Seabourn Cruise Line has unveiled two new Solar Eclipse cruises, exploring 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 aligned to grant guests a unique viewing opportunity of the rare spectacle.
Guests’ eclipse viewing experience may change based on 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
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 of the cosmic phenomenon.
- 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 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 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, 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 program, featuring Dallas Campbell, a science presenter, author and broadcaster who will educate guests about the solar eclipse.
