Solar Eclipse Cruises

Princess offers four Mediterranean cruise itineraries in August 2026 that are designed to sail through the eclipse’s path. Ships include Sun Princess®, Sky Princess® and Enchanted Princess®, with departure ports from Barcelona, Athens and Rome.

No, the Caribbean is outside the path of totality. The best way to witness the full eclipse is aboard a solar eclipse cruise in the Mediterranean, where Princess ships are positioned in the heart of the path of totality.

The eclipse will be visible across parts of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Northern Africa, but only regions within the path of totality will see the complete eclipse. Princess cruise guests will be positioned at sea within that path for unobstructed, panoramic views.

The path of totality stretches across the North Atlantic Ocean, then crosses southern parts of Europe and North Africa. Princess cruises to the solar eclipse will be positioned at sea, where skies are clearest and the horizon stretches from end to end.

Sail from Greenland and northwest Iceland across the Northern Atlantic and catch the Moon’s shadow sweeping directly over Spain and Palma. Witness the largest, most dramatic eclipse near Iceland, then watch it gradually fade toward the Mediterranean — a rare spectacle to share with fellow travelers. Princess cruises put you front and center, with panoramic views and a once-in-a-lifetime moment you’ll never forget.

Yes, but commercial aircraft are not typically routed to follow the eclipse. In contrast, Princess solar eclipse cruises are planned specifically around the path of totality, offering uninterrupted viewing and a deeper connection to the event.

Guests sailing aboard Princess will experience over 2 minutes totality, depending on the ship’s position. At sea, where there are no obstructions or city lights, every second of the eclipse feels larger than life.