Stefanie Waldek, a freelance space and travel journalist who writes for Space.com and Travel + Leisure, explained, “A total solar eclipse is one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena to witness, right up there with the aurora. There’s a reason eclipse chasers travel the world to see them! During the 2026 total solar eclipse , much of the path of totality is over the sea, which makes cruising one of the best ways to catch the show.
” Setting sail in 2026, Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line is unveiling a collection of its most iconic and inspiring voyages to date. Undoubtedly a bucket-list experience, the Eclipse Voyages are set for August 2026, giving Sailors the opportunity to cruise towards the path of totality.
While these epic 12- and 15-night itineraries are incredible in their own right – stops include Dublin, Glasgow and Reykjavik aboard Valiant Lady, and Amalfi Coast, Mallorca and Cannes on Scarlet Lady – Virgin Voyages is upping the ante with special onboard events and appearances to mark the spirit of the trip. Esteemed space explorers and scientists will share the magic of the cosmos. Galactic grandstands outfitted with telescopes and binoculars will transform the ship’s upper decks into observation viewing spaces with astronomers on standby.
New moon ceremonies, starry symphonies and cosmic culinary creations – like Milky Way milkshakes – round out the special programming. Sailors will also snag a pair of solar eclipse s.