The opportunity to witness a total eclipse of the sun is rare indeed. The opportunity to witness such an event while cruising in yacht-like luxury aboard a Seabourn ship is even more precious. Yet two such possibilities await voyagers in August 2026, as Seabourn Ovation embarks from Dover, England, en route to Reykjavik, Iceland, and Seabourn Sojourn sails roundtrip from Barcelona.
What an extraordinary sight the eclipse will be, away from distractions and commotions on land! These are just two of the exciting Seabourn cruises that have just been announced for 2026, highlights of a roster of innovative voyages to Alaska, Europe, Canada, New England, and Japan, which will include several small and less-traveled ports. Guests on Seabourn Ovation ’s eclipse cruise will also visit the rugged west coast of Ireland, stopping at storied Killybegs and Galway. Earlier in the summer, the ship will venture above the Arctic Circle, where passengers will savor the long sunny days of the solstice in the North Cape of Norway.
For the first time Seabourn Encore will cruise a full season in Alaska . There passengers will marvel at the blue-white expanse of glaciers, enjoy the antics of breaching humpback whales, and experience the grandeur of Glacier Bay National Park. They’ll also be able to explore small-ship destinations like Misty Fjords and the Inian Islands—including shore excursions in Zodiacs and kayaks launched from the ship and guided by an expedition team of experts as part o.