Sun Princess to Host 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises

Princess Cruises has added a new 2026 solar eclipse cruise to its schedule. Offering a range of Mediterranean cruises lasting between seven and 21 days and departing from several European ports, Sun Princess is offering six Total Solar Eclipse sailings for its 2026 season.

When the 2026 solar eclipse occurs on 12 August, Sun Princess will be positioned off the coast of southern Spain, when guests will appreciate two minutes and 18 seconds of daytime darkness.

The sailings are as follows:

Roundtrip from Rome, 21-day Best of the Mediterranean, departing 25 Jul 2026

Visiting: Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, Bar, Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena and Florence/Pisa.

Athens to Rome, 14-day Mediterranean, departing 1 Aug 2026

Visiting: Athens to Santorini, Bar Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, ending in Rome.

Roundtrip from Athens, 21-day Best of the Mediterranean, departing 1 Aug 2026

Visiting: Santorini, Bar, Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, Crete, Kusadasi and Mykonos.

Barcelona to Rome, 7-day Mediterranean, departing 8 Aug 2026

Visiting: Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, arriving in Rome.

Barcelona to Athens, 14-day Mediterranean, departing 8 Aug 2026

Visiting: Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, arriving in Athens.

Roundtrip Barcelona, 21-day Best of Mediterranean, departing 8 Aug 2026 

Visiting: Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, Bar, Corfu and Sicily.

On the day of the eclipse, guests will gather on the upper decks, donning special safety glasses provided by Princess Cruises. The onboard experience will be enriched with expert talks on astronomy, celebratory eclipse-themed food and beverages, nighttime stargazing activities, solar system quizzes, and more. Enthusiasts who wish to enhance their eclipse viewing are welcome to set up personal telescopes on the deck and are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the event with themed clothing and accessories.

Bookings for the Sun Princess 2026 Total Eclipse Voyage are open now.

Interested in a 2026 solar eclipse cruise? Find out more on our blog here.