Princess Cruises Offers Special Voyages for 2026 Solar Eclipse

By PortalCruceros Editorial Staff

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Princess Cruises announced special itineraries to view the 2026 solar eclipse aboard the Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexicoallowing you to view the total darkness event.

The next solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026, and once again a Princess cruise ship will be perfectly positioned, this time in the north of Spainto witness the two minutes and 18 seconds of total darkness.

Meanwhile, the Sky Princesswith capacity for 3,660 guests, will set sail from Southampton on August 8, 2026, on a 14-day Mediterranean voyage, highlighted by viewing the total eclipse as the ship makes its way at sea off the coast of Spain.

About, John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, noted that “the best way to see a total solar eclipse is via cruise ship, and our guests who recently experienced this rare event on Discovery Princess and Emerald Princess were simply blown away. We make it easy for guests to come aboard, relax, and meet other eclipse enthusiasts. “It is truly a special opportunity.”

“Our recent solar eclipse cruises were completely sold out, so interested guests should book this Sky Princess cruise as soon as it opens on May 23. It will truly be an experience to remember,” Padgett added.

It is worth mentioning that the Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage It goes on sale May 23, 2024, with rates starting at USD 2,199 per person. During the eclipse, Sky Princess guests will gather on the upper decks wearing safety goggles to view it, plus enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks, nighttime stargazing, solar system trivia, and further.

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