Growing Popularity of Solar Eclipse Travel Inspires New Cruise Itinerary Aboard Sun Princess to View 2026 Spectacle
Princess Cruises has added a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise option aboard the Sun Princess for the August 2026 eclipse. The cruise line adjusted the itinerary of the voyage departing Barcelona on August 8, 2026, to position the ship off southern Spain's coast on August 12 for two minutes and 18 seconds of totality.
The Sun Princess offers six Mediterranean voyage options ranging from 7 to 21 days, departing from various popular ports. These itineraries include stops at numerous destinations such as Rome, Athens, Barcelona, and more. During the eclipse, guests will gather on the top decks with safety glasses and enjoy astronomy lectures, themed activities, and stargazing.
This new offering follows the success of Princess Cruises' previous solar eclipse voyages. The 14-day Total Solar Eclipse Mediterranean cruise on the Sky Princess, sailing roundtrip from Southampton, is also available for the 2026 eclipse.
Princess Cruises ha aggiunto un secondo viaggio per l'eclissi solare totale a bordo della Sun Princess per l'eclissi di agosto 2026. La compagnia di crociere ha modificato l'itinerario del viaggio che partirà da Barcellona il 8 agosto 2026, per posizionare la nave al largo della costa meridionale della Spagna il 12 agosto, offrendo due minuti e 18 secondi di totalità.
La Sun Princess offre sei opzioni di crociera nel Mediterraneo, che variano da 7 a 21 giorni, partendo da vari porti popolari. Questi itinerari includono soste in numerose destinazioni come Roma, Atene, Barcellona e altre. Durante l'eclissi, gli ospiti si riuniranno sui ponti superiori con occhiali di sicurezza e potranno godere di lezioni di astronomia, attività a tema e osservazione delle stelle.
Questa nuova offerta segue il successo delle precedenti crociere per eclissi solare di Princess Cruises. La crociere mediterranea di 14 giorni per l'eclissi solare totale sulla Sky Princess, in partenza e ritorno da Southampton, è anch'essa disponibile per l'eclissi del 2026.
Princess Cruises ha añadido una segunda opción de crucero para el eclipse solar total a bordo del Sun Princess para el eclipse de agosto de 2026. La compañía de cruceros ajustó el itinerario del viaje que partirá de Barcelona el 8 de agosto de 2026, para posicionar el barco frente a la costa sur de España el 12 de agosto, ofreciendo dos minutos y 18 segundos de totalidad.
El Sun Princess ofrece seis opciones de cruceros por el Mediterráneo que varían de 7 a 21 días, partiendo de varios puertos populares. Estos itinerarios incluyen paradas en numerosos destinos como Roma, Atenas, Barcelona y más. Durante el eclipse, los huéspedes se reunirán en las cubiertas superiores con gafas de seguridad y disfrutarán de charlas de astronomía, actividades temáticas y observación de estrellas.
Esta nueva oferta sigue al éxito de los cruceros anteriores de Princess Cruises para eclipses solares. El crucero mediterráneo de 14 días para el eclipse solar total en el Sky Princess, con salida y regreso desde Southampton, también está disponible para el eclipse de 2026.
프린세스 크루즈는 2026년 8월의 총 일식 크루즈를 위한 선 프린세스에 두 번째 옵션을 추가했습니다. 이 크루즈사는 2026년 8월 8일 바르셀로나를 출발하는 항로를 조정하여 8월 12일 스페인 남부 해안에서 배를 위치시켜 2분 18초의 완전 식을 제공합니다.
선 프린세스는 7일에서 21일 사이의 6가지 지중해 항해 옵션을 제공하며, 다양한 인기 항구에서 출발합니다. 이 항로에는 로마, 아테네, 바르셀로나 등 수많은 목적지가 포함되어 있습니다. 일식 동안 손님들은 안전 안경을 착용하고 상부 갑판에서 모여 천문학 강의, 테마 활동 및 별 관찰을 즐길 것입니다.
이 새로운 제안은 프린세스 크루즈의 이전 일식 항해의 성공에 이어 만들어졌습니다. 스카이 프린세스에서 14일간의 총 일식 지중해 크루즈도 2026년 일식에 대해 이용 가능합니다.
Princess Cruises a ajouté une deuxième croisière pour l'éclipse solaire totale à bord du Sun Princess pour l'éclipse d'août 2026. La compagnie de croisières a ajusté l'itinéraire du voyage partant de Barcelone le 8 août 2026, pour positionner le navire au large de la côte sud de l'Espagne le 12 août, offrant ainsi deux minutes et 18 secondes de totalité.
Le Sun Princess propose six options de croisière en Méditerranée allant de 7 à 21 jours, au départ de plusieurs ports populaires. Ces itinéraires comprennent des escales dans de nombreuses destinations telles que Rome, Athènes, Barcelone et plus encore. Pendant l'éclipse, les invités se rassembleront sur les ponts supérieurs avec des lunettes de sécurité et profiteront de conférences d'astronomie, d'activités thématiques et d'observation des étoiles.
Cette nouvelle offre fait suite au succès des précédentes croisières d'éclipse solaire de Princess Cruises. La croisière méditerranéenne de 14 jours pour l'éclipse solaire totale à bord du Sky Princess, au départ et retour à Southampton, est également disponible pour l'éclipse de 2026.
Princess Cruises hat eine zweite Kreuzfahrt zur totalen Sonnenfinsternis auf der Sun Princess für die Sonnenfinsternis im August 2026 hinzugefügt. Die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft hat den Reiseverlauf der Abfahrt von Barcelona am 8. August 2026 angepasst, um das Schiff am 12. August vor der Südküste Spaniens zu positionieren und zwei Minuten und 18 Sekunden der Totalität zu bieten.
Die Sun Princess bietet sechs Mittelmeerkreuzfahrt-Optionen von 7 bis 21 Tagen an, die von verschiedenen beliebten Häfen aus starten. Diese Reiserouten umfassen Stops in zahlreichen Zielen wie Rom, Athen, Barcelona und mehr. Während der Sonnenfinsternis werden die Gäste auf den oberen Decks mit Schutzbrillen zusammenkommen und Astronomievorträge, thematische Aktivitäten und Sternenbeobachtungen genießen.
Dieses neue Angebot folgt auf den Erfolg der vorherigen Sonnenfinsternis-Kreuzfahrten von Princess Cruises. Die 14-tägige Kreuzfahrt zur totalen Sonnenfinsternis im Mittelmeer auf der Sky Princess, die rundreise von Southampton aus unternommen wird, ist auch für die Sonnenfinsternis 2026 verfügbar.
- Addition of a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise option, expanding product offerings
- Utilization of the newest ship, Sun Princess, for the eclipse viewing, potentially attracting more customers
- Six different Mediterranean voyage options ranging from 7 to 21 days, catering to various customer preferences
- Strategic positioning of the ship for optimal eclipse viewing, enhancing customer experience
- Inclusion of themed activities and expert lectures, adding value to the cruise package
- None.
Now Open for Booking—Sun Princess Joins Sky Princess in the Mediterranean with Several Itinerary Options to Witness this Phenomenon in the Sky
The cruise company re-worked the itinerary of the Sun Princess voyage departing
With seven- to 21-day destination-rich Mediterranean voyage options departing from several popular ports, Sun Princess 2026 Total Solar Eclipse itineraries include six incredible sailings, appealing to all cruisers:
- Roundtrip from
Rome : 21-day Best of the Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse - July 25, 2026: Port stops inNaples ,Crete , Kusadasi, Mykonos,Athens , Santorini, Bar, Corfu,Sicily ,Barcelona ,Gibraltar , Cartagena andFlorence /Pisa . Athens toRome : 14-day Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse –
August 1, 2026: FromAthens to Santorini, Bar Corfu,Sicily ,Barcelona ,Gibraltar , Cartagena,Florence /Pisa , ending inRome .- Roundtrip from
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"Sun Princess truly lives up to its name, offering an out-of-this-world experience with a front-row seat for a total eclipse of the sun," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Following the incredible response to our solar eclipse voyages last year, we're thrilled to have both Sky Princess and Sun Princess providing guests with the unique opportunity to experience one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles."
The Sun Princess 2026 Total Eclipse Voyage is on sale now. During the eclipse, Sun Princess guests will gather on the top decks with Princess safety glasses for viewing, and enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks, stargazing at night, solar system trivia and more. Guests are even encouraged to set up their own telescopes on deck and wear festive eclipse-themed apparel and accessories.
The 14-day Total Solar Eclipse Mediterranean cruise onboard 3,560-guest Sky Princess sails August 8-22, 2026, roundtrip from Southampton, and visits seven historical and vibrant ports including Cherbourg,
More information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
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