Three Solar Eclipse Sailings Highlight Holland America Line's New Celestial Cruises in 2026
Holland America Line has announced new Celestial Cruises for 2026, featuring three solar eclipse sailings and inaugural Northern Lights cruises. The itineraries include:
1. Three ships positioned for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse viewing.
2. Two Northern Lights cruises aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam.
3. A Summer Solstice cruise above the Arctic Circle.
The cruises offer expert lectures, themed activities, and prime viewing locations for celestial events. Bookings open July 31, with early booking bonuses available. The Have It All premium package includes shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, and Wi-Fi, plus free prepaid crew appreciation for a time.
Holland America Line ha annunciato nuove Crociere Celestiali per il 2026, con tre navigazioni per l'eclissi solare e crociere inaugural per le Luci del Nord. Gli itinerari includono:
1. Tre navi posizionate per l'osservazione dell'eclissi solare totale del 12 agosto 2026.
2. Due crociere delle Luci del Nord a bordo di Rotterdam e Nieuw Statendam.
3. Una crociera del Solstizio d'Estate sopra il Circolo Polare Artico.
Le crociere offrono conferenze esperte, attività a tema e posizioni di osservazione privilegiati per eventi celestiali. Le prenotazioni aprono il 31 luglio, con bonus per prenotazioni anticipate disponibili. Il pacchetto premium Have It All include escursioni a terra, ristorazione specializzata, pacchetti bevande e Wi-Fi, oltre a una gratificazione prepagata per l'equipaggio per un periodo di tempo.
Holland America Line ha anunciado nuevos Cruceros Celestiales para 2026, que incluirán tres navegaciones de eclipse solar y las inaugural cruceros de Luces del Norte. Los itinerarios incluyen:
1. Tres barcos posicionados para la visualización del eclipse solar total del 12 de agosto de 2026.
2. Dos cruceros de Luces del Norte a bordo de Rotterdam y Nieuw Statendam.
3. Un crucero del Solsticio de Verano por encima del Círculo Ártico.
Los cruceros ofrecen conferencias de expertos, actividades temáticas y lugares de visualización privilegiados para eventos celestiales. Las reservas se abren el 31 de julio, con bonos de reserva anticipada disponibles. El paquete premium Have It All incluye excursiones en tierra, cenas especializadas, paquetes de bebidas y Wi-Fi, además de una propina prepagada para la tripulación por un tiempo limitado.
홀랜드 아메리카 라인은 2026년을 위한 새로운 천체 크루즈를 발표했으며, 세 번의 일식 항해와 북극광 크루즈의 첫 항해가 포함됩니다. 일정은 다음과 같습니다:
1. 2026년 8월 12일 총 일식 관측을 위한 세 척의 선박.
2. 로테르담과 뉴 스타탐에서 진행되는 두 개의 북극광 크루즈.
3. 북극권 위에서의 여름 동지 항해.
이 크루즈에서는 전문가 강연, 주제별 활동 및 천체 이벤트를 위한 최적의 관측 위치가 제공됩니다. 예약은 7월 31일에 시작되며 조기 예약 보너스도 제공됩니다. 모두 포함 패키지는 육상 투어, 스페셜 다이닝, 음료 패키지 및 Wi-Fi를 포함하며, 일정 기간 동안 무료 선원 감사 서비스도 제공됩니다.
Holland America Line a annoncé de nouvelles Croisières Célestes pour 2026, incluant trois croisières d'éclipse solaire et des croisières des Aurores Boréales inaugurales. Les itinéraires comprennent :
1. Trois navires positionnés pour observer la totalité de l'éclipse solaire du 12 août 2026.
2. Deux croisières des Aurores Boréales à bord de Rotterdam et Nieuw Statendam.
3. Une croisière pour le Solstice d'Été au-dessus du Cercle Arctique.
Les croisières proposent des conférences d'experts, des activités thématiques et des emplacements de choix pour observer ces événements célestes. Les réservations ouvrent le 31 juillet, avec des bonus de réservation anticipée disponibles. Le forfait premium Have It All comprend des excursions à terre, une restauration spécialisée, des forfaits de boissons et du Wi-Fi, ainsi qu'une gratitude prépayée pour l'équipage pendant un certain temps.
Holland America Line hat neue Himmelsreisen für 2026 angekündigt, die drei Sonnenfinsternis-Kreuzfahrten und die erste Nordlichter-Kreuzfahrt beinhalten. Die Routen umfassen:
1. Drei Schiffe, die für die totale Sonnenfinsternis am 12. August 2026 positioniert sind.
2. Zwei Nordlichter-Kreuzfahrten an Bord von Rotterdam und Nieuw Statendam.
3. Eine Kreuzfahrt zur Sommersonnenwende über dem Polarkreis.
Die Kreuzfahrten bieten Expertenvorträge, thematische Aktivitäten und beste Aussichtsplätze für himmlische Ereignisse. Buchungen öffnen am 31. Juli, mit frühen Buchungsboni, die verfügbar sind. Das Have It All Premium-Paket umfasst Landexkursionen, Spezialitätenrestaurants, Getränkepakete und WLAN sowie eine kostenlose, im Voraus bezahlte Anerkennung für die Crew für eine bestimmte Zeit.
- Introduction of new Celestial Cruises product line, potentially attracting more customers
- Positioning of three ships for the 2026 total solar eclipse viewing, capitalizing on a unique event
- Launch of inaugural Northern Lights cruises, tapping into a growing travel trend
- Offering of early booking bonuses and premium packages to incentivize bookings
- None.
Itineraries take guests to prime locations to experience natural phenomena including the Northern Lights, total solar eclipse and summer solstice
"After the excitement and success around our 2024 eclipse cruises, we knew our guests were looking for additional opportunities to get a front-row seat for some of the world's most special natural spectacles," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. "Our team has put together a lineup of cruises that not only deliver on that front, but also give guests in-depth exploration of exciting destinations and the premium onboard experience for which we're known."
Guests booking solar eclipse cruises can expect lectures from and the opportunity to connect with scientific experts, themed activities and more. Proper equipment — like eclipse glasses — will be provided for the safety of guests. Those sailing to see the Northern Lights can sign up to get a wake-up call from the ship any time the aurora borealis is spotted.
Three Solar Eclipse Cruises Offer Total Viewing
After two highly successful solar eclipse sailings in 2024, three ships from the fleet will be positioned under the path of totality for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse. While Oosterdam will take guests to the Med to witness the eclipse off the eastern coast of
- July 18, 2026, 35-Day Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse (Legendary Voyage), Zuiderdam, roundtrip from
Boston, Massachusetts .- In the path of totality for the solar eclipse off the western coast of
Iceland , just before arriving at Grundarfjørdur. - Calls at
Portland, Maine ;Sydney , Corner Brook, Red Bay, St. Anthony,St John's , andHalifax , Canada; Paamiut (Frederikshåb), Nanortalik and Qaqortoq (Julianehåb)Greenland ;Reykjavik (overnight), Seydisfjördur, Húsavík and Grundarfjørdur,Iceland ; Eidfjord,Norway ;Rotterdam, Netherlands (overnight); Dún Laoghaire (Dublin ),Ireland ; andBelfast, Northern Ireland .
- In the path of totality for the solar eclipse off the western coast of
- July 25, 2026, 28-Day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with
Greenland andScotland (Legendary Voyage): Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip fromDover, England , or roundtrip fromRotterdam .- In the path of totality for the solar eclipse at sea off the northwest coast of
Iceland . - Calls at Kristiansand, Eidfjord and Stavanger,
Norway ; Seydisfjördur, Djúpivogur, Akureyri, Isafjördur, Grundarfjørdur, Heimaey and Reykjavik,Iceland ; Paamiut (Frederikshåb), Nuuk (Godthåb), Nanortalik and Qaqortoq (Julianehåb),Greenland ; Runavík,Faroe Islands ; Stornoway, Isle of Lewis,Invergordon (Inverness ) and South Queensferry (Edinburgh ),Scotland (overnight).
- In the path of totality for the solar eclipse at sea off the northwest coast of
- Aug. 9, 2026, 13-Day Mediterranean Solar Eclipse with Barcelona Overnight, Oosterdam, from
Lisbon, Portugal , to Piraeus (Athens ),Greece .- Solar eclipse at sea in the path of totality off the coast of
Spain between Alicante andBarcelona . - Calls at Alicante and
Barcelona (overnight),Spain ; Ajaccio and Corsica,France ; Civitavecchia (Rome ) andBari (Puglia),Italy ; and Kotor,Montenegro .
- Solar eclipse at sea in the path of totality off the coast of
Inaugural 'Northern Lights' Cruises aboard
As 2026 is predicted to be a highly active period for auroras, a growing number of travelers plan to prioritize seeing them on vacation. Guests seeking to pair that adventure with an in-depth exploration of
- Oct. 4, 2026, 14-Day Arctic Journey and Northern Lights, aboard Rotterdam, from
Rotterdam toAmsterdam, Netherlands .- Calls at Nordfjordeid, Trondheim, Narvik, Tromsø, Alta (overnight), Åndalsnes and
Bergen, Norway ; andLerwick , Shetland Islands.
- Calls at Nordfjordeid, Trondheim, Narvik, Tromsø, Alta (overnight), Åndalsnes and
- Oct. 16, 2026, 15-Day Arctic Journey and Northern Lights, Nieuw Statendam, from
Dover to Rotterdam OR Oct. 17, 2026, 14-Day Northern Lights, roundtripRotterdam .- Calls at Ålesund, Trondheim, Narvik, Tromsø, Alta (overnight), Åndalsnes and
Bergen, Norway ; andLerwick , Shetland Islands.
- Calls at Ålesund, Trondheim, Narvik, Tromsø, Alta (overnight), Åndalsnes and
Summer Solstice Above the Arctic Circle
For guests seeking the maximum amount of daylight on the longest day of the year, Nieuw Statendam will take cruisers above the Arctic Circle to celebrate the summer solstice in Honningsvåg,
- June 13, 2026, 14-Day Arctic Circle Crossing: North Cape Solstice, Nieuw Statendam, roundtrip from
Dover orRotterdam .- Calls at Eidfjord, Maloy, Trondheim, Leknes, Tromsø, and Honningsvåg,
Norway ; andLerwick , Shetland Islands.
- Calls at Eidfjord, Maloy, Trondheim, Leknes, Tromsø, and Honningsvåg,
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book 2026 Celestial Cruises with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid crew appreciation, along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Guests can also take advantage of Holland America Line's Exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can enjoy up to
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