Three ships in the Cunard fleet of British luxury ‘Queens’ ships will be positioned to be in the path of totality for the next solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. And at sea, there’s no light from the surrounding city to interfere with your best view ever of an astronomical phenomenon, making watching a total solar eclipse from sea an utterly unique and very rare travel experience.
Ask how you could be cruising during the next solar eclipse in luxurious British style on flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, or Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, launching May, 2024.
Two Cunard ships will be in the Mediterranean and one will be in Iceland – which will give guests the chance to witness the eclipse from the water, and from the luxurious vantage point of one of Cunard’s three Queens:
Queen Mary 2 will embark on a 14-night voyage through Norway and Iceland, August 4-18, 2026 providing you with the rare opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring solar eclipse during an overnight stay in Reykjavik on the evening of August 12. Viewing the eclipse from Iceland will offer a unique, immersive experience as the country’s dramatic landscapes will provide a striking backdrop to this inspiring event.
This unforgettable journey will include visits to the picturesque towns of Zeebrugge, Belgium; Olden and Skjolden, Norway; and Isafjordur, Iceland, before disembarking in New York. Travelers will be treated to the serene beauty of the tranquil fjords, thundering waterfalls, and breathtaking scenery across the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Queen Anne will traverse Spain and France on a seven-night itinerary roundtrip out of Southampton, England. From August 9-16, 2026, guests can indulge in the exotic Spanish ports of Santander, La Coruña, and Gijon, before stopping in the Bay of Biscay to explore the charming town of Pauillac, France.
After a day spent strolling the Spanish streets in La Coruña's Old Town, passengers can sip cocktails and don sunglasses for an unparalleled view of the phenomenon from the deck of Queen Anne, as the ship sets sail from the Spanish harbor.
Queen Victoria willsail a seven-night Western Mediterranean voyage, from Civitavecchia (near Rome, Italy) to Barcelona, Spain from Aug 10-17, 2026, visiting Tarragona and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, plus Villefranche and Toulon in France.
On August 12, after guests spend the day in the historic town of Tarragona, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will board Queen Victoria to choose the perfect spot for viewing the solar eclipse. With expansive deck space, outdoor pools, and multiple open-air bars, passengers will be able to luxuriate while enjoying the ideal vantage point to witness this celestial event. As the eclipse casts its ethereal glow over the Mediterranean, travelers will find themselves immersed in a moment of awe and wonder, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
More About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for being a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, since 1840. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations, Cunard is world class. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. Destinations include Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East, Alaska and Australia.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will enter service in 2024. It will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service.
Image of the Queen Mary 2 courtesy of Cunard
