Despite it being more than a year away, planning ahead and booking soon might be the only way to get on some of these cruises!

An eclipse is a life-changing event.

Why is Eclipse Cruising the Hottest Cruise Right Now?

For a long time, solar eclipse cruises were something only done by small, boutique cruise lines or charters at exceedingly high prices. However, the 2017 eclipse that went across the USA sparked a real interest in eclipses for many Americans. In 2024, a few lines offered an eclipse cruise, which we were a part of, and they were a smash hit. Now a growing list of cruise lines are unveiling total solar eclipse cruises for August 2027.

The rising popularity of eclipse cruises means that lines, such as Princess, are selling out of the itineraries for 2026, and cabins on 2027 sailings are moving just as fast. In the past, we observed an increase in cost the closer eclipse cruises got to the departure date, so if you are interested in doing one, you’ll want to get a deposit in as soon as you can.

Important!

The safest way to secure the best price is to book now but with a REFUNDABLE deposit. Typically, cruise prices will increase over time, sometimes significantly. In the rare event the fare goes down, having a refundable deposit makes it much easier to reprice to the lower cost.

The 2017 eclipse that started the craze.

What Cruises are Available?

Here are some of the announced total solar eclipse sailings for July 2027. Since this is the hottest type of cruise right now, we expect more to be coming. 

Regent Seven Seas has a 2027 solar eclipse cruise. For an exquisite time, Regent is one of the best in small luxury cruising. If you’d like to learn more about the Regent experience, check out our look at it.

Virgin Voyage’s Eleven-night sailing out of Barcelona will be a fantastic time, as they are making sure to be out at sea for the Eclipse proper, as well as going along to Portugal and Morocco.

Cunard is offering a solar eclipse cruise on the Queen Victoria with a ton of stops at beautiful European ports. Departing from England, you will get a wide variety of places including France, Portugal, and Spain.

For something truly unique, Viking River Cruises is offering a Solar Eclipse cruise on the Nile in Egypt. Experiencing ancient Egypt and a cosmically powerful event all in one trip. But don’t get your hopes up as they are currently sold out. But you can still hope spaces open up.

How Do I Get in on the Hottest Cruise Right Now?

If you want to learn more about what sailing a solar eclipse cruise is like, and why it’s one of the hottest cruises right now, check out our blog post of our experience on Princess Cruises off Mexico’s coast. 

While we expect other lines might join in on the eclipse craze, these are available now. They are all selling out quickly. So, if you are even thinking about this, consider reaching out to us to help get pricing and put down a refundable deposit to lock in your cruise now! 

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Honestly, if you always wanted a pool at home, this might be the most hassle free way to get it.

And, just how much is this package? As you might imagine, it’s not cheap. It’s, wait for it…

$120,000

That’s right, for the low, low price of one and a half Cybertrucks, you can cruise as much as you want for an entire year. And there will be fewer breakdowns! Honestly, you can’t afford not to get this package!

Joking aside, what do you get?

Alright, it’s clear that this is beyond extravagant, but curiosity is fun, so here’s the low down.

The pass allows you to book any voyages you want on Virgin for an entire year. They make it clear that they WANT you to spend 365 days onboard. They actually say, “For $120,000 USD you and a guest can swap on-land living expenses for up to 365 days of sailing…” With the Virgin Voyages Unlimited Cruising package, they really want you to live on the ship.

If you buy the pass, you’ll get a Sea Terrace cabin on any cruise you book. You also get Deep Blue Extras, which comes with premium wi-fi, laundry service, and two specialty coffees a day (that means lattes). You’ll also get $100 bar tab on each itinerary you book, so that’s a little money back in your pocket! Sort of…

With Virgin Voyages Unlimited Cruising, you can trust that the coffee will always be good.

Here’s a list of all the perks:

• Laundry Service – If it’s the same as the Deep Blue Extras, it’s one wash bag per voyage, even on long itineraries. There’s a lot of room in the bag, but it’s not laundry service every day. But you might not have to do laundry for a year!
• Premium Wi-Fi – It’s fast. Fast enough for streaming video.
• Priority Boarding – between itineraries, depending on local laws, you may have to disembark. This means you can get back on the ship faster.
• Pre-voyage & onboard support – This is essentially elevated sailor services. It’s nice, but hopefully you’ll never need it.
• Bar Tab Credit – A $100 bar tab for each itinerary you sail. Whether it’s a four night itinerary, or a 16 night transatlantic, you get $100. So, sometimes this is a bigger benefit than others.
• Two specialty coffees per cabin per day – This means 2 lattes or other specialty coffees or teas per cabin per day. Drip coffee is included in the voyage fare and is available in The Galley and every restaurant.
• Exclusive Cocktail Event – Indulge in a VIP night with other Annual Pass holders. To be clear, this event happens on every voyage, but I have no idea how many people might actually be there. It could be a rather lonely affair.

If there’s a year to have a Virgin Voyages Unlimited Cruising Package, this is it.

Starting in the fall of 2025, Virgin Voyages newest ship, The Brilliant Lady, will be cruising from New York and Miami. While in New York, the Brilliant Lady will sail to Boston, Quebec City, Eastport, Halifax, and Charleston. It will move to sail from Los Angeles in the spring, right near the end of the annual pass.

A full year of delicious foods, that you never have to clean the dishes for. That’s almost $120,000 in value right there.

In the meantime, you can enjoy transatlantic cruises! Sail the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, without changing ships. Why not make it a round trip sailing between the two if you want to! If you want to learn more, reach out to us at our contact information below.

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An eclipse is a life-changing event.

Why is this the Hottest Cruise Right Now?

For a long time, solar eclipse cruises were something only done by small, boutique cruise lines or charters at exceedingly high prices. However, the 2017 eclipse that went across the USA sparked a real interest in people. Then, a few lines did an eclipse cruise for 2024, which we were a part of, and it was a smash hit. Now many cruise lines are unveiling total solar eclipse cruises for August 2026.

Seeing the growing popularity of eclipse cruises, they’ve become the hottest cruises on the market, with several lines, such as Princess, already selling out. These are cruises are likely to increase in cost the closer they get to sailing, so if you are interested in doing one, you’ll want to get a deposit in as soon as you can. 

Important!

The best way to secure the best price is to book now but with a REFUNDABLE deposit. For those most part, prices will increase significantly. In the rare event the fare goes down, having a refundable deposit make it easier to reprice to the lower cost.

The 2017 eclipse that started the craze.

What Cruises are Available?

Here are some of the announced total solar eclipse sailings for August 2026. Since this is the hottest type of cruise right now, we expect more to be coming. 

Azamara Eclipse cruises. Azamara, known for longer experiential port callings and smaller ship luxury, has three sailings. 

Virgin Voyages has two 2026 solar eclipse cruises. One sails for 12-nights from Barcelona to Rome and the other sails 15 nights roundtrip from England with visits to Scotland and Iceland.  

Cunard will have three solar eclipse sailings, and we have special pricing on two of them. We have arranged special group pricing on two Cunard eclipse sailings. These groups allow us to hold prices even if the standard price goes up. 

Finally, two of the smaller cruise lines, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Windstar Iceland have sailings. They are a boutique and luxurious experience small ship experiences. 

As we said before, Princess Cruises, who we sailed with for the April 2024 eclipse and helped cement solar eclipse cruises as the hottest cruises right now. On August 12, 2026, Sky Princess will sail directly into the “path of totality” on a  special 14-night Total Solar Eclipse Cruise which also visits France, Spain and Portugal. The cruise departs Southampton August 8, 2026. It is currently sold out but you may be able to snag a wait-list spot.

How Do I Get in on the Hottest Cruise Right Now?

If you want to learn more about what sailing a solar eclipse cruise is like, and why it’s one of the hottest cruises right now, check out our blog post of our experience on Princess Cruises off Mexico’s coast. 

While we expect other lines might join in on the eclipse craze, these are available now. They are all selling out quickly. So, if you are even thinking about this, consider reaching out to us to help get pricing and put down a refundable deposit to lock in your cruise now! 

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