Oceania Cruises adds four solar...

Ships to be located in "prime locations" for rare cosmic event

Oceania Cruises has added four solar eclipse sailings to its line-up for 2026, taking its total to five.

During the eclipse on 12 August 2026, each of the cruises will be positioned in a “prime location” in its path to allow for the best possible viewpoint.

The cruise line will put on deck parties with solar-themed cuisine and offer a programme of speakers on board each sailing, including astronomers and Nasa ambassadors.

Oceania Marina will sail a 14-day cruise from 30 July 2026 from Copenhagen to Reykjavik, costing from US$6,398 (AED23,496) per person for an inside stateroom.

Marina will be positioned for the eclipse near Grundarfjordur, Iceland.

Oceania Insignia will operate a 12-day cruise departing Reykjavik to Southampton, leading in at US$4,800 (AED17,628) per person for an inside stateroom.

Insignia will be in the path of the eclipse near Glengariff, Ireland.

Oceania Vista’s solar eclipse cruise will be a 25-day Grand Voyage sailing a round trip from Southampton on 2 August and leading in at US$12,145 (AED44,602) per person for a French Veranda stateroom.

Passengers can also choose a shorter segment of the voyage on Vista with a 15-day option departing Belfast on 12 August, which starts at US$7,036 (AED19,423) per person for a French Veranda stateroom.

The eclipse will be viewable from Vista off the coast of Belfast.

Oceania Sirena will offer a 12-day cruise along the Iberian Peninsula, sailing from Southampton on 5 August to Barcelona, Spain, with fares leading in at US$4,269 (AED15,677) per person for an inside stateroom.

Passengers will be able to view the eclipse off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal.

Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer at Oceania Cruises, said: “There is no better way to witness the grandeur of a total solar eclipse than from the comfort of an Oceania Cruises ship, where our guests can enjoy this rare cosmic event at sea, away from city lights and distractions.

“With four ships now positioned within the eclipse path, we are delivering an unparalleled experience combining luxury, enrichment, and an awe-inspiring natural wonder, while maintaining our commitment to delivering The Finest Cuisine at Sea.”

For more information, visit www.nclhltd.com/brands/oceania-cruises

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