Overview

• The eclipse on August 12, 2026, will trace a path of totality from Siberia through Greenland, Iceland and Ireland before making landfall across northern Spain and the Balearic Islands.
• Cruise itineraries for the event are selling out fast, prompting Oceania Cruises to add four extra eclipse sailings after its initial voyage filled.
• Major lines including Azamara, Cunard, Holland America and Royal Caribbean alongside boutique expedition firms such as Lindblad and Quark have confirmed deployments off Reykjavik and along Spain’s northern coast.
• Ships will feature guest astronomers, themed eclipse events and the capacity to reposition at sea in response to shifting weather forecasts.
• Forecast-based routing strategies are central to itineraries to maximize viewing chances in a phenomenon where unpredictable cloud cover can obscure totality.