Ready for the next solar eclipse? You can sail to it in 2026.

The 2026 total solar eclipse won’t be visible from the U.S., but Holland America Line will make chasing it down easy.
The cruise line is offering three itineraries that will put ships in the path of totality, including one round-trip from Boston. The sailings are part of a wider range of Celestial Cruises centered on astronomical phenomena.
“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,” Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America’s chief commercial officer, said in a news release. “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.”
‘The ship can move’:Why you should watch next solar eclipses from a cruise ship
The line’s 1,964-guest Zuiderdam ship will depart on the 35-day Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse on July 18, 2026, from Boston. That will be followed by a 28-day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland aboard Nieuw Statendam – guests can choose to sail round trip from either Dover, England, or Rotterdam, the Netherlands – starting July 25, and the 13-day Mediterranean Solar Eclipse with Barcelona Overnight on Aug. 9 from Lisbon, Portugal, to Piraeus, Greece, aboard Oosterdam.
Nieuw Statendam and Oosterdam can accommodate 2,666 and 1,964 guests, respectively.
Cruise ships not only offer guests panoramic views of an eclipse but can take guests directly to a prime location – and move as needed. 
“Having the ability to map out based on what the current weather is where you can catch the eclipse, and having a range over the course of the ocean where you could chase that a little bit is certainly helpful,” Adam Burgasser, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, San Diego, told USA TODAY. He served as an onboard expert during a Holland America eclipse cruise in April.
The 2026 eclipse cruises also will feature scientific specialists, lectures and other themed activities. The line will provide eclipse glasses, so guests don’t have to worry about finding a pair.
Additionally, as part of its Celestial Cruises, Holland America will operate a series of northern lights sailings, along with an itinerary offering the chance to celebrate the summer solstice above the Arctic Circle.
Pricing info was not yet available, but the cruises will open for booking on Wednesday. Members of Holland America’s Mariner Society loyalty program who book by Oct. 29 can get up to $400 in onboard credit per cabin.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].