Now Open for Booking—Sun Princess Joins Sky
Princess in the Mediterranean with Several Itinerary Options to
Witness this Phenomenon in the Sky
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's
most iconic cruise line, has added a second Total Solar Eclipse
cruise option, this one aboard its newest and most stunning ship –
Sun Princess, when the next spectacle takes place in August 2026.
The cruise company re-worked the itinerary of the Sun Princess
voyage departing Barcelona on
August 8, 2026 to position the ship
off the coast of southern Spain on
August 12, where eclipse devotees can
marvel in the two minutes and 18 seconds of totality.
With seven- to 21-day destination-rich Mediterranean voyage
options departing from several popular ports, Sun Princess 2026
Total Solar Eclipse itineraries include six incredible sailings,
appealing to all cruisers:
- Roundtrip from Rome: 21-day
Best of the Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse - July 25, 2026: Port stops in Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, Bar, Corfu, Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena and Florence/Pisa.
- Athens to Rome: 14-day Mediterranean with Total Solar
Eclipse –
August 1, 2026: From
Athens to Santorini, Bar Corfu,
Sicily, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, ending in Rome.
- Roundtrip from Athens:
21-day Best of the Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse –
August 1, 2026: Visiting
Santorini, Bar, Corfu, Sicily,
Barcelona, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome,
Naples, Crete, Kusadasi and Mykonos.
- Barcelona to Rome: 7-day Mediterranean with Total Solar
Eclipse –
August 8, 2026: Departing from
Barcelona to Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, arriving in Rome.
- Barcelona to Athens: 14-day Mediterranean with Total Solar
Eclipse – August 8, 2026: From
Barcelona to Gibraltar, Cartagena, Florence/Pisa, Rome,
Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, arriving in
Athens.
- Roundtrip Barcelona: 21-day Best of Mediterranean with Total
Solar Eclipse – August 8, 2026:
Visit Gibraltar, Cartagena,
Florence/Pisa, Rome,
Naples, Crete, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini, Bar, Corfu and Sicily.
"Sun Princess truly lives up to its name, offering an
out-of-this-world experience with a front-row seat for a total
eclipse of the sun," said John
Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Following the
incredible response to our solar eclipse voyages last year, we're
thrilled to have both Sky Princess and Sun Princess providing
guests with the unique opportunity to experience one of nature's
most breathtaking spectacles."
The Sun Princess 2026 Total Eclipse Voyage
is on sale now. During the eclipse, Sun Princess guests will gather
on the top decks with Princess safety glasses for viewing, and
enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks,
stargazing at night, solar system trivia and more. Guests are even
encouraged to set up their own telescopes on deck and wear festive
eclipse-themed apparel and accessories.
The 14-day Total Solar Eclipse Mediterranean cruise
onboard 3,560-guest Sky Princess sails August 8-22, 2026, roundtrip from Southampton,
and visits seven historical and vibrant ports including Cherbourg,
France; Bilbao, Spain, Malaga, Spain; Cartagena Spain; Gibraltar, Lisbon and La Coruña, Spain.
More information about Princess Cruises is available through a
professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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