The recent celestial event of the solar eclipse has sparked anticipation for the next occurrence on August 12th, 2026.
Cunard UK announced that three of its liners - Queen Mary 2/flagship, Queen Victoria and the newest fleetmate Queen Anne (debuting May 2024) - will be strategically positioned along the path of the upcoming solar eclipse.
Queen Mary 2 will embark on a 14-night expedition (August 4-18, 2026) navigating through Norway and Iceland. This exclusive journey offers guests the rare chance to witness the solar eclipse during an overnight stay in Reykjavik (August 12th). Viewing the eclipse from Iceland provides a distinctive experience enhanced by the country's remarkable natural landscapes.
QM2's voyage visits popular destinations like Zeebrugge Belgium, Norway's Olden and Skjolden, and Isafjordur Iceland, before concluding in NYC New York USA. Passengers will marvel at the serene fjords, majestic waterfalls, and awe-inspiring vistas of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Meanwhile, Queen Anne will embark on a 7-night voyage to ports in Spain and France, departing roundtrip from Southampton England (August 9-16, 2026). Travelers will explore Spanish ports like Santander, La Coruna, and Gijon, before Pauillac France. Following a day of exploration in La Coruna, guests can relish cocktails on deck as they witness the eclipse from the Spanish coast.
Queen Victoria will undertake a 7-night journey through the Western Mediterranean, from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona (August 10-17, 2026). Call ports include Spain's Tarragona and Palma de Mallorca, and France's Villefranche and Toulon. After a day in Tarragona, passengers will gather aboard Queen Victoria to observe the eclipse from its spacious decks and outdoor areas, offering an unparalleled view of this extraordinary celestial event over the Mediterranean.