Don’t want to wait for 2079? How to see the 2026 total eclipse
Don’t want to wait for 2079, the next time a full solar eclipse will be seen from New Jersey?
The next total solar eclipse takes place on Aug. 12, 2026, and crosses over parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.
Want to see it? Here’s one option.
2026 total solar eclipse
Princess Cruises has a 14-day Mediterranean cruise that will be positioned off the coast of northern Spain on the day of the eclipse.
The Sky Princess, which can host up to 3,660 cruisegoers, departs Southampton, London, for a roundtrip on Aug. 8, 2026, and returns on Aug. 22, 2026. It visits seven ports.
“The best way to see a total solar eclipse is via cruise ship, and our guests who recently experienced this rare occurrence on Discovery Princess and Emerald Princess were simply blown away,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president, in a news release. “We make it easy for guests to come aboard, relax and meet other eclipse enthusiasts. It’s truly a special opportunity.”
Princess says that during the eclipse, guests will gather on the top decks with safety glasses for viewing. During the cruise, they’ll also have access to lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks, stargazing, solar system trivia and more.
You can snag tickets for the Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage starting May 23, 2024. Rates start at $2,199 per person, exclusive of taxes, fees and port expenses. Padgett says tickets for the 2024 eclipse cruises sold out quickly.
For tickets and more information, call 1-800-774-6237 or visit princess.com.