Holland America Line has launched two new solar eclipse cruises departing in summer 2027.
The total solar eclipse will occur on 2 August with the path of totality crossing mainly over Northern Africa and two ships, Nieuw Statendam and Oosterdam, will be positioned off the western coast of Morocco and eastern coast of Tunisia for guests to experience maximum totality.
Nieuw Statendam will operate a 28-day Legendary Solar Eclipse & Cosmic Port Explorer voyage, sailing on 9 July, roundtrip from Dover.
It will visit 14 ports across Denmark, the UK, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Morocco, including overnight calls in Tilbury (London) and Barcelona.
Select excursions will highlight the importance of phenomena in the sky, such as Alhambra Palace, Malaga, which was designed with architectural features that align with the sun’s path; and Montjuic Hill and Observatory in Barcelona, featuring ancient structures aligned with celestial events. Prices start from £6,299pp.
A 14-day Mediterranean Solar Eclipse & Astronomical Discovery itinerary will depart 31 July on Oosterdam.
Sailing roundtrip from Piraeus (Athens), the ship will head toward Tunisia, for eclipse viewing. It will then visit ports in Tunisia, Malta, Italy and Greece, including an extended call in Valletta to allow time to visit the Royal Malta Observatory. Prices start from £3,719pp.
Guests on both voyages can expect lectures from scientific experts alongside onboard themed activities. Equipment such as eclipse glasses will be provided for the safety of guests.
These sailings join three existing itineraries that are bookable for the 2026 eclipse: a 28-day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland; a 35-day Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse, with eclipse viewings off the northeast coast of Iceland; and a 13-day Solar Eclipse with Barcelona Overnight, with eclipse viewing off the west coast of Spain.