On August 12, thousands of people will turn their gaze to the sky to witness one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena of the year: the total solar eclipse. To mark this occasion, Costa Cruises is highlighting a unique way to experience this event from the open sea, where the clear horizon and the possibility of positioning the ship at a strategic point transform sailing into a privileged setting for observation.
This proposal has already generated considerable interest among travelers. The Eclipse Cruise 2026 will take place next August aboard the Costa Pacifica and will visit some of the most iconic locations in the Western Mediterranean. Furthermore, the cruise ship will stop and completely turn off its lights at a strategic point in the Balearic Sea to observe the total eclipse. With all berths sold out months ago, this itinerary, specifically designed to coincide with one of the most unique astronomical events of the coming years, includes stops in Olbia and the Emerald Coast, Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona, La Seyne, and Palma.
Following the success of this edition, Costa will once again offer this experience in the summer of 2027, with a new Eclipse Cruise that will allow you to contemplate the total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 from the Alboran Sea.
Aboard the Costa Fascinosa, the 11-day itinerary, departing from and returning to Valencia, has been designed around different times of day, combining experiences at sea with some of the most iconic destinations in the Western Mediterranean. It includes stops in Ibiza, Alicante, Málaga, and Olbia, as well as sailing experiences designed to highlight some of the most characteristic moments of the Mediterranean.
The highlight of the voyage will take place on August 2, 2027, when the ship will be positioned in the Alboran Sea, precisely on the path of totality of the solar eclipse. There, guests will be able to witness the gradual shift from light to darkness as the sea reflects the sun's last rays, in an experience designed to allow guests to witness the phenomenon from an open and unobstructed environment.
Beyond the eclipse, the itinerary incorporates various Sea Destinations, unique experiences at sea where the ship stops to allow guests to enjoy moments designed around the natural environment. On this particular cruise, these Sea Destinations include a sunrise in the bay of Formentera, a sunset over the Golfo Aranci in Sardinia, and stargazing at the darkest point in the Ligurian Sea, where the absence of light pollution allows for exceptionally clear skies.
The Eclipse Cruise is part of the evolution of the Sea & Land Wonder platform, through which Costa Cruises designs its itineraries as experiences built around a specific inspiration, integrating moments at sea and on land within a single travel narrative. In this case, the concept revolves around the succession of experiences that mark the journey, from the first rays of dawn to the darkness of the eclipse and the contemplation of the starry sky.
With this new edition, Costa Cruises is once again committed to a trip designed for those seeking to experience an exceptional event from a different perspective, integrating the solar eclipse into a journey designed around the observation of the sea, the sky and the light.
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