Carnival Cruise Line introduces its first solar eclipse cruise

As Carnival Cruise Line unveils its deployment plans for the 2026/2027 seasons, the company announced that it now offers a special solar eclipse cruise to its clientele.

Part of the Carnival Journeys line, the 11-day Carnival Journeys Eclipse Cruise is slated to sail from Dover, England on 9 August 2026 aboard the Carnival Legend.

The cruise itinerary takes passengers to stops in Spain, Portugal, and France, but the real attraction is that it will be at sea during the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026.

This unique situation puts guests in a prime viewing vantage point for this rare celestial event, enabling them to be in awe of the phenomenon even as they skim over the sea.

Ports of call on this bucket list voyage include Le Havre (Paris), France; St. Peter Port, Guernsey; Vigo, Spain;

Lisbon and Leixões (Porto), Portugal; Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France; and Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium.

Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy said: “The chance to see a total solar eclipse while having fun exploring the cultural richness of Spain, Portugal and France aboard Carnival Legend, is a truly special opportunity, among a lineup of many phenomenal cruises.”