An epic 35-day cruise traveling round-trip from Boston to Greenland, Iceland, and Norway sets sail on July 18, 2026. If touring these epic nations isn’t enough of a thrill, the journey is uniquely positioned to travel through the path of totality for next year’s total solar eclipse.
What is a total solar eclipse?
A rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse occurs when the moon travels directly between Earth and the sun, completely blacking out the sunlight during daytime. This means total darkness for a few minutes in the middle of the day. It’s a unique event that connects us earthlings to outer space in a majestic way.
A total solar eclipse differs from a partial solar eclipse in that the moon’s position completely obstructs the sunlight.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
The next total solar eclipse is August 12, 2026, visible from Greenland and Iceland (as well as Spain), where the cruise will travel during totality. The last visible total solar eclipse in the U.S. occurred in April 2024 when thousands of Bostonians traveled to Vermont for the best views of totality.
The next total solar eclipse will take place in 2027 in the Middle East, and a total solar eclipse in the U.S. won’t occur until 2033, making this a unique opportunity to witness the event, with the trip conveniently traveling round-trip from Boston.
A solar eclipse cruise from Boston to the Artic
Sailing on Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam, the cruise ship travels off the western coast of Iceland just before arriving at Grundarfjørdur to catch totality.
In addition to witnessing the celestial phenomena, patrons enjoy spotting seals and humpback whales, exploring Reykjavík, scenic artic hikes and more! The cruise travels from Massachusetts to Maine, Canada, Greenland, Prince Christian Sound, Iceland, Norway, Hardangerfjord, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Learn more and reserve your trip on this remarkable 35-day journey, Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse aboard Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam.