Cunard’s Queen Anne guests witnessed the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, onboard as the event unfolded over northwest Spain. It was the first total solar eclipse visible from parts of Europe since 1999.

The eclipse took place during the ship’s seven-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton.

Looking to the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse

Cunard said in a press release that looking ahead, two Cunard ships will be positioned in prime viewing locations for the next total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027.

The Queen Victoria will be in Tangier, Morocco, during her 14-night voyage to Portugal, Spain and Morocco, while the Queen Elizabeth will be sailing from Valletta, Malta, to Split, Croatia, during her 14-night Mediterranean and Adriatic voyage.

Northern Lights

According to the press release, guests can also seek out the Northern Lights on voyages to Northern Norway, with itineraries calling at destinations including Tromsø, Narvik and Honningsvåg.

Selected sailings feature astronomy and exploration specialists as part of the Insights enrichment program, providing expert commentary and discussions on the science behind natural wonders.

In addition, guests sailing on selected voyages on August 28, 2026 will have the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse from sea.