The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.

So far, Rao has been to 14 total solar eclipses, four of which have been on a ship. In 2026 Rao will make that 5 out of 15 when he joins French cruise line Ponant on an eclipse-themed voyage.

Adventurers and astronomy enthusiasts will get a chance to experience the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 in Iceland. Here's what to expect.

Travel along Spain’s picturesque coast to the Roman city of Tarragona before arriving in Alcaniz, a medieval town where you’ll experience the spectacular August 12 total solar eclipse.

Criterion Travel is now accepting reservations for a journey to northern Spain, from August 7–15, 2026, timed to witness the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026.

Buoyed by strong demand, Quark Expeditions is launching a second voyage for the August 2026 solar eclipse. The newly announced sailing will take place aboard the Ocean Explorer. The 17-day voyage will ...

The cruise line will be in the path of totality when the August 2026 solar eclipse crosses over a small sliver of Europe. The Sky Princess will be off the coast of northern Spain on Aug. 12, 2026 ...

Also new for 2026, Windstar will offer cruise tours from Madrid, giving travelers a chance to explore inland Spain. Other new offerings include a circumnavigation of Ireland, a voyage around Italy’s ...

The next total solar eclipse is set to happen on Aug. 12, 2026, over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and a small part of Portugal, according to NASA.

With a total solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower happening the same night, Aug. 12, 2026, is poised to be a significant day for astrophotographers.

August 10 – 17, 2026 Discover Iceland’s dramatic landscapes on this 8-day journey, highlighted by the total solar eclipse on August 12, with totality lasting 2 minutes and 2 seconds.