2024 Total Solar Eclipse Cruises

​Ever wondered if you could experience a total solar eclipse on a cruise ship? Well, next April you can! Another total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8th, 2024, with certain areas experiencing a totality lasting up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Mazatlan, Mexico, located in the direct path of the eclipse, serves as an excellent viewing spot, and where the following cruise ships will stop to witness the eclipse themselves. Although none of the cruises will actually dock in Mazatlan, you’d actually get a better view from onboard the cruise ship with an unobstructed view. Total solar eclipses, especially ones lasting this long, are a rare occurrence, so if you’re interested, you should definitely plan your trip as soon as possible! Listed below are some cruise lines that are sailing during the total solar eclipse in April of 2024.

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Holland America Line

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Holland America Line is an excellent option to consider when choosing a cruise line. They offer itineraries that cover all seven continents and operate comfortable mid-sized ships. One of their standout features is their focus on providing delightful culinary experiences and exciting onboard entertainment. Their solar eclipse itineraries are truly special, offering a unique and unforgettable opportunity to witness a rare event while enjoying the luxuries Holland America Line has to offer.

• Holland America Line is offering one of two solar eclipse cruises next year, the first of which is a 14-day cruise along the Mexican Riviera. This itinerary departs and makes a round trip from San Diego onboard the Zaandam, and stops by Mazatlan, Mexico for clear viewing of the solar eclipse on April 8th. During the cruise, you will go throughout the Mexican Riviera & even have an overnight in Puerto Vallarta. This is a great itinerary if you want to see the solar eclipse, and take in the natural beauty and history of Mexico! 14-Day Solar Eclipse & Mexican Riviera - March 30 - April 13, 2024

• Wanting to spend a little more time cruising while going on this once-in-a-lifetime journey? Holland America line is offering a second 22-day itinerary that departs from San Diego and arrives in Vancouver onboard the Koningsdam. What’s unique about this cruise, is how after you’ve been to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and witnessed the total solar eclipse off the shores of Mazalta, you’ll make your way down to Hawaii for another five days of cruising. Also included is an overnight stay in Honolulu! This is definitely a great option if you have the time to go on a long 22-day cruise.

22-Day Solar Eclipse & Circle Hawaii - April 5 - 27, 2024

Princess Cruises

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Princess Cruises is also a great option for those looking for a midsized ship that has extensive itineraries all over the world. The cruise line was awarded “Best Cruise Line Itineraries” by Cruise Critic and “Best Cruise Ship Excursions” by Global Traveler Magazine. They have itineraries ranging anywhere from 3 to 111 days including many different themed itineraries that feature things like music and culinary arts. Princess is going to offer one itinerary in April of 2024, that also gets an amazing view of the solar eclipse.

• Princess Cruises is offering a 15-day solar eclipse cruise that departs from Los Angeles and arrives in Ft. Lauderdale onboard the Emerald Princess. What makes this itinerary different from Holland America Line, is that it passes through Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Columbia, and Grand Cayman, giving you a variety of different destinations to visit. Also, what’s even more unique about this itinerary is that you will cruise through the Panama Canal!
  

15-Day Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean with Total Solar Eclipse - April 5 - 20, 2024

UnCruise 

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Uncruise is much different from Holland America and Princess in many ways. The biggest difference is the size of the ships, with their Safari Voyager holding a maximum of 66 passengers. Because Uncruise is so small, they are able to go to more remote locations than a bigger ship would be able to. This makes them have more unique itineraries, as a lot of the locations are off the beaten path, giving passengers direct access to the wildlife and nature in that area.

• Uncruise, a significantly smaller cruise line, is offering a more adventurous approach to seeing the solar eclipse. The 7-day roundtrip cruise departs in  San José del Cabo onboard the Safari Voyager and focuses on exploring wildlife and nature in every destination they visit. Some of the activities onboard the Baja California Eclipse Cruise itinerary include dolphin sightings, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, birding, and more!

Baja California Eclipse Cruise - April 6 - 13, 2024

​Are you interested in going on a solar eclipse cruise? Contact one of our Travel Consultants! Call us today at 314-439-5700