Eclipse enthusiasts are booking travel for the next total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, with paths of totality set to cross southern Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. Several cruises and tours for the celestial event have already sold out, with others creating waiting lists.
New Scientist has a waiting list for its Egypt cruise and has fully booked three of its Morocco tours. Despite these sellouts, opportunities remain for travelers seeking to witness the 2027 eclipse from prime viewing locations.
Travel Options for the 2027 Eclipse
Several cruise lines and tour operators are offering voyages and trips specifically designed for the 2027 eclipse. Fred Olsen's 'Spain Siesta and The Solar Eclipse Cruise' is an 11-night voyage departing from Southampton on July 28, 2027. Passengers will have the chance to view the eclipse from Cádiz, either on deck or ashore. Prices for this trip start at £1,699 per person.
Celebrity Cruises is offering a 'Spain and Morocco Solar Eclipse' voyage departing from Barcelona on July 31, 2027. This trip allows passengers to view the eclipse from the open sea, aiming to avoid light pollution. After the eclipse, the voyage continues to Tangier, Morocco, and other Spanish destinations. This package starts at £3,663 per person.
For those interested in Egypt, Omega Breaks offers a nine-day 'Solar Eclipse & Magic of the Nile' trip. Travelers will arrive in Cairo on July 27 and visit sites like the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza before taking a sleeper train to Aswan. The tour includes a Nile cruise and visits to various temples. On August 2, participants will head to a private viewing site near Luxor, where the eclipse is expected to last for six minutes and 23 seconds, one of the longest durations of the century. This trip starts at £4,499 per person.
Ambassador Cruise Line's 'Mediterranean Moments and Solar Eclipse' voyage is a 19-night, no-fly adventure departing from Dundee on July 27, 2027, aboard the Ambition. Passengers will be able to view the eclipse from the ship's top deck. The itinerary includes stops in Gibraltar, Almeria, Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, and Cadiz. Prices begin at £2,969 per person.
Land-Based Viewing Opportunities
Beyond cruises, land-based tours are also available. The Adventure People's eight-day 'Imperial Morocco and Solar Eclipse 2027' trip offers viewing from Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. This tour includes visits to the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat, with travelers gathering at an optimal vantage point for the eclipse. Prices start at £1,264 per person.
Exodus Adventure Travels is running a 14-day 'Saudi Arabia Explorer – Total Eclipse' trip. This guided tour begins in Riyadh and explores various locations before travelers witness the eclipse on the Red Sea coast on day ten, accompanied by an astronomy specialist. Prices for this tour start at £6,489.
Millions across Europe recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse, fueling continued interest in upcoming celestial events. While another total solar eclipse is not visible from Britain until 2090, the 2027 event provides a significant opportunity for totality viewing in other regions.