Virgin Voyages introduces Solar Eclipse Voyages & 2026 Marvelous Collection

With the next few years expected to deliver awe-inspiring auroras, solar eclipses, constellations and comets, Virgin Voyages is introducing its first-ever Eclipse Voyages as part of its newest series: the Marvelous Voyages.

Richard Branson’s adults-only cruise line has Eclipse Voyages set for August 2026, giving Sailors the opportunity to cruise towards the path of totality.

The 12- and 15-night itineraries include stops in Dublin, Glasgow and Reykjavik aboard Valiant Lady, and Amalfi Coast, Mallorca and Cannes on Scarlet Lady. Virgin Voyages will also host on-board events and appearances to mark the spirit of the trip. New moon ceremonies, starry symphonies and cosmic culinary creations – like Milky Way milkshakes – round out the special programming.

Sailors will also snag a pair of solar eclipse shades and a commemorative guide as a fun takeaway.

The brand’s new collection of Marvelous Voyages also include six other sailings between March and August 2026, ranging from eight to 16 nights.

Spanning Iceland to Istanbul, the British Isles to The Baltics, the Marvelous Voyages promise wonder and excitement, all with the comforts Virgin’s Sailors love.

Twelve new ports are on the docket with highlights that include Salerno (Amalfi Coast, Italy), Edinburgh (Scotland), Stockholm (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany), Oslo (Norway), Tangier (Morocco) and eventually Greenland.

"We already sail to more than 100 international ports, but our itineraries are ever-evolving based on what our Sailors and travel partners are asking for,” said Michelle Bentubo, chief operating officer at Virgin Voyages, in a press release. “We’ve graduated from only offering short Caribbean escapes and weekender voyages to give our Sailors longer itinerary options up to 14 nights at more ports around the world.”

“Our Marvelous Voyages, paired with Brilliant Lady’s epic itineraries across all four corners of the U.S., just shows the growth and strength of this monumental brand and the choice we are committed to offering.”

Loyalty Sailors will have first dibs on these off-the-beaten-path adventures, with inventory opening Aug. 14-21 depending on loyalty status. General inventory will be released between Aug. 21 and Sept. 18.

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