Smithsonian Journeys: Basque Country to Leon, León

AfarJul 17

It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It

There are still hotels, cruises, and tours available in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, which will pass over parts of Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain.

Eclipse day celebration at winery south of León.

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Smithsonian Journeys: Basque Country to LeonPlaceEclipse day celebration at winery south of León.
Elsewhere
Hotel de Mar Gran MeliáHotelMallorca, SpainFour-night package includes yacht viewing of eclipse.
Villa Le Blanc Gran MeliáHotelMenorca, SpainFour-night package includes boat viewing of eclipse.
Hotel RangáHotelHella, IcelandOffers private expedition to Snæfellsnes Peninsula for eclipse.
Jumeirah MallorcaHotelMallorca, SpainHosts eclipse celebration with astronomy masterclasses.
Kimpton Aysla MallorcaHotelMallorca, SpainLast-minute place to stay within the path of totality.
Zoëtry Mallorca Balearic IslandsHotelMallorca, SpainRestored 14th-century estate with all-inclusive program.
Atlas Ocean Voyages: Barcelona to Monte Carlo sailingPlaceMallorca, SpainPositions off Mallorca for unobstructed view of eclipse.
Crystal Cruises: Amsterdam to Lisbon sailingPlaceLisbon, PortugalShip spends day at sea within path of totality.
Explora Journey: Lisbon to Southampton sailingPlaceSouthampton, United KingdomSails through path of totality on August 12.
EYOS Expeditions: East Greenland sailingPlaceGreenlandWatch totality from deck surrounded by fjords.
HX Expeditions: Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard sailingPlaceGreenlandHeads into Scoresby Sund for best viewing spot.
Intrepid: Iceland to Greenland sailingPlaceGreenlandMonitors conditions for best viewing location in Scoresby Sund.
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions: Iceland, Greenland, and Canada sailingPlaceGreenlandCaptain seeks best viewing position within path of totality.
Seabourn: Dover to Reykjavík sailingPlaceReykjavík, IcelandPositions in Atlantic off coast of Ireland for eclipse.
New Scientist: Northern SpainPlaceBurgos, SpainFive-day astronomy tour based in Burgos.

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It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It