Virgin Voyages introduces first-ever Marvelous eclipse voyages

Virgin Voyages has introduced its first ever Eclipse Voyages as part of its newest series: the Marvelous Voyages. 

Setting sail in August 2026, the Eclipse Voyages give sailors the opportunity to cruise towards the path of totality. Travellers can choose from 12- and 15-night itineraries with stops that include Dublin, Glasgow and Reykjavik aboard Valiant Lady, and Amalfi Coast, Mallorca and Cannes on Scarlet Lady.

Special on-board events and appearances will also be offered.

Space-themed amenities

Esteemed space explorers and scientists will share the magic of the cosmos. Galactic grandstands outfitted with telescopes and binoculars will transform the ship’s upper decks into observation viewing spaces with astronomers on standby.

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. 

Sailing to 100 ports

The brand’s new collection of Marvelous Voyages include six other sailings between March and August 2026, ranging from eight to 16 nights. Destinations include from Iceland to Istanbul and the British Isles to The Baltics.

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, COO at Virgin Voyages. “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.”

Travellers are encouraged not to wait as the brand is already experiencing record bookings for 2025 after its 2024 sold-out summer season in the Med and Caribbean.

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.

To learn more, travellers can visit www.VirginVoyages.com or contact their First Mate.