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The Eclipse- Europe

Aug 8 - 22, 2026

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Day 1 · Sat, Aug 8 · Southampton, England


About Your Cruise Line - Princess Cruises

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognised leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers approximately 1.7 million passengers each year the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, aboard a...

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About Your Ship - Sky Princess

Taking sea travel to new heights.

Sky Princess®, the newest addition to our fleet, elevates the distinctive, contemporary design and luxurious attractions of our renowned Royal-class ships to even loftier heights. You can look forward to our most exciting entertainment venues yet, our newest dining choices and award-winning chef partnerships, as well as more staterooms than ever to relax in. And that’s just the start!

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Southampton

Aug 8

Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides f...

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Day 2 · Sun, Aug 9 · Cherbourg, France


Cherbourg

Aug 9

Originally a little fishing village, Cherbourg has developed into a historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars; there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. “Cap de la Hague” is to the West and the...

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Day 3 · Mon, Aug 10 · At Sea Day


Day at Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, where you can unwind and take advantage of the ship's amenities. Spend your time lounging by the pool, participating in onboard activities, or indulging in spa treatments. This day is perfect for soaking up the sun and en...

Day 4 · Tue, Aug 11 · Bilbao, Spain


Bilbao

Aug 11

Time in Bilbao (Bilbo, in Euskera) may be recorded as BG or AG (Before Guggenheim or After Guggenheim). Never has a single monument of art and architecture so radically changed a city. Frank Gehry's stunning museum, Norman Foster's sleek subway syste...

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Day 5 · Wed, Aug 12


Total Solar Eclipse 2026

Aug 12

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Day 6 · Thu, Aug 13 · At Sea Day


Day at Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, where you can unwind and take advantage of the ship's amenities. Spend your time lounging by the pool, participating in onboard activities, or indulging in spa treatments. This day is perfect for soaking up the sun and en...

Day 7 · Fri, Aug 14 · At Sea Day


At Sea Day

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, where you can unwind and take advantage of the ship's amenities. Participate in onboard activities, enjoy the views from the deck, or simply relax by the pool. This day is perfect for catching up on reading, indulging in ...

Day 8 · Sat, Aug 15 · Málaga, Spain


Málaga

Aug 15

As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing haml...

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Day 9 · Sun, Aug 16 · Cartagena, Spain


Cartagena

Aug 16

A Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s sheltered bay has attracted sailors for centuries. The Carthaginians founded the city in 223BC and named it Cartago Nova; it later became a prospe...

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Day 10 · Mon, Aug 17 · Gibraltar, Gibraltar


Gibraltar

Aug 17

Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock. Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on acco...

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Day 11 · Tue, Aug 18 · Lisbon, Portugal


Lisbon

Aug 18

Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Follo...

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Day 12 · Wed, Aug 19 · At Sea Day


Day at Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, where you can unwind and take advantage of the ship's amenities. Spend your time lounging by the pool, participating in onboard activities, or indulging in spa treatments. This day is perfect for soaking up the sun and en...

Day 13 · Thu, Aug 20 · La Coruña, Spain


La Coruña

Aug 20

La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so muc...

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Day 14 · Fri, Aug 21 · At Sea Day


Day at Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, where you can unwind and take advantage of the ship's amenities. Spend your time lounging by the pool, participating in onboard activities, or indulging in spa treatments. This day is perfect for soaking up the sun and en...