Ambassador Cruise Line is offering guests from Dundee and further afield a rare opportunity to witness next summer’s total solar eclipse as part of a very special 19-night Mediterranean Moments & Solar Eclipse sailing.
The cruise will take place aboard Ambition, Ambassador’s second lady of the sea whose inaugural sailing was from Dundee in May 2023 when she was named by her Dundonian Godmother, Shirley Robertson, the first British woman to win gold medals at two consecutive Olympic Games.
This 2027 cruise follows a very special week for the Ambassador Group, which saw all three ships operate dedicated itineraries timed around the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse*.
Ambience carried 1,587 guests to experience the event at sea off the coast of Gijón in northern Spain, while 1,097 guests aboard Ambition witnessed the eclipse near Ittoqqortoormiit, off the east coast of Greenland. Renaissance also operated a dedicated French eclipse cruise in the Mediterranean, with specialist astronomers, aurora experts and astrophotographers across the fleet helping bring the spectacle to life for guests.
2027 Mediterranean Moments & Solar Eclipse Cruise
Offering guests the convenience of embarking on a great adventure without needing to navigate airport queues or contemplate potential flight disruptions, this no-fly cruise aboard Ambassador’s second lady of the sea, Ambition, departs Dundee on 27 July 2027.
She will head south towards Portugal and the Mediterranean, arriving in Gibraltar on 2 August, the day of the total solar eclipse, offering guests the opportunity to experience the phenomenon in the path of totality.
On the day of the eclipse, guests on this adult-only sailing will gather on deck as daylight gradually fades and the totality reveals the Sun’s corona at approximately 10.45 am. The event will be the longest total solar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth between 2009 and 2114, with guests aboard Ambition set to experience around four and a half minutes of totality while in Gibraltar.
Following the eclipse, Ambition will continue her 19-night voyage with calls at Almeria, Alicante, Valencia and Ibiza before visiting the historic Cadiz. A final call at Vigo, gateway to Santiago de Compostela, follows on the return journey before Ambition arrives back in Dundee on 15 August.
“This week has shown just how special an eclipse cruise can be,” explains Bob McGowan, Chief Experience Officer, Ambassador Cruise Line. “Across the Ambassador Group, we had three ships in three very different locations, all giving our guests the opportunity to share the same extraordinary natural event with friends old and new.
“Experiencing a total solar eclipse is something that features on many people’s bucket lists, so we are delighted to be doing it all over again in 2027. Our 19-night Mediterranean Moments & Solar Eclipse sailing aboard Ambition will combine the convenience of departing on a no-fly cruise with the opportunity to witness totality in Gibraltar and discover some fantastic destinations across Portugal and Spain. We look forward to revealing more about the special programme we are putting together for guests on board in the weeks and months ahead.”
Highlights
Witness the Solar Eclipse
From the open top deck of Ambition, experience the Moon gradually moving across the Sun, dimming the Arctic daylight and casting a surreal twilight over the sea. As totality approaches, the Sun’s brilliant corona emerges, a luminous crown of plasma glowing against the darkened sky. The horizon stretches endlessly around you, creating a breathtaking 360 panorama where every moment of this rare celestial alignment can be savoured in complete clarity.
Aurora During Totality
During totality, the sudden darkness will reveal the Sun’s corona, transforming the deck into a front row seat to one of the most extraordinary sky spectacles on Earth.
Expert insight and amazing entertainment on board
Enrichment and entertainment are a central part of every Ambassador sailing and is designed to appeal to a mature British audience while remaining accessible and enjoyable for all guests. The on-board programme will blend live performances, guest speakers, music, enrichment and social activities, creating a varied day-to-night experience in venues aboard Ambition including the Palladium Show Lounge and The Cavern. Further details will be revealed in the coming months.
Ambition: Mediterranean Moments & Solar Eclipse – 27 July 2027 – Dundee – 19 nights
Leaving behind the northern climes of Dundee, Ambition will journey to the sun-kissed Med to experience a wealth of history and culture. Guests will discover how port is made in Oporto, experience a stunning solar eclipse in Gibraltar on 2 August and enjoy the very best of Spain in Almeria, Alicante, Valencia, the party island of Ibiza and the ancient seaport of Cadiz.
Saver Fares start from £2,969 per person based on two people sharing an Inside Cabin
Ambassador Fares, which include the top Expedition Drinks Package, start from £3,775 per person based on two people sharing an Inside Cabin.
* 2026 Solar Eclipse Sailings
On 12 August 2026, all three ships across the Ambassador Group operated itineraries timed around the total solar eclipse, offering guests the opportunity to experience the phenomenon from three separate locations in the path of totality.
UK – Ambience: 1,587 guests experienced the eclipse at sea having departed Gijón in northern Spain.
UK – Ambition: 1,097 guests experienced the eclipse at sea near Ittoqqortoormiit, off the east coast of Greenland.
France – Renaissance: operated a dedicated French eclipse cruise, experiencing the event at sea while sailing towards the Balearic Islands.
(Ambassador Cruise Line confirms 2027 Solar Eclipse Cruise sailing from Dundee)
