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Princess offers rare chance to catch solar eclipse

Cruise
6 April 2023

Princess Cruises is altering an itinerary to offer guests onboard Emerald Princess a chance to view the last major total solar eclipse from North America until 2044.

Passengers will gather on the top decks for the viewing and will be provided with special glasses with themed drinks on hand

After selling out the 10-Day Mexican Riviera itinerary, the cruise line decided to change its 15-day Panama Canal voyage on the Emerald Princess in April 2024 to take in the rare sight.

Passengers will gather on the top decks for the viewing and will be provided with special glasses as astronomy and space exploration enthusiast Fred Cink guides them through the experience. There will also be themed drinks and food during the event.

The journey will depart Los Angeles on April 5, 2024, and will catch the total solar eclipse on April 8 between Cabo San Lucas and Huatulco, Mexico.