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Le Laperouse, 8 Night Total Solar Eclipse from Iceland to Ireland ex Reykjavik, Iceland to Dublin, Ireland

Cruise Le Laperouse, 8 Night Total Solar Eclipse from Iceland to Ireland ex Reykjavik, Iceland to Dublin, Ireland
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Laperouse
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland onboard Le Laperouse
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 Aug 2026
Cruise Description From Reykjavik to Dublin, set off on a 9-cruise aboard Le Lapérouse to explore the magnificent landscapes of Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Scotland all the way to the Irish coastlines. In this wild world, facing completely unobstructed skies, you will seek out a rare phenomenon: the total solar eclipse, off the coast of Heimaey, on 12 August 2026, and discover its secrets thanks to the exceptional presence of the astronaut Jean-François Clervoy.

At each port of call on your trip, each guest will be able to choose one included excursion from the selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, admire the panoramas provided by the Eldfell volcano from Heimaey, explore the wild landscapes of the Faroe Islands during a hike, or discover the treasures of the Shetland Islands from Lerwick. The range of experiences on offer promises a great time with lots of variety (for the full list of excursions, click on the Itinerary tab).

On the edge of the Arctic, Iceland offers up a simultaneously romantic and wild face. From Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, your ship will sail towards Heimaey. This is the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago. An exceptional place composed of volcanoes and almost-desert landscapes, it is also a refuge for many colonies of birds, including gannets.

Along these mysterious shores, in the sudden darkness, the captain will take you, weather conditions permitting*, in search of the best place to observe the total solar eclipse, the 16th of the 21st century. You will be captivated by the unique spectacle, during which the Moon will obscure the Sun.

You will then set a course for the Faroe Islands, Denmark’s northernmost autonomous territory. In this isolated archipelago, you will immerse yourself in a wild and spectacular natural environment. In Tórshavn, you will enjoy sailing around cliffs home to bird colonies. Here, the Viking legends and the Nordic cosmogony are never far away.

You will also discover Lerwick, the main port in the Shetland Islands. Nearby is the Jarlshof prehistoric and Norse settlement, where Neolithic people first settled more than 4,000 years ago – it is one of the most spectacular excavated sites in the British Isles.

In Portree, discover the Isle of Skye, a stronghold of Gaelic culture, and its stunning landscapes before heading to Dublin, disembarkation port. The Irish capital is known for its friendly atmosphere and authentic charm.

*As we cannot control the weather conditions, we cannot guarantee the observation of this total solar eclipse. Nevertheless, the Captain will have room for manoeuvre and will be able to sail towards the most suitable places on the eclipse’s trajectory
Sailing Dates
10 Aug 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $22,520 AU $11,550
PR4 AU $25,080 AU $12,830
PR5 AU $26,360 AU $13,470
PR6 AU $27,900 AU $14,240
DS3 AU $39,110 AU $19,850 AU $10,220
DS4 AU $39,110 AU $19,850 AU $10,220
DS5 AU $39,110 AU $19,850 AU $10,220
DS6 AU $39,110 AU $19,850 AU $10,220
PS5 AU $53,160 AU $26,870 AU $13,730
PS6 AU $55,980 AU $28,280 AU $14,430
PV5 AU $58,780 AU $29,680 AU $15,130
PV6 AU $58,780 AU $29,680 AU $15,130
GD6 AU $64,670 AU $32,630 AU $16,610
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Aug 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland 6:00 PM
11 Aug 2026 Surtsey, Westmann Isles, Iceland 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
11 Aug 2026 Heimaey, Iceland 11:30 AM 11:00 PM
12 Aug 2026 At Sea    
13 Aug 2026 At Sea    
14 Aug 2026 Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
15 Aug 2026 Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland 1:00 PM 5:45 PM
16 Aug 2026 Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland 2:00 PM 9:00 PM
17 Aug 2026 At Sea    
18 Aug 2026 Dublin, Ireland 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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