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Home > Iceland's Land of Ice & Fire and the Solar Eclipse

Iceland's Land of Ice & Fire and the Solar Eclipse

Witness an incredible celestial event during a sail to the land of ice and fire

Cruise Code: A22620DD

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Reykjavik, Iceland

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Runavik, Faroe Islands

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Grundarfjordur church and town taken from a drone

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Date:
8 August 2026
Duration:
13 nights
Departure:
Dundee
Ship:
Ambition

Experience the wonder of a solar eclipse in Iceland, along with the country's dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, and vibrant culture. Explore Reykjavik, visit natural hot springs, and marvel at the beauty of Iceland under the shadow of the eclipse.

During a total solar eclipse, the Moon entirely covers the Sun, revealing the Sun's outer atmosphere, the corona, in a breathtaking display. The sky darkens and stars and planets become visible, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere. Join us on a thrilling adventure to witness a total solar eclipse from our cruise ship, Ambition, in the most spectacular of settings. With its dramatic scenery and diverse natural attractions, Iceland is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Beyond the eclipse, Iceland's rugged, windswept beauty provides an astonishing backdrop for the event. From spectacular glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and coastal scenery, there is so much to see as we weave our way through the Faroe Islands and make our way to the Eclipse viewing point off the coast of Greenland at one of the remotest location in the world. From here we continue to Reykjavik, Seydisfjordur and Lerwick in our search for the Aurora Borealis.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Runavik
Get a true taste of life on the Faroe Islands in Runavik. Explore the historic harbour, take in the stunning landscapes on scenic hikes, and sample local cuisine at charming cafes, all easily accessible from the port.

Reykjavik
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, beckons with its Nordic elegance and Arctic wonders. Take in the stunning architecture of the Hallgrimskirkja church, soak in the nearby Blue Lagoon's geothermal waters, and explore the city's vibrant street art scene against a brisk North Atlantic backdrop.

Grundarfjordur
Dramatic landscapes and a charming Icelandic village await in Grundarfjordur. Hike beneath the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, explore the surrounding fjords, and soak in Iceland's rugged, windswept beauty.

Seydisfjordur
One of the most picturesque villages in Iceland, Seydisfjordur offers the chance to explore colourful streets, witness cascading waterfalls just outside town, and marvel at the Eastern Region's spectacular fjords.

Viewing of the Solar Eclipse is subject to local weather conditions.

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Cabins & Fares

Included in all bookings
  • All port taxes, fees and charges -
  • Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin. -
  • Spa access -
  • Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs -
  • Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes -
  • Amazing entertainment -
  • Informative guest speakers* -
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade* -
  • Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category -
  • Flexible cancellation policies† -
  • Captain’s cocktail party* -
  • Exceptional full board cuisine -

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Speakers & Acts

Peter Truman

Guest Speaker

Peter is a travel industry stalwart and has pioneered astronomy related tourism from the 1990’s onwards and operated exclusive charter flights from around the UK to view the Comet Hale Bopp in a very dark pollution free atmosphere. He worked closely with famous Astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore operating flights and longer excursions to view the Northern lights which operate to this day. In 1999 Peter was inspired to operate the first Eclipse adventure on a special charter flight from Leeds Bradford to intercept the Eclipse above the English Channel. Due to exceptionally high cloud on the day they were one of only 2 other aircraft allowed above the clouds by air traffic control because “we had done our homework and fully planned the flight”. Since then he has arranged six other Total Solar eclipses starting with taking over 1500 guests to Turkey in 2006, China in 2009, The Norwegian Sea in 2015, USA in 2017, Chile in 2019 and the USA in 2024. Peter is proud to confirm that on every occasion and sometimes very much against the odds they have always enjoyed Totality in clear skies, a feat achieved by the skill of my good friend and BBC Sky at Night presenter Pete Lawrence, who joins us on this sailing, and his skill in reading the ever changing weather patterns and following his advice. I am honoured and pleased that I now have many loyal fellow Eclipse chasers who join me and who have become firm friends. I look forward to joining another Eclipse adventure.

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