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Day 5 · A Day at Sea
Sailing
At Sea
A day at sea — Day 5August 10 – 22, 2026 · Mediterranean
TOTAL ECLIPSE
of the (Med)
12 Nights. 8 Ports. One Moment of Totality.
The Voyage
13 Days. 8 Ports. One Eclipse.
08
Day 8 · 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Cinque Terre
La Spezia, Italy
Cinque Terre from La Spezia — Day 8View details →
09
Day 9 · A Day at Sea
Sailing
At Sea
A day at sea — Day 910
Day 10 · 07:30 AM – 06:00 PM
Amalfi Coast
Salerno, Italy
Amalfi Coast from Salerno — Day 10View details →
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Day 12 · A Day at Sea
Sailing
At Sea
A day at sea — Day 12
Where is the best place to see the 2026 Solar Eclipse?
The stars have aligned. On this 12-night one-way voyage from Barcelona to Rome, Scarlet Lady positions in the path of totality off the Balearics — the most pristine view of the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse. Away from coastal cloud cover, at 40.2°N, 15.8°E, sailors take in 4 minutes 33 seconds of totality with an unobstructed 360° horizon for the full corona display, under the magical, mysterious glow of the epic solar eclipse.
The Totality
273
seconds of totality
While the rest of the world watches from the shore, Scarlet Lady chases the moon's shadow at 20 knots — a Totality Unique Voyage with tailored events, special guests, and workshops built around the moment. Champagne chilled. Lights out. The ultimate #ShipTease.
1.01
Magnitude
181 mi
Path Width
0.51 km/s
Umbral Velocity
24°
Sun Altitude
The Ship
Scarlet Lady
110,000 gross tons of intention. No buffets. No main dining room. No kids. Just 2,770 sailors and the most thoughtfully designed ship at sea.
110,000
Gross Tons
17
Decks
20+
Eateries
On Board
Dining & Drinks
More than 20 eateries and bars — every one with no cover charge. From a six-course tasting in The Test Kitchen to Korean BBQ at your table, late-night wood-fired pizza and a cocktail under the eclipse. Browse every menu below, and download any of them to keep.
(v) Vegetarian(vv) Vegan(gf) Gluten free(gfo) GF optional(raw) Cooked to order / raw* cooked to order / raw
All dining is included in your fare (no cover charges); only select beverages cost extra. Drink prices are in USD and already include gratuity — no tip is added or expected. Menus reflect Scarlet Lady where a ship-specific version exists; pricing and availability can change. Confirm live menus in the Virgin Voyages Sailor App once aboard. Restaurant, eatery and bar menus below are reproduced from official Virgin Voyages marketing assets obtained via the FirstMates.com First Mate Agency portal. A few venues (noted individually) do not currently have an official downloadable menu available; those entries reflect general venue information only and are clearly marked as unofficial.
Expertise & Trust
Guest Speakers & Science Collective
Alyssa Carson
Astrobiologist, Science Communicator & PhD Candidate
NASA-trained astrobiologist and one of the most recognized young voices in space exploration. Alyssa has trained at space centers across multiple continents and is working toward becoming part of a crewed Mars mission.
Andrew McCarthy
Cosmic Photographer & Astrophotographer
Known for stunningly detailed images of the night sky, Andrew's photography has captivated millions worldwide. He captures deep-space phenomena — from solar prominences to galaxy clusters — with custom-built rigs.
Dara Ó Briain
Physicist, Comedian & Broadcaster
Graduate physicist turned beloved science communicator and comedian. Dara brings sharp intellect and contagious enthusiasm to astronomy and space science, making complex concepts irresistibly accessible.
Dylan Taylor
Commercial Astronaut & CEO, Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies
Dylan has flown to space and dedicated his career to building the infrastructure of the new space economy. As CEO of Voyager Technologies, he is one of the most influential figures in commercial spaceflight.
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi
Astrophysicist, Cosmologist & Science Communicator
A pioneering astrophysicist whose research spans cosmology, plasma physics, and space instrumentation. Dr. Oluseyi is also celebrated for making space science inclusive and exciting for diverse audiences worldwide.
Ron Rosano
Virgin Galactic Astronaut 017 & Spaceflight Educator
Virgin Galactic
Astronaut 017 aboard Virgin Galactic, Ron's journey to space embodies the democratization of spaceflight. He now works to inspire the next generation through education and storytelling about his experience beyond the atmosphere.
Sirisha Bandla
Virgin Galactic Astronaut 004
Virgin Galactic
One of the first women to fly to space on a commercial vehicle, Sirisha made history as Virgin Galactic Astronaut 004. She continues to advocate for commercial space access and STEM education globally.
Sir Will Whitehorn
Virgin Founder & Former President, Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic
A founding force behind Virgin Galactic, Sir Will shaped the company from the ground up alongside Sir Richard Branson. His vision for democratizing space travel helped ignite the modern commercial space era.
Book Your Voyage
Reserve Your Cabin
for Totality
Live pricing, cabin categories, and availability booked directly with Virgin Voyages. Curated by Travel GHR — reach out to Nicci for questions or a personal hold.