August 16, 2026 · Ajaccio, Corsica
What Is Ajaccio, Corsica Like on a Mediterranean Cruise?
Napoleon Bonaparte's birthplace and one of the most uncommon stops on the Barcelona to Rome eclipse sailing.
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Field notes
The Journal
Dispatches from the voyage — eclipse geometry, ports of call, and the case for meeting totality at sea.
August 15, 2026 · Cannes, France
What Is Cannes Like as a Virgin Voyages Port of Call on the Barcelona to Rome Eclipse Sailing?
A full 8am to 8pm day on the French Riviera — day 6 of the 12-night eclipse voyage.
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August 13, 2026 · Ibiza, Spain
What Is Ibiza Like on an Adults-Only Virgin Voyages Sailing?
Less than 24 hours after totality, Scarlet Lady docks in Ibiza — why an adults-only ship schedules this port differently.
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August 12, 2026 · Aboard Scarlet Lady
What Actually Happens During a Total Solar Eclipse Aboard Scarlet Lady, and Why Totality Is Rare
The real schedule and phenomena timeline for August 12 — first contact, Bailey's beads, 70 seconds of totality, and the Perseids after dark.
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August 11, 2026 · Aboard Scarlet Lady
How Do You Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse From a Moving Cruise Ship?
Notes from Scarlet Lady's onboard photography briefing — exposure limits at sea, eye safety, phone settings, and where to stand for totality.
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August 17, 2026 · Aboard Scarlet Lady
What Is Embarkation Day Like on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady?
A firsthand account of boarding in Barcelona and sailing out that evening — the first hours of the 12-night, 8-port eclipse voyage.
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