August 16, 2026 · Ajaccio, Corsica
What Is Ajaccio, Corsica Like on a Mediterranean Cruise?
Napoleon Bonaparte's birthplace 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 and stays into the evening.
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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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