Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise
Claim a front-row seat to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles on a 10-night Mediterranean voyage built around a total solar eclipse at sea. Begin with an overnight stay in the Eternal City of Rome, then board the exclusively chartered Wind Spirit to sail through storied waters to Sicily, Malta, and beyond, combining historic ports and baroque splendor with an unforgettable celestial event beneath an open sky.
Tour Highlights
- Spend one night in Rome, the Eternal City, with time to savor its timeless atmosphere before embarking on your cruise.
- Sail aboard the exclusively chartered Wind Spirit, a graceful sailing yacht that brings you closer to the sea and the sky.
- Call at Palermo, Trapani, Erice, Valletta, Gozo, and Taormina, each offering its own blend of history, charm, and striking coastal scenery.
- Personalize your experience with Traveler’s Choice excursions in Palermo, Trapani, and Gozo, selecting from culinary tours, beach time, historic explorations, market visits, and more.
- Take in Valletta’s baroque splendor and centuries of seafaring history as you explore its grand fortifications, churches, and harbor views.
- Walk through time in Taormina at its beautifully preserved Greek theater, set against the backdrop of the sea and Mount Etna.
- Gaze skyward during a rare total solar eclipse at sea, when the moon completely obscures the sun and an eerie twilight settles over the open ocean.
- Learn from expert lecturers and cultural guides who provide illuminating insights into the astronomy, history, and cultures of the regions you visit.
- Enjoy the romance of Mediterranean sailing, combining intimate ports, rich heritage, and a once-in-a-lifetime celestial experience.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Rome, Italy
Day 3: Rome | Embark Ship
Day 4: Day at Sea
Day 5: Palermo, Sicily
Day 6: Trapani
Day 7: Day at Sea
Day 8: Solar Eclipse Viewing
Day 9: Valletta, Malta
Day 10: Gozo
Day 11: Giardini Naxos (Taormina)
Day 12: Day at Sea
Day 13: Rome | Disembark | Return to Home City
Operator
Gohagan & Company
Day 2: Rome, Italy
Day 3: Rome | Embark Ship
Day 4: Day at Sea
Day 5: Palermo, Sicily
Day 6: Trapani
Day 7: Day at Sea
Day 8: Solar Eclipse Viewing
Day 9: Valletta, Malta
Day 10: Gozo
Day 11: Giardini Naxos (Taormina)
Day 12: Day at Sea
Day 13: Rome | Disembark | Return to Home City
Operator
Gohagan & Company