One of the rarest celestial events of our lifetime will be experienced from an exceptional vantage point at sea. This 10-night private charter of Sea Cloud II positions travelers in one of the best locations on Earth to witness the “Eclipse of the Century,” offering the longest period of totality in more than 100 years—until a similar event occurs in 2114. From carefully selected coordinates, totality will last an extraordinary 6 minutes and 6 seconds, revealing the sun’s elusive corona as day briefly turns to night. Observing from the ship’s deck provides an unobstructed view, far from land-based crowds and summer heat.

Beyond the skies, this voyage sails through millennia of human history, visiting five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin with a night in Athens, the cradle of Western Civilization, before embarking in Piraeus to cruise through the Cyclades. Enjoy a stop at sacred Delos and volcanic Milos before calling on Crete to explore the Bronze Age Minoan civilization. We then travel into the heart of the Mediterranean to get into position for the eclipse. Post-eclipse, your experience continues to the Neolithic temples and charm of Gozo, Malta, and Sicily’s ancient treasures—from Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples to Syracuse’s dramatic theaters and historic Ortygia, before disembarking in Valletta, Malta.

For first-time visitors to Greece, a pre-trip extension to Athens will be available and for those that want to extend their stay after the cruise, a two-night extension to Valletta will be offered.