AUGUST 2-16. 2026
Solar Eclipse &
Northern Lights Cruises
TOP REASONS TO BOOK A SOLAR ECLIPSE & NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISES WITH HOLLAND AMERICA
JOURNEY UNDER THE STARS
Our 2026 Solar Eclipse and Northern Lights itineraries allow guests to unpack once and enjoy these dazzling natural phenomena by sea while we handle all the details.
NATURE’S LIGHT SHOWS UP CLOSE
We place guests directly in the path of totality during the August 2026 solar eclipse and bring them above the Arctic Circle for deck-side views of the northern lights.
FLEXIBLE ITINERARIES
Witness a total solar eclipse off the coast of Spain or Iceland or choose among three October 2026 Northern Lights itineraries departing from Rotterdam or Dover (London).
UNIQUE PORTS OF CALL
Discover Greenlandic traditions in Paamiut, sample handmade Italian orecchiette pasta in Bari, or watch for the aurora borealis in Alta, Norway (the “City of Northern Lights”).
ONBOARD EXPERTS
Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the solar eclipse or northern lights from our onboard astronomers, astrophysics experts, and/or Native Sámi tribe members.
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Double Your Fun in August 2-16, 2026
SAIL TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE – Witness the Northern Lights AND a Solar Eclipse from the same ship
All on the same trip to Scandinavia from The Netherlands on Holland America’s MS Rotterdam, the newest Pinnacle Class vessel in the Holland America fleet. Pack and unpack once; sail in your same cabin to witness both highlights from Mother Nature.
Join your hosts from Fox Travel, Jennifer and Chris, on this cruise of a lifetime.
Solar Eclipse
White Cliffs of Dover, England
Rotterdam in Bergen, Norway
Sail August 2-16, 2026. Extend your holiday with a land tour to visit before or after your cruise in The Netherlands, Europe or the U.K.
The MS Rotterdam, built in 2021, is Holland America’s newest mid-size vessel in its fleet of 22 ships. This 1,325 cabin ship, the MS Rotterdam, includes the cruise line’s newest design feature, the Pinnacle Class category.*
Cross the luminous aurora borealis off your bucket list on the 2026 Northern Lights cruise. Cruise above the Arctic Circle and view the lights whose clear skies and remote northern location (close to the north magnetic pole, where Earth’s magnetic field is weakest) offer the best chance of spotting the ethereal Northern Lights.
When you are in the path of totality to watch a Solar eclipse from your cruise ship, it’s an awe-inspiring sight. Your Rotterdam ship from the Holland America Line fleet will be positioned under the path for the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Join us aboard the Rotterdam to view the eclipse off the coast of Norway.
What’s Included:
- Accommodations, all meals, meal beverages, complimentary entertainment on board
- 14 day Premium WiFi
- 14 day Elite beverage package
- Shore Excursion Discounts
- Pinnacle Grill for 1 night’s visit
- Tamarind Restaurant for 1 night’s visit
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Port charges and fees
- Low price guarantee
- Transfers between Amsterdam Schipohl Airport and Rotterdam ship terminal
- Inclusive cruise packages for this adventure in Balcony/Suite accommodations start $3,526/person inclusive of the features above for two (2) weeks.
Extra
- Airfare to Amsterdam
- Optional travel insurance
- Pre- and post-cruise hotel
- Vacation extensions
- Personal purchases
- Visa and Passport fees (Each cruise passenger is wholly responsible for their visa and passport, fees and documentation required by Holland America, The Netherlands, Norway and any other country you visit on your trip)
- European tourist card required See ETIAS
Holland America’s package includes airport transfers between Amsterdam’s Schipohl International Airport and your ship’s location at the Port of Rotterdam in less than an hour.
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$4296 leader balcony
ROTTERDAM DECK PLAN
Choose your suite or cabin here.
RATES
Suites and Balcony Staterooms – Couples and Singles welcome.
The leader price, including all fees/taxes/transfers, is $4,296/person/double occupancy for a 14-night cruise in a luxury balcony cabin.
Single rates are available.
A $1,200 deposit/cabin is required to confirm your reservation.. This payment is non-refundable.
Balance of payments subject to installments, depending upon date of original reservation and deposit payment.
Cancellation penalties apply. After final payment has been made, your trip is completely non refundable
- Booking date to May 5, 2026 – $600/person (non-refundable)
- May 6-12, 2025 – 50% of gross fare
- May 13-June 18, 2026 – No Refund
- Optional travel insurance is strongly recommended and is available from Allianz via Castaways Travel. Please ask your Travel Advisor for a quote.
BOOK IT!
Call Castaways Travel to book your suite. 281-363-0808 or 800-256-2128
Or contact us via E Mail to: Get A Suite or Cabin
*PINNACLE CLASS
In Pinnacle Class ships, you’ll find one of the line’s signature live music entertainment areas with a B.B. King’s Blues Club (for Memphis-style rhythm and blues), Billboard Onboard (for chart-topping hits played by a live pianist) and Rolling Stone Rock Room (for a live band playing classic rock).
The Pinnacle Class ships also have spectacular, state-of-the-art main theaters with push-out stages enveloped by two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screens. The theaters are home to all sorts of additional music, dance and comedy performances.
The top decks of the Pinnacle Class ships have main pool areas that can be covered by a retractable glass magrodome during weather episodes. The Rotterdam is a good choice when booking a cruise in a destination where the weather can change. The pool areas also have a large screen to show movies, something unique to the ships of the Pinnacle Class.
Each of the Pinnacle Class ships also has a secondary SeaView Pool and lounge area at its back deck.
The Pinnacle Class Rotterdam has a spa, a casino and an extra-fee outdoor lounge area called The Retreat — a feature that first debuted with the Pinnacle Class. Also new on the Pinnacle Class ships are Holland America’s first ocean-view cabins for solo and family travelers. Each of the Pinnacle Class ships is designed for 1,325 suites and cabins at double occupancy.
JULY– OCTOBER 2026
Celestial Cruises
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INTINERARIES
49
PORTS
17
COUNTRIES
50+
FJORDS
525+
SHORE
EXCURSIONS
50+
UNESCO WORLD
HERITAGE SITES
11
EXTENDED
STAYS
2
COSMIC
PHENOMENA
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Northern Lights Cathedral, Alta, Norway