Azamara Cruises Partners with Lowell Observatory for 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises

Azamara Cruise has partnered with the Lowell Observatory, a historic research institution known for groundbreaking astronomical discoveries and public education, to enrich three solar eclipse cruises in 2026.

Lowell will provide experiential programming from lectures and stargazing sessions to interactive demonstrations and live eclipse narration. The observatory will also provide special viewing glasses designed for safe observation.

“Partnering with Lowell Observatory allows us to elevate this rare phenomenon into something even more meaningful for our guests,” said Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises. “Their astronomers really bring the eclipse to life through stories, guidance, and hands-on experiences that deepen understanding while creating moments of awe. It’s a natural extension of our Destination Immersion® philosophy—offering not just a view of the world, but a richer connection to it.” 

“For more than 130 years Lowell Observatory has helped people discover the universe, and our partnership with Azamara Cruises gives us a new way to share this experience — under the stars at sea.” said Amanda S. Bosh, Ph.D and executive director of Lowell Observatory.

Azamara’s three 2026 Eclipse cruises are:

• 11-night Solar Eclipse: Greece, Turkey, and Italy departing Athens on Aug. 2, 2026, on Azamara Onward.
• 12-night Solar Eclipse: Ireland Intensive departing Dublin on Aug. 7, 2026, on Azamara Quest.
• 18-night Solar Eclipse: Iceland, Greenland, and Quebec departing Reykjavik on Aug. 8, 2026, on Azamara Journey.