Princess Cruises offers passengers a unique opportunity

Passengers who book a trip on the Emerald Princesswith a capacity of just over 3,000 guests, Spring 2024 will be given the rare opportunity to witness the last significant total solar eclipse to occur in North America until 2044 – a whopping 20 years later.

The Emerald Princess’ modified eclipse-inspired sail plan

To immerse passengers in the wonders of a full solar eclipse, Princess Cruises is changing its sailing schedule for the Emerald Princess in April 2024, scheduled for voyages along the Mexican Riviera after departing Los Angeles and then heading through the Panama Canal to the Caribbean.

The cruise line has decided to reschedule its 15-day Emerald Princess cruise in April 2024 due to the onboard sell-out of the Mexican Riviera cruise discovery princesswhich will also record the total solar eclipse.

This particular “darkness” Emerald Princess The trip, which currently costs $1,699 per person, will stop at multiple locations along the Mexican Riviera Destinations in the Western Caribbean (after crossing the Panama Canal).

Viewing the solar eclipse aboard the Emerald Princess

Happy Emerald Princess guests will be able to oh and awe at this rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024 after meeting on the ship’s upper decks. Drinks and snacks to commemorate the visit are also provided.

Fred Cink, a former Army pilot and a man well versed in astronomy, will help curate the tour. Passengers can also don special goggles, provided by the event organization team, which provide a safe way for everyone on board to look directly at the sky and the eclipsing sun.

This total solar eclipse is expected to last about 4.5 minutes as the shadow cast by Earth’s Moon engulfs parts of the North American continent. Observing the eclipse from the water, away from the bright city lights, should only add to the quality of the viewing experience.

The Emerald Princess is expected to meet the 2024 total solar eclipse somewhere in between Cabo San Lucas and Huatulco on the west coast of Mexico.

A rare opportunity

John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises, said of the eclipse-themed voyage: “This rare event in the cosmos is sure to delight millions, but only a tiny fraction will ever experience this phenomenon across the ocean… Princess thrives on ensuring our guests have authentic experiences, which sometimes become once-in-a-lifetime moments.”

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If you miss the April 2024 total eclipse, you will have to wait until 2044 if you live in North America or are traveling for another eclipse. You can always head to the North Atlantic near Greenland and Iceland for a total solar eclipse lasting just over two minutes – but that event won’t happen until August 12, 2026.