Solar Eclipse Cruise 2026 with Cunard – Western Mediterranean – 7 nights

Arrives Early morning – Departs Afternoon

This infinitely popular Spanish holiday resort offers much to delight both overseas and native visitors. Lively shopping streets, characterful restaurants and golden beaches are just the periphery of Santander’s magnetic appeal.

Your guide to Santander. The palm-studded gardens of Pereda, the Royal Palace of Magdalena Peninsula and the architecturally astounding Centro Botin gallery are among this Spanish city’s treasures. Soak up the midday sun against the soundtrack of waves lapping the sand at El Sardinero; salivate over the day’s fresh produce glistening on the stalls at Mercado de la Esperanza and don’t miss your chance to explore the ethereal World Heritage caves of otherworldly Monte Castillo.

Arrives morning – Departs Evening

Known as the ‘City of Glass’ the port city of La Coruña is a charming hub of traditional Spanish culture. Brimming with historical art, fascinating architecture, glittering blue waters, and soft sandy beaches, it offers all the sensory delights you’d expect from a cruise to Spain.

La Coruña port guide
Nestled along the northwest coast of Spain, La Coruña is a relatively hidden gem compared to cities such as Madrid or Barcelona, yet it offers an unmistakably traditional and understated Spanish charm.

Renowned for its artistic history and glass balconies, a port call here offers the chance to follow in the footsteps of Picasso, drink in the dramatically beautiful coastline, and stroll through historic streets peppered with awe-inspiring architectural wonders.

Arrives early morning – Departs Afternoon

The scenic Spanish city of Gijon is capital of the Asturias region of northern Spain, and looks over the beautiful Bay of Biscay, with the grand Picos de Europa mountain range as its inland backdrop.
Fringed by attractive beaches, the city has its fair share of grand architecture, sculptures and museums, including one devoted solely to bagpipes from around the world.

The area has a rich, hearty cuisine based on fish and seafood, slow cooked stews, beans, cakes and rice puddings. This is also a region of cheeses, with more than 40 varieties, often served with cider which tends to take preference over wine here.

The history of the port stretches back some 3,000 years, and its ancient roots are remembered at the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, the largest and best-preserved baths in northern Spain. A short drive outside the city, the remains of the Roman Villa of Veranes occupy a hillside, while the Campa Torres Archaeological Park dates back even further, before the Romans arrived.

Arrives morning – Departs Afternoon

Nestled in the heart of French wine country, the charming small town of Pauillac is the perfect gateway to the region’s world-famous chateaus and the UNESCO-listed city of Bordeaux.
Pauillac port guide

Picturesque Paulliac sits amid the vineyards of the Bordeaux wine region in southwest France and is renowned for its scenic landscape, local cuisine, and (of course) it’s highly acclaimed wines.
Cruises to Pauillac present the perfect opportunity to sample regional specialties like Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Mouton Rothschild or even to immerse yourself into the wine-making process on a vineyard tour. If you’re not a wine lover, there’s still plenty to enjoy in this post-card perfect corner of the French countryside. You could visit the hilltop village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or take a tour to the historic city of Bordeaux, easily reachable from Pauillac by car, train, or bus.

At sea

Located in the picturesque English county of Hampshire, Southampton is a vibrant waterfront city that seamlessly blends its rich maritime heritage with modern attractions. Whether you stroll through the historic areas or explore the contemporary districts, Southampton offers a delightful experience for all its visitors.

If you are a solo traveler and are interested in booking this cruise, please use the enquiry form or contact us so we can advise the solo supplement and proceed to your booking.

On board credit is valid on selected voyages of 7 nights or more and applies to the first two passengers sharing a stateroom. This can be spent on shore excursions, drinks, spa services and in the shops. On board credit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

In the case that you need to cancel your cruise vacation, you may be charged a fee based Cunard’s standard cancellation policy. The amount will depend on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel. Use the charts below to determine your refund. 

For booked guests, please review your booking confirmation email which contains the cancellation schedule and final payment terms that apply to you. For full details and booking conditions, please also refer to the passage contract.

Since a cancellation likely means a diminished opportunity to sell space on other cruises/cruisetours, the cancellation fees in the schedules below apply regardless of whether Your space is resold. You hereby agree that losses sustained by us in the event of Your cancellation would be very difficult or impossible to quantify, and that the fees set forth in our cancellation policy represent a fair and reasonable assessment as liquidated damages. The amount of cancellation fee varies based on length of sailing for cruise/cruisetour and timing of cancellation for cruise/cruisetour, as illustrated in the schedules below. 

Voyage length 30 days or less

Final payment is due at 120 days prior to sailing on  voyages 30 days or less.

Voyage Length 31+ days

“Full fare” does not include Government taxes and fees (as defined in the Passage Contract), which are not subject to any cancellation fee.

Final payment is due at 150 days prior to sailing on voyages 31 days or more.

For those guests booking a reduced deposit promotion, the initial cancellation fee of “deposit amount” will not exceed the deposit required/paid at the time of the booking. 

Hotel packages will be subject to cancellation fee of 50% of the total cost of the hotel package between 90 to 61 days prior to the first day of booked hotel stay and 100% of the total cost of the hotel package between 60 days and the first day of the booked hotel stay. Land tour packages will be assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the total cost of the land tour package when cancelling at 90 days or less to the first day of the land tour. Transfers are not assessed a cancellation fee regardless of cancellation date. CunardCare is non-refundable.

The fare does not inclure insurance.

If you are interested in travel insurance after your booking, please contact us so we can advise the cost  proceed to your travel insurance booking.