Astrotourism lies at the heart of future cruises for Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages, as it offers trips that enable travellers to experience the ethereal beauty of total solar eclipses and other celestial phenomena.

Virgin Voyages recently unveiled the Marvellous Voyages, a collection of its most iconic and inspiring voyages to date. 

The Marvellous Voyages comprise six sailings between March and August 2026, ranging from eight to 16 nights. 

Spanning from Iceland to Istanbul, the British Isles to The Baltics, the Marvelous Voyages promise wonder and excitement, all with the comforts Virgin’s Sailors love. 

Twelve new ports are on the docket with highlights that include Salerno (Amalfi Coast, Italy), Edinburgh (Scotland), Stockholm (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany), Oslo (Norway), Tangier (Morocco) and eventually Greenland.

According to company chief operating officer Michelle Bentubo: “Our Marvelous Voyages, paired with Brilliant Lady’s epic itineraries across all four corners of the US, just shows the growth and strength of this monumental brand and the choice we are committed to offering.”

Into the eclipse

For those seeking a truly inspiring celestial experience, the company’s Eclipse Voyages are set for August 2026, giving tourists an opportunity to cruise towards the path of totality. 

While these epic 12- and 15-night itineraries are incredible in their own right with scenic stops at Dublin, Glasgow, and Reykjavik aboard Valiant Lady; and the Amalfi Coast, Mallorca, and Cannes on Scarlet Lady, the cruise line ups the ante with special on-board events and appearances to mark the spirit of the trip.

Esteemed space explorers and scientists will share the magic of the cosmos. Galactic grandstands outfitted with telescopes and binoculars will transform the ship’s upper decks into observation viewing spaces with astronomers on standby. 

New moon ceremonies, starry symphonies and cosmic culinary creations round out the special programming. Sailors will also snag a pair of solar eclipse shades and a commemorative guide as a fun takeaway.