Greenland Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026
Aboard Aqua Lares
The details
MIDNIGHT SUN, VANISHING LIGHT
THE GREENLAND ECLIPSE ABOARD AQUA LARES
AUGUST 11-18, 2026
7 Nights / 8 Days
Join the 77-meter expedition yacht Aqua Lares (formerly Legend) operating a specialised 7-night, 8-day expedition from August 11–18, 2026, to view the total solar eclipse in East Greenland. Guided by NASA astronaut Dr. Kathy Sullivan, the voyage takes place in Scoresby Sund, offering a prime, high-latitude viewing location in the path of totality.
- 7 Nights accommodations aboard Aqua Lares
- All meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and standard alcoholic beverages aboard the vessel from lunch on August 11 through breakfast on August 18
- Shore excursions; access fees and special access permits
- Use of the vessel’s kayaks and tenders
- Transfers between the airport and the yacht
- Charter flights between Iceland and Constable Point
- Personal laundry onboard
- Taxes and service charges
- Internet service (note: internet service may be unstable at times due to weather conditions, technical challenges caused by the location of the vessel and/or technical issues by the service provider);
- Services of the expedition staff.
Total inclusive price: EUR 42,000 per person
Meet Your Expedition Guide:
Dr Kathy Sullivan
Few moments on Earth rival the drama of a total solar eclipse – and few places offer a better vantage point. Share the deck rail with two extraordinary experts in their respective fields: NASA astronaut Dr. Kathy Sullivan, and our professional natural history photographer. Both will share their expertise and passion for exploration, guiding you through the art and science of capturing and experiencing this once- in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Legendary explorer Kathy Sullivan is a geologist, oceanographer, US Navy officer and NASA astronaut (three Shuttle missions/500 hours in space), Kathy has explored every continent, every ocean and space itself. She has served as Mission Manager and in-flight scientist aboard NASA’s high-altitude WB-57F aircraft and as Chief of the Astronaut Office’s Mission Development Branch.
Kathy’s NASA awards and commendations include the Medal for Outstanding Leadership, the twice-awarded Exceptional Service Medal, and the Spaceflight Medal, which she’s received three times.
YOUR FLOATING BASECAMP
The 77-meter expedition yacht Aqua Lares (formerly Legend) delivers power and grace. Once a Class 1 icebreaker, she combines formidable strength with refined luxury to deliver the ultimate polar expedition. Her reinforced hull cuts effortlessly through sea ice, exploring deep into the polar frontier. Whether sharing stories with the Captain on the bridge or soaking in the on-deck hot tub beneath the midnight sun, life aboard Aqua Lares is pure discovery.
Inside, warmth and sophistication await. Relax in elegant lounges, unwind in the Balinese spa, the outdoor Jacuzzi, or enjoy a brisk workout before dinner. With a cinema, beauty salon, and spacious decks offering panoramic Arctic views, every detail is designed for effortless comfort and refinement.
Aqua Lares spaciously accommodates 24 guests in 12 en-suite cabins, and all are fully air conditioned/heated with individual controls.
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