Cruise · 11 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse
An 11-night voyage on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Southampton to Spain’s Atlantic coast for a rare solar eclipse in Cádiz, with stops in La Coruña, Vigo and Gibraltar’s Rock providing a mix of sea, wine and sweeping views.
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Departs
- 28 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,549
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Total solar eclipse view from Cádiz in 2027
Galician tapas and Rías Baixas wine in La Coruña and Vigo
Trip to the top of Gibraltar’s RockWith sweeping views
Three days sailingAboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral
About the trip
This 11-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral takes a route south from Southampton along Spain’s Atlantic coast. The voyage begins with a day at sea before calling at La Coruña. Here, the old quarter offers narrow streets and typical Galician tapas, while vineyards of Rías Baixas are not far off for wine lovers.
Next is Vigo, a working port with a fishing industry that lingers still in its markets and tapas bars. The cruise then holds its rare highlight: a stop in Cádiz to observe a total solar eclipse in 2027. Cádiz itself has a long history and sits close to the ocean’s edge, where little more than whitewashed houses face the Atlantic.
The final Spanish call is Gibraltar, where a trip to the top of the Rock offers exceptional views and a chance to see its famous Barbary macaques. Balmoral then spends three days at sea returning north to Southampton. It is a leisurely cruise that pairs an astronomical event with familiar corners of the Iberian Peninsula and the charm of a classic, comfortable ship.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 La Coruña
- 3 Vigo
- 4 Cádiz
- 5 Gibraltar
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
La Coruña, Spain
Day 4
Vigo, Spain
Day 5
Solar Eclipse, Spain 2027
Day 6
Cádiz, Spain
Day 7
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Day 8
At sea
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Southampton
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse?
- Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse is a 11 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse depart from?
- Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse?
- Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse cost?
- Prices for Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse start from £2,549, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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