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Iceland and the Cosmos: A Total Solar Eclipse at Sea

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timeAUG. 8-15, 2026 ticketFrom $9,995 activityActivity Level: Mild Activity diplomaUCLA Faculty on Tour

Overview

pin Reykjavík, Ísafjörður, Ittoqqortoormiit, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Borgarnes, Deildartunguhver, Reykjavík
boat Swan Hellenic Vega

A world of natural wonder awaits on this luxurious six-night Iceland expedition, round-trip Reykjavík, to witness the 2026 total solar eclipse. After cruising through the path of totality, behold unobstructed views of the moon’s shadow blocking the sun—a celestial phenomenon like no other. In the company of experts, learn more about this seldom-seen marvel on a journey that includes immersive excursions to this Nordic nation’s most thrilling sites. Our exclusively chartered expedition ship offers world-class comfort as you cruise amid pristine fjords and glaciers to centuries-old fishing towns, remote island coastlines, and black sand beaches. Other highlights include a visit to Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland – one of the most remote and isolated settlements on Earth located just inside the Arctic Circle, a Snæfellsnes Peninsula boat ride to taste Icelandic sushi, and a geothermal spa experience at Krauma, fed by Europe’s most powerful hot spring. With elegant accommodations and exquisite cuisine, this once-in-a-lifetime journey is where adventure and refinement align.

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Cost: From $9,995
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Activity Level: Mild Activity

UCLA Faculty on Tour

Professor Emeritus Kevin McKeegan
Dept. of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences divider

Kevin McKeegan is Distinguished Professor Emeritus and former Chair of UCLA’s Dept. of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences. As a cosmochemist, McKeegan examines the compositions of materials of the solar system to try to understand its origin and evolution. Among these are samples of asteroids and comets, ancient Earth and Mars, as well as the Moon and even the Sun. The latter two are especially important in his recent research, but also because they will once again engage in their beautiful cosmic dance when, on August 12, 2026, the Moon will cast its shadow on Earth, perfectly blocking out the Sun for a moment in time that no witness will ever forget. This will be McKeegan’s second solar eclipse, and he is very excited to get back into the path of totality. It will also be his second visit to Iceland, one of the most fascinating places on Earth. This promises to be an awesome journey to the land of fire and ice, and of sunlight and shadow!

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