2026 Eclipse trip to Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca, Spain | August, 10-16, 2026
View a total solar eclipse from the island of Mallorca (Majorca), Spain on August 12, 2026! We lead groups with a low ratio of passengers to guides and our guides are all astronomers/scientists. For this trip we selected Mallorca, Spain because it is both beautiful and optimizes our chances of clear viewing based on historical weather data for this date. We are staying in luxury hotels on Playa de Palma within the line of totality and will be viewing the eclipse from the deck of a catamaran on the Mediterranean Sea. In the days surrounding the eclipse, we will be visiting the city of Palma, the Caves of Drach, and enjoying wine tasting and a traditional Mallorcan meal at a local winery.
You get your ticket to Mallorca and we will take care of the rest!
Price base on double occupancy:
$7,500
Activity Level:
Moderate
Location:
Mallorca, Spain
Duration:
7 days/6 nights
August 10-16, 2026
Trip Details and Highlights
- Eclipse viewing from Mallorca, Spain on August 12, 2026
- Catamaran trip in Palma Bay to view the eclipse and the sunset without any obstruction on the horizon.
- A choice of 2 Luxury hotels in Playa de Palma (described below)
- Breakfast and dinner provided daily at the hotel
- Private transportation during the tour
- Professional local guides
- Sirius Travel Scientist Guides (STSGs, at least 1 per 20 passengers) to answer any questions
- Educational materials regarding eclipse viewing and photography for all travelers
- Pre-Eclipse presentation to maximally prepare travelers
- General science discussions with our STSGs
- Eclipse glasses for safety
- Day tour to the Caves of Drach (lunch included)
- City Tour of La Palma
- Dinner and wine tasting at the Mesquida Mora vineyard.
Eclipse begins
August 12, 2026
17:37 UT (19:37 local time)
1st contact
Totality happens
August 12, 2026
18:30:57 – 18:32:33 UT (20:30:57 – 20:32:33 local time)
1 minutes 36 seconds
Eclipse ends
August 12, 2026
18:51 UT (20:51 local time)
sunset
Eclipse Day
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
On the day of the eclipse, after a leisurely morning at your hotel, you will embark on catamarans into the Bay of Palma to view the eclipse over a beautiful clear horizon. We will provide all passengers with eclipse glasses. A light meal and beverages will be served on board as well.
ECLIPSE TIMES:
- 1st contact: 17:37 UT (19:37 local time)
- 2nd contact: 18:30:57 UT (20:30:57 local time)
- totality duration:1 min 36 sec
- 3rd contact: 18:32:33 UT (20:32:33 local time)
- sunset: 18:51 UT (20:51 local time)
After sunset we will celebrate a successful eclipse viewing!
Hotel Selection
Hotel 1: Cristina
Sustainability, sport, and relaxation
Just 5 minutes on foot from Playa de Palma beach, the Cristina is a hotel where the whole family will feel relaxed and cared for. It’s also a sustainable hotel that generates no CO2 emissions and produces 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. The hotel offers everything from professional trainers, spinning classes, and beach yoga classes to a balanced nutrition program and treatments at SPA Sensations. Enjoy a game of tennis, football, paddle tennis, swimming in the outdoor pools or indoor heated pool, a live cooking demonstration, or go for a long walk on the beach. Take care of the environment, and take care of yourself with an unforgettable stay here.
Hotel 2: Bahia
A hotel for discovering Majorca
Whether you’re enjoying the sunset from the rooftop pool with views of the bay or from the beachfront restaurant that serves Mediterranean gastronomy—wherever you are in the hotel, you’ll find it spectacular. Enjoy a relaxing massage in the SPA Sensations and the traditional Majorcan decor of a hotel full of soul… only then will you truly understand that staying in a hotel on the shores of the Mediterranean is a unique and unforgettable experience! Must be at least 18 years old to stay at this property.
Pricing and Terms
Payment
- $7,500 per traveler (15 and older) – based on double occupancy
- Single supplement: N/A
- Children (7-14 years old) $3,300 per child if they share a room with 2 adults – maximum occupancy in family room is 3 people.
- Lower age limit is 7 years old.
- To secure a reservation, initial deposit ($2,000 pp) with a completed reservation form is required.
- 2nd payment ($1,500 pp) due March 1, 2025
- 3rd payment ($1,500 pp) due December 1, 2025
- Final payment due May 15, 2026
Cancellations
- Cancellations made prior to August 10, 2025 are fully refundable.
- Cancellations must be made in writing by email or mail to Sirius Travel.
- If cancellations are made:
- 08/10/2025 – 04/12/2026 (364-120 days prior to travel):
65% of your payment to date is refunded. - 04/13/2026– 06/11/2026 (119-60 days prior to travel):
35% of your payment to date is refunded. - 06/12/2026 – 07/11/2026 (59-30 days prior to travel):
10% of your payment to date is refunded
- 08/10/2025 – 04/12/2026 (364-120 days prior to travel):
- There are no refunds after July 12, 2026
Optional Bicycle 1/2 Day Tour
As some of you know, Mallorca is one of the best cycling destinations in the world. We have partnered with Spinscape Journeys, providing a 30-mile, ½ day guided cycling tour with a choice of a classic premium road bike or an E-bike. Their tour will integrate smoothly with our schedule so you won’t miss any other activities. Your bike will be delivered to your hotel with optional pedal installation. Lunch, snacks and a water bottle included.
Please indicate on your registration form if you have an interest in this add-on and we will provide them with your email address to connect.
Included
- Luxury hotel accommodations
- Eclipse viewing on board a catamaran in the Bay of Palma
- English-speaking Tour Director exclusive to Sirius Travel
- Sirius Travel Scientist Guides
- Professional english speaking local guides
- Eclipse glasses for safe viewing of the sun
- Commemorative Eclipse T-shirt
- All ground transportation
- Meals: breakfast and dinner daily, lunch included on the caves tour.
- Pre-eclipse talk and other astronomy/science talks as time permits.
Not Included
- Transportation necessary to get to Mallorca to meet the tour
- Hotel transfers (5 minutes by taxi from the airport to our hotel)
- Room service, meals, or snacks not included in the itinerary
- Alchoholic beverages (unless specifically included)
- Tips for local drivers and guides
- Medical expenses, quarantine costs, and COVID-19 testing, if applicable
- Travel and medical insurance
Other Information
Travel insurance is strongly encouraged. We recommend TravelGuard trip insurance (www.travelguard.com) and that all travelers purchase their insurance within 7 days of their initial reservation to take advantage of any pre-existing condition clause.
Sirius Travel passengers will be required to comply with all Spanish recommendations and requirements in place at the time of travel.
Depending on your country of origin, visas may be required to enter Spain.
US citizens visiting Spain from 2024 onwards will have to obtain a Spain ETIAS for US citizens prior to traveling. The ETIAS is a travel authorization that has been implemented with a new mobility and border control system for all non-EU citizens that wish to enter the Schengen zone. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) aims to improve security measures for Europe and will enable United States citizens to travel to Spain and other European countries.
Review the ETIAS application and submit it online here
Visa and passport fees are not included in the price of this trip. We recommend checking your passport expiration immediately and make plans to renew before April 2026 if necessary. We recommend reviewing the visa and passport requirements for travel to Spain for your country of origin. In general, Spain recommends that your passport is valid for 6 months but requires that it is valid for 3 months beyond your date of departure from Spain.
Routine vaccinations: Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
Precautions should always be taken seriously and pre-trip education on what to eat or to avoid should be planned. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the visit the CDC site for the requirements and recommendations for travel to Spain.
It is every traveler’s responsibility to consider all appropriate medical advice regarding whether or not they are fit to take this trip prior to booking their reservation. We recommend that all interested travelers check with their healthcare provider before signing on.
Children 7 and older are welcome on this tour but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if they are under 18. There is child pricing for this tour. Please note that most countries have very strict entry/exit requirements for minors (under the age of 18 years old), especially minors traveling with only one parent. Please review the requirements before choosing to travel with a minor.
We do not have single occupancy available on this trip. If you are traveling alone, you may opt to share a room. We will match solo travelers of the same gender so that they can share a double occupancy room with two beds.