Experience the totality of 2027’s Solar Eclipse from a private river+ocean cruise through Spain with 176 bears, visit 5 beautiful cities in Andalucia, and end your cruise right in time for MAD BEAR in Torremolinos.

This 7-night cruise from July 29 to August 5, 2027 starts and ends in Seville, in the only ship of this kind cruising the Guadalquivir River, and it includes French cuisine, unlimited alcoholic drinks and WiFi!

Don’t miss the last chance to see a total solar eclipse in a long time, the next one over USA will happen in 2044 and over Europe in 2034! The 2027 eclipse will be unusually spectacular with a maximum totality of about 6.5 minutes, considerably longer than any of those immediately following it!

By sailing the Atlantic Ocean near Cádiz, this cruise positions you directly under the path of totality. Together with our onboard scientist, you will experience the total solar eclipse from the water, away from land-based crowds and light pollution.

Spanish bear, astrophysicist and science communicator -Javier Armentia- will be on board with us. Known for popularizing astronomy through books, radio, and television, he engages skeptically with pseudoscience while making cosmology accessible.

Visit 5 unforgettable destinations in Andalusia, Spain’s jewel:

1. Seville charms with its Alcázar, cathedral and flamenco spirit.
   

2. Cádiz, one of Europe's oldest cities, offers Atlantic views and old-town charm.
   

3. Puerto de Santa María delights with seafood and sherry bodegas.
   

4. Jerez, the cradle of sherry, is famed for its equestrian tradition.
   

5. Huelva charms with its Columbus-era history.

We will offer a package of short half-day tours almost every day. Each excursion will last no more than 2–3 hours, making them perfect for a relaxed vacation while leaving plenty of free time to enjoy the ship’s facilities, unwind, and explore at your own pace.

Price and details for the package are TBD but will range between €299-399.

Torremolinos is only 2 hours from where our cruise ends and it hosts one of Europe’s biggest bear events -MAD BEAR BEACH- which starts on August 6, the day after our cruise ends! The event promises 11 days of sun, beach, and parties with bears from all over the world. We will offer ground transportation from the ship to Torremolinos (additional cost) for those that want to continue their Summer vacation in beautiful Andalucía.

“MS La Belle de Cadix” is CroisiEurope’s only river-sea vessel, sailing from Seville along the Guadalquivir river and the Atlantic coast — the sole ship of its kind cruising the Guadalquivir. Sundeck has a plunge pool. The panoramic lounge with a bar and dance floor is on the middle deck, and the dining room is on the main deck.

CroisiEurope is proud of its French heritage, and meals onboard are inspired by French cuisine. Three-course lunches and dinners feature many of the country’s classic dishes. And with Alain Bohn, the company’s head chef, serving as an active member of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, you can expect the menu to be decidedly French. Lunches and dinners are set menus, and breakfast is buffet-style.

The ship has a maximum capacity of 176 guests, and it’s chartered exclusively for this all-gay group.

There are 88 cabins: 40 in the Upper deck, 27 in the Middle deck, and 21 in the Main deck.

• Upper deck cabins have a French balcony.

• Middle deck cabins have high opening windows.

• Main deck cabins have portholes.

Cabin amenities: Free WiFi • Telephone (for internal calls only) • Safe • Independent air-conditioning • Electricity 220V • TV • Bathroom with shower and toilet • Hair dryer • Selection of bath products • Towels

Payment Schedule

• DEPOSIT of €499 per person is due at the time of booking.

• 25% of the total booking price is due October 2, 2026.

• 25% of the total booking price is due January 30, 2027.

• BALANCE is due April 30, 2027.

Cancellation Policy

• At any time before January 30, 2027 (180+ days): penalty is deposit + 25% of total.

• Between January 30 and April 30, 2027 (90–180 days): penalty is 50% of total.

• After April 30, 2027 (under 90 days): penalty is 100% of total.

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This trip is organized and operated by CRUISE4BEARS in Spain.

Ecuador Pride Travel is a reseller of this tour in United States.

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• Embarkation starts at 6 pm in Puerto de Sevilla
• Welcome cocktail
• Crew Introduction
• 8 PM Dinner
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

• 8 AM Set sail
• Breakfast
• Isla Mínima Tour*
• Lunch
• 8 PM Dinner
• 9 PM Puerto Santa María
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

*Included in Tour Package sold separately

• Breakfast
• Osborne Bodega Tour*
• Lunch
• Afternoon cruising
• 7 PM Cádiz
• 8 PM Dinner
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

*Included in Tour Package sold separately

• Breakfast
• Cádiz Tour*
• Jerez Tour*
• Lunch
• 8 PM Dinner
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

*Included in Tour Package sold separately

• Breakfast
• 10:46:52 AM – TOTAL ECLIPSE

Depending on the sea conditions, we will experience the eclipse sailing the Atlantic ocean towards Huelva or perfectly docked in Cadiz port.

Javier Armentia is a Spanish astrophysicist and science communicator, long-time director of the Pamplona Planetarium. Known for popularizing astronomy through books, radio, and television, he engages skeptically with pseudoscience while making cosmology accessible. He’s recognized for clear, witty explanations of astronomical phenomena and for promoting scientific literacy among general audiences.

• Lunch
• Late afternoon and evening Cruising
• 8 PM Dinner
• 10 PM Huelva
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

• Breakfast
• Huelva Tour*
• Tavira (Portugal) Tour*
• Lunch
• 8 PM Dinner
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

*Included in Tour Package sold separately

• 8 AM Set Sail
• Breakfast
• All-day Cruising
• Lunch
• 7 PM Seville 
• 8 PM Dinner
• 10 PM Bear Party /Live Show

• Breakfast

• Disembark at 9 AM

• Airport, central station, and City center transfer (included)

*ADD-ON: Ground transportation to Torremolinos for Mad Bear