EARLY BIRD · AUGUST 2, 2027 · SOTOGRANDE
Sotogrande solar eclipse 2027 boat charter: VIP flotilla on the Strait of Gibraltar eclipse cruise with ~4 minutes of totality, breakfast onboard and ISO glasses. Book 2027 total eclipse sailing trip — Early Bird slots limited.
Organized and operated by: Sailing Beyond Limits
Countdown to totality
10:45 AM
Start of totality · August 2, 2027
~4m 17s
Total darkness (IGN San Roque)
Sotogrande
San Roque, Cádiz
Flotilla + Brunch
ISO 12312-2 glasses included
One of Europe’s best seats for totality on August 2 — book your Sotogrande eclipse fleet pre-booking now.
Southern Spain is, per IGN, Europe’s best place for this eclipse. Between 2026 and 2028 the peninsula sees a historic triad (two totals, one annular). On August 2, 2027 the path crosses the Strait: Sotogrande (San Roque) sits inside with 4m 17s of morning totality (IGN: partial 09:41:00, totality 10:45:30–10:49:47, maximum 10:47:38, ends 12:00:56). Magnitude 1.07; Sun ~38° high. Spain’s maximum: 4m 48s in Ceuta.
12 Aug 2026
First mainland totality in over a century. The path runs west to east (A Coruña → Palma) at sunset, with the Sun very low toward the west.
2 Aug 2027
The shadow crosses the Strait west to east. Covers Ceuta, Melilla, most of Cádiz and much of Málaga. In Europe, totality is only visible from Spain. Sotogrande (San Roque): 4m 17s of totality.
26 Jan 2028
Annularity band southwest to northeast just before sunset (Seville, Málaga, Murcia, Valencia). The Sun appears as a bright ring.
Source: IGN — eclipses.ign.es · National Astronomical Observatory
IGN timings for San Roque / Sotogrande — and why a Strait of Gibraltar eclipse cruise beats crowded shore viewing.
Full shadow-track animation for August 2, 2027 (peninsular time).
Official IGN video · National Astronomical Observatory
Official IGN map of totality duration and obscuration percentage.
Worldwide path of totality for August 2, 2027.
Total Eclipse · Sotogrande. Phases and local times (≈4m 17s of totality, IGN San Roque).
Marina departure
Board at Sotogrande Marina. The activity starts at 9:00 a.m.; please arrive 1 hour before.
We take position with the flotilla
We sail into open water and settle in the flotilla zone for brunch and viewing.
Partial eclipse begins
09:41:00 — the Moon starts covering the Sun. ISO 12312-2 glasses required for the entire partial phase.
Start of totality
10:45:30 → 10:49:47 (4m 17s). Maximum 10:47:38. Absolute darkness, temperature drop, corona naked-eye. Sun ~38°, azimuth 96°.
Partial eclipse ends
12:00:56 — the Sun’s disk returns.
Swim before heading ashore
If conditions allow, a swim in open water before returning to Sotogrande Marina.
Sources: eclipses.ign.es · IGN San Roque · National Astronomical Observatory
Sotogrande solar eclipse 2027 boat charter · international brunch and ISO glasses
A grand fleet of boats from 8 to 24 metres will fill the Sotogrande coastline toward the Strait of Gibraltar — a celebration of emotion on the water, with the solar corona at mid-morning.
We sail from Sotogrande Marina into open water, away from coastal crowds. When the Moon covers the Sun, you will feel the temperature drop and see the corona over the Strait. Book your 2027 total eclipse sailing trip now.
Yachts and boats from 8 to 24 metres leave together toward the Strait. Early Bird pre-booking: limited flotilla capacity (about 3–4 hours).
You will join a small group aboard boats of 6, 8 or 10 seats. If your party is larger, it will be split across more than one boat for comfort and safety.
Breakfast-brunch for British, German, French, and Spanish guests: fruit, pastries, savoury options, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
ISO-certified eclipse glasses, professional skipper, fuel, and insurance included. Bilingual crew (ES/EN).
A once-in-decades event. Secure your place on the ocean front line before spots sell out.
Early Bird · Sotogrande Marina · 2 August 2027. Limited seats on boats from 8 to 24 m.
Essentials for your Strait of Gibraltar eclipse cruise from Sotogrande.
Photo ID is mandatory to board: passport or national ID card. Without it, boarding will be refused.
Water-resistant, reef-friendly sunscreen, regular sunglasses (not for viewing the eclipse), and a snug cap or hat.
A windproof jacket or thin sweater—during totality the temperature can fall several degrees, plus the sea breeze.
Boat shoes or comfortable trainers. Avoid heels or stiff soles that slip on deck.
If you are unused to sailing, take them about 30 minutes before boarding; roll is stronger when at anchor.
Your own headphones for the QR audio guide, phone at 100%, and a power bank if possible. Camera solar filters are not provided.
Love for the sky, excitement, and the urge to share it—the extra item that won’t fit in a suitcase… but belongs onboard.
Gift Card
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By Sailing Beyond Limits
Experience the eclipse of the decade from the sea. Exclusive Sotogrande flotilla with international brunch and certified glasses included. Very limited seats for a historic event.
3 hours
From €450.00
Key answers before your Early Bird pre-booking.
Flotilla capacity is limited and international demand is high. Early Bird pre-booking secures your seat to watch the 2027 total eclipse from a Sotogrande boat with VIP breakfast and nautical guidance.
Includes flotilla departure from Sotogrande, positioning for viewing, international brunch onboard, ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses, professional skipper and insurance. About 3–4 hours.
At sea you avoid coastal crowds, visual obstacles and urban haze. The flotilla positions in open water inside the path of totality for clearer sky and horizon views.
ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses (included) are mandatory during partial phases. Only during totality (~4 minutes) is naked-eye viewing safe. Crew announces each phase.
Departure is from Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande (Av. de la Marina). The activity starts at 9:00 a.m.; please arrive 1 hour before. You will receive boarding instructions after booking. Organized and operated by Sailing Beyond Limits.
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