Some days happen once in a lifetime.
August 12, 2026 will be one of them. Mallorca will become the stage for one of the most spectacular natural events of this century: a Total Solar Eclipse at sunset, visible in all its beauty from the island.
But while thousands will crowd mountains and viewpoints trying to catch a glimpse of it, only a few will experience it from the most privileged place possible — a boat on the open sea.
The Phenomenon: When Day Turns into Night Over the Mediterranean
At 7:37 PM, the first “bite” of the Sun will appear.
By 8:31 PM, the Moon will completely cover the solar disk, plunging Mallorca into magical twilight for 1 minute and 36 seconds.
And at 8:49 PM, the Sun will set — still eclipsed — on the horizon.
This eclipse will be unique. The Sun will be only 2.5° above the horizon, barely grazing the sea. On land, mountains or buildings will block the view.
At sea, the horizon is limitless — a front-row seat to the universe itself.
Why the Sea Is the Only VIP Seat
While the roads to Formentor, Sa Calobra, and the Tramuntana viewpoints overflow with people, you can watch the show in silence, surrounded only by water and sky.
1. 360° unobstructed horizon
From the boat, there’s nothing between you and the eclipse. The Sun will vanish directly over the water, a sight no land vantage point can match.
2. The “Double Eclipse”
The sea will mirror the sky, reflecting the darkened Sun on its surface — a breathtaking double image of cosmic perfection.
3. Privacy and exclusivity
Forget crowded roads and noise. Aboard your private yacht, you’ll have peace, luxury, and champagne as the world around you grows silent.
4. A Celestial Bonus: The Perseid Meteor Shower
The eclipse coincides with the peak of the Perseids, the famous summer meteor shower.
As darkness falls, the night sky will fill with shooting stars — a natural encore to a celestial performance.
The Onboard Experience: Silence, Emotion, and Wonder
When totality begins, the world changes.
The temperature drops. The light fades. The sea turns silver-blue, and an almost sacred stillness takes over.
Smile Boats Mallorca is preparing exclusive sunset charters for this extraordinary evening:
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Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses for all guests.
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Private trips from Ca’n Pastilla to the south-west of the island, with a full view of the sun setting on the horizon.
Reserve Your Seat at the Edge of the Universe
This eclipse will not happen again in Mallorca for another 60 years.
Demand will be high, and places are limited.
🌅 Experience the 2026 Solar Eclipse from the most exclusive vantage point — the sea.
Reserve your boat now and witness day turn into night from the heart of the Mediterranean.
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