NASA Astronaut Kathy Sullivan to Lead Solar Eclipse Voyage in Greenland

EYOS Expeditions is set to host a luxurious seven-day journey to experience the total solar eclipse on August 12 from the Arctic waters of East Greenland. Scheduled from August 11 to 18, this expedition will be aboard the 254-foot icebreaker superyacht Aqua Lares (previously known as Legend and originally Giant I), which accommodates 22 guests in 11 cabins. The itinerary includes cruising through Scoresby Sund, the largest fjord system globally, providing over 1 minute and 45 seconds of totality with minimal light interference. Accompanying guests will be Dr. Kathy Sullivan, a NASA astronaut and oceanographer with notable achievements, including being the first American woman to perform a spacewalk in 1984. Additionally, renowned photographer David Wright, whose work has featured in National Geographic, will join the expedition. Aqua Lares, built in 1974 and transformed into the first Class 1 icebreaker superyacht in 2003, underwent a luxury refit in 2016 and will be relaunched in late 2025. It boasts an ice-class hull, submersibles, helicopters, snowmobiles, jet skis, and amenities like a cinema, Balinese spa, gym, and panoramic decks. Unlike standard EYOS charters, individual cabins can be reserved for this trip, starting at $32,000 per person.