Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2027

About Southampton, England, UK

Southampton is one of Britain’s principal passenger ports, with maritime history, surviving medieval walls and a compact cultural quarter near the waterfront. The city also serves as a gateway to southern England, but destinations farther afield require substantial road time. Terminal location, traffic and embarkation procedures should guide any additional sightseeing.

Published schedule and planning

• May 2, 2027 · Embark · Departs 16:30

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A day aboard Queen Elizabeth

May 3, 2027, May 5, 2027, May 7, 2027, May 10, 2027, May 15, 2027, May 17, 2027, May 29, 2027, May 31, 2027, June 9, 2027 are scheduled without a port call. The published itinerary identifies these dates as time at sea.

Planning note

There is no shore call on this itinerary stage. Onboard activities and times are confirmed aboard the ship, so no unverified program details are shown here.

About La Coruna (tours to Santiago d e Compostela), Spain

A Coruña is a handsome Galician port wrapped around a broad Atlantic bay. Glass-fronted galleries give the waterfront its distinctive appearance, while the ancient Tower of Hercules stands on a dramatic coastal headland. Old-town squares, seafood taverns and breezy promenades introduce the maritime culture of northwestern Spain with clarity and charm.

Published schedule and planning

• May 4, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

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About Leixoes (tours to Porto), Portugal

Leixões is the principal cruise port for Porto and northern Portugal. Porto’s steep riverside neighborhoods, tiled churches, iron bridges and historic wine lodges line the Douro, while nearby Matosinhos is known for seafood and beaches. Transfer time and the city’s hills should be considered when planning a comfortable visit.

Published schedule and planning

• May 6, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

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About Gibraltar

Gibraltar occupies a strategic headland where the Mediterranean approaches the Atlantic. The limestone Rock dominates views and shelters historic defenses, caves and a compact town with British and Mediterranean influences. From elevated points, clear conditions may reveal two continents and the busy strait below, while resident macaques add a distinctive local presence.

Published schedule and planning

• May 8, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Tangier, Morocco

Tangier overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar where Atlantic and Mediterranean routes meet. Its hillside medina leads toward the Kasbah, markets and viewpoints across the water to Europe. Layers of Moroccan, Andalusian and international influence appear in architecture, cafés and cuisine, while the surrounding coast adds caves and broad seascapes.

Published schedule and planning

• May 9, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Cartagena, Spain

Cartagena's harbor is guarded by hills and a chain of forts that reflect its long role as a Spanish naval base. The compact center contains Roman theater remains, modernist façades and shaded pedestrian streets. Regional seafood, salted fish and nearby Murcia vineyards connect the city's layered history with southeastern Spain's culinary landscape.

Published schedule and planning

• May 11, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Alicante, Spain

Alicante brings together a lively Mediterranean waterfront, palm-lined promenades and a compact historic quarter beneath Santa Bárbara Castle. Markets, tiled squares and seafood restaurants introduce the character of Spain’s Costa Blanca. The elevated fortress provides sweeping coastal views, while nearby beaches offer a contrasting, slower way to experience the port city.

Published schedule and planning

• May 12, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Palma De Mallorca, Spain

Palma gathers around a magnificent Gothic cathedral rising above Mallorca’s broad bay. Behind the waterfront, stone lanes connect courtyards, artisan shops, markets and traces of the city’s Arab and Jewish heritage. Modernist architecture and lively tapas bars enrich the center, while the island beyond offers mountain villages, olive groves and secluded coves.

Published schedule and planning

• May 13, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona pairs a Mediterranean waterfront with a layered cityscape of Roman remains, Gothic lanes and Catalan modernist architecture. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell contrast with the intimate squares of the old city. Food markets, tapas bars, design studios and the hill of Montjuïc make culture, cuisine and urban scenery easy to combine.

Published schedule and planning

• May 14, 2027 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 18:00
• June 11, 2027 · Arrives 07:00 · Disembark

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About Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)

The Strait of Messina separates Sicily from mainland Calabria and has carried Mediterranean traffic since antiquity. A shipboard transit may reveal coastal cities, steep hills and the waters associated with the myths of Scylla and Charybdis. Traffic, currents, daylight and operational timing determine the precise route and views.

Published schedule

• May 16, 2027 · Arrives 06:00 · Departs 07:30
• May 26, 2027 · Arrives 19:00 · Departs 20:30
• June 7, 2027 · Arrives 22:30 · Departs 23:59

This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.

About Messina, Sicily, Italy

Messina occupies Sicily’s northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square features an elaborate astronomical clock, and waterfront monuments recall a city repeatedly rebuilt after earthquakes and war. The port provides access to Taormina, Mount Etna and villages overlooking the Ionian coast.

Published schedule and planning

• May 16, 2027 · Arrives 09:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece

Piraeus is Greece’s great maritime gateway and the natural starting point for Athens. The capital brings classical landmarks, renowned museums, neoclassical streets and animated modern neighborhoods into one compelling day. Around the Acropolis, ancient history remains remarkably present, while markets and cafés reveal the rhythm of contemporary Greek urban life.

Published schedule and planning

• May 18, 2027 · Arrives 05:30 · Departs 19:00

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About Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)

The Dardanelles is a narrow Turkish waterway linking the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara. A transit passes shores associated with ancient Troy, Ottoman defenses and the Gallipoli campaign. Views occur from the ship, while traffic control, daylight, weather and operational requirements determine timing and the most visible landmarks.

Published schedule

• May 19, 2027 · Arrives 16:30 · Departs 20:00
• May 22, 2027 · Arrives 05:00

This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.

About Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.

Published schedule and planning

• May 20, 2027 · Arrives 08:00
• May 21, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 20:00

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About Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey

Kusadasi is an Aegean port best known as the gateway to Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean’s most impressive ancient cities. Marble streets, monumental façades and terrace houses illuminate Roman urban life. The surrounding region also holds early Christian landmarks, rural villages and coastal scenery, offering several layers of western Turkey’s history.

Published schedule and planning

• May 23, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is a windswept Cycladic island recognized for whitewashed houses, blue-domed chapels and granite-edged coves. In Chora, narrow lanes wind between boutiques, cafés and traditional churches before reaching Little Venice and the hilltop windmills. Away from town, beaches, dry-stone landscapes and the nearby archaeological island of Delos broaden its cultural setting.

Published schedule and planning

• May 24, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece

Katakolon is a small port on Greece’s western Peloponnese and the principal cruise gateway to ancient Olympia. The archaeological site and museum interpret the sanctuary that gave rise to the Olympic Games, while the harbor village offers a slower alternative. Road time and summer heat should be included in planning.

Published schedule and planning

• May 25, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Sorrento (tours to Capri or Pompeii), Italy

Sorrento occupies a tufa plateau above the Bay of Naples, with views toward Vesuvius and deep ravines cutting through the town. Lanes around Piazza Tasso lead to cloisters, citrus gardens and artisan workshops. Lemon-based specialties and seafood express local flavors, while Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast sit within reach.

Published schedule and planning

• May 27, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy

Civitavecchia is the principal maritime gateway to Rome, placing the capital’s ancient monuments, Renaissance art and animated piazzas within reach of a full touring day. The journey inland requires planning, so travelers should weigh transit time against priorities. Civitavecchia itself retains a working harbor, waterfront promenade and traces of historic fortification.

Published schedule and planning

• May 28, 2027 · Arrives 05:00 · Departs 19:00

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About Valletta, Malta

Valletta is a compact fortified capital built in honey-colored limestone above Malta's Grand Harbour. Its UNESCO-listed grid contains ornate churches, auberges and balconies, with Saint John's Co-Cathedral displaying a richly decorated interior. Upper Barrakka Gardens survey the harbor and Three Cities, while steep streets reveal the island's layered maritime history.

Published schedule and planning

• May 30, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor lies at the end of a mountain-ringed bay, its fortified old town compressed between steep limestone slopes and the Adriatic waters of Montenegro. Medieval lanes connect Romanesque churches, small squares and stone palaces within UNESCO-listed defenses. A climb toward the hillside fortifications opens wide views across the Bay of Kotor.

Published schedule and planning

• June 1, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Split, Croatia

Split grew within and around the Roman emperor Diocletian's vast waterfront palace, now the living heart of its UNESCO-listed old city. Stone passages open onto cafes, markets and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, while the Riva promenade faces the harbor. Marjan Hill adds pine-shaded paths, viewpoints and small historic chapels.

Published schedule and planning

• June 2, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Zadar, Croatia

Zadar is a historic Adriatic city where Roman remains, medieval churches and polished stone streets occupy a compact peninsula. The modern Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun connect the old waterfront with contemporary design. Berth location, summer heat and crowds should be considered when adding beaches or inland landscapes.

Published schedule and planning

• June 3, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Trieste, Italy

Trieste is an Adriatic city shaped by Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slavic influences. Grand waterfront squares, literary cafés, the old port and hillside neighborhoods reveal its borderland character, while Miramare Castle overlooks the gulf nearby. Wind, terminal location and regional traffic should be considered when planning beyond the center.

Published schedule and planning

• June 4, 2027 · Arrives 05:00 · Departs 20:00

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About Dalmatian Coast Scenic Cruising, Croatia

Scenic cruising along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast reveals limestone islands, sheltered channels, terracotta-roofed settlements and rugged mountains beside the Adriatic. This published segment is viewed from the ship rather than treated as a shore call. The precise route, light, visibility and coastal perspectives depend on navigation and weather.

Published schedule

• June 5, 2027 · Arrives 09:00 · Departs 17:00

This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.

About Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik's limestone walls enclose a compact Adriatic city of baroque churches, polished lanes and terracotta roofs. The Stradun crosses the old town between gates, fountains and civic palaces shaped by the former Republic of Ragusa. Fortifications, nearby islands and Dalmatian seafood offer perspectives on its maritime independence and coastal setting.

Published schedule and planning

• June 6, 2027 · Arrives 09:00 · Departs 23:00

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About Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Palermo is Sicily’s energetic capital, where Arab-Norman architecture, Baroque churches and lively markets reveal centuries of Mediterranean exchange. The cathedral, Palatine Chapel and street-food traditions offer contrasting perspectives on the city. Traffic, heat and the spread of major landmarks make a carefully sequenced route especially useful.

Published schedule and planning

• June 8, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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About Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza balances its reputation for nightlife with a deep cultural landscape. The fortified Dalt Vila crowns Ibiza Town above the harbor, enclosing cobbled lanes, cathedral views and archaeological collections. Elsewhere, pine-covered hills, salt flats, quiet coves and village restaurants connect the island with traditional Balearic farming, fishing and cuisine.

Published schedule and planning

• June 10, 2027 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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