Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2028
Hong Kong, China to Sydney, NSW, Australia
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March 1-25 2028 · Voyage Q805A
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Hong Kong To Sydney, 24 Nights
Each published destination is shown once. Select a panel for its verified schedule and planning notes; repeated calls are combined without changing their individual dates or times.
March 1, 2028 Hong Kong, China
About Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong’s harbor is framed by a dense skyline, green peaks and constant maritime movement. Historic ferries, atmospheric markets, temples and acclaimed dining reveal layers beyond the city’s modern towers. Victoria Peak offers a defining panorama, while outlying islands and walking trails show how closely urban life and subtropical landscape coexist.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 2–3, 2028; March 7, 2028; March 10–15, 2028; March 17–19, 2028; March 22–23, 2028 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Elizabeth
March 2, 2028, March 3, 2028, March 7, 2028, March 10, 2028, March 11, 2028, March 12, 2028, March 13, 2028, March 14, 2028, March 15, 2028, March 17, 2028, March 18, 2028, March 19, 2028, March 22, 2028, March 23, 2028 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.
March 4, 2028 Busan, South Korea
About Busan, South Korea
Busan brings together sweeping beaches, wooded hills, busy markets and South Korea’s largest port. Travelers can encounter the vivid lanes of Gamcheon Culture Village, seafood stalls at Jagalchi Market and serene coastal temples. Contemporary cafés and skyline views balance the city’s maritime traditions, creating a varied introduction to Korea’s dynamic southeast coast.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 5, 2028 Nagasaki, Japan
About Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki rises around a natural harbor shaped by centuries of international exchange. The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum address the city’s defining twentieth-century history, while hillside temples, churches and former foreign settlements reveal earlier connections. Slopes, trams and distances between districts should be considered when planning the visit.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 6, 2028 Kagoshima, Japan
About Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima faces active Sakurajima volcano across a broad bay at the southern end of Kyushu. Sengan-en garden frames the peak beside a historic Shimadzu residence and early industrial sites. Local cuisine features kurobuta pork, sweet potatoes and seafood, while museums recount the influential Satsuma domain and Japan’s nineteenth-century modernization.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 8–9, 2028 Yokohama (tours to Tokyo), Japan
About Yokohama (tours to Tokyo), Japan
Yokohama is a major Japanese port with a broad waterfront, historic international district, gardens and one of the country’s largest Chinatowns. Tokyo lies nearby but adds substantial metropolitan travel. Rail connections are efficient, yet terminal location, crowds and the desired balance between two large cities should guide the plan.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 16, 2028 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
About Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Rabaul occupies a remarkable volcanic harbor on New Britain, its landscape transformed by major eruptions. Tavurvur volcano, wartime sites and communities rebuilt around the caldera reveal the area’s resilience and history. Heat, ash conditions, road quality and local guidance are important when exploring beyond the landing point.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 20, 2028 Cairns, QLD, Australia
About Cairns, QLD, Australia
Cairns is a tropical North Queensland gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest-clad Atherton Tablelands. The city’s waterfront esplanade, markets and gardens offer easy local exploration, while major natural attractions require organized travel. Weather, sea state and transfer times are essential considerations when choosing how far to venture.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 21, 2028 Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia
About Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia
Airlie Beach is a relaxed Queensland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Its marina, waterfront lagoon and tropical main street create an easy coastal base, while offshore scenery is the region’s defining attraction. Weather, sea conditions, tender arrangements and available time strongly influence the most suitable way to explore.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
March 24–25, 2028 Sydney, NSW, Australia
About Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney’s magnificent natural harbor frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a city of diverse neighborhoods, museums, gardens and beaches. Some cruise berths place major landmarks within easy reach, while others require transfers. Traffic, terminal location and the city’s scale reward a focused plan for the available time.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Please note: Voyage-specific shore-experience lists and activity levels were not available in the verified Cunard data used for this update. Confirm suitable options with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.
A closer look at this sailing
Hong Kong, China to Sydney, NSW, Australia aboard Queen Elizabeth
Scheduled for 1–25 March 2028, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth follows a 24-day voyage between Hong Kong, China and Sydney, NSW, Australia.
In published order, the route moves from Hong Kong, China through Busan, South Korea, Nagasaki, Japan, Kagoshima, Japan, Yokohama (tours to Tokyo), Japan, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, Cairns, QLD, Australia, and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia before reaching Sydney, NSW, Australia. For Queen Elizabeth on 1–25 March 2028, 14 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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