Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2028
Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey
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May 18 June 2 2028 · Voyage Q812A
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Mediterranean And Greek Islands, 15 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.
May 18, 2028 Southampton, England, UK
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.
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.
May 19–20, 2028; May 22, 2028; May 24, 2028; May 29, 2028 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Elizabeth
May 19, 2028, May 20, 2028, May 22, 2028, May 24, 2028, May 29, 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.
May 21, 2028 Cadiz (tours to Seville), Spain
About Cadiz (tours to Seville), Spain
Cádiz occupies a slender Atlantic peninsula where golden domes, sea walls and shaded plazas sit close to the waterfront. Considered one of Western Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, it offers layers of Phoenician, Roman and maritime history. Lively markets, Andalusian tapas and breezy promenades make the compact old quarter especially enjoyable on foot.
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.
May 23, 2028 Cartagena, Spain
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.
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.
May 25, 2028 Ajaccio, Corsica, France
About Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Ajaccio curves around a broad Corsican bay beneath rugged Mediterranean hills. Napoleon’s birthplace, palm-lined squares, colorful markets and a compact old town reveal the city’s French and island identity. Beyond the center, coastal roads lead toward beaches, granite headlands and fragrant maquis, making scenery and history natural companions during a call.
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.
May 26, 2028 Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy
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.
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.
May 27, 2028 Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)
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.
Planning note
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
May 28, 2028 Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece
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.
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.
May 30, 2028 Rhodes, Greece
About Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes combines a living medieval city with the bright landscapes of the Dodecanese. Within its fortified UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Street of the Knights leads toward the Palace of the Grand Master. Ottoman details, Byzantine churches, lively squares and nearby beaches reveal the island's layered Mediterranean history and present-day rhythm.
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.
May 31, 2028 Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
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.
Planning note
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
June 1–2, 2028 Istanbul, Turkey
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.
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
Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey aboard Queen Elizabeth
On 18 May–2 June 2028, Queen Elizabeth begins a 15-day voyage with Cunard, sailing from Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey.
In published order, the route moves from Southampton, England, UK through Cadiz (tours to Seville), Spain, Cartagena, Spain, Ajaccio, Corsica, France, Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy, Messina Strait, Italy (Transit), Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece, Rhodes, Greece, and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit) before reaching Istanbul, Turkey. For Queen Elizabeth on 18 May–2 June 2028, 5 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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