Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Victoria Itinerary 2026
Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey
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April 24 May 11 2026 · Voyage V608A
Ports & shore experiences
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April 24, 2026Southampton, 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.
Published schedule and planning
- April 24, 2026 · Embark · Departs 16:00
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April 25, 2026; April 27, 2026; April 29, 2026; May 2, 2026; May 5–6, 2026At Sea
A day aboard Queen Victoria
April 25, 2026, April 27, 2026, April 29, 2026, May 2, 2026, May 5, 2026, May 6, 2026 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.
April 26, 2026La Coruna (tours to Santiago d e Compostela), Spain
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
- April 26, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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April 28, 2026Lisbon, Portugal
About Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon climbs seven hills above the Tagus, a city of tiled façades, historic trams, broad viewpoints and neighborhoods rich in maritime memory. Belém recalls Portugal’s age of exploration, while Alfama’s lanes preserve an older intimacy. Contemporary design, food halls and riverside spaces add energy without diminishing the capital’s distinctive light.
Published schedule and planning
- April 28, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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April 30, 2026Malaga (tours to Granada), Spain
About Malaga (tours to Granada), Spain
Málaga combines Mediterranean beaches with a revitalized historic center crowned by the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro fortress. The Picasso Museum reflects the artist’s birthplace, while markets and tapas bars express modern Andalusian life. Inland, Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens preserve an extraordinary legacy of Nasrid architecture beneath the Sierra Nevada.
Published schedule and planning
- April 30, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 1, 2026Cartagena, 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.
Published schedule and planning
- May 1, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 21:00
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May 3, 2026Palma De Mallorca, Spain
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 3, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 4, 2026Barcelona, Spain
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 4, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 7, 2026Heraklion, Crete, Greece
About Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Heraklion is Crete’s busy capital and the principal gateway to the Minoan palace of Knossos. Venetian walls, a harbor fortress, markets and an outstanding archaeological museum reveal layers of island history. Urban traffic and summer heat make timing important, especially when combining the city center with archaeological sites or countryside farther away.
Published schedule and planning
- May 7, 2026 · Arrives 09:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 8, 2026Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey
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 8, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 9, 2026Dardanelles 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.
Published schedule
- May 9, 2026 · Arrives 18:00 · Departs 21:30
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
May 10–11, 2026Istanbul, 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.
Published schedule and planning
- May 10, 2026 · Arrives 08:00
- May 11, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Disembark
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A closer look at this sailing
Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey aboard Queen Victoria
Cunard's Queen Victoria sails a 17-day voyage from Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey on 24 April–11 May 2026.
In published order, the route moves from Southampton, England, UK through La Coruna (tours to Santiago d e Compostela), Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Malaga (tours to Granada), Spain, Cartagena, Spain, Palma De Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey, and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit) before reaching Istanbul, Turkey. For Queen Victoria on 24 April–11 May 2026, 6 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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