Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Victoria Itinerary 2026
Southampton, England, UK to Barcelona, Spain
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April 24 May 25 2026 · Voyage V608C
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, 2026; May 17, 2026; May 19, 2026; May 22, 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, May 17, 2026, May 19, 2026, May 22, 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, 2026; May 18, 2026; May 25, 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
- May 18, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 18:00
- May 25, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Disembark
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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, 2026; May 12, 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
- May 12, 2026 · Arrives 05:00
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 · Departs 20:00
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May 13, 2026Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece
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 13, 2026 · Arrives 05:30 · Departs 19:00
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May 14, 2026Mykonos, Greece
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 14, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 17:00
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May 15, 2026Katakolon (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.
Published schedule and planning
- May 15, 2026 · Arrives 09:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 16, 2026Messina 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.
Published schedule
- May 16, 2026 · Departs 13:30
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
May 20, 2026La Seyne-sur-Mer (for Toulon) , France
About La Seyne-sur-Mer (for Toulon) , France
La Seyne-sur-Mer sits across a sheltered Mediterranean roadstead from Toulon, reflecting a long naval and shipbuilding history. Ferries or roads connect Toulon’s harbor, markets and old streets, while Provence’s coast and hill towns lie farther away. Port location, traffic and available time should determine the geographic focus.
Published schedule and planning
- May 20, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 18:00
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May 21, 2026Livorno (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy
About Livorno (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy
Livorno is a working Tuscan port with canal-side quarters, seafood traditions and a multicultural history shaped by Mediterranean trade. It also serves as a gateway to Florence’s Renaissance art and architecture and Pisa’s celebrated Piazza dei Miracoli. Coastal scenery, hill towns and vineyard landscapes broaden the possibilities of a call in this region.
Published schedule and planning
- May 21, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 19:00
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May 23, 2026Ibiza, Spain
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
- May 23, 2026 · Arrives 11:30 · Departs 21:00
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May 24, 2026Valencia, Spain
About Valencia, Spain
Valencia balances a historic Mediterranean center with bold contemporary architecture. The UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange, cathedral and Central Market anchor the old city, while the former Turia riverbed forms a long green park leading toward the City of Arts and Sciences. Local rice fields and coastal traditions shape paella and the wider regional cuisine.
Published schedule and planning
- May 24, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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A closer look at this sailing
Southampton, England, UK to Barcelona, Spain aboard Queen Victoria
On 24 April–25 May 2026, Queen Victoria begins a 31-day voyage with Cunard, sailing from Southampton, England, UK to Barcelona, Spain.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from Southampton, England, UK through Lisbon, Portugal, Cartagena, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit), Mykonos, Greece, Messina Strait, Italy (Transit), La Seyne-sur-Mer (for Toulon) , France, and Ibiza, Spain before reaching Barcelona, Spain. For Queen Victoria on 24 April–25 May 2026, 9 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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