Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Victoria Itinerary 2026
Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy to Istanbul, Turkey
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September 14-28 2026 · Voyage V618E
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Istanbul, Greek Islands And Mediterranean, 14 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.
September 14, 2026; September 21, 2026 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.
September 15, 2026; September 20, 2026; September 23, 2026 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Victoria
September 15, 2026, September 20, 2026, September 23, 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.
September 16, 2026 Marseille, France
About Marseille, France
Marseille is France’s oldest major city, a vibrant Mediterranean port shaped by trade and migration. The Vieux-Port, hillside basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, markets and layered neighborhoods reveal its character. Cruise terminals can be distant from the center, so transfer time matters when combining urban sights with the surrounding 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.
September 17, 2026 Villefranche, France
About Villefranche, France
Villefranche-sur-Mer curves around a deep natural bay on the French Riviera, its pastel old town climbing steeply from the waterfront. Trains and roads connect Nice, Monaco and nearby coastal communities. Tendering, summer crowds and regional traffic should be considered when balancing the town’s intimate character with travel farther along the 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.
September 18, 2026 Genoa, Italy
About Genoa, Italy
Genoa is a historic Mediterranean republic whose dense old town rises behind a busy Ligurian harbor. Narrow caruggi lanes lead to churches, palaces and lively food shops, while the UNESCO-listed Strade Nuove displays the wealth of former merchant families. Hillside viewpoints reveal the city’s close relationship with the sea.
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.
September 19, 2026 La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy
About La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy
La Spezia is a Ligurian naval port and gateway to the villages of the Cinque Terre, the Gulf of Poets and longer routes toward Pisa or Florence. Each option requires different travel commitments. Rail schedules, traffic, crowds and the ship’s departure time make a focused regional choice essential.
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.
September 22, 2026 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.
September 24, 2026 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.
September 25, 2026 Kusadasi (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.
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.
September 26, 2026 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.
September 27–28, 2026 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
Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy to Istanbul, Turkey aboard Queen Victoria
Cunard's Queen Victoria sails a 14-day voyage from Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy to Istanbul, Turkey on 14–28 September 2026.
In published order, the route moves from Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy through Marseille, France, Villefranche, France, Genoa, Italy, La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy, Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy, Messina Strait, Italy (Transit), Rhodes, Greece, Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey, and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit) before reaching Istanbul, Turkey. For Queen Victoria on 14–28 September 2026, 3 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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