North America: Full World Voyage

Cunard

This impressive 111-night world voyage takes in some truly iconic destinations. When not embracing life on board Queen Victoria, spend your days soaking up the culture of five different continents.

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Hamburg Departure 7:00pm

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What are the first things that come to mind when you think of Hamburg? Probably the city's stunning location on the Elbe and Alster Rivers, the colorful activity in the St. Pauli entertainment district, unforgettable musicals, a night at the theater, Michaelis Church (colloquially "der Michel") or the impressive harbor. Hamburg, 1,200 years old, is loved both for its contemporary scene as well as for its cultural offerings. In between traditional trading houses and renowned theaters, the latest trends are always cropping up. Hamburg lies open to many streams of influence. With city-state traditions reaching back for centuries, it has always played a special political and cultural role. Today, as a key commercial hub, an international harbor and a media and cultural center, the metropolis on the Elbe River with its one million inhabitants is once again pursuing ancient traditions with typically Hanseatic aplomb. This comes as no surprise: Germany's second largest city offers a high quality of life and international flair. In Hamburg, the word "boredom" is unknown.

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Day 3 Port of Call Southampton Arrival 7:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specialises in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House & Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.

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Day 10 Port of Call Hamilton Arrival 9:00am Departure 4:00pm

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Hamilton is the capital city of Bermuda, a British island territory in the North Atlantic. Along the harbour, Front Street features pastel-coloured colonial buildings and high-end shops. The stone Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity has a tower with city views. The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute offers ocean discovery exhibits. Northeast is the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, home to sharks and turtles.

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Day 13 Port of Call Port Canaveral Arrival 6:00am Departure 7:00pm

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You don't have to be a rocket scientist to find Port Canaveral thrilling. This is the home of the Kennedy Space Center, where you can catch a fascinating glimpse into the history - and future - of the U.S. space program. Or, take a leisurely stroll along the Cocoa Beach Pier; the shopping is great and the beach views are truly "out of this world."

Day 14 Port of Call Fort Lauderdale Arrival 6:00am Departure 7:00pm

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Ft Lauderdale is a city of islands held together by an intricate web of canals, rivers, bays and waterways hundreds of miles long. Needless to say, boating is a favorite city pastime, whether zooming along on a speedboat, enjoying a fishing charter, or cruising the coastline by yacht. Beautiful homes of every size and style make up the bulk of this primarily residential area. By the beach, a leisurly stroll can be taken along the new landscaping wavewall design of the beachfront promenade. But this city is anything but sedate. Once a spring break hot spot, the town still has an energetic and colorful nightlife. Nearby, charming Laudrdale-By-the-Sea is home to one of the only living coral reefs in the US accesible from shore. Las Olas Boulevard, a shoppers paradise, is the chic new shopping and trendy dining area of downtown. If sports are more your inclination, dozens of golf courses and hundreds of public parks allow you to absorb the great Florida outdoors. Cultural arts are also popular. Water taxis bring theater-goers from throughout the city to the Performing Arts Center on the water.

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Day 17 Port of Call Aruba Arrival 7:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Aruba's path to the present day is marked by the mystery of ochre-colored rock drawings left behind by island shamans, the enterprising spirit of European adventurers and settlers and the diverse experiences and traditions brought by the many nationalities that have since sought out the island as either a new home or temporary resting place. The look of the people, the languages they speak and the innate hospitality that manifests itself in the Aruban psyche is the result of a multi-cultural mix that reflects a rich past.

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Day 19 Port of Call Panama Canal Arrival 4:00am Departure 5:00pm

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The Panama Canal is an artificial 48-mile waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The Canal uses a system of locks -compartments with entrance and exit gates. The locks function as water lifts: they raise ships from sea level (the Pacific or the Atlantic) to the level of Gatun Lake (26 meters above sea level); ships then sail the channel through the Continental Divide. Each set of locks bears the name of the townsite where it was built: Gatun (on the Atlantic side), and Pedro Miguel and Miraflores (on the Pacific side). The lock chambers -steps-- are 33.53 meters wide by 304.8 meters long. The maximum dimensions of ships that can transit the Canal are: 32.3 meters in beam; draft -their depth reach- 12 meters in Tropical Fresh Water; and 294.1 meters long (depending on the type of ship). The water used to raise and lower vessels in each set of locks comes from Gatun Lake by gravity; it comes into the locks through a system of main culverts that extend under the lock chambers from the sidewalls and the center wall. The narrowest portion of the Canal is Culebra Cut, which extends from the north end of Pedro Miguel Locks to the south edge of Gatun Lake at Gamboa. This segment, approximately 13.7 kilometers long, is carved through the rock and shale of the Continental Divide. Ships from all parts of the world transit daily through the Panama Canal. Some 13 to 14 thousand vessels use the Canal every year. In fact, commercial transportation activities through the Canal represent approximately 5% of the world trade. The Canal has a work force of approximately 9 thousand employees and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing transit service to vessels of all nations without discrimination.

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Day 22 Port of Call Puerto Quetzal Arrival 7:00am Departure 8:00pm

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Hot jungles and steamy nights characterize the port named after Guatemala's national bird. Brilliantly colored clothing bedecks friendly villagers who love to show off their coffee plantations, jungle safaris, and deep-sea fishing spots. Easy access draws many to Tikal National Park, a wonderland of Mayan culture. A series of stone temples dating back to 700 AD--including the Temple of the Two-Headed Snakes--stretch above the treetops, daring the fearless to climb up and enjoy the views. From the top, the people and howler monkeys below look as tiny as the chirping tree frogs and legions of leaf-cutter ants.

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Day 26 Port of Call Cabo San Lucas Arrival 7:00am Departure 5:00pm

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Cabo San Lucas, where the sea, sun and desert join to cast an air of mystery and romance over all who visit. Cabo was once a tranquil fishing village and, in times long ago, a hangout for pirates. Although no longer the fishing village of old, and not many of the old pirates are seen around town any more, the magic of Cabo remains. Cabo is still small and charming by any standards, with a population of under 30,000. We do have 4 stop lights now. And with the number of activities available to the visitor, you could easily imagine you are in a giant amusement park. Cabo has come of age. Located at the southernmost tip of the magnificent Baja peninsula, Cabo has been blessed with what many describe as the perfect climate. Average year-round temperature is 78 degrees, it is a little cooler in the winter and a bit warmer in the summer. For years Cabo was the remote playground reserved solely for private yacht owners. They flocked here to be near "Marlin Alley", as the waters around Cabo have often been described. The name is well deserved, as Cabo San Lucas is the undisputed billfish capital of the world. But Cabo is far from remote these days, and the attraction of this magical spot is no longer limited to marlin fishing. Cabo can be, many different things to people. Cabo San Lucas has become known as a perfect vacation spot for the entire family. Cabo can be as quiet, romantic and relaxing as any secret hideaway. It can also be as lively as anyone can possibly imagine. If your wish is to enjoy a quiet candlelight dinner, "muy romantico", beside the shimmering sea for just the two of you, we have some of the most romantic dining spots on the face of the earth. If golf, water sports, boating, fishing, ATV's, horseback riding and numerous other activities are what you seek, they're all here, waiting for you. If "party till you drop" is the mood of the evening, Cabo has got it for you, big time!

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Day 29 Port of Call San Francisco Arrival 6:00am

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San Francisco is a golden dream come true, a place where heart, mind and soul embrace, lost in the simplicity of delightful deliverance. Fog and sun mingle playfully above America's favorite city; the cool, cloudy comfort of early morning slowly dissolving into the peaceful warmth of a gentle afternoon glow. Touch it....it is real. Feel it.....it is the essence of escape. Savor it.....it is one of a kind. Little wonder why San Francisco has been named the world's top city twice by readers of Condé Nast Traveler; the top U.S. city seven times since 1988. San Francisco's neighborhoods comprise its inner beauty, enhancing daydreams, opening doors to new and exciting visions. The City is a cultural wonderland, an ethnic treasure chest where custom, tradition and history are preserved, celebrated, shared. So take your time and explore The City. You'll find that the Gold Rush days have never really ended here; there's still plenty of gold to be found. The restless spirit of The City's Barbary Coast past lives on, fueled by a desire to be different, nurtured by infinite viewpoints, personalities, styles. Magical moments abound. The echo of cable car bells from atop great hills. The rejuvenation of the soul upon crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. The splendor and elegance of a boat cruise on San Francisco Bay. The soft touching of wine glasses over a gourmet meal. The views. The people. The sights. The sounds. The City. So come and share the wealth. Let your heart, mind and soul wander. Stay as long as you like. San Francisco encourages lingering. It was designed with adventure, romance and pleasure in mind. It is one of life's great indulgences, so indulge. It is one of the world's most gratifying escapes, so escape. It is where the world comes to unwind. It is America's preeminent playground.

Day 30 Port of Call San Francisco Departure 8:00pm

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San Francisco is a golden dream come true, a place where heart, mind and soul embrace, lost in the simplicity of delightful deliverance. Fog and sun mingle playfully above America's favorite city; the cool, cloudy comfort of early morning slowly dissolving into the peaceful warmth of a gentle afternoon glow. Touch it....it is real. Feel it.....it is the essence of escape. Savor it.....it is one of a kind. Little wonder why San Francisco has been named the world's top city twice by readers of Condé Nast Traveler; the top U.S. city seven times since 1988. San Francisco's neighborhoods comprise its inner beauty, enhancing daydreams, opening doors to new and exciting visions. The City is a cultural wonderland, an ethnic treasure chest where custom, tradition and history are preserved, celebrated, shared. So take your time and explore The City. You'll find that the Gold Rush days have never really ended here; there's still plenty of gold to be found. The restless spirit of The City's Barbary Coast past lives on, fueled by a desire to be different, nurtured by infinite viewpoints, personalities, styles. Magical moments abound. The echo of cable car bells from atop great hills. The rejuvenation of the soul upon crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. The splendor and elegance of a boat cruise on San Francisco Bay. The soft touching of wine glasses over a gourmet meal. The views. The people. The sights. The sounds. The City. So come and share the wealth. Let your heart, mind and soul wander. Stay as long as you like. San Francisco encourages lingering. It was designed with adventure, romance and pleasure in mind. It is one of life's great indulgences, so indulge. It is one of the world's most gratifying escapes, so escape. It is where the world comes to unwind. It is America's preeminent playground.

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Day 35 Port of Call Honolulu Arrival 8:00am

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Anyone lucky enough to be going to Honolulu doesn't have to give a reason for going. They can just say, "We're going to Honolulu," and imagination will take care of the rest. Moreover, Honolulu can probably live up to and even surpass whatever we imagine. World-famous beaches and tropical weather set the scene for an amazing mix of Pacific cultures in this Hawaiian capital. There is a reason why Hawaii is consistently rated as one of the nation's top travel destinations; in fact, there are several of them. Waikiki Beach is the center of activity for Hawaii's biggest industry: tourism. This is one of the world's greatest resort playgrounds, featuring some of the most beautiful beaches and hotels in the world. Visitors from all over the world flock here to enjoy the sun, the sand and the incredible nightlife. Besides the beaches, visitors to Honolulu can take tours of the countryside surrounding the downtown area. These tours are amazing, bringing visitors to some of the most beautiful rainforests and volcanoes in the world. Animal and plant life are abundant, and the scenery is unsurpassed. A five-minute car ride from Honolulu brings visitors into some of Nature's most beautiful and awe-inspiring sights. Several museums, including the Bishop Museum, combine exhibits on Hawaiian natural history with lessons about history and culture of its many diverse peoples. The Waikiki Aquarium is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States, and it features many of Hawaii's most interesting sea animals. The Honolulu Zoo also features some of the unique mammals, birds, and reptiles that inhabit the forests just outside of the city. The history of Hawaii is very rich, as the islands have always attracted many different people. Visitors can tour the Iolani Palace, the residence of the last of the Hawaiian monarchs. They can also visit Honolulu's Chinatown, which is more authentic than many of its mainland counterparts. They can also visit the Arizona Memorial, commemorating the destruction of the battleship Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought America into World War II. Honolulu exhibits the best of Hawaii in every way. From its famous beaches to its incredible natural preserves, this town has attracted millions of people from around the world. Many of those visitors stayed, helping to make Hawaii one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse places to visit in the United States. Anyone lucky enough to be going to Hawaii knows that he won't be disappointed.

Day 36 Port of Call Honolulu Departure 11:00pm

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Anyone lucky enough to be going to Honolulu doesn't have to give a reason for going. They can just say, "We're going to Honolulu," and imagination will take care of the rest. Moreover, Honolulu can probably live up to and even surpass whatever we imagine. World-famous beaches and tropical weather set the scene for an amazing mix of Pacific cultures in this Hawaiian capital. There is a reason why Hawaii is consistently rated as one of the nation's top travel destinations; in fact, there are several of them. Waikiki Beach is the center of activity for Hawaii's biggest industry: tourism. This is one of the world's greatest resort playgrounds, featuring some of the most beautiful beaches and hotels in the world. Visitors from all over the world flock here to enjoy the sun, the sand and the incredible nightlife. Besides the beaches, visitors to Honolulu can take tours of the countryside surrounding the downtown area. These tours are amazing, bringing visitors to some of the most beautiful rainforests and volcanoes in the world. Animal and plant life are abundant, and the scenery is unsurpassed. A five-minute car ride from Honolulu brings visitors into some of Nature's most beautiful and awe-inspiring sights. Several museums, including the Bishop Museum, combine exhibits on Hawaiian natural history with lessons about history and culture of its many diverse peoples. The Waikiki Aquarium is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States, and it features many of Hawaii's most interesting sea animals. The Honolulu Zoo also features some of the unique mammals, birds, and reptiles that inhabit the forests just outside of the city. The history of Hawaii is very rich, as the islands have always attracted many different people. Visitors can tour the Iolani Palace, the residence of the last of the Hawaiian monarchs. They can also visit Honolulu's Chinatown, which is more authentic than many of its mainland counterparts. They can also visit the Arizona Memorial, commemorating the destruction of the battleship Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought America into World War II. Honolulu exhibits the best of Hawaii in every way. From its famous beaches to its incredible natural preserves, this town has attracted millions of people from around the world. Many of those visitors stayed, helping to make Hawaii one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse places to visit in the United States. Anyone lucky enough to be going to Hawaii knows that he won't be disappointed.

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Day 39 Crossing the International Dateline Arrival 11:30pm Departure 11:59pm
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Day 42 Port of Call Apia Arrival 8:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Apia, town, port, and capital (since 1959) of Samoa. It is located on the northern coast of Upolu Island, in the South Pacific Ocean. The Apia Observatory, the legislative council chambers, and a broadcasting station are on the Mulinuu Peninsula, a promontory dividing Apia Harbour from Vaiusu Bay. The 19th-century Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last year of his life in Apia, and his home, Vailima, is now the residence of the head of state. Apia, town, port, and capital (since 1959) of Samoa. It is located on the northern coast of Upolu Island, in the South Pacific Ocean. The Apia Observatory, the legislative council chambers, and a broadcasting station are on the Mulinuu Peninsula, a promontory dividing Apia Harbour from Vaiusu Bay. The 19th-century Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last year of his life in Apia, and his home, Vailima, is now the residence of the head of state. Stevenson is buried at Mount Vaea, which rises to 1,500 feet (460 metres) on the town’s southern outskirts. The government holds title to the town land.is buried at Mount Vaea, which rises to 1,500 feet (460 metres) on the town’s southern outskirts. The government holds title to the town land.

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Day 44 Port of Call Suva/Fiji Arrival 8:00am Departure 5:00pm

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Almost any time of the year is an excellent time to visit Suva. There are so many things happening. Suva, the capital city of Fiji, the thumb of the Pacific, is the place of many happenings. For tourists, the day really begins at about 6pm. Before this, it's best to laze around a swimming pool with a cocktail or go walking or shopping around the city. Suva comes alive at night. This is when live local bands or the current overseas hit songs fill the air. Suva has about 25bars/nightclubs and all are walking distance from each other to make for an ideal pub-crawling night. Suva is a city of colors. While neon lights from the night clubs brighten the nights, the people of Suva brighten up the day. Suva is a city with rich and diverse cultures. It has a multiracial population mix comprised mainly Fijians, Indians, Europeans, Chinese and South Pacific Islanders. People are friendly and always willing to help with directions. So if you are lost, don't hesitate to ask. The locals will help with a smile. There are lots of things to do, see and buy. There are many churches, temples, mosques, bush-walks and gardens. Suva has a botanical garden at the eastern end of town. This is also where Fiji Museum is located. Next to these is the home of the President of the Republic of Fiji.

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Day 47 Port of Call Auckland Arrival 7:00am Departure 8:00pm

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Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with a population of just under 382,000 within the city boundary and 1.18 million in the greater Auckland area. This represents about one third of the population of the whole country. The city and suburbs cover an area of 60 square kilometres, with many of the suburbs having their own unique character. The city is built on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, the Waitemata to the East and the Manukau to the West. Water sports are a pastime enjoyed by a large number of Aucklanders and the city enjoys the reputation as being known as the 'City of Sails' due the number of yachts which sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.

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Day 49 Port of Call Wellington/New Zealand Arrival 8:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Perched on the edge of a spectacular harbour, encircled by green, towering hills, Wellington is a stunning and compact city. Vibrant, exciting and cultured, the nation’s capital combines the stimulation and sophistication of a big city with the quirkiness of a charming village. Extending just two kilometres in diameter, Wellington is a truly ‘walking city’. Here you’ll find a unique blend of national treasures, arts and culture, gastronomic delights, shopping sensations and scenic beauty, making Wellington the ultimate urban destination in New Zealand.

Day 50 Port of Call Lyttelton Arrival 8:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Littelton Harbour is a beautiful scenic harbour located very near the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It has spectacular scenery, a fascinating history and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The harbour itself is made up of lots of interesting and picturesque coves and boat moorings. Visitors can get to Lyttelton Harbour by driving the short distance through the Lyttelton Road Tunnel or over the Port Hills. The Harbour area is emerging as a social and recreational centre, with restaurants, cafes, and a wide range of nautical sports - yachting, windsurfing, kayaking, water ski-ing, power boating and sailing. Tourists can partake of hang-gliding and mountain biking, walking, as well as swimming and picnicing. Lyttelton was the port of entry for English Settlers coming to the new settlement of Canterbury and the first of the four ships arrived in 1850. At the turn of the century, Lyttelton was the home base port for Antarctic Expeditions. Relics from these times can be found in the area and many of the historic homes and buildings remain today.
The area offers a unique blend of volcanic landscape, historic towns, enticing beaches, a large island and an international shipping port.

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Day 54 Port of Call Sydney/Australia Arrival 6:30am

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Sydney is Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city and is the capital of New South Wales, the most heavily populated state of Australia. Sydney is situated on one of the world's most beautiful and famous harbours. Sydney also boasts beautiful beaches, fantastic shops, restaurants, history and culture. Sydney's many highlights include the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Centrepoint Tower, The Rocks, the stunning harbour and the white sands of Bondi, Manly and beyond. Sydney is also home to beautiful National Parks, the Royal Botanic Gardens, many harbour front picnic locations and heritage areas.

Day 55 Port of Call Sydney/Australia Departure 7:00pm

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Sydney is Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city and is the capital of New South Wales, the most heavily populated state of Australia. Sydney is situated on one of the world's most beautiful and famous harbours. Sydney also boasts beautiful beaches, fantastic shops, restaurants, history and culture. Sydney's many highlights include the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Centrepoint Tower, The Rocks, the stunning harbour and the white sands of Bondi, Manly and beyond. Sydney is also home to beautiful National Parks, the Royal Botanic Gardens, many harbour front picnic locations and heritage areas.

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Day 58 Port of Call Airlie Beach Arrival 7:00am Departure 5:00pm

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Airlie Beach is a coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Airlie Beach had a population of 1,208 people.

Day 59 Port of Call Cairns Arrival 9:00am Departure 6:00pm

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The far north of Queensland is nestled amongst the tropical background of Australia’s rare rain forests and internationally acclaimed Great Barrier Reef. Recognised for the charm and friendly hospitality of the local people, North Queensland has an array of holiday experiences and attractions to offer year round. Cairns Far North Queensland is the perfect escape for nature lovers with spectacular National Parks abundant with amazing bird and animal life. While the more adventurous can dive the Great Barrier Reef, raft the rapids of the Baron River or rappel down a ravine. Cairns situated on the coast is often described as the jewel of North Queensland. It is also the gateway to the magnificent natural attractions of the whole region extending from the northern most point of Queensland out to Gulf Savannah in the west and down to Townsville another major city of North Queensland not to be missed. These two cities offer the pinnacle of dining and nightlife with a unique North Queensland flavour. Cairns has been called paradise by many because of its location, beauty of the reef and spectacular scenery of the hinterland that surrounds this coastal city. In Cairns you will discover an amazing array of cultures. Charming seafront walking paths and the new fantastic Esplanade redevelopment project adds such character to this charming city. Restaurants, cafes, cosmopolitan shopping and activities are an everyday event in this bustling town. Only a short drive away you come to Cairns northern beaches which will delight anyone. This is the place to ride horses, sail, windsurf or relax under a palm tree and watch the colours of the sky change as the sun sets. The beaches are made up of Machans, Holloways, Yorkeys Knob, Trinity, Palm Cove and Ellis Beaches. Each is a small separate township with its own distinctive character. Together, the beachside towns provide much of Cairns accommodation. From the beaches to the mountains, a day trip up to Atherton Tablelands will be spectacular where you can canoe on freshwater lakes, shop in craft stores and view some of the majestic views across the mountains to the sea. The rainforests of the Wet Tropics have been described as a ‘living museum’ of flora and fauna and were placed on the World Heritage List in 1988. The Wet Tropics cover an area of almost 9000,000 hectares of rainforest and tropical vegetation. Previously unidentified species of birds, insects and mammals have been discovered from within these rainforests delighting biologists and nature lovers alike. The local history, culture and tropical lifestyle are to be truly envied and enjoyed when visiting North Queensland. There is a diverse mix of cultures and people that are proud to call this area home. The first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders who fished and hunted the abundant wildlife of the region, then came the Dutch navigators and Captain James Cook, who claimed the land for Britain and instrumented the settlement of European communities. The tropical climate encourages an outdoor lifestyle with the famous Queensland barbeque influencing cuisine in the tropics. Exotic fruits and spectacular seafood are also a normal way of eating when visiting or living in the North.

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Day 64 Port of Call Bitung Arrival 8:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Bitung is a city on the northern coast of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is in the province of North Sulawesi, and faces Lembeh Island and the Lembeh Strait, which is known for its colourful marine life, in particular sea slugs.

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Day 66 Port of Call Puerto Princesa Arrival 7:00am Departure 7:00pm

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Puerto Princesa, officially the City of Puerto Princesa, and often referred to as Puerto Princesa City, is a 1st class Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 255,116 people. It is a city located in the western province of Palawan, and westernmost city in the Philippines. Though the seat of government and capital for the province, the city itself is one of 38 independent cities within the Philippines not controlled by the province in which it is geographically located and is therefore an independent area located within Palawan. Today, Puerto Princesa is a popular tourist city with many beach resorts and seafood restaurants. It has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines.

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Day 68 Port of Call Manila Arrival 6:00am Departure 7:00pm

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Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city proper in the world. The term "Manila" is commonly used to refer to the whole metropolitan area, the greater metropolitan area or the city proper. The officially defined metropolitan area called Metro Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, includes the much larger Quezon City and the Makati Central Business District. It is the most populous region of the country, one of the most populous urban areas in the world,and is one of the wealthiest regions in Southeast Asia.The city proper is home to 1,780,148 people in 2015,and is the historic core of a built-up area that extends well beyond its administrative limits. With 71,263 people per square kilometer, Manila is also the most densely populated city proper in the world. The city is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay. The Pasig River flows through the middle of the city, dividing it into the north and south sections. Manila is made up of 16 administrative districts: Binondo, Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Paco, Pandacan, Port Area, Quiapo, Sampaloc, San Andres, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Ana, Santa Cruz, Santa Mesa and Tondo, while it is divided into six districts for its representation in Congress and the election of the city council members. In 2016, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network listed Manila as an "alpha –" global city.

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Day 70 Port of Call Hong Kong Arrival 7:00am

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Hong Kong is a place of contrasts. Sleek, glassy skyscrapers shine above Old World markets where chicken feet and dried squid are displayed for sale. Archaic wooden boats bob past sleek cruise liners. Subway stations and expressway interchanges dot a landscape cluttered with Rolls Royces and rickshaws. Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain in 1842 when those serving the British crown attacked the island. Though it was deeded back to China in 1997, Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of autonomy, especially in its economy and municipal government. Hong Kong is one of the most unique Chinese cities in the world. The 417-square mile island off the coast of China offers visitors a slice of authentic Chinese culture with all the amenities of home. A modern metropolis teeming with eastern and western influences, Hong Kong is the world's third-largest financial center, the so-called “Wall Street of Asia,” and a shopping gold mine. Shopping? Yes indeed. Hong Kong is a duty-free port and the world's leading exporter of toys, garments, watches, and electronics. As a result, the vast majority of the 10 million annual visitors come with an empty suitcase that they fill up after visiting the malls, street bazaars (Stanley Market is world famous), textile and tailor shops, and jade and electronic stores. Those willing to look beyond the bargain-basement prices will find that Hong Kong is more than the world’s largest department store – it’s a cultural Mecca with wining and dining, museums, and historic attractions. Be sure to ride the world famous Star Ferry across the harbor to Hong Kong Island, admire the mansions on Repulse Bay, drop in to see the temples on Cat Street, visit the fishing boats and villages in Aberdeen, and take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak (the island’s highest peak sitting 1,308-feet above the city) for a stunning panoramic view. If you have time to go further, travel to Macau, a former Portuguese colony with a casino, and the New Territories of China, a Hong Kong bedroom community that “sleeps” near China’s border.

Day 71 Port of Call Hong Kong Departure 8:00pm

Overview

 
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Hong Kong is a place of contrasts. Sleek, glassy skyscrapers shine above Old World markets where chicken feet and dried squid are displayed for sale. Archaic wooden boats bob past sleek cruise liners. Subway stations and expressway interchanges dot a landscape cluttered with Rolls Royces and rickshaws. Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain in 1842 when those serving the British crown attacked the island. Though it was deeded back to China in 1997, Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of autonomy, especially in its economy and municipal government. Hong Kong is one of the most unique Chinese cities in the world. The 417-square mile island off the coast of China offers visitors a slice of authentic Chinese culture with all the amenities of home. A modern metropolis teeming with eastern and western influences, Hong Kong is the world's third-largest financial center, the so-called “Wall Street of Asia,” and a shopping gold mine. Shopping? Yes indeed. Hong Kong is a duty-free port and the world's leading exporter of toys, garments, watches, and electronics. As a result, the vast majority of the 10 million annual visitors come with an empty suitcase that they fill up after visiting the malls, street bazaars (Stanley Market is world famous), textile and tailor shops, and jade and electronic stores. Those willing to look beyond the bargain-basement prices will find that Hong Kong is more than the world’s largest department store – it’s a cultural Mecca with wining and dining, museums, and historic attractions. Be sure to ride the world famous Star Ferry across the harbor to Hong Kong Island, admire the mansions on Repulse Bay, drop in to see the temples on Cat Street, visit the fishing boats and villages in Aberdeen, and take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak (the island’s highest peak sitting 1,308-feet above the city) for a stunning panoramic view. If you have time to go further, travel to Macau, a former Portuguese colony with a casino, and the New Territories of China, a Hong Kong bedroom community that “sleeps” near China’s border.

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Day 74 Port of Call Phu My Arrival 7:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Phu My is a town in Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province. This town is home to heavy industrial parks. Industries here include: electricity, fertilizer, steel production and deepwater ports activities.

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Day 76 Port of Call Singapore Arrival 7:00am

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Though physically small, Singapore is an economic giant. It has been Southeast Asia's most modern city for over a century. The city blends Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and English cultures and religions. Its unique ethnic tapestry affords visitors a wide array of sightseeing and culinary opportunities from which to choose. A full calendar of traditional festivals and holidays celebrated throughout the year adds to its cultural appeal. In addition, Singapore offers luxury hotels, delectable cuisine and great shopping! Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore's tropical climate welcomes both leisure and business travelers year round. The island republic's excellent infrastructure enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment. Award winning Changi Airport provides airlinks to major cities around the world. The train and subway systems are clean, fast and efficient. In addition, its state-of-the-art cruise terminal has established Singapore as one of the premier cruising centers of South East Asia and an exciting port of call on any Asian cruise itinerary. In the city, there is no need for a car. Public transportation is excellent and walking is a good way to explore the city . All major attractions are also accessible by tour bus. Since the city is only 60 miles (100k) from the equator, the tropical temperatures do not vary much. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed through the year. No matter when you choose to visit, warm weather will be abundantly available. The visitor is struck immediately by Singapore's abundance of parks, nature reserves, and lush, tropical greenery. Singapore's progress over the past three decades has been remarkable, yet the island has not been overwhelmed by development. Visitors will discover a wealth of historical treasures from the past, in the beauty of older buildings, values and traditions that have survived in the face of profound social and geographical change. Lacking any noteworthy natural resources, Singapore's early prosperity was based on a vigorous free trade policy, put in place in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles first established it as a British trading post. Later, mass industrialization bolstered the economy, and today the state boasts the world's second busiest port after Rotterdam, minimal unemployment, and a super efficient infrastructure. Almost the entire population lives in upscale new apartments, and the average per capita income is over US$12,000. Singapore is a clean, safe place to visit, its amenities are second to none and its public places are smoke-free and hygienic. Forming the core of downtown Singapore is the Colonial District. Each surrounding enclave has its own distinct flavor, from the aromatic spice stores of Little India, to the tumbledown backstreets of Chinatown, where it is still possible to find calligraphers and fortune tellers, or the Arab Quarter, whose cluttered stores sell fine cloths and silks. North of the city, are two nature preserves, Bukit Timah and the Central Catchment Area, along with the splendid Singapore Zoological Gardens. The east coast features good seafood restaurants set on long stretches of sandy beach. In addition there are over fifty islands and islets within Singaporean waters, all of which can be reached with varying degrees of ease. Day trips are popular to Sentosa, the island amusement arcade which is linked to the south coast by a short causeway and cable car. Music, theater, nightlife: all are abundant in this remarkable city. Singapore used to be considered a "stop over" on the way to larger Asian cities. This is no longer true! Visitors seek out Singapore for business and finance and also for a fascinating and satisfying vacation for the whole family. Strategically located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula sixty miles from the equator, Singapore has for centuries been a crossroads between East and West. Chinese traders en route to India had navigated its waters from at least the 5th century. In the 14th century it was part of the powerful Vijayan Empire and was known as Tenmasek or Sea Town. Legend has it that it was renamed Singa Pura or Lion City after a visiting Sumatran prince saw an animal he mistook for a lion, an animal considered a good omen. Modern Singapore came into being in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles claimed what was then a small fishing village as a regional base for the East India Company. The island's natural harbor and location made it an ideal site for a trading post serving British trade interests between China, the Malay world and India. Singapore flourished as its free trade policy attracted merchants and residents from all over the world. Raffles initiated a town plan which included leveling one hill to form a new commercial district (now Raffles Place) and constructing government buildings around another hill (now called Fort Canning Hill). The British plan also involved separating the population according to ethnic categories with Europeans, Indians, Chinese and Malays each living and working in their own distinct quarters of the city. Revenues soared in ensuing years from the production of opium and rubber. Millionaires were made overnight. Immigration rose steadily. The island became Britain's strategic defense base in the Far East but fell to the Japanese in 1942. After the world war ended in 1945, Singapore became a crown colony. It gained self governing status in 1959 and independence in 1965 when it became part of the new state of Malaysia which united Malaya with Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak. The alliance did not last. Singapore was used to being on its own, and within two years the island set up its own stable government and became known as the Republic of Singapore. Under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's leadership, Singapore continued to strengthen its infrastructure and its industrial base. Housing and urban renovation kept pace with population growth. The areas of health and education are strong. Singapore's leaders have also brought order and progress through strict regulation of social behavior. Smoking in public was banned, as was gum chewing. High economic growth rates have supported political stability. Singapore is the world's second busiest seaport, has an airport served by over 50 major airlines. It has state of the art communication and mass transit systems. It is Asia's premier center for finance and business and the world's third largest oil refining center. Over 7 million visit the tiny island every year.

Day 77 Port of Call Singapore Departure 7:00pm

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Though physically small, Singapore is an economic giant. It has been Southeast Asia's most modern city for over a century. The city blends Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and English cultures and religions. Its unique ethnic tapestry affords visitors a wide array of sightseeing and culinary opportunities from which to choose. A full calendar of traditional festivals and holidays celebrated throughout the year adds to its cultural appeal. In addition, Singapore offers luxury hotels, delectable cuisine and great shopping! Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore's tropical climate welcomes both leisure and business travelers year round. The island republic's excellent infrastructure enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment. Award winning Changi Airport provides airlinks to major cities around the world. The train and subway systems are clean, fast and efficient. In addition, its state-of-the-art cruise terminal has established Singapore as one of the premier cruising centers of South East Asia and an exciting port of call on any Asian cruise itinerary. In the city, there is no need for a car. Public transportation is excellent and walking is a good way to explore the city . All major attractions are also accessible by tour bus. Since the city is only 60 miles (100k) from the equator, the tropical temperatures do not vary much. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed through the year. No matter when you choose to visit, warm weather will be abundantly available. The visitor is struck immediately by Singapore's abundance of parks, nature reserves, and lush, tropical greenery. Singapore's progress over the past three decades has been remarkable, yet the island has not been overwhelmed by development. Visitors will discover a wealth of historical treasures from the past, in the beauty of older buildings, values and traditions that have survived in the face of profound social and geographical change. Lacking any noteworthy natural resources, Singapore's early prosperity was based on a vigorous free trade policy, put in place in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles first established it as a British trading post. Later, mass industrialization bolstered the economy, and today the state boasts the world's second busiest port after Rotterdam, minimal unemployment, and a super efficient infrastructure. Almost the entire population lives in upscale new apartments, and the average per capita income is over US$12,000. Singapore is a clean, safe place to visit, its amenities are second to none and its public places are smoke-free and hygienic. Forming the core of downtown Singapore is the Colonial District. Each surrounding enclave has its own distinct flavor, from the aromatic spice stores of Little India, to the tumbledown backstreets of Chinatown, where it is still possible to find calligraphers and fortune tellers, or the Arab Quarter, whose cluttered stores sell fine cloths and silks. North of the city, are two nature preserves, Bukit Timah and the Central Catchment Area, along with the splendid Singapore Zoological Gardens. The east coast features good seafood restaurants set on long stretches of sandy beach. In addition there are over fifty islands and islets within Singaporean waters, all of which can be reached with varying degrees of ease. Day trips are popular to Sentosa, the island amusement arcade which is linked to the south coast by a short causeway and cable car. Music, theater, nightlife: all are abundant in this remarkable city. Singapore used to be considered a "stop over" on the way to larger Asian cities. This is no longer true! Visitors seek out Singapore for business and finance and also for a fascinating and satisfying vacation for the whole family. Strategically located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula sixty miles from the equator, Singapore has for centuries been a crossroads between East and West. Chinese traders en route to India had navigated its waters from at least the 5th century. In the 14th century it was part of the powerful Vijayan Empire and was known as Tenmasek or Sea Town. Legend has it that it was renamed Singa Pura or Lion City after a visiting Sumatran prince saw an animal he mistook for a lion, an animal considered a good omen. Modern Singapore came into being in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles claimed what was then a small fishing village as a regional base for the East India Company. The island's natural harbor and location made it an ideal site for a trading post serving British trade interests between China, the Malay world and India. Singapore flourished as its free trade policy attracted merchants and residents from all over the world. Raffles initiated a town plan which included leveling one hill to form a new commercial district (now Raffles Place) and constructing government buildings around another hill (now called Fort Canning Hill). The British plan also involved separating the population according to ethnic categories with Europeans, Indians, Chinese and Malays each living and working in their own distinct quarters of the city. Revenues soared in ensuing years from the production of opium and rubber. Millionaires were made overnight. Immigration rose steadily. The island became Britain's strategic defense base in the Far East but fell to the Japanese in 1942. After the world war ended in 1945, Singapore became a crown colony. It gained self governing status in 1959 and independence in 1965 when it became part of the new state of Malaysia which united Malaya with Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak. The alliance did not last. Singapore was used to being on its own, and within two years the island set up its own stable government and became known as the Republic of Singapore. Under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's leadership, Singapore continued to strengthen its infrastructure and its industrial base. Housing and urban renovation kept pace with population growth. The areas of health and education are strong. Singapore's leaders have also brought order and progress through strict regulation of social behavior. Smoking in public was banned, as was gum chewing. High economic growth rates have supported political stability. Singapore is the world's second busiest seaport, has an airport served by over 50 major airlines. It has state of the art communication and mass transit systems. It is Asia's premier center for finance and business and the world's third largest oil refining center. Over 7 million visit the tiny island every year.

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Day 81 Port of Call Colombo Arrival 7:00am Departure 9:00pm

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Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.

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Day 86 Port of Call Port Louis Arrival 8:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture.

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Day 91 Port of Call Port Elizabeth/South Africa Arrival 5:00am Departure 9:00pm

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Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it's also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood's Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

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Day 93 Port of Call Cape Town Arrival 5:30am

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The cityscape of Cape Town reflects a history rich in contrasts: governors and slaves, reformers and missionaries, empire builders and ordinary people who became extraordinary role models for a new democratic nation. Beside soaring modern blocks of glass and steel in the city centre, historic buildings - preserved and restored to their former glory - bear testimony to this past. The oldest existing building in South Africa, the Castle was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artifacts dating back to the 17th century and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds. Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the SA Cultural History Museum and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The historic Company Gardens, established by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a vegetable garden from which to supply fresh produce to passing ships, today offers city dwellers and office workers a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city's commercial centre. A cobbled avenue, lined with oak trees, leads to the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery, the Bertram House Museum and the Jewish Museum, which is housed in the oldest synagogue in South Africa. Just beyond, South Africa's Parliament buildings stand in imposing array around the cobbles of Stal Plein ("plein" meaning "square"). Numerous other buildings of historic interest, such as Koopman de Wet House in Strand Street, Heritage Square in Bree Street, and many along the upper reaches of Long Street, are dotted throughout the city centre. Situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap (literally "upper Cape") is home to many descendants of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape during the 17th century. Most of the families which inhabit its colourful rows of houses are devout Muslims, and the call to prayer can be heard in the narrow, cobbled streets throughout the day. The Bo-Kaap Museum portrays aspects of Cape Muslim culture. Robben Island is, after Alcatraz, possibly the best known prison island in the world. Having served over the centuries as a penal settlement, leper colony and lunatic asylum, its notoriety has, more recently, centred around the fact that President Nelson Mandela and many of his colleagues were imprisoned here during the apartheid era. Regular trips are made to the island, a world heritage site, by a ferry which departs from the V&A Waterfront. National monuments such as Onze Molen, along with Mostert's Mill in Mowbray one of the few original windmills still extant in the Cape Town area, and numerous old churches in Durbanville and Parow, reflect the origins of some of the early settlers in the Tygerberg area. Set in landscaped gardens, Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville - an old Cape Dutch complex dating back to 1850 - originally served as a prison, Drostdy (magistrates court), school and, ultimately, a private residence. Inside, creations by prominent South Africans are on exhibition in the Durbanville Clay Museum. A few kilometres away in Khayelitsha, the Mayibuye Centre Museum reflects the political turbulence and memorabilia of the apartheid era. Somerset West, in the Helderberg region, boasts many buildings and artifacts from South Africa's diverse cultural past. These include Vergelegen, built in 1700 by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk built in 1820 (where "Onze Jan" Hofmeyer and other prominent South Africans are buried), the old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845, the coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie and, at the Macassar Kramat, the last resting place of Sheikh Yusuf, who was brought to South Africa as a slave and introduced Islam, today one of the Cape's major religions - to the area. The historic farms in the Oostenberg countryside, dating back to the 18th century, serve as a reminder of the area's agricultural heritage. Many of these fine examples of early Cape Dutch architecture, such as Zevenwacht, Hazendal and Mooiplaas Wine Estates, are still operating wine farms, producing outstanding vintages for South Africa's thriving wine industry. Other, less imposing though no less important souvenirs of the area's rich history include the historic milestone in Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver (now on display in the entrance hall to the Municipal Building), which once marked the distance on the road from Cape Town to what, in the late 17th century, was a cattle-post near the convergence of the Kuils and Bottleray Rivers Just beyond the row of stately palms that marks the entrance to Milnerton stands an old wooden bridge (1901) that, while no longer in use, still links Woodbridge Island to the mainland. A cast of the original Postal Stone can be seen at the library in Table View, and Ons Huisie Restaurant, a restored fisherman's cottage in Bloubergstrand, typifies the vernacular architectural style of this region. Further up the coast are the historic Moravian Mission Stations of Pella and Mamre with a church dating back to 1808, an old watermill, cook house, long house, shop and school. Built in 1685 for Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, Groot Constantia is the oldest homestead in the Cape. Reflecting the gracious lifestyle of the late 18th century, the manor house incorporates priceless collections of exquisite Cape furniture from the mid-1800s as well as rare Chinese and Japanese porcelains and Delft ceramics. Situated along the False Bay Coast in the South Peninsula, the suburbs of Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg were fashionable seaside resorts during the early part of this century. Many of the beautiful residences in St James are, in fact, National Monuments, while Muizenberg is reputed to have been one of Rudyard Kipling's favourite places, and is where Cecil John Rhodes retired after the events leading up to the Anglo-Boer War. Period furniture and some of this extraordinary man's personal possessions may be viewed at Rhodes Cottage. Once a whaling station, Kalk Bay is now a working fishing harbour that reflects its cosmopolitan past in architecture, cuisine, arts and crafts.

Day 94 Port of Call Cape Town Departure 6:00pm

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The cityscape of Cape Town reflects a history rich in contrasts: governors and slaves, reformers and missionaries, empire builders and ordinary people who became extraordinary role models for a new democratic nation. Beside soaring modern blocks of glass and steel in the city centre, historic buildings - preserved and restored to their former glory - bear testimony to this past. The oldest existing building in South Africa, the Castle was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artifacts dating back to the 17th century and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds. Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the SA Cultural History Museum and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The historic Company Gardens, established by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a vegetable garden from which to supply fresh produce to passing ships, today offers city dwellers and office workers a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city's commercial centre. A cobbled avenue, lined with oak trees, leads to the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery, the Bertram House Museum and the Jewish Museum, which is housed in the oldest synagogue in South Africa. Just beyond, South Africa's Parliament buildings stand in imposing array around the cobbles of Stal Plein ("plein" meaning "square"). Numerous other buildings of historic interest, such as Koopman de Wet House in Strand Street, Heritage Square in Bree Street, and many along the upper reaches of Long Street, are dotted throughout the city centre. Situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap (literally "upper Cape") is home to many descendants of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape during the 17th century. Most of the families which inhabit its colourful rows of houses are devout Muslims, and the call to prayer can be heard in the narrow, cobbled streets throughout the day. The Bo-Kaap Museum portrays aspects of Cape Muslim culture. Robben Island is, after Alcatraz, possibly the best known prison island in the world. Having served over the centuries as a penal settlement, leper colony and lunatic asylum, its notoriety has, more recently, centred around the fact that President Nelson Mandela and many of his colleagues were imprisoned here during the apartheid era. Regular trips are made to the island, a world heritage site, by a ferry which departs from the V&A Waterfront. National monuments such as Onze Molen, along with Mostert's Mill in Mowbray one of the few original windmills still extant in the Cape Town area, and numerous old churches in Durbanville and Parow, reflect the origins of some of the early settlers in the Tygerberg area. Set in landscaped gardens, Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville - an old Cape Dutch complex dating back to 1850 - originally served as a prison, Drostdy (magistrates court), school and, ultimately, a private residence. Inside, creations by prominent South Africans are on exhibition in the Durbanville Clay Museum. A few kilometres away in Khayelitsha, the Mayibuye Centre Museum reflects the political turbulence and memorabilia of the apartheid era. Somerset West, in the Helderberg region, boasts many buildings and artifacts from South Africa's diverse cultural past. These include Vergelegen, built in 1700 by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk built in 1820 (where "Onze Jan" Hofmeyer and other prominent South Africans are buried), the old bridge over the Lourens River built in 1845, the coachman's cottage and the Ou Pastorie and, at the Macassar Kramat, the last resting place of Sheikh Yusuf, who was brought to South Africa as a slave and introduced Islam, today one of the Cape's major religions - to the area. The historic farms in the Oostenberg countryside, dating back to the 18th century, serve as a reminder of the area's agricultural heritage. Many of these fine examples of early Cape Dutch architecture, such as Zevenwacht, Hazendal and Mooiplaas Wine Estates, are still operating wine farms, producing outstanding vintages for South Africa's thriving wine industry. Other, less imposing though no less important souvenirs of the area's rich history include the historic milestone in Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver (now on display in the entrance hall to the Municipal Building), which once marked the distance on the road from Cape Town to what, in the late 17th century, was a cattle-post near the convergence of the Kuils and Bottleray Rivers Just beyond the row of stately palms that marks the entrance to Milnerton stands an old wooden bridge (1901) that, while no longer in use, still links Woodbridge Island to the mainland. A cast of the original Postal Stone can be seen at the library in Table View, and Ons Huisie Restaurant, a restored fisherman's cottage in Bloubergstrand, typifies the vernacular architectural style of this region. Further up the coast are the historic Moravian Mission Stations of Pella and Mamre with a church dating back to 1808, an old watermill, cook house, long house, shop and school. Built in 1685 for Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, Groot Constantia is the oldest homestead in the Cape. Reflecting the gracious lifestyle of the late 18th century, the manor house incorporates priceless collections of exquisite Cape furniture from the mid-1800s as well as rare Chinese and Japanese porcelains and Delft ceramics. Situated along the False Bay Coast in the South Peninsula, the suburbs of Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg were fashionable seaside resorts during the early part of this century. Many of the beautiful residences in St James are, in fact, National Monuments, while Muizenberg is reputed to have been one of Rudyard Kipling's favourite places, and is where Cecil John Rhodes retired after the events leading up to the Anglo-Boer War. Period furniture and some of this extraordinary man's personal possessions may be viewed at Rhodes Cottage. Once a whaling station, Kalk Bay is now a working fishing harbour that reflects its cosmopolitan past in architecture, cuisine, arts and crafts.

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Day 96 Port of Call Walvis Bay Arrival 6:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. The town covers a total area of 29 square kilometres of land.The bay is a safe haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also drew large numbers of southern right whales,attracting whalers and fishing vessels.

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Day 105 Port of Call Tenerife Arrival 8:00am Departure 5:00pm

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The island of Tenerife is the largest of the Canary archipelago - 2,053 square kilometres - and it has the shape characteristic of a triangle. The island of eternal spring because of its peerless climate is full of huge contrasts and has a great variety of scenery in the different regions. A mountain chain runs through its centre fro Anaga to Teno and on both of its slopes there are large, exuberantly fertile valleys, among them especially La Orotava and Gumar. In the heart of the chain there is a gigantic, natural crater, called Las Cañadas del Teide, which is about 29 km across and has officially been declared a National Park. It lies over 2,000 m above sea level. North of the crater stands El Pico del Teide, a 3,718 m high mountain, which is the highest point in Spain. It is snowcovered in the winter and marks the island with its unique silhouette. Tenerife has an extremely varied plant life, large, wooded mountains, extensive areas where banana, tomato, potato and other agricultural products are grown. Its coast is rocky and lined by cliffs in some places, while in others there are beaches with soft, clean sand, which are sometimes black and sometimes golden. The capital of the island and of the province is Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which has 220,000 inhabitants. It is a cheerful, light-filled, modern city on a gentle slope and it is open towards the wide plains in the south. It is the seat of the military headquarters, La Capitanía General de Canarias, and Santa Cruz is known as a hospitable, cordial city. Beautiful gardens, especially García Sanabria, the Municipal Park, and busy streets make it easy for the visitor to feel at home there. The port in a large bay surrounded by the steep cliffs of the Anaga mountain chain is an important sea traffic and communications centre between Europe, Africa and America. It is visited by ships from all kinds of countries and numerous tourist cruises make it their port of call throughout the year. It is the busiest Spanish port as regards the movement of goods and it is among the most important regarding the number of ships. The whole city deliberately moves down towards the port and comes to rest, though full of bustling activity, in the nearby España and La Candelaria Squares. Around the latter there are some of the important official buildings, such as El Cabildo Insular, the island government building, where the Archaeological and Anthropological Museum is found; Carta Palace - a curious example of regional architecture and decoration, dating from the 17C and today officially a Sight of Interest to National Art and Architecture -, the Casino Principal, the Monument to the Fallen and El Triunfo de la Candelaria are also found in this area. La Concepción's is the most important church. Its nave and four aisles shelter interesting Baroque works of art and most valuable reminders of Canary history. There La Cruz de la Conquista, the Cross of Conquest, is kept together with the flags taken from Sir Horace Nelson, the British admiral, on the occasion of his unsuccessful attack on the fortified city. Carta Chapel and the beautiful choir stalls, which are found in the presbytery today, are also of interest to art. Another church worthy of special mention is San Francisco's, which is 18C Baroque next to a beautiful square. On El Principe Square with its lush laurel trees, there is the Municipal Museum of Paintings and Sculpture, with important paintings by Ribera, B. Brueghel, Madrazo, Van Loo, etc., as well as a department especially dedicated to Canary painting. On Anaga Avenue, a beautiful, broad thoroughfare skirting the port area of Santa Cruz, there is Paso Alto Castle and its Military Museum - where objects reminiscent of the past are kept -, a peaceful place for a walk near the Royal Yacht Club of Tenerife, which lies in the vicinity of the Nautical School and close to La Casa del mar. There is a magnificent view of the bay. The Provincial Public Library and the Provincial Office of Records are found in La Casa de la Cultura, comodoro Rodin St. Near the city centre, there are two Places of Interest to National tourism: las Teresitas, with a 1,500m long, artificial beach of golden sands, and Las Gaviotas. Especially noteworthy is the picturesque Taganana are, with the El Roque and Almáciga beaches of black sand. The Reina Sofía International Airport - Tenerife Sur - lies 60km from Santa Cruz and the Tenerife Norte Airport is nine kilometres away. The capital is the point of departure of the great southern motorway of the island, which links Santa Cruz with the different places and tourist centres of that area, and of the northern motorway, which leads to the important tourist centre of El Puerto de la Cruz; 22km from the capital lies Mount La Esperanza, covered with extensive Canary pine forests. There is a road crossing over it leading to Las Cañadas del Teide. On the way there are observation platforms with breathtaking views of the islands.

Day 106 Port of Call Funchal Arrival 9:00am Departure 6:00pm

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Funchal city is the capital and owes its name to the plant called "funcho". This plant existed in abundance in this area. Sweets are still made from this plant today. The category of city was granted by King Manuel I, on 21 August, 1508. It's a city of white rows of houses that climb up the hills, like an amphitheatre around a beautiful bay of blue sea. This architectonic distribution, due to the region's rugged and high terrain, covers itself with special beauty to bring in the New Year, since it makes it possible to put on a fireworks display of rare beauty and present a unique festive illumination for the season. Funchal's port is the entry door for many cruise ships as well as for the loading and unloading of goods shipped by sea. The city is divided into three principal areas: on the west side, we have the tourist area where we find most of the hotels; on the east side, the so-called "Zona Velha" or "Cidade Velha" (Old Zone or Old Town), where old constructions predominate, some of them having been transformed into typical restaurants; and the central part, where a great part of the commerce and characteristic monuments are found.

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Day 110 Port of Call Southampton Arrival 6:00am Departure 4:30pm

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Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specialises in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House & Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.

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Day 112 Port of Call Hamburg Arrival 7:00am

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What are the first things that come to mind when you think of Hamburg? Probably the city's stunning location on the Elbe and Alster Rivers, the colorful activity in the St. Pauli entertainment district, unforgettable musicals, a night at the theater, Michaelis Church (colloquially "der Michel") or the impressive harbor. Hamburg, 1,200 years old, is loved both for its contemporary scene as well as for its cultural offerings. In between traditional trading houses and renowned theaters, the latest trends are always cropping up. Hamburg lies open to many streams of influence. With city-state traditions reaching back for centuries, it has always played a special political and cultural role. Today, as a key commercial hub, an international harbor and a media and cultural center, the metropolis on the Elbe River with its one million inhabitants is once again pursuing ancient traditions with typically Hanseatic aplomb. This comes as no surprise: Germany's second largest city offers a high quality of life and international flair. In Hamburg, the word "boredom" is unknown.

Onboard the Queen Victoria

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Queen Victoria® is known for her elegance and her graceful splendour. Her unique facilities are amongst the most modern you will find and yet she has a special ambience so evocative of great liners past. With luxurious marbles, woods and rich fabrics she exudes elegance and is adored by her crew and passengers alike. Queen Victoria is infused with a sense of luxury and tradition, from the Royal Court Theatre, which includes the first private viewing boxes at sea, to the signature two-story library, featuring a spiral staircase and nearly 6,000 volumes, and "Cunardia," the first Cunard museum display at sea.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Library

  • Card Room
  • Casino
  • Disco/Nightclub
  • Movies
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Educational Programs
  • Pool - Children's
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Library
  • Children's Outdoor Play Area
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Teen Center or Disco
  • Teen Programs
  • Business Center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Elevators
  • Safe Deposit Boxes

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Shopping

  • Beauty Salon
  • Full-Service Spa
  • Internet Center
  • Babysitting
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Infirmary/Medical Center
  • Self-Service Laundromat

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Queens Grill

Main Dining

Queens Grill Restaurant: Guests staying in the Queens Grill Suites have a table reserved in the Queens Grill Restaurant. You'll always be greeted warmly by name, and appreciate attentive service during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner is served when you wish between 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Princess Grill Restaurant: The sophisticated, intimate Princess Grill serves up excellent cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner is served when you wish between 6:30 – 9 p.m. To match your choice, a sommelier will gladly talk through the impressive wine list. In warmer weather the courtyard offers alfresco dining, wonderful in more exotic parts of the world.

Britannnia Club Restaurant: The Britannia Club Restaurant boasts the same grandeur as the neighboring Britannia Restaurant, but with an intimate dining club atmosphere. Dine in the evening here whenever it suits you between 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Britannia Restaurant: Your table reservation is at Britannia Restaurant, where grandeur and occasion combine with exceptional service. Breakfast and lunch always feel special here and whether you've chosen to take your seat for dinner at 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., you can arrive with a flourish, down the steps of the curved staircase.

The Verandah

Specialty Dining

The Verandah: Steakhouse at The Verandah restaurant offers a sublime experience, whether it's lunch or dinner. Showcasing specialties such as prime USDA grain-finished New York strip steak and Alaskan king crab, alongside dishes celebrating British origin such as Salt Marsh lamb rack, as well as renowned Wagyu beef from farther afield. The menu is a celebration of the fine provenance of the US, British Isles and Australia. The Verandah takes design inspiration from the original Verandah Grill on board Queen Mary. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Lido Restaurant

Casual Dining

Lido Restaurant: Should you prefer a club sandwich or a light bite in the afternoon, head for the Lido Restaurant where buffet dining is available throughout the day. By evening, it transforms into one of three regional venues: Asado is a South American Grill; Jasmine serves up exquisite Asian cuisine; while Aztec tempts you with interpretations of Mexican classics.

Golden Lion Pub: A Cunard favorite, choose from a wide selection of beer, cider and wine to compliment the delicious gastro pub style menus in a comfortable, traditional setting. Enjoy all the British pub essentials such as quizzes, live music and screens to show your favorite sporting events.

Café Carinthia: Succumb to the varieties of fragrant specialty teas, rich aromatic coffees and indulgent pastries while overlooking the beautiful Grand Lobby. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Staterooms feature a king-sized bed, lounge area, desk with stationery and tasteful decor with a satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, an invigorating shower, complimentary robes and slippers and nightly turn-down service.

Standard Inside (Category: IF)

Category: IF
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Standard Inside (Category: IE)

Category: IE
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Standard Inside (Category: ID)

Category: ID
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Standard Inside (Category: IA)

Category: IA
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Deluxe Inside (Category: GC)

Category: GC
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Deluxe Inside (Category: GB)

Category: GB
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Deluxe Inside (Category: GA)

Category: GA
TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; 152-243 sq.ft.

Single Inside (Category: LC)

Category: LC

Staterooms feature a king-sized bed, lounge area, desk with stationery and tasteful decor with a satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, an invigorating shower, complimentary robes and slippers and nightly turn-down service. A window offering an ocean view (some partially obstructed) offering an invigorating burst of natural daylight.

Oceanview, obstructed view (Category: FC)

Category: FC
C4 and C5 Staterooms have views obstructed by lifeboats.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 180-201 sq.ft.

Oceanview, obstructed view (Category: FB)

Category: FB
C4 and C5 Staterooms have views obstructed by lifeboats.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 180-201 sq.ft.

Oceanview (Category: EF)

Category: EF
C4 and C5 Staterooms have views obstructed by lifeboats.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 180-201 sq.ft.

Oceanview (Category: EC)

Category: EC
C4 and C5 Staterooms have views obstructed by lifeboats.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 180-201 sq.ft.

Oceanview (Category: EB)

Category: EB
C4 and C5 Staterooms have views obstructed by lifeboats.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Turndown service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 180-201 sq.ft.

Single Oceanview (Category: KC)

Category: KC

Staterooms feature a king-sized bed, lounge area, desk with stationery and tasteful decor with a satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, an invigorating shower, complimentary robes and slippers and nightly turn-down service. Drink in the scenery from your ship in the privacy of your own on-board balcony.

Balcony, obstructed view (Category: CB)

Category: CB
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony, obstructed view (Category: CA)

Category: CA
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony (Category: BF)

Category: BF
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony (Category: BE)

Category: BE
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony (Category: BD)

Category: BD
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony (Category: BC)

Category: BC
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony (Category: BB)

Category: BB
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Balcony (Category: BA)

Category: BA
Balcony; A6 Staterooms have views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism.; A6 4003-4042 and A7 have metal fronted balconies.; TV; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft bathrobe and slippers; Bathrobe & slippers; 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Daily fresh fruit on request; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Either early or late dining at a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant; Up to 472 sq.ft.; 242-472 sq.ft.

Club Balcony (Category: A2)

Category: A2

Club Balcony (Category: A1)

Category: A1

Staterooms feature a king-sized bed, lounge area, desk with stationery and tasteful decor with a satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, a bathtub and shower, separate dressing area, velour robes and slippers and nightly turn-down service. Drink in the scenery from your ship in the privacy of your own on-board balcony. Spacious suites feature a separate seating area, a balcony and the Grills Experience. Select suites feature whirlpool bath and butler service and other exclusive amenities.

Princess Suite (Category: P2)

Category: P2
Atlas and books; Private balcony; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Feather-soft terry robes; Pillow concierge; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Personalised stationary; Bon Voyage bottle of wine; Fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of sparkling wine and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Daily fresh fruit; Complimentary bottled water; Concierge service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Access to the Grills upper terrace; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Princess Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge; Single-seating dining in the Princess Grill; Up to 513 sq.ft.; 335-513 sq.ft.

Princess Suite (Category: P1)

Category: P1
Atlas and books; Private balcony; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Feather-soft terry robes; Pillow concierge; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Personalised stationary; Bon Voyage bottle of wine; Fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of sparkling wine and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Daily fresh fruit; Complimentary bottled water; Concierge service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Access to the Grills upper terrace; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Princess Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge; Single-seating dining in the Princess Grill; Up to 513 sq.ft.; 335-513 sq.ft.

Queens Suite (Category: Q6)

Category: Q6
Atlas and books; Board games; Marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; Expansive private balcony; Spacious living area; Bathroom with bath and shower; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Computer games console; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Refrigerator stocked to your preferences; Daily fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Complimentary bottled water; Flower arrangement in stateroom; Bar stocked with spirits, wines, and soft drinks; Concierge service; Butler service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Butler service; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Complimentary broadsheet newspaper; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge and private deck area; Single-seating dining in the Queens Grill; 508-771 sq.ft.; 484-771 sq.ft.

Queens Suite (Category: Q5)

Category: Q5
Atlas and books; Board games; Marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; Expansive private balcony; Spacious living area; Bathroom with bath and shower; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Computer games console; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Refrigerator stocked to your preferences; Daily fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Complimentary bottled water; Flower arrangement in stateroom; Bar stocked with spirits, wines, and soft drinks; Concierge service; Butler service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Butler service; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Complimentary broadsheet newspaper; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge and private deck area; Single-seating dining in the Queens Grill; 508-771 sq.ft.; 484-771 sq.ft.

Penthouse (Category: Q4)

Category: Q4
Atlas and books; Board games; Marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; Expansive private balcony; Living area; Bathroom with bath and shower; Balcony; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Computer games console; DVD player; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Refrigerator stocked to your preferences; Daily fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Complimentary bottled water; Flower arrangement in stateroom; Bar stocked with spirits, wines, and soft drinks; Concierge service; Butler service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Butler service; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Complimentary broadsheet newspaper; Priority disembarkation and tender service; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge and private deck area; Single-seating dining in the Queens Grill; 505-681 sq.ft.

Penthouse (Category: Q3)

Category: Q3
Atlas and books; Board games; Marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; Expansive private balcony; Living area; Bathroom with bath and shower; Balcony; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Computer games console; DVD player; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Refrigerator stocked to your preferences; Daily fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Complimentary bottled water; Flower arrangement in stateroom; Bar stocked with spirits, wines, and soft drinks; Concierge service; Butler service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Butler service; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Complimentary broadsheet newspaper; Priority disembarkation and tender service; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge and private deck area; Single-seating dining in the Queens Grill; 505-681 sq.ft.

Master Suite (Category: Q2)

Category: Q2
Atlas and books; Board games; Marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; Expansive private balcony; Living area; Bathroom with bath and shower; Balcony; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Computer games console; DVD player; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Refrigerator stocked to your preferences; Daily fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Complimentary bottled water; Flower arrangement in stateroom; Bar stocked with spirits, wines, and soft drinks; Concierge service; Butler service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Butler service; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Complimentary broadsheet newspaper; Priority disembarkation and tender service; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge and private deck area; Single-seating dining in the Queens Grill; 1100 sq.ft.

Grand Suite (Category: Q1)

Category: Q1
Atlas and books; Board games; The most lavish suites afloat; Marble bathroom with whirlpool bath; Expansive private balcony; Expansive living and dining area; Bathroom with bath and shower; Oversized balcony; Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels; Computer games console; DVD player; Refrigerator; Hair dryer; Safe; Direct-dial telephone; Daily shipboard newspaper; Soft terry robes and slippers; Pillow concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets; Refrigerator stocked to your preferences; Daily fresh fruit; Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne and strawberries on embarkation; Personalised stationery; Complimentary bottled water; Flower arrangement in stateroom; Bar stocked with spirits, wines, and soft drinks; Concierge service; Butler service; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Butler service; Concierge service; In-suite dining; Complimentary broadsheet newspaper; Priority disembarkation and tender service; Dining at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant; Priority embarkation and luggage delivery; Access to the Queens Grill Lounge and private deck area; Single-seating dining in the Queens Grill; Up to 2131 sq.ft.; 1375-2131 sq.ft.

Deck Plan

Cruise Ship
Deck 12
Key to Symbols
SymbolDescription
LiftLift
2 lower berths and 1 upper berth2 lower berths and 1 upper berth
3rd berth is a single sofa bed3rd berth is a single sofa bed
3rd and 4th berth is a single sofa bed and one upper bed3rd and 4th berth is a single sofa bed and one upper bed
Views obstructed by lifeboatsViews obstructed by lifeboats
Views partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanismViews partially obstructed by lifeboat mechanism
Wheelchair-accessibleWheelchair-accessible
Staterooms are shaded by bridge wingsStaterooms are shaded by bridge wings
Stateroom has forward-facing ocean viewsStateroom has forward-facing ocean views
Stateroom has metal-fronted balconyStateroom has metal-fronted balcony
3rd and 4th berths are single sofabeds3rd and 4th berths are single sofabeds

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Queen Victoria
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Year Refurbished: 2017
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2007
  • Maximum Capacity: 2,061
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 12
  • Number of Crew: 981
  • Officers' Nationality: British
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 147
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 609
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 152
  • Tonnage (GRT): 90,000
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,052
  • Country of Registry: Bermuda
  • Total Staterooms: 1,035
  • Suites with Balcony: 127
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Ship's registry: Bermuda

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