Queen Elizabeth 26-night Mediterranean and Greek Islands from Southampton, England, UK, May 2, 2027

Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Southampton, England, UK Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 4:30 PM
2. Day 2
   At Sea Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
3. Day 3
   La Coruna (tours to Santiago de Compostela) Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
4. Day 4
   At Sea Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
5. Day 5
   Leixoes (tours to Porto) Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
6. Day 6
   At Sea Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
7. Day 7
   Gibraltar Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
8. Day 8
   Tangier, Morrocco Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
9. Day 9
   At Sea Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
10. Day 10
    Cartagena,Spain Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
11. Day 11
    Alicante, Spain Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
12. Day 12
    Palma de Mallorca, Spain Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
13. Day 13
    Barcelona, Spain Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
14. Day 14
    At Sea Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
15. Day 15
    Messina Strait (Transit) Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 7:30 AM
16. Day 15
    Messina, Sicily, Italy Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
17. Day 16
    At Sea Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
18. Day 17
    Piraeus (tours to Athens) Arrives 5:30 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
19. Day 18
    Dardanelles (Transit) Arrives 4:30 PM · Departs 8:00 PM
20. Day 19
    Istanbul, Turkey Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM
21. Day 20
    Istanbul, Turkey Arrives 12:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
22. Day 21
    Dardanelles (Transit) Arrives 5:00 AM · Departs 12:00 PM
23. Day 22
    Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus) Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
24. Day 23
    Mykonos, Greek Isle Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
25. Day 24
    Katakolon (tours to Olympia) Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
26. Day 25
    Messina Strait (Transit) Arrives 7:00 PM · Departs 8:30 PM
27. Day 26
    Sorrento (tours to Capri or Pompeii) Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
28. Day 27
    Civitavecchia (tours to Rome) Arrives 5:00 AM · Departs 12:00 AM

Cabin Prices

Prices as of 2026-10-19.

Prices per person, based on double occupancy in USD.

Ports of Call

• Southampton, England, UK
• La Coruna (tours to Santiago de Compostela)
• Leixoes (tours to Porto)
• Gibraltar
• Tangier, Morrocco
• Cartagena,Spain
• Alicante, Spain
• Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• Barcelona, Spain
• Messina Strait (Transit)
• Messina, Sicily, Italy
• Piraeus (tours to Athens)
• Dardanelles (Transit)
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus)
• Mykonos, Greek Isle
• Katakolon (tours to Olympia)
• Sorrento (tours to Capri or Pompeii)
• Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the cruise fare?

Standard cruise fares include your cabin, onboard meals at main dining venues, most non-specialty entertainment, use of pools and common facilities, and transport between ports of call. Gratuities, specialty dining, alcoholic drinks, shore excursions and onboard spa services are typically billed separately.

How far in advance should I book this cruise?

For popular sailings, booking 6–12 months ahead typically gives the best cabin selection and fares. Last-minute discounts can appear 30–60 days before departure when the cruise line wants to fill remaining cabins on Queen Elizabeth.

What documents do I need to board?

Most international itineraries require a passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date. Closed-loop sailings that depart and return to the same U.S. port from Southampton, England, UK may accept a government-issued photo ID plus a certified birth certificate for U.S. citizens — always verify with the cruise line.

Can I change or cancel my booking?

Change and cancellation policies depend on Cunard's fare type and how close you are to departure. Refundable deposits typically allow changes up to the final-payment date without penalty; closer to sailing, cancellation fees scale up. Review the specific fare rules before booking.

What is a 26-night cruise like?

A 26-night cruise balances relaxing sea days with active port days. You can expect a mix of onboard programming — dining, entertainment, spa and fitness — and multiple shore excursions from Queen Elizabeth. Pack for both formal nights and casual deck days.