Cruise Sydney to Southampton on the Queen Elizabeth (Mar 2028) - via Tonga, Hawaii, USA, Mexico, Panama Canal, Costa Rica & Portugal

Departures & Pricing

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Queen Elizabeth

Details · Cunard

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth entered service in 2010 and evokes the art deco glamour of the original 1938 liner that shared her name. She carries around 2,000 guests, with Cunard signatures including the Queens Room ballroom, a two-storey library and the Royal Court Theatre, plus a traditional games deck for bowls and croquet.

Guests

2,081

Crew

980

Speed

21.7 knots

Draft

25.9 feet

Staterooms

6.088, 6.090, 6.095 available f

Deck plans

12

Queen Elizabeth · Deck plans

Deck 12

− + Fit

Source: Cunard, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Sydney, NSW, Australia

   Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is built around one of the world's most striking natural harbours, its shoreline dotted with parks and beaches.

2. 2

   At Sea

   Days 2–5
3. 6

   Nuku'alofa, Tonga

   Nuku'alofa, whose name translates to 'home of love', is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific.

4. 7

   At Sea

   Days 7–8
5. 9

   International Date Line

   The International Date Line is an imaginary boundary running through the Pacific Ocean marking the point where the calendar day changes.

6. 10

   At Sea

   Days 10–11
7. 12

   Honolulu, HI, USA

   Days 12–13

   Honolulu is Hawaii's capital, home to the historic Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue and the famous sands of Waikiki Beach.

8. 14

   Hilo, HI, USA

   Hilo is a port city on the Big Island of Hawaii, known for its lush, rain-fed landscapes and proximity to volcanic terrain.

9. 15

   At Sea

   Days 15–19
10. 20

    Los Angeles, California, USA

    Los Angeles is a sprawling coastal city in Southern California, known for its sunny climate and role as a major cruise and travel hub.

11. 21

    At Sea

    Days 21–22
12. 23

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas sits at the tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the ocean near its sister town, San Jose del Cabo.

13. 24

    At Sea

    Days 24–26
14. 27

    Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    Puntarenas is a historic port town on Costa Rica's Pacific mainland, known for its lively fish market and a fishing industry that has helped revive its fortunes.

15. 28

    At Sea

16. 29

    Panama Canal (Full Transit), Panama

    The Panama Canal is a monumental feat of engineering linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, crossed on a full day of scenic transit.

17. 30

    At Sea

18. 31

    Oranjestad, Aruba

    Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, a Dutch Caribbean island known for its colourful waterfront buildings and turquoise waters.

19. 32

    At Sea

    Days 32–33
20. 34

    Miami, Florida, USA

    Miami's South Beach draws visitors with its sprawling white sands, clear waters, and striking curves of art deco architecture along the shoreline.

21. 35

    Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

    Port Canaveral sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, close to the launch pads of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral's rocket history.

22. 36

    At Sea

    Days 36–41
23. 42

    Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

    Ponta Delgada, capital of São Miguel in the Azores, has walkable historic streets and lies near the volcanic crater of Furnas Valley.

24. 43

    Southampton, England, UK

    Days 43–45

    Southampton, on England's south coast, is the historic port from which the Mayflower set sail for the New World in 1620.

    Please note: cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time by the cruise company.

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