Joining you on-board Cunard’s magnificent Queen Anne is experienced tour manager Lyne Hirsch. Previously, Lyne was a member of The Senior Newspaper team for 30 years as as Escorted Tour Co-ordinator, working with renowned tour companies to create great value holiday destinations for the newspapers many readers. Now semi-retired and enjoying farm life on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Lyne has travelled extensively during her career to places all over the world. And now, like you she has been enticed by the Queen Anne and the magnificent scenery that awaits in Iceland.
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Queen Anne’s breathtaking interiors take inspiration from our past to define a striking new design direction for our future. Come on board to discover a ship that is modern, yet timeless. A ship that offers both exciting, novel experiences, as well as much-loved signature venues. Feel inspired by the blend of classic and contemporary. Enjoy the freedom to do as little or as much as you choose and indulge in everything that makes a Cunard ship so special. With luxurious flourishes enhanced by stylish décor, every day on Queen Anne offers a chance to sail the world in unparalleled comfort. Let tension dissipate in the tranquillity that awaits at the Mareel Spa, delight in the ceremony of our signature Afternoon Tea, and enjoy that extra special feeling as you descend into the Grand Lobby in your Gala Evening finery. Above all, rest easy in the knowledge that the finer details have been taken care of.
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won’t be left alone; the Travelrite tour manager will be looking after you. There will be group activities almost every day.
During the day, feel free to relax and dress as you please in all areas of the ship. Then as the sun goes down, the style goes up. Every night on board, it is asked that you wear smart attire in most of the bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. On the much anticipated Gala evenings, you are invited to dress to impress and celebrate. There are two or three of these special Gala evenings for every seven days of your voyage. Of course, if you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues is always available for your enjoyment.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Thursday, 31 July 2025 Depart Australia
Today we board our overnight flight to London.
DAY 2 Friday 1 August 2025 London, United Kingdom
This morning we arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs,
we will be met by our private coach and transferred in to the city. We will have
an overview sightseeing tour of the city before we transfer to our hotel. We
will see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral and
more.
DAY 3 Saturday 2 August 2025 London
This morning we will visit King Charles III famous residence, Buckingham
Palace and enjoy a tour of 19 spectacular State rooms. Buckingham Palace is
furnished with the wonderful treasures from the Royal Collection, including
paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and more world renowned artists.
The afternoon will be free for more sightseeing or shopping at your own
leisure, in one of the world’s great cities. This evening we will enjoy an included
welcome dinner.
DAY 4 Sunday 3 August 2025 Embarkation
Mid-morning we will depart London and be transferred to Southampton to
board the Queen Anne. Southampton served as Britain’s historic ocean liner
gateway for the British Empire and the intense North Atlantic passenger trade
to the U.S. and Canada.
DAY 5 Monday 4 August 2025 At Sea
Today will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship. This evening
join Lyne and the group for dinner in the Britannia restaurant.
DAY 6 Tuesday 5 August 2025 Cork, Ireland
This morning we arrive at the port city of Cobh, once known as Queenstown
and the port for the city of Cork the third largest city in Ireland after Dublin
and Belfast. On our tour today we visit Blarney Castle, famous the world over
for being the place where you can kiss the ‘Blarney Stone’. The legend states
that once kissed, the stone bestows the gift of eloquence. We then return to
the city of Cork for an orientation tour before we return to Cobh to visit the
Titanic Museum. Cobh was the last port the Titanic visited before four days
later the ship hit an iceberg. You will have some time to explore before we
return to the ship.
DAY 7 Wednesday 6 August 2025 At Sea
The morning will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship. This
afternoon join Lyne for a fun group game of bingo, with prizes for the winners.
DAY 8 Thursday 7 August 2025 At Sea
The morning will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship. This
afternoon join Lyne for a fun group game of Scattergories, with prizes for the
winners.
DAY 9 Friday 8 August 2025 Reykjavik, Iceland
This morning we arrive at Reykjavik, the capital and largest city of Iceland,
and the gateway to Iceland’s stunning natural wonders, which range from ice
fields to boiling thermal pools. After docking we will board our coach for a
tour of the Golden Circle visiting the world-famous high-temperature Geysir
geothermal area with spouting springs of various formations. This is where
the name Geyser originated. We see the nearby spectacular Gullfoss waterfall
(Golden Falls), where you can watch enormous quantities of water tumble
violently into a deep, meandering gorge. We also see the site of Iceland´s
ancient parliament and the place where you can see the American and
Eurasian tectonic plates pulling apart at the rate of a few centimetres per year
DAY 10 Saturday 9 August 2025 Reykjavik, Iceland
We continue our sightseeing tour of Reykjavik with an overview tour of the
city including the presidential residence at Bessastaðir, Hofdi House and the
Perlan building. We will visit the town of Hafnarfjörður and see Hallgrímskirkja,
Reykjavik’s iconic cathedral. There will be time for lunch and a stroll through
the Old Town, home to the Icelandic parliament and the Town Hall.
DAY 11 Sunday 10 August 2025 Isafjordur, Iceland
After arriving in Isafjordur, our tour heads through the centre of town with a stop
at the Ósvör 19th-century fisherman’s hut, restored in 1988. We drive through
Bolungarvík village and back to Ísafjördur with views of the magnificent mountains and Westfjord – a beautiful but sometimes harsh landscape. We
will also see Buná Tunguá River and the waterfall in Tunguskogur, and sip
fresh mountain water that flows down the stream. We will also experience the
awesome beauty of the fjords on the north western coast of Iceland. Mountains
rising from the sea with breath-taking scenery make this a memorable day.
Make sure you have your camera ready!
DAY 12 Monday 11 August 2025
Akureyri, Iceland
This morning we arrive in Akureyri, the unofficial capital of northern Iceland.
On our tour today we will visit one of Iceland’s most famous turf houses at
Laufás. This 19th-century turf farmhouse was built in the traditional Icelandic
style of stone and turf, and it is now one of the last turf farms in the country.
It is an interesting regional museum and has the original implements and
equipment so essential to life in past centuries, and a beautiful country church
(1865). Returning to Akureyri, we will notice the many contrasts in the town’s
interesting and varied architecture. We visit the Akureyri Botanical gardens
which specialise in Artic plants before spending some time in the centre of
the town.
DAY 13 Tuesday 12 August 2025
At Sea
The morning will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship.
DAY 14 Wednesday 13 August 2025
At Sea
The morning will be free to explore the wonderful facilities of the ship. This
afternoon join Lyne for a fun group game of Trivia, with prizes for the winners.
DAY 15 Thursday 14 August 2025
Glasgow, Scotland
Today we arrive at Glasgow, a city full of style, energy and its own gritty history.
From its humble beginnings, Glasgow reaped the wealth of the industrial
revolution, as we will see on our tour when we pass Glasgow Cathedral and
travel through the Merchant City. From Glasgow Cross we move into the
medieval part of town and Glasgow Green. Here we see the People’s Palace
and the Victoria Fountain, the world’s largest terracotta fountain. We then
The Kelpies famous horse head statues on our way the Stirling Castle. We visit
the castle which was the key to the kingdom of Scotland, dominating a vast
volcanic rock above the river Forth at the meeting point between Lowlands
and Highlands. During the Wars of Independence, which were civil wars
among the Scots as well as a struggle between Scotland and England, the
castle changed hands eight times in 50 years. And it is no accident that famous
battles such as Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn took place within sight of its
walls. It was also a childhood home of some of the most famous people in
Scottish and British history, such as Mary Queen of Scots and James VI and I.
We then travel out to scenic Loch Lomond to enjoy the spectacular Scottish
countryside before we return to the ship.
DAY 16 Friday 15 August 2025
Liverpool, England
This morning we arrive into the port city of Liverpool, the capital city in the
county of Lancashire, a city full of culture, excitement and important maritime
history, and famous for its Mersey waterfront. Liverpool is also known
throughout the world for being the home of The Beatles, at the time when the
Mersey Beat was born. On our sightseeing tour we will see Matthew Street,
the home of the Cavern Club where the Beatles played. We will make our way
down to the Mersey waterfront and take a ferry ride across the River Mersey,
made famous by Jerry & the Pacemakers. We will also visit the fantastic Beatles
museum.
DAY 17 Saturday 16 August 2025
At sea
Today we will continue to enjoy the facilities and activities available on the
ship. This evening join Lyne for farewell drinks to celebrate our amazing cruise
holiday.
DAY 18 Sunday 17 August 2025
Departure
Early this morning we arrive back in Southampton. We are transferred to
Heathrow Airport for our flight back to Australia.
DAY 19 Monday 18 August 2025
Arrive Australia
Tour members arrive back in Australia. The tour concludes.
Price per person in Australian Dollars
| CABIN | DESCRIPTION | DECK | TWIN SHARE FARE PP | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE | Standard Inside Forward/Aft | 4,5,6,7,8,9 | $8,975 | $11,450 |
| ID | Standard Inside Aft | 5,6,7,8 | $9,075 | $11,630 |
| IB | Standard Inside Midships | 5,6,7 | $9,175 | $11,800 |
| EC | Oceanview Midships | 1 | $9,950 | $13,065 |
| EB | Oceanview Midships | 1 | $9,999 | $13,150 |
| BE | Balcony Forward | 4,5,6,7,8,9 | $10,720 | $14,390 |
| BD | Balcony Aft | 5,6,7,8 | $10,820 | $14,565 |
| BB | Balcony Midships | 5,6,7,8,9 | $11,025 | $14,920 |
| P1 | Princess Suites Midships | 5,6,7 | $16,670 | $27,280 |
| Q4 | Queens Grill Penthouse | 7 | $20,050 | $33,925 |
| Included air taxes | $250 | $250 | ||
| Included port and handling charges | $490 | $858 | ||
| Included cruise gratuities | $340 | $340 | ||
All cabins are subject to availability. Please call 1800 630 343 for fares and information on other cabin categories.
You can stay on in Europe for minimal additional cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is
the tour organiser Queen Anne is operated by Cunard and the Queen Anne
fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general
information detailed in the Cunard 2025 brochure. All passengers must
complete the Cunard on line check in and complete a Travelrite International
booking form.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $1500 per passenger
should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form that
lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed,
(usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to the
client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The passenger must
also complete the Cunard on line check in. Final payments are due to be paid to
Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the Queen Anne
fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on general transport, entry, and
accommodation costs as at 30 July 2024. Travelrite reserves the right to alter
the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked
the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements.
No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | Loss of deposit |
| 90 - 61 days | 50% of full fare |
| 60 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not
utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport. If not
an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International for visa
requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to
cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the
cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness,
accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 30kg free baggage allowance on flights to
join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been made on
the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less
than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days
from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel
the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed
with the tour at a modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No A1038) is the tour
organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/
or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these fly/cruises,
shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation,
including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not
assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident
or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any
hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included
in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any
damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break
down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes
beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense,
omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is
at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the
carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between
the carriers and the purchasers of this fly/cruise and/ or the passengers. The
right is reserved to withdraw any fly/ cruise and/or make such changes in the
fly/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the
parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/cruise. This contract shall be
construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any
action must be undertaken in the state of Victoria. Attention is also directed
to the terms and conditions of Holland America Line detailed on their website.
If you do not have these details please contact Travelrite International and we
will send them to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite to book this tour
on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite acts as your agent for
the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of
accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or
may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to
you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary
for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise
accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour
itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your
attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you
indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite
advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk
that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and
sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $1500 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 8803 6868
Email sales@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well
established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs
of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is a member of ATAS (number A10538)
and has an accredited IATA office at Balwyn. As such, it directly represents
the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour
and transport operators. Travelrite International has been operating special
interest tours for over 35 years, and now runs over 120 tours a year. Travelrite
International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel
Agents – AFTA.
“Absolutely fantastic tour. Covered all our expectations, wonderful group of people who we got to know really well. The Tour Manager was wonderful, very professional.”
“Tour Manager did a fantastic job. Local guides were excellent in every port. Sea activities with the group were fun and well organised. We enjoyed the cruise and have some wonderful memories.”
