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The Queen Victoria is sleek and contemporary with the most advanced technological features and luxurious appointments. The Queen Victoria continues the heritage of cruising of the 1930s and the great Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2. The great traditions of fine service, food and entertainment continue better than ever. Enjoy the facilities of the gourmet restaurants, swimming pools, the casino, theatres, the cinema, computer and internet access, the Health and Spa Club, seven bars and much more. Take part in the multitude of daily activities that include numerous lectures on an array of topics, the regular musical performances, ship sports and much more. A voyage on Queen Victoria is an experience to be savoured and remembered!
During the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the formal restaurants. Nights at sea are classified as formal for dress purposes and nights in port are classified as informal. During the evening on formal nights, a dinner suit or dark suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies is required in the main restaurants. On informal nights, a jacket and tie is required for gentlemen and equivalent for ladies. Casual nights require a collared shirt for gentlemen. The self-service restaurants are casual.
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 International tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group on our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Wednesday 22 April, 2026
Departure
Today we depart Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
and Perth on our overnight flight to London.
DAY 2 Thursday 23 April, 2026
London, UK
Today we arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport.
After clearing customs, we will be met by our
private coach and transferred into 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 Friday 24 April, 2026
Embarkation
Mid-morning we will depart London and be
transferred to Southampton to board Queen
Victoria for our voyage to Spain. 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 4 Saturday 25 April, 2026
At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the
ship. This evening we will enjoy a Welcome Drinks
Party to celebrate the start of our wonderful cruise.
DAY 5 Sunday 26 April, 2026
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
This morning we arrive into La Coruna on the
northern coast of Spain. Our sightseeing tour will
take us to Santiago de Compostela, the finishing
point of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St
James), the famous pilgrimage route ending at the tomb of the apostle James. Our walking tour
will visit the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago
de Compostela the burial place of Spain’s
patron saint, the Apostle James. After visiting
the Cathedral and squares of Obradoiro and
Platerías, you will have some free time to explore
independently.
DAY 6 Monday 27 April, 2026
At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of
the ship. You may like to watch a movie or enjoy
a little pampering or a massage in the Day Spa.
This afternoon join fellow group members for a fun
game of Bingo.
DAY 7 Tuesday 28 April, 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
The charm of Lisbon exists in its strong links to the
past, with its palaces, magnificent churches and an
impressive castle reflecting the city’s rich cultural
heritage. Its eclectic blend of neighbourhoods,
culture and architecture distinguish this capital city
uniquely from the other European capitals and make
it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit.
On our sightseeing tour this morning we will get a
taste of the heritage of this great medieval city after
which we will visit the historic town of Sintra. We
will also visit the Royal Palace and see monuments
dating back to the voyages of discovery.
DAY 8 Wednesday 29 April, 2026
At sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of
the ship. You may like to enjoy afternoon tea in
the Queens Room or attend an interesting lecture.
This morning join fellow group members for a fun
game of Trivia. You will be divided into teams with
prizes for the winners!
DAY 9 Thursday 30 April, 2026
Malaga/Granada, Spain
This morning we will visit the famous Alhambra
Palace of Granada, which is a castle, a fortress, a
royal palace and also a town. We will enjoy a guided
tour, learning of the origin and transformation over
the centuries of this fantastic Nasdrid Palace. We
will also take our time to smell the roses and visit
Generalife, ‘the garden of the architect’. Located
adjacent to Alhambra, on the hill Cerro del Sol.
These series of gardens are both striking and
beautiful. We return to Malaga late afternoon.
DAY 10 Friday 1 May, 2026
Cartagena, Spain
This morning we arrive in Cartagena, a city
founded by the Romans around 220BC and
enjoy a sightseeing tour. We will see Cervantes
House, widely considered to be Cartagena’s most
impressive Art Nouveau building, the Grand Hotel,
La Concepción and the Town Hall and admire
uninterrupted views over iconic sites, and visit the
mighty Roman Theater of Carthago Nova. Later
there will be free time to further explore the city.
DAY 11 Saturday 2 May, 2026
At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of
the ship.
DAY 12 Sunday 3 May, 2026
Palma de Mallorca, Majorca
Today we sail into the resort city and capital of
the Spanish Island of Mallorca. Palma was in fact
named after the Roman city of Palmaria.
The roman city still exists, a metre or two beneath
the ground, inhabitants of houses near the
cathedral are still discovering Roman remains. We
enjoy a sightseeing tour of Palma with a photo
stop at the historic Gothic fortress of Bellver
Castle. See the Gothic Quarter and visit the Gothic
Cathedral, built in 1230 on the foundations of an
ancient mosque.
DAY 13 Monday 4 May, 2026
Disembark/Casablanca, Morocco
On arrival in Barcelona this morning, we disembark
the ship and are transferred to the airport for
our flight to Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco is a
gateway to Africa and a country full of diversity.
You’ll find impressive mountain ranges, ancient
cities and sweeping deserts. Upon arrival in
Casablanca we transfer to our hotel for one night.
DAY 14 Tuesday 5 May, 2026
Marrakech, Morocco
This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of
Casablanca, including the famous Hassan II
Mosque. Built on an outcrop jutting over the
ocean, the mosque is a showcase of the very best
Moroccan artisanship. More than 6,000 craftsmen
joined forces to build this beautiful mosque back in
1993 and it’s one of the few mosques in Morocco
that tourists are allowed to enter. We will also see
Ricks Café, which was designed to recreate the
bar made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid
Bergman in the movie classic ‘Casablanca’. We
then transfer 3 hours to Marrakech our base for
the next three nights.
DAY 15 Wednesday 6 May, 2026
Marrakech
Located to the north of the foothills of the snowcapped
Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is a city
steeped in ancient artistry that continues to thrive,
kept alive by the craftspeople of the souqs and the
art and design scene of the Ville Nouvelle. Today
we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Marrakech, with
a local guide. We will see the Koutoubia Mosque,
the largest mosque in Morocco, before working
our way through the bustling souqs of the Old
Medina to Jemaa el Fna, a square full of fortune
tellers, musicians and food stalls. In the afternoon
will visit Le Jardin Secret, a traditional garden.
Once owned by a powerful local chef, this historic
riad is one of the most beautiful in Marrakech and
combines exotic and traditional Islamic gardens.
DAY 16 Thursday 7 May, 2026
Marrakech
This morning we continue our sightseeing tour of
Marrakech. We first visit the Palace of Bahia, built
in the 19th century, the palace is spread over eight
hectares and is one of Morocco’s architectural
masterpieces. The palace consists of approximately
150 decorated pieces of moucharabiehs, marble,
carvings and paintings surrounded by refreshing
green courtyards. We continue to the Saadian
Tombs, located near the Kasbah Mosque. Dating
back to Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadi
Dynasty in the 16th century, the tombs were
abandoned for centuries until their rediscovery in
1917. The most famous room within the mausoleum
is the Chamber of the 12 Pillars, made from
imported Italian Carrara marble and pure gold. The
afternoon is free for individual exploration.
DAY 17 Friday 8 May, 2026
Fez, Morocco
Today we travel to Fez. Along the way, we stop in
the Imperial City of Meknes. Founded in the 11th
century, Meknes was once the capital of Morocco
under the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. During his
reign, Ismail turned Meknes into an impressive city,
surrounded by high walls with great doors. The
Spanish-Moorish style is still evident within the
city today. We enjoy a sightseeing tour including
Heri Es Souani, the king’s immense granaries
and stables, and the heart of the medina, Place El
Hedim, the large square facing the huge gate of
Bab El Mansour. Upon conclusion of our tour, we
continue to our hotel in Fez.
DAY 18 Saturday 9 May, 2026
Fez
The oldest of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Fez is the
cultural heart of the country. Founded during the
8th century, today Fez largely consists of two old
medina quarters and the modern urban area of
Ville Nouvelle. Today we will enjoy a sightseeing
tour of the city, including the World Heritage
listed medina. Believed to be one of the largest
urban pedestrian zones, the medina is made
up of winding alleyways full of market stalls and
craftsmen. We’ll also visit the famous tannery and
its dye pits, which produce world-class leather. We
then see The Royal Palace of Fez with its beautiful
golden doors and also the Bab Boujloud (Blue
Gate), the original 12th-century entrance to the
medieval medina.
DAY 19 Sunday 10 May, 2026
Casablanca
We transfer to Casablanca for one night before
departure tomorrow. We will enjoy an included
farewell dinner this evening.
DAY 20 Monday 11 May, 2026
Departure
This morning we check out of our hotel and are
transferred to Casablanca Airport, for our flights
back to Australia.
DAY 21 Tuesday 12 May, 2026
Australia
Group members arrive in Australia and the tour
concludes.
| CABIN | DESCRIPTION | DECK | TWIN SHARE FARE PP | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE | Inside Stateroom | 4,5,6,8 | $9,590 | $11,890 |
| ID | Inside Stateroom | 5,6,7 | $9,690 | $11,990 |
| EC | Ocean View Stateroom | 1 | $10,090 | $12,590 |
| EB | Ocean View Stateroom | 1 | $10,190 | $12,690 |
| BE | Balcony Stateroon | 4,5,6,7,8 | $10,490 | $13,290 |
| BD | Balcony Stateroon | 5,6,7 | $10,590 | $13,490 |
| BB | Balcony Stateroon | 5,6,7,8 | $10,890 | $13,890 |
| P1 | Suite | 7,8 | $13,290 | $19,390 |
| Q4 | Suite | 7 | $14,490 | $21,790 |
| Included port and handling charges | $350 | $612 | ||
| Included gratuities | $260 | $260 | ||
| Included air taxes as at 1 March 2025 | $290 | $290 | ||
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 airfare cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information
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 005817 078)
is the tour organiser. The Queen Victoria is operated by Cunard Line and
the fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and
general information detailed in the Cunard Line website www.cunard.
com .
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $1200 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 passenger must also complete
the Cunard Line online cruise personaliser. Final payments are due to be
paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the
fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by Visa,
Master-card and Amex cards.
CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing
| 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. You
will also need a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) If you are 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 20kg 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. A10538) 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. If the tour leader is unable to lead
the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, for example illness, Travelrite
International reserves the right to replace the tour leader. This contract
shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria,
Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.
Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Cunard Line
fly/cruise passage contract with Cunard Line, detailed on the back of the
Cunard Line reservation form. If you do not have a copy of this form please
contact Travelrite International and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International
to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International 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 International 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 International 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 International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay
Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite
International 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 $1200 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) 9836 2522
Email sales@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
(ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has
been marketing throughout Australia for over 40 years. It has a fully ATAS
accredited (No. A10538) office at Balwyn. As such it directly represents the
major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel,
tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member
of the Australian Travel Industry Association –ATIA.
“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.”
