
49 nightsFrom Cape Town16 ports of call
Cape Town To Sydney
Cunard · Queen Elizabeth
Overview
A 49-night voyage aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing Cape Town on 5 Feb 2028 and arriving in Sydney, Australia, calling at 16 destinations along the way.
Cape TownPort Elizabeth (Now Gqeberha), South Africa)DurbanReunionPort LouisPort Kelang, Kuala LumpurSingaporeHong Kong Kai TakBusan, South KoreaNagasakiKagoshimaYokohama, TokyoRabaul, Papua New GuineaCairnsAirlie BeachSydney, Australia
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Itinerary
49 nights · 50 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Cape Town, South AfricaEmbark
5 Feb 2028The “Mother City” has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Not only is it one of the most beautiful cities in the world – tucked into the arms of a broad bay, beneath Table Mountain – but it is also surrounded by wild beaches, rugged mountains and bucolic vineyards. On a fine day you can ride the cable car to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, with majestic Cape Town at your feet and the Cape of Good Hope in the distance. Less than an hour away, you can go wine tasting at Stellenbosch, famous for its Cape Dutch architecture and fine estate wines. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
6 Feb 2028 - 3
Day 3 ·Port Elizabeth, South Africa
7 Feb 2028As you sail to Port Elizabeth, or ‘The Bay’, you begin to sense the energy and prosperity of this thriving city. It is one of the largest, sunniest and wonderfully vibrant cities in all South Africa.
The city stretches for 10 miles along Algoa Bay and is one of the major seaports in the country. Travelling to South Africa by ship it is quite likely you will cruise to Port Elizabeth to dock. As you sail into the port area there are magnificent views of a small group of islands, home to many rare seabird populations, dotted in the waters. - 4
Day 4 ·Port Elizabeth, South Africa
8 Feb 2028As you sail to Port Elizabeth, or ‘The Bay’, you begin to sense the energy and prosperity of this thriving city. It is one of the largest, sunniest and wonderfully vibrant cities in all South Africa.
The city stretches for 10 miles along Algoa Bay and is one of the major seaports in the country. Travelling to South Africa by ship it is quite likely you will cruise to Port Elizabeth to dock. As you sail into the port area there are magnificent views of a small group of islands, home to many rare seabird populations, dotted in the waters. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
9 Feb 2028 - 6
Day 6 ·Durban, South Africa
10 Feb 2028The summer resort of Transvaalers is your gateway to some of South Africa's greatest attractions. Discover the breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills, the Kingdom of the Zulu. Or set out along The Garden Route, a region of high mountains, lush forests, sun drenched beaches and quaint little towns, an explorer's dream and undoubtedly one of South Africa's premier sights. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
11 Feb 2028 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
12 Feb 2028 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
13 Feb 2028 - 10
Day 10 ·Le Port, Réunion
14 Feb 2028East of Madagascar, the warmly inviting Réunion offers a little taste of French culture on a tropical island full of cultural Creole buildings and an expansive range of superb geographical diversity.
From beaches to lush forests, Réunion’s rugged roads and plains lead to any number of inspiring scenes. Seek out the ‘Piton de la Fournaise’ or ‘Peak of the Furnace,’ to witness an active volcano. - 11
Day 11 ·Port Louis, Mauritius
15 Feb 2028You'll find beauty, beaches and la bonne vie in this former French Colony. It's encircled with picturesque villages, volcanic peaks, aquamarine lagoons and a spectacular coral reef. The capital of Port Louis offers shopping bargains at the old-fashioned central market. Take a Land Rover to see deer, monkeys and rare birds at the 3,000 acre Domaine Les Pailles. Go bird watching at Casela Bird Park. Or set out on a catamaran to admire the sun-drenched beauty of the island, landing on dazzling white beaches and snorkelling amongst shoals brimming with kaleidoscopic fish. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
16 Feb 2028 - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
17 Feb 2028 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
18 Feb 2028 - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
19 Feb 2028 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
20 Feb 2028 - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
21 Feb 2028 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
22 Feb 2028 - 19
Day 19 ·Port Kelang (tours to Kuala Lumpur)
23 Feb 2028 - 20
Day 20 ·Singapore
24 Feb 2028Modern Singapore is a fascinating mélange of cultures. Browse the shop-houses of Little India, perfumed with fragrant spices and flowers. Have tea in Chinatown where medicine shops and calligraphers line the narrow streets. Meander through the world's largest collection of orchids in the Botanic Garden, and walk through Raffles Landing, the old colonial district with its restored British-style buildings. - 21
Day 21 ·Singapore
25 Feb 2028Modern Singapore is a fascinating mélange of cultures. Browse the shop-houses of Little India, perfumed with fragrant spices and flowers. Have tea in Chinatown where medicine shops and calligraphers line the narrow streets. Meander through the world's largest collection of orchids in the Botanic Garden, and walk through Raffles Landing, the old colonial district with its restored British-style buildings. - 22
Day 22 ·At Sea
26 Feb 2028 - 23
Day 23 ·At Sea
27 Feb 2028 - 24
Day 24 ·At Sea
28 Feb 2028 - 25
Day 25 ·Hong Kong
29 Feb 2028Contradiction is part of Hong Kong’s attraction. While the city buzzes with modern commerce, soaring skyscrapers and sophistication, it remains a place of ancient beliefs and intriguing local customs.
Your guide to Hong Kong.
Few cities balance old and new like Hong Kong. A city as fiercely modern as it is traditional, life here pulses with vigour and vitality while still honouring ancient customs and beliefs. Market traders hawk steaming dumplings on neon-lit streets. Sacred temples stand in the shadow of skyscrapers and luxury boutiques populate glossy shopping centres. Contradiction is all part of Hong Kong’s appeal, the city’s dynamic personality a complementary blend of Chinese and British influences. Heralded as one of the world’s foremost culinary, cultural and commercial capitals, a port call here provides myriad ways to satisfy your stomach, your senses and your suitcase. - 26
Day 26 ·Hong Kong
1 Mar 2028Contradiction is part of Hong Kong’s attraction. While the city buzzes with modern commerce, soaring skyscrapers and sophistication, it remains a place of ancient beliefs and intriguing local customs.
Your guide to Hong Kong.
Few cities balance old and new like Hong Kong. A city as fiercely modern as it is traditional, life here pulses with vigour and vitality while still honouring ancient customs and beliefs. Market traders hawk steaming dumplings on neon-lit streets. Sacred temples stand in the shadow of skyscrapers and luxury boutiques populate glossy shopping centres. Contradiction is all part of Hong Kong’s appeal, the city’s dynamic personality a complementary blend of Chinese and British influences. Heralded as one of the world’s foremost culinary, cultural and commercial capitals, a port call here provides myriad ways to satisfy your stomach, your senses and your suitcase. - 27
Day 27 ·At Sea
2 Mar 2028 - 28
Day 28 ·At Sea
3 Mar 2028 - 29
Day 29 ·Busan, South Korea
4 Mar 2028Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and seaport, and it's a laid-back, metropolitan destination. Its pace is slower, and its diversity more pronounced, than the country's capital city of Seoul.
Busan has an intriguing medley of culture and history, beautiful natural settings and exciting adventures. It’s also near South Korea’s cultural capital, Gyeongju, and the fortress of Jinju. - 30
Day 30 ·Nagasaki, Japan
5 Mar 2028Japan’s first real contact with the West was through Portuguese explorers and Jesuit missionaries, and then Dutch merchants. Apprehensive Shoguns thus closed Japan to foreign trade except at Nagasaki.
Stop by Peace Park for a moment of serenity, or visit the Confucian Shrine to see the influence that the Chinese community has on Nagasaki. - 31
Day 31 ·Kagoshima, Japan
6 Mar 2028On the southern tip of Kyushu lies Kagoshima, a place of spectacular scenery. Why not enjoy the rugged mountain vistas, the rivers and bubbling hot springs, and the unexpected palm tree lined streets. - 32
Day 32 ·At Sea
7 Mar 2028 - 33
Day 33 ·Yokohama (tours to Tokyo)
8 Mar 2028The Japanese port city of Yokohama to the south of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu. It is a starting point for excursions to Tokyo, Mount Fuji or the Hakone National Park, but the local attractions are worth a visit as well.In addition to bars and restaurants, the former lighthouse at the port of Yokohama has an observation deck which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance. - 34
Day 34 ·Yokohama (tours to Tokyo)
9 Mar 2028The Japanese port city of Yokohama to the south of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu. It is a starting point for excursions to Tokyo, Mount Fuji or the Hakone National Park, but the local attractions are worth a visit as well.In addition to bars and restaurants, the former lighthouse at the port of Yokohama has an observation deck which offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings. If weather permits, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance. - 35
Day 35 ·At Sea
10 Mar 2028 - 36
Day 36 ·At Sea
11 Mar 2028 - 37
Day 37 ·At Sea
12 Mar 2028 - 38
Day 38 ·At Sea
13 Mar 2028 - 39
Day 39 ·At Sea
14 Mar 2028 - 40
Day 40 ·At Sea
15 Mar 2028 - 41
Day 41 ·Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
16 Mar 2028Papua New Guinea showcases extraordinary wildernesses, a land of tiny tree kangaroos and giant butterflies. Rabaul, with its dramatic backdrop of volcanoes, certainly epitomises this sense of nature untamed. with red lamps, joss sticks and fresh oranges; markets are heaped high with salted eggs, squid and every kind of medicinal root and herbal remedy imaginable; red-sailed junks and sampans ply the harbour. - 42
Day 42 ·At Sea
17 Mar 2028 - 43
Day 43 ·At Sea
18 Mar 2028 - 44
Day 44 ·At Sea
19 Mar 2028 - 45
Day 45 ·Cairns
20 Mar 2028 - 46
Day 46 ·Airlie Beach
21 Mar 2028Discover the history and sightseeing highlights of this charming beachside town. Your coach will take you to the Proserpine Historical Museum, where you’ll delve into the legacy of the region’s sugar and cattle industries, as well as viewing a ‘Digger’ vintage steam locomotive that was used in the sugar fields during WWI. Then you’ll take in the highlights of this developing area, pausing at the Harbour Lookout for stunning panoramic views, and concluding with refreshments at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. - 47
Day 47 ·At Sea
22 Mar 2028 - 48
Day 48 ·At Sea
23 Mar 2028 - 49
Day 49 ·Sydney, Australia
24 Mar 2028Mark Twain called it “the wonder of the world”. James Michener wrote, “It is a thing of beauty, a fairy-tale body of water”. With an area that sprawls 670 square miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world. But it's the exquisite Sydney Harbour that draws world-wide acclaim – that, along with its magnificent Opera House. And with nearly three days, you'll have plenty of time to go exploring. - 50
Day 50 ·Sydney, AustraliaDisembark
25 Mar 2028Mark Twain called it “the wonder of the world”. James Michener wrote, “It is a thing of beauty, a fairy-tale body of water”. With an area that sprawls 670 square miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world. But it's the exquisite Sydney Harbour that draws world-wide acclaim – that, along with its magnificent Opera House. And with nearly three days, you'll have plenty of time to go exploring.
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