Queen Victoria destinations

With so many ways to experience the outdoors on board Queen Victoria, she’s the perfect Cunard Queen for a cruise in the Mediterranean sunshine. Fly out to meet her in the heart of the region, and be rewarded with more days to explore this magical part of the world. Many of our Mediterranean cruises begin in Barcelona – famed for its Gaudi architecture – or Civitavecchia, gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Rome. From here you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore the abundant treasures of laidback Greek islands, chic Italian cities, and atmospheric Spanish villages. Queen Victoria’s Mediterranean cruises offer the perfect blend of culture, sunshine, and culinary delights.

From the terracotta rooftops of Dubrovnik’s walled old town to Valetta’s 16th Century cathedral, a cruise of the Adriatic combines sparkling seas with centuries worth of architecture. Whether you choose one of Queen Victoria’s 7-night itineraries or a longer sailing, you’ll find so much to feast your eyes on. Limestone cliffs in Kotor. Napoleon’s ancestral home in Corsica. Selected Adriatic cruises offer you the chance to sail the Messina Strait and step ashore in Salerno. Others, combine calls to the Croatian ports of Split and Zadar with stops in Toulon or Malta, adding yet another dimension to this culturally varied and picturesque region.

From Medieval Bruges with its tempting chocolate shops, to the historic ports of the British Isles, each cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of Europe's diverse landscapes, cuisines, and cultures. Perhaps you’ll enjoy an overnight call in Amsterdam, with its winding canals, or Rotterdam, gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage, Kinderdijk windmills. A stop in Liverpool offers a chance to get to know the city that birthed The Beatles. Then there’s Scotland, home to highlands castles and lochs, and some of the most beautiful, rugged coastlines in the world.

Exploring this magical region by ship offers the chance to step ashore in several Norwegian ports of call, while savouring every second of the surrounding scenery as you sail. With her expansive decks, balcony suites and staterooms, and the picture-height windows of her Commodore Club bar, Queen Victoria is the perfect ship in which to experience Norway. Find yourself transfixed by the sight of waterfalls tumbling down granite cliffs. Enjoy the warm hospitality that greets you wherever your ship calls ashore. Embrace your adventurous side on unique Norwegian Shore Experiences.