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Queen Elizabeth itinerary map for August 25, 2028 (14 nights)
Queen Elizabeth itinerary map for August 25, 2028 (14 nights)
14 nights · 11 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
CunardQueen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth
August 25, 2028

14-Night Mediterranean & Adriatic aboard Queen Elizabeth · Departing August 25, 2028 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 14-night cruise aboard the Queen Elizabeth departs from Barcelona, Spain on Friday, August 25, 2028 and returns on Friday, Sep 8th. August weather across this route averages 96°/59°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.3 out of 10, averaged across 11 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.3OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 73% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
14
night cruise
Fri → Fri
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
11
port stops
Mediterranean
04
4
sea days
Day 3
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

The Queen Elizabeth, operated by Cunard Cruise Line, sets sail on Friday, August 25, 2028 from Barcelona, Spain for a 14-night Mediterranean & Adriatic cruise. This itinerary includes 11 unique port stops and 4 days at sea. August weather across the route averages 96°F highs and 59°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 7.3 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Queen Elizabeth sailing.

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Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

14 Night Mediterranean & Adriatic (Barcelona To Trieste) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAUGUST 25, 2028
The Queen Elizabeth sails on August 25, 2028 for a 14 Night Mediterranean & Adriatic (Barcelona To Trieste) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at N/A and will return to the port of Trieste, Italy on Sep 8th at N/A. During the 15-day journey, the Queen Elizabeth will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Queen Elizabeth
AUGUST 25, 2028
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14 NIGHTS · 10 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

14 Night Mediterranean & Adriatic (Barcelona To Trieste) Port List

Queen Elizabeth·August 25, 2028
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Barcelona

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

Ibiza, Balearic Islands — Day 2 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Ibiza

Balearic Islands
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, has docking at Ibiza Port. Travelers explore Dalt Vila’s UNESCO-listed old town. Excursions visit Es Vedrà’s mystical rock. Local markets sell hierbas liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures whitewashed streets and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like espadrilles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance old town walks. Ibiza’s vibrant culture offers a lively Spanish stop, blending history with island allure.

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 4 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Marseille (Provence)

France
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy — Day 5 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Santa Margherita Ligure

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, offers docking at Santa Margherita Port. Travelers explore Portofino’s harbor and San Fruttuoso Abbey. Excursions visit Cinque Terre villages. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villas and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes trofie al pesto, a Ligurian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Riviera history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance village walks. Santa Margherita’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic harbors and Ligurian culture, making Santa Margherita an engaging destination for exploration.

La Spezia, Italy — Day 6 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
FRIDAY·AUG 25

La Spezia

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

La Spezia, Italy, offers docking at La Spezia Port. Travelers explore Cinque Terre villages and Porto Venere. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villages and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ligurian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. La Spezia’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO villages and scenic coasts, making La Spezia an engaging destination.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 8 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

Valletta, Malta — Day 10 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
10
PORT 9
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Valletta

Malta
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

Bari, Italy — Day 12 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
12
PORT 11
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Bari

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region.

Split, Croatia — Day 13 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
13
PORT 12
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Split

Croatia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

Zadar, Croatia — Day 14 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
14
PORT 13
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Zadar

Croatia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Zadar, Croatia, offers docking at Zadar Port. Travelers explore Sea Organ and St. Donatus Church. Excursions visit Plitvice Lakes. Local markets sell maraschino liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures acoustic art and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance lake hikes. Zadar’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique installations and scenic lakes, making Zadar an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

Trieste, Italy — Day 15 of Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 cruise
DAY
15
DISEMBARKATION
FRIDAY·AUG 25

Trieste

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.

// 05 · WEATHER

14 Night Mediterranean & Adriatic (Barcelona To Trieste) Weather Forecast

Queen Elizabeth·August 25, 2028
AUG FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
76°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
98°
AVG LOW
54°
AVG RAINFALL
1.6"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
76°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Queen Elizabeth August 25, 2028 Excursions

Queen Elizabeth·August 25, 2028

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Queen Elizabeth itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

14 Night Mediterranean & Adriatic (Barcelona To Trieste)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 73% of all cruises
7.3/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
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// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN11 PORTS
01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Ibiza 🇪🇸

Balearic Islands · SpainMODERATE

Ibiza is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime in nightlife areas and crowded beaches.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Santa Margherita Ligure 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalySAFE

Santa Margherita Ligure is a safe cruise destination with low violent crime, though travelers should remain cautious of petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

La Spezia 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

La Spezia is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Valletta 🇲🇹

Malta · MaltaSAFE

Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

Bari 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant in Bari, securing belongings and avoiding less populated areas after dark to minimize safety risks.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
09

Split 🇭🇷

Croatia · CroatiaSAFE

Split is generally safe for travelers, but caution in crowded areas is advised to prevent petty theft and pickpocketing.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
10

Zadar 🇭🇷

Croatia · CroatiaSAFE

Zadar is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
11

Trieste 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Trieste is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy areas and caution is recommended after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Queen Elizabeth Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCUNARD
Queen Elizabeth
CUNARD · VISTA
CHRISTENED
2010
STATEROOMS
0
TONNAGE
90,901GT
17.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 110,055 GT
YEAR BUILT
2010
3 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2007
LENGTH
964ft
5.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,020 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,081cruisers
8.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 2,284 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Queen Elizabeth has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 90,901 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. Queen Elizabeth is included in Cunard's Vista class. At full capacity, the Queen Elizabeth holds 2,081 passengers. That includes 1,076 cruise vacationers and 1,005 staff members. The Queen Elizabeth total number of staterooms is 0.

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