Queen Victoria itinerary map for May 4, 2026
Queen Victoria

14 Night Mediterranean And Greek Islands on Cunard Queen Victoria

May 4, 2026

Queen Victoria May 4, 2026

The Queen Victoria May 4, 2026 cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this Mediterranean And Greek Islands ( sailing, the Queen Victoria will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Monday, May 4th and returns on Monday, May 18th, 2026.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
4

Cruise Price

Queen Victoria · May 4, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Queen Victoria cruise ship departing May 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,779 ($128 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,190 ($157 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 19%.

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Cruise Itinerary Map

Queen Victoria · May 4, 2026

The Queen Victoria sails on May 4, 2026 for a Mediterranean And Greek Islands (. The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at N/A and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on May 18th at N/A. During the 15-day journey, the Queen Victoria will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Mediterranean And Greek Islands (

  • MAY04
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
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  • MAY05
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY06
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY04
    Iraklion (heraklion), Crete
    Iraklion (heraklion), Crete
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  • MAY04
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
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  • MAY04
    Cruise Dardanelles
    Cruise Dardanelles
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  • MAY04
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
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  • MAY04
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
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  • MAY04
    Cruise Dardanelles
    Cruise Dardanelles
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  • MAY04
    Mykonos, Greece
    Mykonos, Greece
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  • MAY04
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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  • MAY15
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY04
    Palermo, Sicily
    Palermo, Sicily
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  • MAY17
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY04
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
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Cruise Ports

May 4, 2026 · Mediterranean And Greek Islands (

Barcelona, Spain
Day 1Monday, May 4

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.

At Sea
Day 2Tuesday, May 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 3Wednesday, May 6

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Iraklion (heraklion), Crete
Day 4Monday, May 4

Iraklion (heraklion), Crete

Arrival:Departure:

Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete, offers docking at Heraklion Port. Travelers explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Phaistos ruins. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Minoan ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Heraklion’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Heraklion an engaging destination for exploration.

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Day 5Monday, May 4

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival:Departure:

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

Cruise Dardanelles
Day 6Monday, May 4

Cruise Dardanelles

Arrival:Departure:

Cruise Dardanelles, no docking; ships cruise Turkey's strait. Travelers spot dolphins. Lectures cover Trojan War. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season May to September; ferries 10-20 TRY. Photography captures Gallipoli shores. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include amphora replicas.

Istanbul, Turkey
Day 7Monday, May 4

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival:Departure:

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

Istanbul, Turkey
Day 8Monday, May 4

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival:Departure:

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

Cruise Dardanelles
Day 9Monday, May 4

Cruise Dardanelles

Arrival:Departure:

Cruise Dardanelles, no docking; ships cruise Turkey's strait. Travelers spot dolphins. Lectures cover Trojan War. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season May to September; ferries 10-20 TRY. Photography captures Gallipoli shores. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include amphora replicas.

Mykonos, Greece
Day 10Monday, May 4

Mykonos, Greece

Arrival:Departure:

Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 11Monday, May 4

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival:Departure:

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

At Sea
Day 12Friday, May 15

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Palermo, Sicily
Day 13Monday, May 4

Palermo, Sicily

Arrival:Departure:

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian 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. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

At Sea
Day 14Sunday, May 17

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Barcelona, Spain
Day 15Monday, May 4

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.

Weather Forecast

Queen Victoria - May 4, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Barcelona, Spain

☀️

May

Typical Weather

90°F

Average High

38°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

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Itinerary Safety Score

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 Safety Rank
72 / 100
safer than 72% of all cruises
72
7
/ 10
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.
8
/ 10
Iraklion (heraklion), Crete
Iraklion
Iraklion is generally safe for tourists, but caution is advised in crowded areas and certain neighborhoods, especially at night.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.
10
/ 10
Cruise Dardanelles
Dardanelles
Cruise Dardanelles offers a safe environment with low crime rates, allowing travelers to enjoy the scenery without safety concerns.
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
8
/ 10
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos
Travelers in Mykonos should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas during peak season.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
6
/ 10
Palermo, Sicily
Palermo
Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.

Cruise Ship

Queen Victoria

⚓ Tonnage

90,049

vs avg 110,055

🛠️ Year Built

2,007

vs avg 2,007

📏 Length (ft)

965

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

2,081

vs avg 2,284

The Queen Victoria has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 90,049 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet in length. Queen Victoria is included in Cunard’s Vista class. At full capacity, the Queen Victoria holds 2,081 passengers. That includes 1,181 cruise vacationers and 900 staff members. The Queen Victoria total number of staterooms is 0.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Queen Victoria sailing on May 4, 2026?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Barcelona, Spain.

What ports does the Queen Victoria visit on the May 4, 2026 cruise?

This route includes barcelona-spain, heraklion-crete-greece, kusadasi-turkey, cruise-dardanelles, istanbul-turkey, mykonos-greece, athens-greece, palermo-sicily.

How many sea days are included on this Queen Victoria May 4, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Queen Victoria sailing on May 4, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Queen Victoria itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2026