Queen Victoria itinerary map for May 18, 2026
Queen Victoria

14 Night Italy, France And Spain on Cunard Queen Victoria

May 18, 2026

Queen Victoria May 18, 2026

The Queen Victoria May 18, 2026 cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this Italy, France And Spain sailing, the Queen Victoria will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Monday, May 18th and returns on Monday, Jun 1st, 2026.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
4

Cruise Price

Queen Victoria · May 18, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Queen Victoria cruise ship departing May 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,709 ($123 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,983 ($142 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 14%.

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Cruise Itinerary Map

Queen Victoria · May 18, 2026

The Queen Victoria sails on May 18, 2026 for a Italy, France And Spain. The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at N/A and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Jun 1st at N/A. During the 16-day journey, the Queen Victoria will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Italy, France And Spain

  • MAY18
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
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  • MAY19
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY18
    Toulon, France
    Toulon, France
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  • MAY18
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
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  • MAY22
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY18
    Ibiza, Balearic Islands
    Ibiza, Balearic Islands
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  • MAY18
    Valencia, Spain
    Valencia, Spain
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    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
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  • MAY18
    Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
    Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
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  • MAY27
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY18
    Ajaccio, Corsica
    Ajaccio, Corsica
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  • MAY29
    At Sea
    At Sea
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  • MAY18
    Messina, Sicily
    Messina, Sicily
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    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
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  • MAY18
    Salerno (naples), Italy
    Salerno (naples), Italy
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  • MAY18
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
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Cruise Ports

May 18, 2026 · Italy, France And Spain

Barcelona, Spain
Day 1Monday, May 18

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 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Toulon, France
Day 3Monday, May 18

Toulon, France

Arrival:Departure:

Toulon, France, offers docking at Toulon Port. Travelers explore Mount Faron and Naval Museum. Excursions visit Hyères’ old town. Local markets sell tapenade. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cable cars and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes bouillabaisse, 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 hillside walks. Toulon’s coastal charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime history and scenic harbors, making Toulon an engaging destination for exploring France’s Provence region.

Livorno, Florence, Italy
Day 4Monday, May 18

Livorno, Florence, Italy

Arrival:Departure:

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

At Sea
Day 5Friday, May 22

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Day 6Monday, May 18

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.

Valencia, Spain
Day 7Monday, May 18

Valencia, Spain

Arrival:Departure:

Valencia, Spain, offers docking at Valencia Port. Travelers explore City of Arts and Sciences and La Lonja. Excursions visit Albufera’s lagoon. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures futuristic architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes horchata, a Valencian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Valencian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Valencia’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic coasts, making Valencia an engaging destination for exploration.

Barcelona, Spain
Day 8Monday, May 18

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.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Day 9Monday, May 18

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

Arrival:Departure:

Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, offers docking at Palma Port. Travelers explore La Seu Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Excursions visit Valldemossa’s monastery. Local markets sell ensaimada. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes sobrasada, a Mallorcan favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palma’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palma an engaging destination for exploration.

At Sea
Day 10Wednesday, May 27

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Ajaccio, Corsica
Day 11Monday, May 18

Ajaccio, Corsica

Arrival:Departure:

Ajaccio, Corsica, offers docking at Ajaccio Port. Travelers explore Napoleon’s Birthplace and Fesch Museum. Excursions visit Calanques de Piana. Local markets sell brocciu cheese. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic streets and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes civet de sanglier, a Corsican favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Corsican history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal hikes. Ajaccio’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic cliffs, making Ajaccio an engaging destination for exploration.

At Sea
Day 12Friday, May 29

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Messina, Sicily
Day 13Monday, May 18

Messina, Sicily

Arrival:Departure:

Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, 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 sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration.

Cruise Strait Of Messina
Day 13Monday, May 18

Cruise Strait Of Messina

Arrival:Departure:

The Strait of Messina, with no docking, sees ships sailing between Sicily and mainland Italy. Travelers observe swordfish leaping in narrow waters. Lectures onboard cover Greek mythology like Scylla and Charybdis. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, May to September, faces strong currents. Photography captures Messina’s cliffs. Dining onboard includes arancini. Souvenirs, such as ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings discuss navigational challenges. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Light clothing suits the warm Mediterranean climate. The strait’s dramatic passage offers a scenic Mediterranean crossing.

Salerno (naples), Italy
Day 14Monday, May 18

Salerno (naples), Italy

Arrival:Departure:

Salerno (Naples), Italy, offers docking at Salerno Port with excursions to Naples. Travelers explore Pompeii’s ruins and Amalfi Coast villages. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell limoncello. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pizza margherita, a Neapolitan favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Salerno’s historic allure offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and coastal beauty, making Salerno an engaging gateway to Naples.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 15Monday, May 18

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.

Weather Forecast

Queen Victoria - May 18, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Barcelona, Spain

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May

Typical Weather

90°F

Average High

38°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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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
73 / 100
safer than 73% of all cruises
73
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
Toulon, France
Toulon
Toulon is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Livorno, Florence, Italy
Livorno
Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.
7
/ 10
Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Ibiza
Ibiza is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime in nightlife areas and crowded beaches.
8
/ 10
Valencia, Spain
Valencia
Valencia is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.
7
/ 10
Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Palma De Mallorc
Palma de Mallorca is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Ajaccio, Corsica
Ajaccio
Ajaccio is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised in tourist areas during peak season to prevent petty theft.
7
/ 10
Messina, Sicily
Messina
Travelers in Messina should stay vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the port and markets.
10
/ 10
Cruise Strait Of Messina
Strait Of Messina
Travelers can enjoy stunning views in the safe environment of the Strait of Messina while remaining on their cruise ship.
7
/ 10
Salerno (naples), Italy
Salerno
Travelers in Salerno should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and certain neighborhoods.
7
/ 10
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

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 18, 2026?

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

What ports does the Queen Victoria visit on the May 18, 2026 cruise?

This route includes barcelona-spain, toulon-france, livorno-florence-italy, ibiza-balearic-islands, valencia-spain, palma-de-mallorca-spain, ajaccio-corsica, messina-sicily, cruise-strait-of-messina, salerno-naples-italy, rome-italy.

How many sea days are included on this Queen Victoria May 18, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Queen Victoria sailing on May 18, 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