Queen Victoria itinerary map for October 20, 2028 (16 nights)
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Queen Victoria — October 20, 202816-Night Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Italy on Cunard

This 16-night cruise aboard the Queen Victoria departs from Southampton (London), England on Friday, October 20, 2028 and returns on Sunday, Nov 5th. October weather across this route averages 86°/43°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Southampton
England
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
8

Cruise Itinerary Map - Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Italy

Queen Victoria · October 20, 2028

The Queen Victoria sails on October 20, 2028 for a Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Italy. The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at N/A and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on Nov 5th at N/A. During the 17-day journey, the Queen Victoria will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 8 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Italy

  • OCT20
    Southampton (London), England
    Southampton (London), England
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT21
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Lisbon, Portugal
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Cartagena, Spain
    Cartagena, Spain
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT26
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Tunis, Tunisia
    Tunis, Tunisia
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Palermo, Sicily
    Palermo, Sicily
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Salerno (naples), Italy
    Salerno (naples), Italy
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Cadiz (Seville), Spain
    Cadiz (Seville), Spain
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Southampton (London), England
    Southampton (London), England
    A: — - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 20, 2028 · Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Italy

Southampton (London), England — Day 1 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 1•Friday, Oct 20

Southampton (London), England

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination.

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Day 2 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 2•Saturday, Oct 21

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 3 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 3•Sunday, Oct 22

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Lisbon, Portugal — Day 4 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 4•Friday, Oct 20

Lisbon, Portugal

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination.

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Day 5 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 5•Tuesday, Oct 24

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Cartagena, Spain — Day 6 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 6•Friday, Oct 20

Cartagena, Spain

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cartagena, Spain, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore Roman Theatre and Naval Museum. Excursions visit Murcia’s cathedral. Local markets sell caldero. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes zarangollo, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carthaginian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Roman landmarks and scenic harbors, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Murcia region.

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Day 7 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 7•Thursday, Oct 26

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Tunis, Tunisia — Day 8 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 8•Friday, Oct 20

Tunis, Tunisia

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.

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Palermo, Sicily — Day 9 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 9•Friday, Oct 20

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.

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Salerno (naples), Italy — Day 10 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 10•Friday, Oct 20

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.

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Day 11 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 11•Monday, Oct 30

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Barcelona, Spain — Day 12 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 12•Friday, Oct 20

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.

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Day 13 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 13•Wednesday, Nov 1

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Cadiz (Seville), Spain — Day 14 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 14•Friday, Oct 20

Cadiz (Seville), Spain

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 15 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 15•Friday, Nov 3

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 16 at sea — Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 itinerary
Day 16•Saturday, Nov 4

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Queen Victoria — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Southampton (London), England — Day 17 of Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 cruise
Day 17•Friday, Oct 20

Southampton (London), England

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Returning to Southampton (London), England — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Queen Victoria - October 20, 2028 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Southampton (London), England

⛅

October

Typical Weather

79°F

Average High

28°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.11in

Daily average

3.4 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
69 / 100
safer than 69% of all cruises
69
8
/ 10
Southampton (London), England
Southampton
Southampton is a safe port city for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busier areas.
8
/ 10
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon
Travelers in Lisbon should stay vigilant in crowded areas and on public transport to avoid petty theft and keep belongings secure.
7
/ 10
Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena
Travelers should remain vigilant and secure their belongings in popular areas to enjoy Cartagena safely, as pickpockets may be present.
5
/ 10
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis
Travelers should stay vigilant in Tunis due to moderate crime, especially outside tourist zones, and remain aware of political instability.
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.
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
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
Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Cadiz
Travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the safe and welcoming atmosphere of Cadiz.

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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What's the weather like on the Queen Victoria October 20, 2028 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 16-night route, October averages 86°F highs and 43°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the October 20, 2028 Queen Victoria itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 6.9 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Queen Victoria sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Queen Victoria departs Southampton (London), England on Friday, October 20, 2028 and returns on Sunday, Nov 5th, 2028. Total duration: 16 nights.

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