Cunard‘s Queen Elizabeth will return to the Mediterranean in May 2027, offering an extensive 22-week season that will feature 65 new voyages.
Itineraries range from seven to 28 nights, with departures from key ports including Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Trieste and Istanbul.
The program includes maiden calls to the elegant Italian city of Trieste and Calvi, a picturesque town on the Corsican coast of France. In addition, Queen Elizabeth will revisit 22 ports that haven’t featured on itineraries in the last 15 years.
Other destinations range from the beaches of Ibiza, Valletta’s medieval architecture, to Ajaccio, Napoleon’s island home, and scenic cruising through the Messina Strait.
A particular highlight is an overnight call in Istanbul, offering guests a chance to witness the city’s famous landmarks like the hagia Sophia illuminated by moonlight.
“This new programme is all about giving our guests more choice and more unforgettable voyages,” Cunard President Katie McAlister said. “The Mediterranean region and Queen Elizabeth are extremely popular with our Australian and Kiwi guests and we’re proud to offer this very special combination as part of our upcoming season.”
Queen Elizabeth’s return forms part of Cunard’s wider 2027/28 program, which features 195 new itineraries across the entire fleet.
Between April 2027 and January 2028, Cunard’s four Queens – Queen Elizabeth, Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Victoria – will visit 115 destinations across 32 countries and include 93 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Guests can also enjoy 18 overnight port calls and 33 late-evening departures, enhancing opportunities for cultural immersion. Additionally, Cunard’s “Queen-to-Queen” voyages allow travellers to combine multiple sailings across different ships.
Highlights of the broader programme include Queen Anne’s maiden calls to Sorrento and La Rochelle, Queen Mary 2’s festive season in the Caribbean, and Queen Victoria’s return to Grundarfjordur, Iceland, for the first time since 2009.
Bookings open to the general public on 12 June 2025.
