Sydney planning
For a Sydney call, confirm the berth and transfer arrangements before booking transport. Leave a practical margin between the ship arrival and any onward flight.
CUNARD JOURNEYS · PERSONAL CRUISE ADVICE
Queen Elizabeth: San Francisco, California to Southampton, England
This Queen Elizabeth archive describes San Francisco, California to Southampton, England on the February 29–April 27 2026 itinerary. Use the listed ports and sea days to compare the journey, then contact Deluxe Cruises to confirm the current sailing schedule and cabin or suite options.
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UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY
Planning this Queen Elizabeth itinerary
Use this sailing archive as a starting point for comparing your cruise options. The listed calls include Sydney, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, Port Douglas, Australia (for Cairns), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Hong Kong (Overnight), Hong Kong Full. Compare the number of port visits with the time spent at sea, then check the current operating itinerary before arranging flights or hotels.
Hong Kong planning
For Hong Kong, confirm the cruise terminal and allow transfer time for any independent visit. The archived schedule alone does not establish the current berth or port hours.
Singapore planning
Singapore is listed in this route. Check arrival procedures, the terminal and the time available ashore before choosing between a ship excursion and independent sightseeing.
Accommodation & practical arrangements
Ask Deluxe Cruises to compare the current cabins and suites for your preferred sailing. Confirm the cabin location, dining arrangements, included services and full fare. Discuss transfers, travel documents and any pre-cruise or post-cruise stay before committing to independent arrangements.
PRESERVED VOYAGE REFERENCE
Archived itinerary & accommodation images
Dates, port calls and timings below reproduce the reference schedule. A listed time is not a confirmed current port arrangement.
San Francisco, California to Southampton, England · February 29 April 27 2026 - 58 Days
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| Date | Arrive | Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | ||
| 29 February 2026 | Sydney, Australia | |
| March 2026 | ||
| 1 March 2026 | Cruising the Tasman Sea | |
| 2 March 2026 | Brisbane, Australia | Full Day |
| 3 March 2026 | Cruising the Coral Sea | |
| 4 March 2026 | Cruising the Coral Sea | |
| 5 March 2026 | Port Douglas, Australia (for Cairns) | Full Day |
| 6 March 2026 | Cruising the Arafura Sea & the South China Sea | |
| 7 March 2026 | Cruising the Arafura Sea & the South China Sea | |
| 8 March 2026 | Cruising the Arafura Sea & the South China Sea | |
| 9 March 2026 | Cruising the Arafura Sea & the South China Sea | |
| 10 March 2026 | Cruising the Arafura Sea & the South China Sea | |
| 11 March 2026 | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | Full Day |
| 12 March 2026 | Cruising the South China Sea | |
| 13 March 2026 | Cruising the South China Sea | |
| 14 March 2026 | Hong Kong (Overnight) | Full Day & Overnight |
| 15 March 2026 | Hong Kong Full | Day & Evening |
| 16 March 2026 | Cruising the South China Sea | |
| 17 March 2026 | Da Nang/Hue (Chan May), Vietnam | Full Day |
| 18 March 2026 | Cruising the South China Sea | |
| 19 March 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam | Full Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Cruising the Gulf of Thailand | |
| 21 March 2026 | Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand | Full Day |
| 22 March 2026 | Ko Samui, Thailand | Full Day |
| 23 March 2026 | Cruising the South China Sea | |
| 24 March 2026 | Singapore | Full Day |
| 25 March 2026 | Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia | Full Day |
| 26 March 2026 | Penang, Malaysia | Full Day |
| 27 March 2026 | Phuket, Thailand | Full Day |
| 28 March 2026 | Cruising the Bay of Bengal | |
| 29 March 2026 | Cruising the Bay of Bengal | |
| 30 March 2026 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Full Day |
| 31 March 2026 | Cochin, India | Half Day - Afternoon |
| April 2026 | ||
| 1 April 2026 | Cruising the Indian Ocean | |
| 2 April 2026 | Mumbai, India | Full Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Cruising the Arabian Sea | |
| 4 April 2026 | Cruising the Arabian Sea | |
| 5 April 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Full Day |
| 6 April 2026 | Muscat (Mina Qaboos), Oman | Full Day |
| 7 April 2026 | Cruising the Arabian Sea | |
| 8 April 2026 | Cruising the Arabian Sea | |
| 9 April 2026 | Cruising the Arabian Sea | |
| 10 April 2026 | Cruising the Arabian Sea | |
| 11 April 2026 | Safaga, Egypt (for Luxor/Karnak) | Full Day & Evening |
| 12 April 2026 | Cruising the Red Sea | |
| 13 April 2026 | Aqaba, Jordan (for Petra) | |
| 14 April 2026 | Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt | Full Day |
| 15 April 2026 | Suez, Egypt (for Cairo/Giza) Drop off for Shore Excursions | |
| 15 April 2026 | Transit the Suez Canal | |
| 15 April 2026 | Port Said, Egypt Pick up for Shore Excursions | |
| 16 April 2026 | Alexandria, Egypt | Full Day |
| 17 April 2026 | Cruising the Mediterranean Sea | |
| 18 April 2026 | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | Full Day |
| 19 April 2026 | Cruising the Mediterranean Sea | |
| 20 April 2026 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Full Day |
| 21 April 2026 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Full Day |
| 22 April 2026 | Cruising the Mediterranean Sea | |
| 23 April 2026 | Cruising the Mediterranean Sea | |
| 24 April 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal | Full Day |
| 25 April 2026 | Cruising the Atlantic Ocean | |
| 26 April 2026 | Cruising the Atlantic Ocean | |
| 27 April 2026 | Southampton, England | Full Day |
QUEEN ELIZABETH · LIFE AT SEA
Choose your accommodation & dining experience
Queen Elizabeth combines Cunard’s Art Deco-inspired surroundings with a choice of stateroom and suite categories. The accommodation you select also determines your main restaurant, so consider dining as well as the space you want for your journey.
Britannia & Britannia Club
Compare the current stateroom choices and the dining arrangements associated with Britannia or Britannia Club. Discuss cabin position and your preference for an inside room, an ocean view or a balcony where available.
Princess Grill suites
Consider a Princess Grill suite if you prefer suite accommodation with its associated Princess Grill dining experience. Ask for the current category description and compare the full fare with your other choices.
Queens Grill suites
Explore the Queens Grill suite categories and associated Queens Grill restaurant. Confirm the specific suite layout, location and included services for the offer you are considering.
For a longer voyage, think about how you will use your accommodation on sea days. Email Deluxe Cruises for a comparison based on your guest count, preferred dates and budget.
HELPFUL ANSWERS
Questions about this voyage
Is this a confirmed current sailing?
This website contains reference itineraries. The archive year, voyage code and port sequence do not establish current availability. Ask Deluxe Cruises to confirm the operating schedule and available accommodation.
What should I include in my enquiry?
Email info@deluxecruises.com with your preferred ship, dates, guest count and cabin or suite preference. Include this page or voyage reference so we can understand the journey that interests you and respond with current prices and personal advice.
How do I compare a cabin and a suite?
Compare the current category descriptions, location, dining arrangements and total fare. Ask which services and benefits are included in each offer and which require a separate payment.
How should I plan the port visits?
Use the listed calls to identify the places that interest you. Confirm port hours, tender arrangements where applicable and the return-to-ship deadline before choosing excursions or making independent plans.
LET’S PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Your next cruise starts with a conversation.
Email Deluxe Cruises for a fast response, current prices and personal advice. Include your preferred ship, dates, guest count and cabin or suite preference.