2012 Cunard Europe

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Discover the Mediterranean The variety of itineraries Cunard offers in the Mediterranean for 2012 is inspiring. Choose from an array of unique voyages ranging from 9 to 21 days to both the region’s most popular ports and less-visited gems. Queen Victoria spends extensive time here, including itineraries to the Black Sea and Adriatic. Queen Elizabeth sails a fabulous season in the Mediterranean with numerous voyages to the Greek Isles, Aegean and Holy Land, with some sailings beginning and ending in different ports so you can experience more of this region. Many sailings feature the additional highlight of overnight stays in ports such as Venice, Rome or Istanbul.

Mediterranean Itineraries from Rome, Athens and Venice Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

Overnight in Venice

HOLY L AND EXPLORER Rome to Athens – 12 days 6 September, 17 November^ 2012

Depart from Rome for legendary cities of the Holy Land — Haifa and Jerusalem, Alexandria in Egypt and ancient Ephesus on the scenic Turkish coast. ^ Operates in reverse order and port order varies.

Queen Elizabeth

Overnight in Venice

GREEK ISLES & AEGE AN TRE ASURES Athens to Venice – 12 days 18 September, 12 October 2012

During this relaxing sailing, you’ll visit idyllic beaches and postcard towns on several Greek Isles. You’ll tour amazing Istanbul and conclude with an overnight in romantic Venice.

Queen Elizabeth

Overnight in Istanbul

GREEK ISLES & ANCIENT WONDERS

GREEK ISLES & T URKISH SPLEND O URS

Venice to Athens – 12 days 24 October 2012

Roundtrip Athens – 12 days 5 November 2012

An overnight in magical Venice is an auspicious beginning to a sailing that visits such remarkable locales as Egypt’s Alexandria, fascinating Istanbul and beautiful Dubrovnik.

An overnight in Istanbul gives you time to see the city’s famous markets and mosques. You’ll also call at Greek Isles like rarely visited Lesbos and Venetian-influenced Corfu.

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Exclusive benefits for Cunard World Club members on this sailing. Ask for details.

Queen Elizabeth

Overnight in Istanbul

PE ARLS OF THE BL ACK SE A Venice to Athens – 12 days 30 September 2012

From Venice, stop at two Greek Isles before an exciting overnight in Istanbul. Then you’ll sail into the Black Sea to visit thrilling places like Yalta, Odessa and Nessebur.

Queen Elizabeth

Overnight in Rome

MEDITERR ANE AN MOMENTS Rome to Southampton – 10 days 29 November 2012

Enjoy an overnight stay in Rome, see Michelangelo’s sculpture of David in Florence, try your luck in Monte Carlo’s glamourous Casino and admire the architectural gems of Barcelona.


Mediterranean Itineraries from Southampton Queen victoria

Queen Elizabeth

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MEDITERR ANE AN GEMS

Roundtrip Southampton – 13 days 21 July 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days 14 August 2012

Bask on the beach in Cannes, live la dolce vita in sensational Rome, see Alicante’s impressive castle on Spain’s Costa Blanca and meet Gibraltar’s famous Barbary apes.

See some of the regions’ most popular ports throughout this incredible itinerary, including glamourous Cannes, Renaissance Florence, spectacular Rome and lovely Lisbon.

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

Barcelona, Spain

Queen victoria

Overnight in Istanbul

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ITALIAN RENDE ZVO US

Southampton to Rome – 9 days 28 August 2012

Southampton to Athens – 21 days 28 August 2012

You’ll make enchanted memories on this wonderful voyage, as you walk the streets of romantic Seville, tour Monte Carlo’s famous palace and visit the leaning tower in Pisa.

The Italian cities of Florence, Rome and Naples are but a few highlights of an amazing itinerary that also includes ports in Turkey, Israel and Egypt.

Naples, Italy

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Istanbul , Turkey

BL ACK SE A & T URKISH SPLEND O URS Roundtrip Southampton – 20 days 13 September 2012

Black Sea ports like intriguing Yalta, Odessa, and a maiden call in Constanza as well as an overnight in exotic Istanbul are highlights of this voyage.

Cannes, France


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Queen Mary 2

ADRIATIC DISCOVERY II

MEDITERR ANE AN GEMS

Roundtrip Southampton – 16 days 3 October 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 16 days 4 November 2012

Greece’s Olympia — site of the first Olympic games — magical Venice and medieval Dubrovnik, and the Moorish Alhamba fortress are some of the what you’ll see during this sailing.

This memorable voyage takes you to some of Europe’s greatest destinations, including chic Monte Carlo, the Eternal City of Rome and the ancient Greek splendours of Athens.

Queen victoria

VOYAGE TO THE ANCIENT WONDERS Roundtrip Southampton – 21 days 22 November 2012

Treasures of antiquity await — the ancient harbour of Rhodes, the epic pyramids and awe-inspiring sphinx of Giza, and the Acropolis in Athens.

Queen Elizabeth

MEDITERR ANE AN CELEBR ATION Roundtrip Southampton – 18 days 19 December 2012

The best destinations of the Mediterranean await, from cities on the Iberian Peninsula to ancient ruins in Athens and Rome to unique ports like Monte Carlo and Gibraltar. Athens, Greece

ENCHANTING CANARY ISLANDS & IBERIA Explore the sunny shores and experience the romantic allure of Spain and Portugal, as well as their Atlantic Isles, the Canary Islands and Madeira, on one of a variety of voyages sailing roundtrip from Southampton. Iberian Serenade I 11 days – 24 March 2012

Iberian Serenade II 11 days – 11 November 2012

Iberian Serenade 10 days – 9 December 2012

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria

Queen Elizabeth

Iberian Highlights I 10 days – 4 September 2012

Iberian Highlights II 11 days – 4 December 2012

Canary Islands Celebration 16 days – 20 December 2012

Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2

Queen Victoria

Las Palmas, Canary Islands


Explore Northern Europe With grand palaces and magnificent castles, stunning scenery and fascinating history, Northern Europe is one of the world’s great destinations — especially when visited on one of the three Cunard Queens. For 2012 we have an exciting selection of itineraries ranging from a week to 14 days in length, many sailing conveniently roundtrip from Southampton. Join Queen Mary 2 for a voyage to beautiful Norway and other locales in Scandinavia, Queen Victoria as she sails into the Baltic for an overnight stay in breathtaking St. Petersburg, or Queen Elizabeth visiting regions from the British Isles to the fabled Norwegian fjords.

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Queen Mary 2

Queen victoria

Overnight in St. Petersburg

ST. PE TERSBURG & BALTIC EXPLORER Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days 8 May, 29 June 2012

Sail waters once navigated by Vikings as you explore Norway’s dramatic Atlantic coast, then head into the Baltic where an overnight in St. Petersburg awaits.

NORTHERN ADVENT URE Roundtrip Southampton – 11 days 11 May 2012

Embark roundtrip from Southampton on a voyage to grand cities like Hamburg and Oslo, as well as the coast of Norway with its charming towns and stunning fjords.

NORWEGIAN FJORDS & NORTH CAPE DISCOVERY Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days 22 May, 3 August^ 2012

The traditional town of Ålesund dazzles with its Art Nouveau architecture, Bergen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the fjords and North Cape are beyond description. ^ Port order varies.

Copenhagen, Denmark

St. Petersburg, Russia


Northern Europe Itineraries from Southampton Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

ST. PE TERSBURG & BALTIC EXPLORER I

NORW EGIAN FJORDS & NORTH CAPE DISCOVERY

Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days 5 June 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days

Discover the treasures of the Baltic during this voyage, which includes a full day and evening in majestic St. Petersburg. You’ll also call in Stockholm and Estonia’s glorious Tallinn.

Few regions on earth are as dramatic as Norway’s fjords and, deep within the Arctic Circle, the North Cape. On this sensational voyage you’ll visit both awe-inspiring places.

Queen victoria

FJORDS & WATERFALLS Roundtrip Southampton – 7 days 22 June,, 17 August 2012

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Norway has long been one of the most popular regions to visit by ship. One glimpse of its grand fjords, majestic waterfalls and scenic ports and you’ll understand why. Exclusive benefits for World Club members on the 17 August sailing. Ask for details.

Cunard Royal Rendezvous In port with Queen Mary 2 and Queen VICTORIA to coincide with Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Mary 2

Queen Elizabeth

Overnight in St. Petersburg

FJORDS & WATERFALLS Roundtrip Southampton – 7 days 6 July, 7 August^ 2012

Along the coast of Norway are countless fjords boasting soaring green cliff walls and breathtaking waterfalls, as well as quaint ports like Stavanger and Bergen.

NORW EGIAN FJORDS & NORTH CAPE DISCOVERY

ST. PE TERSBURG & BALTIC EXPLORER II

Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days

Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days 13 July 2012

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From the stunning Old City of Tallinn to the cathedrals and palaces of the “Venice of the North,” St. Petersburg, this is a voyage worthy of every superlative.

The epic landscapes of the north are the highlight. You’ll cruise through majestic fjords en route to the Arctic and North Cape.

^ Port order varies.

Bergen, Norway

Hamburg, Germany

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MEDITERR ANE AN DELIGHTS

Roundtrip Southampton – 17 days 4 April 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 14 days 21 April 2012

Take in a flamenco performance in Seville, sample the flavourful local cuisine in Sicily, wander the romantic canals of Venice and the ancient ramparts of Dubrovnik’s city wall.

Europe’s landmarks abound on this itinerary, from the rock of Gibraltar to Rome’s Colosseum, to Barcelona’s Las Ramblas to the old Moorish Alfama quarter in Lisbon.

Queen Elizabeth

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Queen Elizabeth

Queen victoria

Queen victoria

Overnight in Venice

ADRIATIC DISCOVERY

MEDITERR ANE AN DELIGHTS

ADRIATIC EXPLORER I

Roundtrip Southampton – 16 days 2 May 2012 on Queen Elizabeth 28 August 2012 on Queen Victoria

Roundtrip Southampton – 13 days 23 May 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 17 days 5 June 2012

Less-frequented gems such as Gibraltar and Italy’s Sardinia share the spotlight during this itinerary with popular favourites like Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome.

Sail through the Mediterranean and up the Adriatic sea, where you’ll visit the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, enjoy an overnight stay in exquisite Venice and call in Greece’s Corfu.

Unique destinations await on this intriguing itinerary, including two ports in gorgeous Croatia, Greece’s Venetian-influenced isle of Corfu and Spain’s Andalusian jewel of Seville.

Cunard Royal Rendezvous In port with Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth to coincide with Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Florence, Italy

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Northern Europe Itineraries from Southampton Queen victoria

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FJORDS & WATERFALLS II

ARO UND THE BRITISH ISLES

SCANDINAVIAN EXPLORER

Roundtrip Southampton – 8 days 13 July 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 11 days 27 July 2012

Roundtrip Southampton – 11 days 10 August 2012

Sail for eight days roundtrip from Southampton bound for Norway’s spectacular fjordlands, home to some of the most beautiful scenery on earth as well as quaint coastal villages.

Departing Southampton, you’ll visit Scotland’s shores, the cities of Dublin and Cork in Ireland, the beautiful Channel Island of Guernsey and the less frequented Orkney Islands.

Highlights of this sailing are many, including Norwegian fjords and exciting Hamburg, as well as Elsinore, Denmark — home to Kronborg Castle of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Queen victoria

NORTHERN ADVENT URE Roundtrip Southampton – 7 days 13 December 2012

Enjoy a relaxing week exploring cities and sights of northern seas, with calls in the Scandinavian ports of Gothenburg and Copenhagen as well as fascinating Hamburg.

Edinburgh, Scotland

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