Queen Victoria's Inaugural European Itineraries

Cunard's new Queen Victoria will be launched in December 2007, and her first year will include maiden stops at many of the most important cities in Europe. Highlights of the ship's 2008 schedule include Mediterranean cruise departures from Rome, Barcelona, Venice, Athens and Southampton - allowing passengers an in-depth experience into the ancient cities and renowned ports of this popular region.

Another highlight of Queen Victoria's 2008 program is Cunard's return to Russia and northern Europe. Three 14-day voyages (departing May 27, June 22 and July 18 roundtrip from Southampton) will circle the Baltic Sea and feature two full days in St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as stops in Bruges, Belgium; Gdansk, Poland; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo. Voyage fares start from $3,375.

Queen Victoria sails even further north next summer on a seven-day Norwegian Fjords voyage, departing roundtrip from Southampton on May 20, with stops in Bergen, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Aalesund and Stavanger; and two 12-day voyages departing roundtrip from Southampton on June 10 and July 6, with stops in Bergen, Tromso, Honningsvag (for the North Cape), Trondheim, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Olden and Stavanger. Voyage fares for Norwegian Fjords start from $1,675 and Voyage of the Vikings fares start from $2,895.
Queen Victoria's Inaugural European Itineraries

Barcelona Picture (c) Linda Garrison