Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement.
At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the sails of the Opera House glisten in the distance.
Blessed with dazzling beaches and a sunny climate, Sydney is among the most beautiful cities on the planet.With 4.6 million people, Sydney is the biggest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia.
A wave of immigration from the 1950s has seen the Anglo-Irish immigrants who made up the city's original population joined by Italians, Greeks, Turks, Lebanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thais, and Indonesians.
This intermingling has created a cultural vibrancy and energy—and a culinary repertoire—that was missing only a generation ago.Sydneysiders embrace their harbor with a passion.
Indented with numerous bays and beaches, Sydney Harbour is the presiding icon for the city, and urban Australia.
Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the 11-ship First Fleet, wrote in his diary when he first set eyes on the harbor on January 26, 1788: "We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbor in the world."Although a visit to Sydney is an essential part of an Australian experience, the city is no more representative of Australia than Los Angeles is of the United States.
Sydney has joined the ranks of the great cities whose characters are essentially international.
What Sydney offers is style, sophistication, and great looks—an exhilarating prelude to the continent at its back door. Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt.
Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803.
It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital.
Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000.
Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world.
Here warehouses that once stored Hobart's major exports of fruit, wool, and corn and products from the city's former whaling fleet still stand alongside the wharf today.Hobart sparkles between Christmas and New Year's—summer Down Under—during the annual Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.
The event dominates conversations among Hobart's citizens, who descend on Constitution Dock to welcome the yachts and join in the boisterous festivities of the crews.
The New Year also coincides with the Tastes of Tasmania Festival, when the dockside area comes alive with the best of Tasmanian food and wine on offer in numerous cafés, bars, and waterfront stalls.
Otherwise, Hobart is a placid city whose nightlife is largely confined to excellent restaurants, jazz clubs, and the action at the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay.The Hobart Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre hours are weekdays 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9–5. Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement.
At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the sails of the Opera House glisten in the distance.
Blessed with dazzling beaches and a sunny climate, Sydney is among the most beautiful cities on the planet.With 4.6 million people, Sydney is the biggest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia.
A wave of immigration from the 1950s has seen the Anglo-Irish immigrants who made up the city's original population joined by Italians, Greeks, Turks, Lebanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thais, and Indonesians.
This intermingling has created a cultural vibrancy and energy—and a culinary repertoire—that was missing only a generation ago.Sydneysiders embrace their harbor with a passion.
Indented with numerous bays and beaches, Sydney Harbour is the presiding icon for the city, and urban Australia.
Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the 11-ship First Fleet, wrote in his diary when he first set eyes on the harbor on January 26, 1788: "We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbor in the world."Although a visit to Sydney is an essential part of an Australian experience, the city is no more representative of Australia than Los Angeles is of the United States.
Sydney has joined the ranks of the great cities whose characters are essentially international.
What Sydney offers is style, sophistication, and great looks—an exhilarating prelude to the continent at its back door.
Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the sails of the Opera House glisten in the distance. Blessed with dazzling beaches and a sunny climate, Sydney is among the most beautiful cities on the planet.With 4.6 million people, Sydney is the biggest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia. A wave of immigration from the 1950s has seen the Anglo-Irish immigrants who made up the city's original population joined by Italians, Greeks, Turks, Lebanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thais, and Indonesians. This intermingling has created a cultural vibrancy and energy—and a culinary repertoire—that was missing only a generation ago.Sydneysiders embrace their harbor with a passion. Indented with numerous bays and beaches, Sydney Harbour is the presiding icon for the city, and urban Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the 11-ship First Fleet, wrote in his diary when he first set eyes on the harbor on January 26, 1788: "We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbor in the world."Although a visit to Sydney is an essential part of an Australian experience, the city is no more representative of Australia than Los Angeles is of the United States. Sydney has joined the ranks of the great cities whose characters are essentially international. What Sydney offers is style, sophistication, and great looks—an exhilarating prelude to the continent at its back door.
Day 3
7 January 2025
Hobart, Tasmania
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Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt. Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803. It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital. Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000. Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world. Here warehouses that once stored Hobart's major exports of fruit, wool, and corn and products from the city's former whaling fleet still stand alongside the wharf today.Hobart sparkles between Christmas and New Year's—summer Down Under—during the annual Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race. The event dominates conversations among Hobart's citizens, who descend on Constitution Dock to welcome the yachts and join in the boisterous festivities of the crews. The New Year also coincides with the Tastes of Tasmania Festival, when the dockside area comes alive with the best of Tasmanian food and wine on offer in numerous cafés, bars, and waterfront stalls. Otherwise, Hobart is a placid city whose nightlife is largely confined to excellent restaurants, jazz clubs, and the action at the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay.The Hobart Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre hours are weekdays 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9–5.
Day 4
8 January 2025
Cruising by Great Oyster Bay
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Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt. Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803. It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital. Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000. Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world. Here warehouses that once stored Hobart's major exports of fruit, wool, and corn and products from the city's former whaling fleet still stand alongside the wharf today.Hobart sparkles between Christmas and New Year's—summer Down Under—during the annual Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race. The event dominates conversations among Hobart's citizens, who descend on Constitution Dock to welcome the yachts and join in the boisterous festivities of the crews. The New Year also coincides with the Tastes of Tasmania Festival, when the dockside area comes alive with the best of Tasmanian food and wine on offer in numerous cafés, bars, and waterfront stalls. Otherwise, Hobart is a placid city whose nightlife is largely confined to excellent restaurants, jazz clubs, and the action at the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay.The Hobart Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre hours are weekdays 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9–5.
Day 6
10 January 2025
Sydney, New South Wales
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Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the sails of the Opera House glisten in the distance. Blessed with dazzling beaches and a sunny climate, Sydney is among the most beautiful cities on the planet.With 4.6 million people, Sydney is the biggest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia. A wave of immigration from the 1950s has seen the Anglo-Irish immigrants who made up the city's original population joined by Italians, Greeks, Turks, Lebanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thais, and Indonesians. This intermingling has created a cultural vibrancy and energy—and a culinary repertoire—that was missing only a generation ago.Sydneysiders embrace their harbor with a passion. Indented with numerous bays and beaches, Sydney Harbour is the presiding icon for the city, and urban Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the 11-ship First Fleet, wrote in his diary when he first set eyes on the harbor on January 26, 1788: "We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbor in the world."Although a visit to Sydney is an essential part of an Australian experience, the city is no more representative of Australia than Los Angeles is of the United States. Sydney has joined the ranks of the great cities whose characters are essentially international. What Sydney offers is style, sophistication, and great looks—an exhilarating prelude to the continent at its back door.
Join us on Queen Elizabeth and immerse yourself in her evocative art deco elegance. Our newest Queen exudes style and has an especially refined feel. Prepare yourself for a truly remarkable voyage.
Queen Elizabeth invites you to an uncrowded world where spacious decks set the perfect backdrop for you to savour a flawless Cunard experience. Immerse yourself in endless entertainment, luxurious accommodation and an array of dining choices. Her art deco features and gleaming chandeliers blend with contemporary attractions to ensure a remarkable holiday. Enjoy croquet on her Games Deck, stunning entertainment in her Royal Court Theatre or relax in her elegant conservatory. The choice is yours.
Queen Elizabeth Facilities
Dining
A range of complimentary and speciality dining restaurants are available, with menus created by Jean-Marie Zimmermann, Cunard’s Global Culinary Ambassador. Tables for 4-8 are typical, with seating allocated prior to cruising. Limited numbers of tables for two are available on request.
Entertainment
Queen Elizabeth provides you with a wealth of engaging experiences to keep you entertained day and night. From spectacular theatrical performances to the excitement of the casino, there's something to keep everyone happy.
Enrichment
Enrichment programs and lectures on contemporary and classical subjects are popular features on Cunard cruises. Queen Elizabeth covers a wide range of activities from ballroom dancing to computing lessons.
Health & Fitness
The ship features a fantastic array of health and fitness facilities for passengers that wish to stay active or relax and be pampered. These include a spa, fitness centre, games deck and sports courts.
There are nine different types of suites and staterooms available onboard: Grand Suites, Master Suites, Penthouses, Queens Suites, Princess Suites, Britannia Club, Balcony, Outside and Inside.
Whether you want a sumptuous suite, or a room with a view, they have every type of accommodation to make your voyage as comfortable as possible.
Each stateroom will fall into one of these categories:
Queens Grill - Queens Grill guests enjoy the largest suites on board, commanding the most spectacular views. Meanwhile the exclusive Grills Lounge, private deck and restaurant offer the opportunity to relax in tranquil luxury.
Princess Grill - Exclusive suites and access to the private Grills Lounge and Terrace offer Princess Grill passengers space and privacy to relax in calming luxury.
Britannia Club - Beautiful ocean views, breakfast on your balcony and wonderful natural daylight - the ever-changing seascape will continuously enthrall you. Britannia Club is the perfect way to relax and unwind whilst travelling with us.
Britannia - Peaceful havens in which to relax, Britannia staterooms offer comfort and the opportunity to dine in the truly spectacular Britannia restaurant - an awe inspiring room that will remind you of the great ocean liners of the past.
Grand Suites
Savour over a thousand square feet of indoor and outdoor space in Queen Elizabeth’s most exclusive suite.
The Queens Grill Grand Suite includes:
King-sized bed with sumptuous linens and seven-pillow concierge menu.
Twin marble bathrooms and dressing area.
Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries, velour robes and slippers.
A lounge area with interactive TV, a selection of books and iPad on request.
Fresh fruit, delivered to your suite daily.
A workspace with a set of personalised stationery.
Dedicated entertaining area with room to host guests.
Complimentary stocked bar and illy coffee machine.
An expansive private deck.
Champagne and chocolates in your suite on arrival.
Pre-dinner canapés and freedom dining in the Queens Grill restaurant.
The option to dine in-suite from the Queens Grill menu.
A personal butler and concierge for the duration of your stay.
Priority embarkation, disembarkation and tender services.
Exclusive access to the Grills Lounge, Grills Terrace and The Courtyard.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Master Suites
Indulge in the privacy of your own expansive deck and an exquisite marble bathroom.
Each Queens Grill Master Suite includes:
King-sized bed with sumptuous linens and seven-pillow concierge menu.
Marble bathroom with bath and shower and separate dressing area.
Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries, velour robes and slippers.
A lounge area with satellite TV and a selection of books.
Fresh fruit, delivered to your suite daily.
A writing desk with a set of personalised stationery.
Complimentary stocked bar and illy coffee machine.
Champagne and chocolates in your suite, on arrival.
Pre-dinner canapés and freedom dining in the Queens Grill restaurant.
The option to dine in-suite from the Queens Grill menu.
A personal butler and concierge for the duration of your stay.
Priority embarkation, disembarkation and tender services.
Exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Penthouses
Stay in an enviable Midships position and savour freedom dining in the Queens Grill restaurant.
Each Queens Grill Penthouse includes:
King-sized bed with sumptuous linens and seven-pillow concierge menu.
Bathroom with bath and shower and separate dressing area.
Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries, velour robes and slippers.
Fresh fruit, delivered to your suite daily.
Champagne and chocolates in your suite, on arrival.
A writing desk with a set of personalised stationery.
A lounge area with satellite TV and a selection of books.
Complimentary stocked bar and illy coffee machine.
Pre-dinner canapés and freedom dining in the Queens Grill restaurant.
The option to dine in-suite from the Queens Grill menu.
A personal butler and concierge for the duration of your stay.
Priority embarkation, disembarkation and tender services.
A spacious private balcony in an enviable Midships position.
Exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Queens Suites
Indulge in a fully stocked bar, your own private butler and a spacious on board suite.
Each Queens Grill Suite includes:
King-sized bed with sumptuous linens and seven-pillow concierge menu.
Bathroom with bath and shower and separate dressing area.
Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries, velour robes and slippers.
Fresh fruit, delivered to your suite daily.
Champagne and chocolates in your suite, on arrival.
A writing desk with a set of personalised stationery.
A lounge area with satellite TV and a selection of books.
Complimentary stocked bar and illy coffee machine.
Pre-dinner canapés and freedom dining in the Queens Grill restaurant.
The option to dine in-suite from the Queens Grill menu.
A personal butler and concierge for the duration of your stay.
Priority embarkation and disembarkation.
Exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Princess Suites
Take your meals in the Princess Grill restaurant and enjoy Illy coffee in your suite.
Each Princess Grill Suite includes:
A king-sized bed, lounge area and desk with personalised stationery.
Satellite TV, illy coffee machine, atlas and a mini-bar.
Bathroom with bath and shower.
Complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Velour robe and slippers for everyone in your party.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
A selection of fresh fruit, delivered daily.
Sparkling wine and chocolates to welcome you on board.
Your own Grills Concierge for the duration of your stay.
A spacious private balcony with table and chairs to relax in.
A seven-pillow concierge menu.
Freedom dining in the Princess Grill restaurant.
Optional in-room dining from the Princess Grill menu.
Exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Britannia Balcony Stateroom
Drink in the outside air with your own private balcony adjoined to your Britannia Stateroom.
Each Britannia Balcony stateroom includes:
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers for everyone in your party.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
A spacious balcony overlooking the ocean with table and chairs to relax in.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Oceanview Staterooms
Awaken each day to glorious natural daylight and a window overlooking the ocean. Some oceanview staterooms have an obstructed view.
Each Britannia Oceanview stateroom includes:
A king-sized bed, lounge area and desk with stationery.
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers for everyone in your party.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
A window offering an ocean view.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Standard Inside Staterooms
Savour a sumptuous king-sized bed and a bottle of sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Each Britannia Standard Inside stateroom includes:
A king-sized bed, lounge area and desk with stationery.
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers for everyone in your party.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Single Oceanview
Savour natural daylight, a sumptuous single bed and wonderful ocean views.
Each Britannia Oceanview Single stateroom includes:
A single bed, lounge area and desk with stationery.
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
A window offering an ocean view.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Britannia Club Balcony
Take your pick from a seven-pillow concierge menu while enjoying freedom dining on board.
Each Britannia Club Balcony stateroom includes:
A king-sized bed, lounge area and desk with stationery.
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers for everyone in your party.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
A spacious balcony overlooking the ocean with table and chairs to relax in.
A seven-pillow concierge menu.
Freedom dining in the Britannia Club restaurant.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Deluxe Inside Stateroom
Enjoy more space to relax coupled with thoughtful touches to enhance you time on board.
Each Britannia Deluxe Inside stateroom includes:
A king-sized bed, lounge area and desk with stationery.
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers for everyone in your party.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Single Inside Stateroom
Relax in a spacious single room enhanced with a wealth of stylish touches.
Each Britannia Single Inside stateroom includes:
A generous width single bed and desk with stationery.
Satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.
An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon's toiletries.
Complimentary robe and slippers.
Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow.
Sparkling wine to welcome you on board.
Your own stateroom steward for the duration of your stay.
24 hour room service.
Hairdryer & safe.
Standard Inside Stateroom
Your Britannia Stateroom includes all of the following amenities:
Half a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
Fresh fruit on request
24-hour room service
Nightly turndown service with chocolate
Satellite TV (with multi-language film and music channels)