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The Queen Victoria is sleek and contemporary with the most advanced technological features and luxurious appointments. The Queen Victoria continues the heritage of cruising of the 1930s and the great Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2. The great traditions of fine service, food and entertainment continue better than ever. Enjoy the facilities of the gourmet restaurants, swimming pools, the casino, theatres, the cinema, computer and internet access, the Health and Spa Club, seven bars and much more. Take part in the multitude of daily activities that include numerous lectures on an array of topics, the regular musical performances, ship sports and much more. A voyage on Queen Victoria is an experience to be savoured and remembered!
During the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the formal restaurants. Nights at sea are classified as formal for dress purposes and nights in port are classified as informal. During the evening on formal nights, a dinner suit or dark suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies is required in the main restaurants. On informal nights, a jacket and tie is required for gentlemen and equivalent for ladies. Casual nights require a collared shirt for gentlemen. The self-service restaurants are casual.
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won’t be left alone, the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group on our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Friday 2 May, 2025 Departure
Today we depart Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth on our overnight
flight to London.
DAY 2 Saturday 3 May, 2025 London, UK
Today we arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs, we
will be met by our private coach and transferred in to the city. We will have
an overview sightseeing tour of the city before we transfer to our hotel. We
will see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral and
more.
DAY 3 Sunday 4 May, 2025 Embarkation
Mid-morning we will depart London and be transferred to Southampton
to board Queen Victoria for our voyage to Spain. Southampton served as
Britain’s historic ocean liner gateway for the British Empire and the intense
North Atlantic passenger trade to the U.S. and Canada.
DAY 4 Monday 5 May, 2025 At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship. This evening we will
enjoy a Welcome Drinks Party to celebrate the start of our wonderful cruise.
DAY 5 Tuesday 6 May, 2025 At sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship. You may like to
watch a movie or enjoy a little pampering or a massage in the Day Spa. This
afternoon join fellow group members for a fun game of Bingo.
DAY 6 Wednesday 7 May, 2025 Cadiz/Seville, Spain
This morning we drive through the spectacular Andalusian countryside
to Seville the capital of Andalucia. Seville is famous for flamenco dancing,
bullfighting and its myriad cafés and tapas bars. During our sightseeing tour,
we visit the city’s two most important monuments, the cathedral and the
Alcazar palace, famous for its beautiful tiles. We will have time to look around
Seville’s most historic district, the famous Santa Cruz quarter. We return to
Cadiz and our ship, late afternoon.
DAY 7 Thursday 8 May, 2025 Malaga/Granada, Spain
This morning we will visit the famous Alhambra Palace of Granada, which
is a castle, a fortress, a royal palace and also a town. We will enjoy a guided
tour, learning of the origin and transformation over the centuries of this
fantastic Nasdrid Palace. We will also take our time to smell the roses and visit
Generalife, ‘the garden of the architect’. Located adjacent to Alhambra, on
the hill Cerro del Sol. These series of gardens are both striking and beautiful.
We return to Malaga late afternoon.
DAY 8 Friday 9 May, 2025 At sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship. You may like to
enjoy afternoon tea in the Queens Room or attend an interesting lecture.
This morning join fellow group members for a fun game of Trivia. You will be
divided into teams with prizes for the winners!
DAY 9 Saturday 10 May, 2025 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca
Today we sail into the resort city and capital of the Spanish Island of Mallorca.
Palma was in fact named after the Roman city of Palmaria. The roman city still
exists, a metre or two beneath the ground, inhabitants of houses near the
cathedral are still discovering Roman remains. We enjoy a sightseeing tour
of Palma with a photo stop at the historic Gothic fortress of Bellver Castle.
See the Gothic Quarter and visit the Gothic Cathedral, built in 1230 on the
foundations of an ancient mosque.
DAY 10 Sunday 11 May, 2025 At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship.
DAY 11 Monday 12 May, 2025 Disembark/Casablanca, Morocco
On arrival in Rome this morning, we disembark the ship. We will have a
sightseeing tour of Rome before we are transferred to the airport for our
flight to Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco is a gateway to Africa and a country
full of diversity. You'll find impressive mountain ranges, ancient cities and
sweeping deserts. Upon arrival in Casablanca, we transfer to our hotel.
DAY 12 Tuesday 13 May, 2025 Marrakech, Morocco
This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, including the
famous Hassan II Mosque. Built on an outcrop jutting over the ocean, the
mosque is a showcase of the very best Moroccan artisanship. More than 6,000
craftsmen joined forces to build this beautiful mosque back in 1993 and it's
one of the few mosques in Morocco that tourists are allowed to enter. We will
also see Ricks Café, which was designed to recreate the bar made famous by
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie classic ‘Casablanca’. We
then transfer 3 hours to Marrakech our base for the next three nights.
DAY 13 Wednesday 14 May, 2025 Marrakech
Located to the north of the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains,
Marrakech is a city steeped in ancient artistry that continues to thrive, kept
alive by the craftspeople of the souqs and the art and design scene of the Ville
Nouvelle. Today we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Marrakech, with a local
guide. We will see the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco,
before working our way through the bustling souqs of the Old Medina to
Jemaa el Fna, a square full of fortune tellers, musicians and food stalls. In the
afternoon will visit Le Jardin Secret, a traditional garden. Once owned by a
powerful local chef, this historic riad is one of the most beautiful in Marrakech
and combines exotic and traditional Islamic gardens.
DAY 14 Thursday 15 May, 2025 Marrakech
This morning we continue our sightseeing tour of Marrakech. We first visit
the Palace of Bahia, built in the 19th century, the palace is spread over eight
hectares and is one of Morocco’s architectural masterpieces. The palace
consists of approximately 150 decorated pieces of moucharabiehs, marble,
carvings and paintings surrounded by refreshing green courtyards. We
continue to the Saadian Tombs, located near the Kasbah Mosque. Dating
back to Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadi Dynasty in the 16th century, the
tombs were abandoned for centuries until their rediscovery in 1917. The most
famous room within the mausoleum is the Chamber of the 12 Pillars, made
from imported Italian Carrara marble and pure gold. The afternoon is free for
individual exploration.
DAY 15 Friday 16 May, 2025 Fez, Morocco
Today we travel to Fez. Along the way, we stop in the Imperial City of Meknes.
Founded in the 11th century, Meknes was once the capital of Morocco under
the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. During his reign, Ismail turned Meknes into
an impressive city, surrounded by high walls with great doors. The SpanishMoorish style is still evident within the city today. We enjoy a sightseeing tour
including Heri Es Souani, the king's immense granaries and stables, and the
heart of the medina, Place El Hedim, the large square facing the huge gate of
Bab El Mansour. Upon conclusion of our tour, we continue to our hotel in Fez.
DAY 16 Saturday 17 May, 2025 Fez
The oldest of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Fez is the cultural heart of the country.
Founded during the 8th century, today Fez largely consists of two old medina
quarters and the modern urban area of Ville Nouvelle. Today we will enjoy
a sightseeing tour of the city, including the World Heritage listed medina.
Believed to be one of the largest urban pedestrian zones, the medina is made
up of winding alleyways full of market stalls and craftsmen. We’ll also visit
the famous tannery and its dye pits, which produce world-class leather. We
then see The Royal Palace of Fez with its beautiful golden doors and also the
Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate), the original 12th-century entrance to the medieval
medina. We will enjoy an included farewell dinner this evening.
DAY 17 Sunday 18 May, 2025 Departure
This morning we check out of our hotel and are transferred to Casablanca
Airport, for our flights back to Australia.
DAY 18 Monday 19 May, 2025 Australia
Group members arrive in Australia and the tour concludes.
| CABIN | DESCRIPTION | DECK | TWIN SHARE FARE PP | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE | Inside Stateroom | 4,5,6,8 | $7,990 | $9,990 |
| ID | Inside Stateroom | 5,6,7 | $8,190 | $10,490 |
| FB | Ocean View (Obstructed) | 4 | $8,490 | $10,790 |
| EC | Ocean View Stateroom | 1 | $8,590 | $10,990 |
| EB | Ocean View Stateroom | 1 | $8,690 | $11,090 |
| BE | Balcony Stateroon | 4,5,6,7,8 | $9,190 | $11,790 |
| BD | Balcony Stateroon | 5,6,7 | $9,290 | $11,990 |
| BB | Balcony Stateroon | 5,6,7,8 | $9,490 | $12,290 |
| P1 | Suite | 7,8 | $11,490 | $16,290 |
| Q4 | Suite | $7 | $12,390 | $17,990 |
| Included port and handling charges | $280 | $490 | ||
| Included gratuities | $200 | $200 | ||
| Included air taxes as at 1 March 2024 | $290 | $200 | ||
All cabins are subject to availability. Please call for fares and information on other cabin categories. Please call for details on 1800 630 343
You can stay on in Europe for minimal additional airfare cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005817 078) is
the tour organiser. The Queen Victoria is operated by Cunard Line and the
fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general
information detailed in the Cunard Line website www.cunard.com .
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $1200 per passenger
should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form that
lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed,
(usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted to
the client. The passenger must also complete the Cunard Line online cruise
personaliser. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90
days prior to the commencement of the fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee
will be added to payments by Visa, Master-card and Amex cards.
CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | Loss of deposit |
| 90 - 61 days | 50% of full fare |
| 60 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for any
refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services
not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport. If you are
not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International for visa
requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to
cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the
cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness,
accident, death etc
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 20kg free baggage allowance on flights
to join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been made
on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that
less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90
days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to
cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to
proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No. A10538)
is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers,
affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with
these fly/cruises, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels,
transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other
service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage,
death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence
or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any
services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities
are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour
disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints,
weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility
is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts
of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/
cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued,
shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers
of this fly/ cruise and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw
any fly/cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be found
desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper
carrying out of the fly/cruise. If the tour leader is unable to lead the tour
due to unforeseen circumstances, for example illness, Travelrite International
reserves the right to replace the tour leader. This contract shall be construed
in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal
action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed
to the terms and conditions of the Cunard Line fly/cruise passage contract
with Cunard Line, detailed on the back of the Cunard Line reservation form.
If you do not have a copy of this form please contact Travelrite International
and we will send one to you
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International
to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between
you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and
other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without
reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent
engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or
service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for
your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise
accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the
tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite
International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite
International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in
respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain
travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good
or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and
sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $1200 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 8803 6868
Email sales@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty
Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which
has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more
than 40 years. It is fully IATA and ATAS accredited: A10538. As such,
it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major
domestic and international tour and transport operators. Travelrite
International has been operating special interest tours for 30 years,
and now runs over 120 tours a year. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is
a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.
“Absolutely fantastic tour. Covered all our expectations, wonderful group of people who we got to know really well. The Tour Manager was wonderful, very professional.”
“Tour Manager did a fantastic job. Local guides were excellent in every port. Sea activities with the group were fun and well organised. We enjoyed the cruise and have some wonderful memories.”
