Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its 2027/2028 programme, marking the highly anticipated return of the much-loved Queen Elizabeth to Australasia as part of her World Voyage.
Returning to the Asia-Pacific on a World Voyage for the first time in a decade, Queen Elizabeth will stay overnight in Sydney and visit a collection of beloved Australian ports including Airlie Beach and Cairns as well as three ports in Japan during a 113-night circumnavigation that explores Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Africa and the Americas.
The second extraordinary World Voyage will take place on Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, who will set sail on a 111-night Western Circumnavigation calling at cities like Los Angeles and Hong Kong as well as an overnight call in Sydney. Both Queens will depart for their cruise in January 2028, offering Australian and New Zealand travellers the chance to join select voyages both to and from Sydney.
In total, the new programme features 110 luxury itineraries across Cunard’s four-ship fleet, visiting 97 destinations in 47 countries between October 2027 and May 2028.
The new programme offers guests even more opportunities to explore the world, with new itineraries including 52 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 22 overnight port calls, and 23 late-evening departures.
To celebrate the launch, past guests of Cunard can enjoy a 10% Early Booking Saving* on their ocean escape when booking before 31 January 2026.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “I am incredibly excited to launch our new 2027/2028 programme, which has been designed to offer even more extraordinary ways to explore the world with Cunard. From two remarkable world voyages to journeys that encompass both new destinations and much-loved favourites, each itinerary captures the spirit of luxury adventure that defines our brand. Each of our iconic Queens will ensure guests sail the world in style, while enjoying the signature experiences and sense of occasion that only a Cunard voyage can truly deliver.”
Highlights across the fleet
Queen Elizabeth
In addition to her World Voyage with overnight stays in Yokohama, Sydney (tours to Tokyo) and Honolulu as well as a transit of the Panama Canal, Queen Elizabeth will also offer shorter sailings, including Caribbean island-hopping itineraries from Miami.
Queen Anne
As the newest addition to the Cunard fleet, Queen Anne will offer a host of short voyages in 2028, as well as her World Voyage, offering overnight calls in cities including Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Cape Town.
Other highlights include extended time in Honolulu, Durban and Port Elizabeth, as well as a call to Laem Chabang (tours to Bangkok), which has not been visited by a Cunard ship since 2018, as well as a call to Halong Bay in Vietnam – the first time a Cunard ship has called in 14 years.
Queen Mary 2
The world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, will offer a mix of Transatlantic Crossings, Caribbean sunshine, and the chance to see the Northern Lights in Norway.
Queen Victoria
From her homeport of Southampton, Queen Victoria will sail a diverse collection of itineraries across Europe and beyond. Her itineraries span everything from the honey-coloured architecture in Morocco to the mystical Norwegian Fjords of Norway.
She will enjoy a 7-night voyage to Spain and Portugal as well as a new 28-night Atlantic Islands Discovery voyage that takes in the beauty of Cape Verde, Tenerife and Lisbon among others.
