Cunard March 2020 - January 2022

39 World Voyage, by Cunard. 10 January to 29 April 2021 Your worldwide exploration aboard Queen Victoria is a legendary Western Circumnavigation, setting off from Southampton, via the Panama Canal, Australia, the Far East, and around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Setting sail from Southampton in search of warmer climes, your transatlantic journey makes a call at the enchanting island of Bermuda, with its pink sands, pastel harbour, and captivating Crystal Caves. Landing on sun-soaked shores of Florida in Port Canaveral, you have an opportunity to tour the Kennedy Space Center, or opt for the theme parks in the world’s playground of Orlando. Turning south to the gorgeous beaches of Fort Lauderdale, you can skim through the wilds of the Everglades on an airboat, or revel in the world’s largest collection of art deco buildings, on Miami’s South Beach. As you cruise through the blissful Caribbean you call at Montego Bay for a day on the famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, or a spot of wonderful duty-free shopping. At Puerto Limon try an exhilarating Rainforest Ariel Tram ride through the canopy of Costa Rico’s jungles, or embark on an enticing jungle boat adventure. Then experience sailing through the jungles once more, but this time on board Queen Victoria, as she navigates through the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal. Into the mighty Pacific. Turning north along the Pacific coast, Puerto Quetzal may tempt you with its beautifully preserved Spanish colonial town, filled with cobbled plazas and centuries- old churches painted in bright pastel shades. Mexico’s laid-back ‘Cabo’ beckons next with its breath-taking bay, which is perfect for basking in the sun and exploring by kayak. With an overnight in San Francisco, you have ample time to enjoy its many charms, including Fisherman’s Wharf and riding the iconic cable cars, or go further afield to the Napa Valley or stroll among the towering redwoods of Muir Woods. Striking out across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean you arrive in the breath-taking scenery of Hawaii where a thriving Polynesian spirit is still evident in modern Honolulu. Try your hand at surfing lessons on iconic Waikiki Beach, or pay an evocative visit to Pearl Harbour. Before reaching the lush delights of Samoa, which is almost exactly halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, you cross both the International Date Line and the equator. Samoa is often described as paradise, and for good reason. Picturesque beaches and wonderful snorkelling are complemented by spectacular scenery and a rich, cultural heritage. Fiji is a fascinating, multi-cultural nation and its 332 volcanic islands are scattered across the South Pacific Ocean. Next it’s the innumerable attractions of New Zealand. Delve into the rich Maori culture in Tauranga, and visit the incredible thermal valley and cultural centre of Rotorua. Climb to the top of Auckland’s emblematic Sky Tower and dine in the revolving restaurant. Then immerse yourself in the astonishing natural beauty of the Bay of Islands on a tranquil catamaran ride.