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Dancing auroras over Arctic fjords, imperial palaces glowing gold, and baroque abbeys above misty riverbanks – this dual voyage unites Cunard and Emerald.
From Southampton, embark Queen Elizabeth for a voyage in search of the Northern Lights, tracing Norway’s dramatic coastline to remote Arctic ports beneath star-strewn skies. Time at sea unfolds in timeless elegance, while ashore the wild beauty of the far north awaits, from snow-capped peaks to atmospheric harbourside towns.
Then, from Passau, sail the Danube in the effortless comfort of Emerald Star, where each turn of the river reveals a different chapter of central Europe’s history, from imperial architecture to fairytale abbeys and timeless medieval old towns. Hotel stays in London and Munich ease the transition between ocean and river, offering a rare pairing of two exceptional cruising worlds in one seamless holiday.
Dancing auroras over Arctic fjords, imperial palaces glowing gold, and baroque abbeys above misty riverbanks – this dual voyage unites Cunard and Emerald.
From Southampton, embark Queen Elizabeth for a voyage in search of the Northern Lights, tracing Norway’s dramatic coastline to remote Arctic ports beneath star-strewn skies. Time at sea unfolds in timeless elegance, while ashore the wild beauty of the far north awaits, from snow-capped peaks to atmospheric harbourside towns.
Then, from Passau, sail the Danube in the effortless comfort of Emerald Star, where each turn of the river reveals a different chapter of central Europe’s history, from imperial architecture to fairytale abbeys and timeless medieval old towns. Hotel stays in London and Munich ease the transition between ocean and river, offering a rare pairing of two exceptional cruising worlds in one seamless holiday.
Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.
Touching down in England’s capital, check into your hotel for an overnight stay. London sprawls along the Thames with timeless grandeur, its royal palaces and historic streets setting the tone for the journey ahead.
Overnight: The Tower Hotel, London
Today, you’ll step aboard Cunard’s elegant Queen Elizabeth. Delight in gracious service, refined amenities, sumptuous dining venues, and an array of enriching pursuits as Queen Elizabeth embodies timeless sophistication and understated grandeur.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
Sailing into Norway’s Arctic north, Narvik sits framed by snow-capped peaks, its dramatic wartime history and mountain scenery making it one of the most striking stops of the voyage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
A second day in Narvik offers further opportunity to explore this rugged fjord town, from its harbourside setting to the surrounding mountains, before continuing on through the Arctic landscapes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
Known as the Gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø sits within the aurora zone, its harbourside setting and distinctive Arctic Cathedral making it one of the most atmospheric stops of the voyage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
A second day in Tromsø offers further opportunity to explore this Arctic outpost, from its waterfront promenade to the surrounding fjords, before continuing your search for the Northern Lights.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
Bergen’s colourful wharf, Bryggen, forms one of Norway’s most recognisable views, its wooden buildings and narrow lanes tracing centuries of maritime trading history.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
Set against shimmering fjord waters, Stavanger blends a lively harbour with a preserved old town, where whitewashed timber houses line cobbled lanes. As the gateway to the Lysefjord and famous Pulpit Rock, it balances coastal charm with rugged adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth
Disembark and transfer to London for your flight to Munich, where you’ll check into your hotel for an overnight stay ahead of the second leg of your journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Steigenberger Hotel
Transfer to the river and embark Emerald Star, your floating base for the coming days. Settle in as the ship prepares to trace the Danube north through the heart of central Europe.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
At the meeting point of three rivers, Passau charms with its Italian-influenced old town and pastel-hued waterfront, a fitting final flourish before the Danube leg draws to a close.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
Austria’s third-largest city blends a handsomely preserved old town with a forward-looking arts scene, offering a different rhythm to the grander stops earlier in the cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
Perched above the river, Melk is dominated by its baroque abbey, a striking landmark that has watched over the Danube valley for centuries. Wander the quiet streets below at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
Once the seat of the Habsburg empire, Vienna greets you with grand imperial architecture, elegant coffee houses, and a musical heritage that still fills its concert halls today.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
Slovakia’s compact capital reveals a charming old town of pastel facades and cobbled lanes, watched over by the hilltop silhouette of Bratislava Castle above the Danube.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
Straddling the Danube in dramatic style, Budapest dazzles with grand boulevards, thermal baths and a skyline of domes and spires, making it one of the most spectacular overnight stops of the voyage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Emerald Star
Your holiday complete, today you’ll bid farewell to your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy Cunard Queen Elizabeth’s spectacular heritage, sense of occasion and huge array of activities, including ballroom-dancing, lawn bowls and Afternoon Tea in the Queens Room.
When Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II conducted the naming ceremony in her own honour in October 2010, she continued a marvellously regal formal cruising tradition. Cunard has maintained all the refined styling, amenities and service associated with the Golden Era of cruise sailing and added modern facilities, leisure, and entertainment opportunities.
Stunning accommodation and the most exceptional fine dining you’ll ever experience at sea are highlights of the glorious Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. You could dance the night away in the Queens Room at a themed ball, enjoy Afternoon Tea served by white-gloved waiters, or watch a polished production in the Royal Court Theatre. You’ll have three main gourmet restaurants to choose from, promising gastronomic delights to suit all tastes. And with spacious accommodation and two lovely pool areas, along with the Mareel® Wellness & Beauty sanctuary, you’ll enjoy a comfortable and relaxing cruise.
From classic British and French in the Britannia and Grills restaurants to the best steak onboard at The Verandah, plus a range of international cuisines at The Lido, there’s something to suit every taste.
Bars & Lounges*
*Available at an additional cost
^Included when staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom
+Included when staying in a Queens Grill Suite
** Included when staying in a Princess Grill Suite
Browse the art gallery and luxury boutiques, try your hand at croquet and fencing or take part in fitness classes or deck games. Alternatively, relax by the Pavilion Pool or in Mareel® Wellness & Beauty.
There’s never a dull moment with West End-style productions at the Royal Court Theatre, and a full live music programme, plus ballroom dancing in the Queens Room.
When Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II conducted the naming ceremony in her own honour in October 2010, she continued a marvellously regal formal cruising tradition. Cunard has maintained all the refined styling, amenities and service associated with the Golden Era of cruise sailing and added modern facilities, leisure, and entertainment opportunities.
Stunning accommodation and the most exceptional fine dining you’ll ever experience at sea are highlights of the glorious Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. You could dance the night away in the Queens Room at a themed ball, enjoy Afternoon Tea served by white-gloved waiters, or watch a polished production in the Royal Court Theatre. You’ll have three main gourmet restaurants to choose from, promising gastronomic delights to suit all tastes. And with spacious accommodation and two lovely pool areas, along with the Mareel® Wellness & Beauty sanctuary, you’ll enjoy a comfortable and relaxing cruise.
From classic British and French in the Britannia and Grills restaurants to the best steak onboard at The Verandah, plus a range of international cuisines at The Lido, there’s something to suit every taste.
Bars & Lounges*
*Available at an additional cost
^Included when staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom
+Included when staying in a Queens Grill Suite
** Included when staying in a Princess Grill Suite
Browse the art gallery and luxury boutiques, try your hand at croquet and fencing or take part in fitness classes or deck games. Alternatively, relax by the Pavilion Pool or in Mareel® Wellness & Beauty.
There’s never a dull moment with West End-style productions at the Royal Court Theatre, and a full live music programme, plus ballroom dancing in the Queens Room.
Cruising on board Emerald Star is an experience like no other. Enjoy delicious meals, take part in exciting activities, or simply relax and admire the beautiful views.
Featuring spacious staterooms, delicious dining options from around the world, and plenty of entertainment options, guests will always find something to delight in on board.
The vessel has four decks, and a spa to help everyone relax and rejuvenate while at sea, featuring treatments that utilise local ingredients that change depending on the destination.
There are also exciting shore excursions available to explore vibrant ports of call around the globe. Depending on the type of journey you’re looking for, guests can choose from a variety of itineraries traversing the Rhine, Danube, and Main rivers.
Whatever your vacation needs may be, the Emerald Star ensures that all journeys come with top-tier comfort and amenities so guests can cruise in comfort and style every time!
Included shore excursions allow you to explore the destinations on your itinerary in a unique and immersive way.
Emerald Star provides guests with the best in fine dining and a variety of choices, from international cuisine to a selection of buffet-style food, or light bites.
This ship provides plenty of activities; from golf and sports to swimming or indulging in spa treatments, you can be as active or relaxed as you desire.
During the evenings on board Emerald Star enjoy watching a movie, dance to live music, or simply bask in the peacefulness of cruising luxuriously under a star-studded sky.
Featuring spacious staterooms, delicious dining options from around the world, and plenty of entertainment options, guests will always find something to delight in on board.
The vessel has four decks, and a spa to help everyone relax and rejuvenate while at sea, featuring treatments that utilise local ingredients that change depending on the destination.
There are also exciting shore excursions available to explore vibrant ports of call around the globe. Depending on the type of journey you’re looking for, guests can choose from a variety of itineraries traversing the Rhine, Danube, and Main rivers.
Whatever your vacation needs may be, the Emerald Star ensures that all journeys come with top-tier comfort and amenities so guests can cruise in comfort and style every time!
Included shore excursions allow you to explore the destinations on your itinerary in a unique and immersive way.
Emerald Star provides guests with the best in fine dining and a variety of choices, from international cuisine to a selection of buffet-style food, or light bites.
This ship provides plenty of activities; from golf and sports to swimming or indulging in spa treatments, you can be as active or relaxed as you desire.
During the evenings on board Emerald Star enjoy watching a movie, dance to live music, or simply bask in the peacefulness of cruising luxuriously under a star-studded sky.
Cunard boasts some of the most spacious staterooms at sea, and each one comes with a myriad of services, features, and amenities for you to enjoy.
Cunard Queen Elizabeth’s well-appointed inside staterooms offer a haven of comfort and style for you to enjoy during your voyage. You’ll find thoughtful features and luxurious amenities throughout to ensure that extra special touch.
Beautifully positioned to offer spectacular sea views, Cunard’s Oceanview staterooms provide a private escape from which to enjoy the sights of the horizon. The perfectly framed views are the ideal backdrop to your luxurious surroundings.
Escape to your own private outdoor space in one of Cunard’s obstructed view Balcony staterooms, where you can sit back and feel the crisp sea air on your skin. Complete with fabulous features and thoughtful amenities, you’ll be sure to be well looked after.
Delight in breathtaking sea views that can be enjoyed from both inside and outside your Grill Suite. A voyage with a Grill Suite reservation will offer a whole new level of indulgence with the extra special touches of fine-dining experiences, and exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Terrace
The Tower Hotel London stands as an iconic landmark along the River Thames, boasting panoramic views of the city’s skyline and historic landmarks. With its prime location near Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, this luxury hotel offers unparalleled convenience for both business and leisure travelers. Its elegant rooms and suites exude modern comfort and sophistication, while its dining options showcase diverse cuisines. From its state-of-the-art facilities to its impeccable service, The Tower Hotel London promises a memorable stay in the heart of the capital.
The Steigenberger Hotel MĂĽnchen is a stylish retreat in the heart of Schwabing, Munich’s trendy district of art, culture and exclusive shopping, all just a few minutes’ walk away. Blending contemporary lifestyle with traditional Bavarian charm, it offers 292 elegantly furnished rooms and suites, some with floor-to-ceiling windows and partial alpine views. Unwind in the 300 m² wellness landscape with saunas and a Technogym-equipped fitness room, or savour regional and international cuisine at Restaurant Valentinum. With Olympiapark, BMW World and the English Garden all within easy reach via the nearby U6 line, it’s the ideal base for discovering the Bavarian capital in comfort and style.
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