Travel aboard Queen Mary 2 (QM2)
An ocean liner with an enduring connection to Transatlantic travel. Compare the rhythm of sea days with the port calls in the route below when planning your Queen Mary 2 voyage.
Cunard voyage reference
Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Southampton, England to Cape Town, South Africa | 10 Jan 2026 – 18 Apr 2026 | M503
Plan your Queen Mary 2 journey from Southampton, England to Cape Town, South Africa. Review the preserved port-by-port itinerary below and discuss your travel dates, accommodation and onward arrangements with us.
Plan your travel around the itinerary
For Southampton, England to Cape Town, South Africa, check the embarkation and disembarkation arrangements, overnight travel and the time available in each port. Discuss accessibility needs and your preferred cabin or suite before choosing a fare.
Itinerary and planning reference
Reference information: displayed year labels have been updated where requested. This does not confirm future departures, fares or availability. Ask us to verify the sailing before making travel arrangements.
LUXURY WORLD CRUISE
Queen Mary 2 2026
Luxury World Cruises 2026 - Voyage M503
Southampton, England to Cape Town, South Africa
January 10 April 18 2026 - 98 Days
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Queen Mary 2 2026
Luxury World Cruises 2026 - Voyage M503
Southampton, England to Cape Town, South Africa
January 10 April 18 2026 - 98 Days
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| Date | Arrive | Depart |
| January 2026 | ||
| 10 JANUARY 2026 | Southampton, England | Embark |
| 11 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 12 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 13 JANUARY 2026 | Malaga | In Port |
| 14 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 15 JANUARY 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | In Port |
| 16 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 17 JANUARY 2026 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | In Port |
| 18 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 19 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 20 JANUARY 2026 | Port Said, Egypt | Cruising Only |
| 21 JANUARY 2026 | Suez Canal, Egypt | Cruising Only |
| 21 JANUARY 2026 | Suez, Egypt | Cruising Only |
| 21 JANUARY 2026 | Sokhna, Egypt | In Port |
| 22 JANUARY 2026 | Sokhna, Egypt | In Port |
| 23 JANUARY 2026 | Luxor/Karnak (Safaga), Egypt | In Port |
| 24 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 25 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 26 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 27 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 28 JANUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 29 JANUARY 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | In Port |
| 30 JANUARY 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | In Port |
| 31 JANUARY 2026 | Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates | In Port |
| February 2026 | ||
| 01 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 02 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 03 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 04 FEBRUARY 2026 | Cochin, India | In Port |
| 05 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 06 FEBRUARY 2026 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | In Port |
| 07 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 08 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 09 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 10 FEBRUARY 2026 | Phuket | In Port |
| 11 FEBRUARY 2026 | Penang, Malaysia | In Port |
| 12 FEBRUARY 2026 | Kuala Lumpur (Pt. Kelang), Malaysia | In Port |
| 13 FEBRUARY 2026 | Singapore | In Port |
| 14 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 15 FEBRUARY 2026 | Sihanoukville, Cambodia | In Port |
| 16 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 17 FEBRUARY 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam | In Port |
| 18 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 19 FEBRUARY 2026 | Sanya, Hainan Island | In Port |
| 20 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 21 FEBRUARY 2026 | Hong Kong, China | In Port |
| 22 FEBRUARY 2026 | Hong Kong, China | In Port |
| 23 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 24 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 25 FEBRUARY 2026 | Bandar S Begawan, Brunei | In Port |
| 26 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 27 FEBRUARY 2026 | At Sea | |
| 28 FEBRUARY 2026 | Bitung, Indonesia | In Port |
| March 2026 | ||
| 01 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 02 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 03 MARCH 2026 | Darwin, Australia | In Port |
| 04 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 05 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 06 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 07 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 08 MARCH 2026 | Whitsunday, Australia | In Port |
| 09 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 10 MARCH 2026 | Brisbane, Australia | In Port |
| 11 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 12 MARCH 2026 | Sydney, Australia | In Port |
| 13 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 14 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 15 MARCH 2026 | Milford Sound, New Zealand | In Port |
| 16 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 17 MARCH 2026 | Akaroa, New Zealand | In Port |
| 18 MARCH 2026 | Wellington, New Zealand | In Port |
| 19 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 20 MARCH 2026 | Auckland, New Zealand | In Port |
| 21 MARCH 2026 | Auckland, New Zealand | In Port |
| 22 MARCH 2026 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand | In Port |
| 23 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 24 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 25 MARCH 2026 | Sydney, Australia | In Port |
| 26 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 27 MARCH 2026 | Melbourne, Australia | In Port |
| 28 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 29 MARCH 2026 | Adelaide, Australia | In Port |
| 30 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| 31 MARCH 2026 | At Sea | |
| April 2026 | ||
| 01 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 02 APRIL 2026 | Fremantle, Australia | In Port |
| 03 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 04 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 05 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 06 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 07 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 08 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 09 APRIL 2026 | Mauritius | In Port |
| 10 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 11 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 12 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 13 APRIL 2026 | Durban, South Africa | In Port |
| 14 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 15 APRIL 2026 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | In Port |
| 16 APRIL 2026 | At Sea | |
| 17 APRIL 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | In Port |
| 18 APRIL 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa | |
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Voyage illustrations and reference images
Original illustrations are retained as planning references. Image labels may reflect an earlier itinerary; ask us to confirm the current route.
Plan your time ashore
The preserved itinerary includes Southampton, England, Malaga, Barcelona, Spain, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Suez Canal, Egypt, Suez, Egypt, Sokhna, Egypt, Luxor/Karnak (Safaga), Egypt and further calls shown in the table. Compare the stated arrival and departure times before choosing shore activities; confirm the current schedule and any tender arrangements for your sailing.
Allow time for transfers at the embarkation and disembarkation ports. Visa, entry and travel-document requirements depend on your nationality and route; check the applicable official requirements before booking.
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Compare itinerary references
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- Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Southampton, England to Southampton, England | 10 Jan 2026 – 03 May 2026 | M503
- Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Southampton, England to Fremantle, Australia | 10 Jan 2026 – 02 Apr 2026 | M503
- Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Southampton, England to Adelaide, Australia | 10 Jan 2026 – 29 Mar 2026 | M503
- Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Southampton, England to Southampton, England | 10 Jan 2028 – 09 May 2028 | M403
- Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Cape Town, South Africa to Southampton, England | 28 Jan 2028 – 09 May 2028 | M403
- Queen Mary 2 Luxury World Cruise: Southampton, United Kingdom to Southampton, United Kingdom | 10 Jan 2026 – 10 May 2026 | M803D
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Planning questions
How should I use this Queen Mary 2 itinerary?
Compare the route, days at sea and embarkation ports with your available travel time. The preserved schedule is a reference; email us to confirm current dates and availability.
Can I compare a luxury world cruise with a shorter sector?
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