ACAPULCO, MEXICO Queen Elizabeth


Let golden Acapulco bid you bienvenido. Setting eyes on the irresistible arc of seven beaches framed by fertile mountains, you’re bound to feel a tinge of excitement. And you may wish to hold your breath during the quintessential experience here: watching daring locals plunge from the cliff tops into the ocean swell 40 metres below.


ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA Queen Mary 2


Connoisseurs of New World wines are in luck. Around a third of Australia’s supply is produced an hour or less from church-sprinkled Adelaide, a legacy of German settlers in the early 1800s. Perhaps its best known is the gorgeous Penfolds Magill Estate, a wonderful spot for a first-class tasting in the rolling South Australian countryside.


ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT Queen Elizabeth


Stand and admire the hulking turreted silhouette of sand-coloured Fort Quait Bay, jutting out into the sea. Occupying the spot where the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once towered up to guide ships. You could even descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shugafa, three underground tiers of Roman tombs and burial chambers.


AQABA (FOR PETRA), JORDAN Queen Elizabeth


Make the breathtaking entrance to Petra as you pass through the narrow gorge opening into the rose red city ‘lost’ until 1812. Photograph its picturesque Monastery and iconic Treasury, their columns etched into the solid cliff. Or cross undulating desert by four-wheel drive to set eyes on Wadi Rum, dotted with striking rock formations.


ATHENS (FROM PIRAEUS), GREECE Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2


Make a beeline for that irresistible icon of the Athens skyline, the Parthenon, gazing down from the Acropolis, and the nearby Theatre of Dionysus, once resounding with the dramas of Euripides and Sophocles. Then grace the lively stage of the cobbled Plaka district, bustling with cafés and perfect for a spot of people watching.


AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Queen Elizabeth


Here in the City of Sails, boats are a passion and a way of life – indeed there are more per person here than anywhere else on the globe. You can even glide along a serene underground river in the famous Waitomo Caves, emerging in a magical grotto whose roof is pin-picked with the green and blue hues of thousands of tiny glow-worms.


BALI, INDONESIA Queen Mary 2


Be captivated by curved steps of rice paddies climbing misty volcanic slopes and golden ribbons arcing along the shore. Just as vibrant are the resplendent costumes and gilded headwear of local traditional dancers. The island’s many temples include Tanah Lot, set on a rocky outcrop encircled by sea, and the tranquil Ubud Water Temple.


BANGKOK (FROM LAEMCHABANG), THAILAND Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2


The vibrant heart of an ancient kingdom, Bangkok is at times spiritual and serene, at others fast and furious. Undoubted jewel in its crown is the Grand Palace, whose spires and finials seem to shimmer gold. Marvel too at the postcard favourite Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) intricately decorated in Khmer mosaics.


BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2


Nestling on the banks of the gently curving Brisbane River, this sleek, cosmopolitan city retains a distinctly down-to-earth feel. Explore the vibrant South Bank, discover the collection of Aboriginal, European and Asian artwork at Queensland Art Gallery or sample the cuisine at one of the award-winning local restaurants.


CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO Queen Elizabeth


Stunning scenery beckons you to the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where La Playa del Amor delights with its golden sands and a striking rock, El Arco, juts out from clear ocean. Shoppers can pick up Mexican silver and ceramics or return home with souvenirs from the Glass Factory, where you can witness traditional glass blowers in action.


CAIRNS (FROM YORKEYS KNOB), AUSTRALIA Queen Mary 2


Laid-back Cairns is your gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, a spectacular location for snorkelling and diving among kaleidoscopic marine life and coral. Follow Foreshore Promenade around the lagoon filled with pleasure craft or take a scenic railway ride to the tranquil mountain village of Kuranda.


CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Queen Mary 2O


For a first glimpse over this wonderful city, savour an awe-inspiring cable car ride up Table Mountain. Perhaps make the poignant tour of Robben Island or take a cultural trip to Stellenbosch and its surrounding wine lands. Then again, a leisurely browse of the modern Waterfront and a number of clamorous city markets is just as rewarding.


O= Overnight Stay • For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 52-65 • For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 118-129


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