Rotterdam, NL
Rotterdam, NL is the listed embarkation point. Plan your arrival, hotel and port transfer around the confirmed check-in time. Ask which airport and transfer options fit your sailing.
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Queen Elizabeth historical route: Rotterdam to Southampton
Keep this 19-day reference route from Rotterdam, NL to Southampton, United Kingdom for comparison. The displayed dates are 26 August to 14 September. For a current sailing, use the checked Cunard calendars rather than treating this archived route as an offer.
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What to compare with a current voyage
For this reference, compare the journey to Rotterdam, NL with your onward travel from Southampton, United Kingdom. The listed calls at Valencia, Spain, Messina Strait, Italy, Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy provide useful points of comparison with a new itinerary. Check whether those calls, the sea days and the embarkation/disembarkation arrangements are still offered on the current sailing you choose. A different year or a similar voyage code is not evidence of the same route.
Bring the original route, your preferred dates and any cabin or suite priorities to Deluxe Cruises. Ask for a written itinerary and fare conditions for the exact current departure, including confirmed inclusions and arrangements for joining and leaving the ship.
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Rotterdam, NL to Southampton, United Kingdom
The original page describes a 19-day voyage from Rotterdam, NL to Southampton, United Kingdom, with the displayed dates 26 August – 14 September. Ports listed along the way include Southampton, United Kingdom, Valencia, Spain, Messina Strait, Italy, Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy, Venice, Italy, Sibenik, Croatia. Use the day-by-day route to compare time ashore, sea days and the journey to and from the ship. Deluxe Cruises can help you find a current sailing that suits your travel plans.
Displayed dates26 August – 14 September
Listed duration19 days
Distinct port names10
Sea-day entries8
Original voyage details
Rotterdam, NL to Southampton, United Kingdom
August 26 September 14 - 19 Days - World Cruise Q824B
The destinations on this page
Plan your time ashore
Southampton, United Kingdom
Southampton, United Kingdom is the listed arrival port. Allow time for disembarkation, immigration and the onward journey before choosing flights or rail connections.
Valencia, Spain
For the listed call at Valencia, Spain, compare the time in port with your sightseeing priorities. Confirm the berth or tender arrangements, excursion timings and the ship’s return-on-board deadline.
Messina Strait, Italy
The reference table lists Messina Strait, Italy on 2 dates. Check whether a current itinerary includes an overnight stay, an extended call or a repeat visit before arranging independent sightseeing.
Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy
For the listed call at Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy, compare the time in port with your sightseeing priorities. Confirm the berth or tender arrangements, excursion timings and the ship’s return-on-board deadline.
Venice, Italy
For the listed call at Venice, Italy, compare the time in port with your sightseeing priorities. Confirm the berth or tender arrangements, excursion timings and the ship’s return-on-board deadline.
Sibenik, Croatia
For the listed call at Sibenik, Croatia, compare the time in port with your sightseeing priorities. Confirm the berth or tender arrangements, excursion timings and the ship’s return-on-board deadline.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
For the listed call at Dubrovnik, Croatia, compare the time in port with your sightseeing priorities. Confirm the berth or tender arrangements, excursion timings and the ship’s return-on-board deadline.
More ports on this route
Cagliari, Italy, Gibraltar, Great Britain.
Check the full sequence in the itinerary table below and ask us to compare it with the current sailing.
Your journey, day by day
Queen Elizabeth sailing itinerary
Read the original port sequence and timing notes below. “At Sea” identifies an entry without a listed port visit; blank timing cells remain unverified. Wide tables scroll inside this panel on smaller screens.
| Date as listed | Port or sea day | Arrival, departure or notes |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August | Rotterdam, NL | Embark |
| 27 August | Rotterdam, NL | In Port |
| 28 August | Southampton, United Kingdom | In Port |
| 29 August | At Sea | |
| 30 August | At Sea | |
| 31 August | At Sea | |
| 01 September | Valencia, Spain | In Port |
| 02 September | At Sea | |
| 03 September | Messina Strait, Italy | Cruise By |
| 03 September | Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy | In Port |
| 04 September | At Sea | |
| 05 September | Venice, Italy | In Port |
| 06 September | Sibenik, Croatia | In Port |
| 07 September | Dubrovnik, Croatia | In Port |
| 08 September | Messina Strait, Italy | Cruise By |
| 09 September | Cagliari, Italy | In Port |
| 10 September | At Sea | |
| 11 September | Gibraltar, Great Britain | In Port |
| 12 September | At Sea | |
| 13 September | At Sea | |
| 14 September | Southampton, United Kingdom | Disembark |
The ship & your stay
Choose your Queen Elizabeth experience
Queen Elizabeth is the Cunard ship featured in this collection. Start with the route you want to explore, then compare accommodation and the overall cost of the journey. The original photographs in this collection provide a reference; ask for current cabin details and the deck plan for your preferred sailing.
Inside & oceanview
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Balcony staterooms
If private outdoor space matters to you, ask to compare balcony categories and locations. Review the exact cabin layout, accessibility and any restricted view for the sailing being quoted.
Suites & Grill choices
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For a longer luxury world cruise or a world voyage segment, cabin location, laundry arrangements, luggage and consecutive sailing requirements deserve extra attention. Share your priorities so we can compare suitable options.
Queen Elizabeth reference photographs
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Cruise planning questions
Is this a confirmed future Queen Elizabeth sailing?
This is a reference itinerary from the existing website. The date labels do not establish current availability. Ask Deluxe Cruises to confirm the ship, departure year, itinerary and cabin availability before making travel arrangements.
How do I request a price for Rotterdam, NL to Southampton, United Kingdom?
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What should I check before booking?
Confirm the departure and return dates, ports, accommodation, fare conditions and what is included. Check passport, visa and insurance requirements for your own circumstances, and plan flights and transfers around the confirmed sailing.
Can I plan a luxury world cruise or a shorter voyage?
Tell Deluxe Cruises how long you wish to travel and which destinations matter most. We can discuss current world cruise and ocean voyage options, including alternatives when an archived Queen Elizabeth route is no longer offered.
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