Southampton To Cape Town

18 nights · 18 Jan 2028 – 5 Feb 2028 · aboard Queen Elizabeth

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18 nights · Queen Elizabeth

Route map

18 nights 6 ports 5 countries ~6,290 nautical miles

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Southampton, England · 18 nights · ends Cape Town, South Africa · Africa

  1. Southampton
    Tue 18 Jan · Day 1

    Southampton England

    Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool…
    Port guide →
  2. Wed 19 Jan Day 2
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  3. Thu 20 Jan Day 3
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  4. Lisbon
    Fri 21 Jan · Day 4

    Lisbon Portugal

    Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of…
    Port guide →
  5. Sat 22 Jan Day 5
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  6. Santa Cruz de Tenerife
    Sun 23 Jan · Day 6

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain

    The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern…
    Port guide →
  7. Mon 24 Jan Day 7
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  8. Tue 25 Jan Day 8
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  9. Sao Vicente Island
    Wed 26 Jan · Day 9

    Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde

    Port guide →
  10. Thu 27 Jan Day 10
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  11. Fri 28 Jan Day 11
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  12. Sat 29 Jan Day 12
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  13. Sun 30 Jan Day 13
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  14. Mon 31 Jan Day 14
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  15. Tue 1 Feb Day 15
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  16. Wed 2 Feb Day 16
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  17. Thu 3 Feb Day 17
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  18. Cape Town
    Fri 4 Feb · Day 18

    Cape Town South Africa

    Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay. The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck,…
    Port guide →
  19. Cape Town
    Sat 5 Feb · Day 19

    Cape Town South Africa

    Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay. The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck,…
    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

Prices are per person and based on the lowest available cabin within each grade. Confirm the final price with the cruise line at booking.

Cunard Fare KD1

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
 £2,299 — available
Standard Inside (ID)
inside
 £2,349 — available
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
 £2,349 — available
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
 £2,499 — available
Deluxe Inside (GB)
inside
 £2,599 — available
Deluxe Inside (GC)
inside
 £2,599 — available
Deluxe Inside (GA)
inside
 £2,649 — available
Single Inside (LC)
inside
 £3,599 — wait_list
Oceanview (FC)
outside
 £2,699 — available
Oceanview (FB)
outside
 £2,749 — wait_list
Oceanview (EF)
outside
 £2,799 — wait_list
Oceanview (EC)
outside
 £2,849 — available
Oceanview (EB)
outside
 £2,999 — available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
 £4,299 — wait_list
Balcony (CB)
balcony
 £3,399 — available
Balcony (CA)
balcony
 £3,449 — available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
 £3,499 — available
Balcony (BE)
balcony
 £3,549 — available
Balcony (BD)
balcony
 £3,649 — available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
 £3,849 — available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
 £3,899 — available
Balcony (BA)
balcony
 £4,099 — available
Club Balcony (A2)
balcony
 £4,999 — available
Club Balcony (A1)
balcony
 £5,299 — available
Princess Suite (P2)
suite
 £7,299 — available
Princess Suite (P1)
suite
 £7,399 — available
Queens Suite (Q6)
suite
 £8,999 — wait_list
Queens Suite (Q5)
suite
 £9,399 — wait_list
Penthouse (Q4)
suite
 £9,499 — available
Penthouse (Q3)
suite
 £10,999 — wait_list
Master Suite (Q2)
suite
 £16,499 — wait_list
Grand Suite (Q1)
suite
 £23,499 — wait_list

Early Saver KU2

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
 £2,199 — available
Standard Inside (ID)
inside
 £2,249 — available
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
 £2,249 — available
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
 £2,399 — available
Deluxe Inside (GB)
inside
 £2,499 — available
Deluxe Inside (GC)
inside
 £2,499 — available
Deluxe Inside (GA)
inside
 £2,549 — available
Single Inside (LC)
inside
 £3,499 — closed
Oceanview (FC)
outside
 £2,599 — available
Oceanview (FB)
outside
 £2,649 — closed
Oceanview (EF)
outside
 £2,699 — closed
Oceanview (EC)
outside
 £2,749 — available
Oceanview (EB)
outside
 £2,899 — available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
 £4,199 — closed
Balcony (CB)
balcony
 £3,249 — available
Balcony (CA)
balcony
 £3,299 — available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
 £3,349 — available
Balcony (BE)
balcony
 £3,399 — available
Balcony (BD)
balcony
 £3,499 — available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
 £3,699 — available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
 £3,749 — available
Balcony (BA)
balcony
 £3,949 — available

Shore excursions on this cruise

A small selection of trusted tours at the ports this cruise visits. Browse the full list per port from the itinerary above, or visit all excursions.

Sao Vicente Island

All in Sao Vicente Island →
4 Hour Quad Tour of São Vicente Island with Coastal Views

4 Hour Quad Tour of São Vicente Island with Coastal Views

4h 0 mins

From £113 pp

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5 Days Cape Verde Sao Vicente and Santo Antao from Sao Vicente

5 Days Cape Verde Sao Vicente and Santo Antao from Sao Vicente

5 days

From £840 pp

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Beaches, Villages & Monte Verde, São Vicente (includes São Pedro)

Beaches, Villages & Monte Verde, São Vicente (includes São Pedro)

5h 30 mins

From £61 pp

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

All in Santa Cruz de Tenerife →
8-Day Bicycle Tour To Tenerife In Spain

8-Day Bicycle Tour To Tenerife In Spain

8 days

From £4,155 pp

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8-Hour Rental in a Luxury Car and Driver/Official Private Guide in Tenerife

8-Hour Rental in a Luxury Car and Driver/Official Private Guide in Tenerife

0 day

From £649 pp

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Bike Rental Tenerife

Bike Rental Tenerife

1 day

From £16 pp

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Southampton

All in Southampton →
2 Day Stonehenge and Bath Tour with Overnight Stay in Bath

2 Day Stonehenge and Bath Tour with Overnight Stay in Bath

2 days

From £808 pp

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8 Hour Private Tour from Southampton You chose where to go

8 Hour Private Tour from Southampton You chose where to go

0 day

From £670 pp

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Arrival, Departure or Round Trip Private Transfer: Central London to Southampton Cruise Port

Arrival, Departure or Round Trip Private Transfer: Central London to Southampton Cruise Port

1 mins

From £272 pp

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Lisbon

All in Lisbon →
2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour

2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour

2h 0 mins

From £48 pp

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3-Hour Lisbon 7 Hills Electric Bike Tour

3-Hour Lisbon 7 Hills Electric Bike Tour

3h 0 mins

From £23 pp

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Airport Private Transfer to/from Lisbon

Airport Private Transfer to/from Lisbon

From £22 pp

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Cape Town

All in Cape Town →
1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town

1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town

1h 0 mins

From £19 pp

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2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town

2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town

2 days

From £396 pp

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4-Days Private Cape Town Highlights Tours and Overnight Big 5 Safari At Aquila

4-Days Private Cape Town Highlights Tours and Overnight Big 5 Safari At Aquila

4 days

From £864 pp

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About this cruise

Departing Southampton, England, on 18 January 2028, Queen Elizabeth operates this 18-night Cunard sailing. The sailing concludes in Cape Town, South Africa. The itinerary covers destinations in the Africa. Queen Elizabeth is rated Premium — suited to passengers who prefer that style of cruising. See the route map, day-by-day itinerary, and cabin pricing on this page.

This summary is drawn from the operator's sailing data. We update these pages as more detail becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

Inclusions vary by fare type and cabin grade. On most sailings, accommodation and main restaurant dining are included in the headline price, while drinks, gratuities, and speciality dining are usually charged separately. Confirm what's covered with Cunard before you book.

To book this sailing, visit Cunard's website directly. CruiseCompass is a comparison and information service and does not take reservations.

Cancellation and amendment policies are set by Cunard. As a general guide, cruise lines typically offer a full refund if you cancel 90 or more days before departure, with increasing charges as the sailing date approaches. Confirm the exact terms with Cunard at the time of booking, as policies vary by fare type.