Hong Kong – Australia to Southampton – Queen Mary 2 – 20 February 2023

Day 1-2
20 Feb 2023
20 Feb 2023
Fly from UK
We hope you have a pleasant flight.

Day 2-3
21 Feb 2023
21 Feb 2023
Hong Kong - 2 Night Hotel Stay
Contradiction is part of Hong Kong’s attraction. While the city buzzes with modern commerce, soaring skyscrapers, and sophistication, it remains a place of ancient beliefs and intriguing local customs. Few cities balance old and new like Hong Kong. A city as fiercely modern as it is traditional, life here pulses with vigour and vitality while still honouring ancient customs and beliefs.

Day 4
23 Feb 2023
23 Feb 2023
Hong Kong - Embark Queen Mary 2
Contradiction is part of Hong Kong’s attraction. While the city buzzes with modern commerce, soaring skyscrapers, and sophistication, it remains a place of ancient beliefs and intriguing local customs. Few cities balance old and new like Hong Kong. A city as fiercely modern as it is traditional, life here pulses with vigour and vitality while still honouring ancient customs and beliefs.

Day 5-7
24 Feb 2023
24 Feb 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 8
27 Feb 2023
27 Feb 2023
Bitung, Indonesia
Bitung Indonesia is the busy port for Manado on the island of Sulawesi. Like other Indonesian ports, it’s interesting just to see what sorts of ships turn up in the port. The narrow strait between Bitung and the island of Lembeh is famous for its colorful sea life, particularly smaller species such as nudibranchs, miniature seahorses, and so forth. Manado has ample evidence of its Dutch colonial history. St. Barthélemy Island

Day 9-10
28 Feb 2023
28 Feb 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 11
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Darwin, Australia
Darwin. One of the most remote and sparsely populated regions in the country. Built on the Timor Sea, the city is the gateway to some of Northern Australia’s most striking natural scenery, while its proximity to South East Asia has fuelled Darwin’s status as a bridge between the country and neighboring Indonesia.

Day 12-14
03 Mar 2023
03 Mar 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 15
06 Mar 2023
06 Mar 2023
Airlie Beach, Australia
Airlie Beach. Gateway to the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach, just north of Mackay and south of Townsville, is a coastal town of palm-fringed beaches, waterfront parks, and alfresco restaurants. Spend a few days exploring before you head off on your island holiday and you’ll find plenty of action, from sailing to scuba diving to skydiving. Take a seaplane for a picnic on the powder white sands of Whitehaven Beach or learn to sail in clear waters. St. Barthélemy Island

Day 16
07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 17
08 Mar 2023
08 Mar 2023
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane Australia. Sophisticated galleries, subtropical beaches, cool-climate vineyards: the greater Brisbane region delivers gasp-inducing contrasts. The region's star is Brisbane itself. The traditional home of the Jagera people, Queensland's capital has a flourishing restaurant, bar, and cultural scene. Lapping at its eastern fringe is Moreton Bay, where low-lying sandy isles beckon with turquoise waves and the passing parade of whales, turtles, and dolphins.

Day 18-19
09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 20-21
11 Mar 2023
11 Mar 2023
Sydney, Australia - Overnight Onboard
Sydney Australia. With its iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and of course Bondi beach it ranks as one of the world's most stunning cities. Enjoy Sydney’s natural beauty, from unspoilt beaches to public gardens, Before discovering its thriving restaurants and markets. Top it off with a trip to the Blue Mountains, a popular excursion among locals.

Day 22
13 Mar 2023
13 Mar 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 23
14 Mar 2023
14 Mar 2023
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne. Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold and the development of agriculture launched Melbourne’s rise to prominence and prosperity. Melbourne is a green and welcoming city, teeming with cultural institutions as well as cafés, bars, and restaurants serving a spectrum of international cuisine. St. Barthélemy Island

Day 24
15 Mar 2023
15 Mar 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 25
16 Mar 2023
16 Mar 2023
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Kangaroo Island lies off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide. Over a third of the island is protected in nature reserves. Home to native wildlife like sea lions, koalas, and diverse bird species. In the west, Flinders Chase National Park is known for penguin colonies and striking coastal rock formations. Like the sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the stalactite-covered Admirals Arch.

Day 26
17 Mar 2023
17 Mar 2023
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. A beautiful, well-planned city nestled between fine sand beaches and hillside villages. Ringed by sweeping foothills, the city is one of culture and sophistication with a surprisingly European feel. The square mile is easy to explore, but Adelaide’s countryside rewards those who venture north, east, and south. Savor the scenery, match vintages in the verdant Barossa Valley, admire native animals at the Cleland Wildlife Park, or discover historic Hahndorf.

Day 27-28
18 Mar 2023
18 Mar 2023
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.

Day 29
20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023
Busselton, Australia
Busselton is a city on the southwest tip of Western Australia. It's known for its sheltered beach and seasonal humpback whale populations. The beachfront features the 19th-century Busselton Jetty. This wood pier stretches nearly 2km to the Underwater Observatory, where life in a coral reef is on view. To the city's northeast, the towering Tuart trees of Tuart Forest National Park are home to 2 species of possum.

Day 30
21 Mar 2023
21 Mar 2023
Perth, Australia - Disembark Queen Mary
Perth’s spectacular growth in recent times makes the old historic port of Fremantle seem tiny in comparison. Eighty percent of Western Australia’s population lives in or around this sunny metropolis. They say you can’t please everyone, but Perth may prove to be the exception to that rule. The city’s urban sprawl is awash with fusion flavours, fashionable boutiques, and innovative museums but Western Australia’s capital impresses in other ways too.



Day 31-32
22 Mar 2023
22 Mar 2023
Perth, Australia - 2-night hotel stay
Perth’s spectacular growth in recent times makes the old historic port of Fremantle seem tiny in comparison. Eighty percent of Western Australia’s population lives in or around this sunny metropolis. They say you can’t please everyone, but Perth may prove to be the exception to that rule. The city’s urban sprawl is awash with fusion flavours, fashionable boutiques, and innovative museums but Western Australia’s capital impresses in other ways too.


Day 32
23 Mar 2023
23 Mar 2023
Fly overnight to UK
Despite such a long flight we hope you enjoy it and arrive home safely.


Day 34
25 Mar 2023
25 Mar 2023
Arrive UK
Welcome home, we will be contacting you in a few days to check that your holiday cruise met your expectations and that you had a wonderful time.