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Southampton

7 nights · Mediterranean

7-night Mediterranean cruise from Southampton on Queen Elizabeth

The Spain and France is a 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth, operated by Cunard. Departing Southampton on March 28, 2027, the voyage visits 5 ports including La Coruna, Spain, Gijon, Santander, Spain. Fares start from $1,089 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Mar 28, 2027
Returns
Apr 4, 2027
Ports of call
5
Days at sea
2

Voyage code Q709N

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Southampton

Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city walls in the UK where the Bargate – the ancient entrance – still stands intact. There are bustling marina-side bars, shiny shopping districts and a vibrant cultural quarter where the Mayflower Theatre puts on West End musicals and the SeaCity Museum catalogues Southampton’s seafaring past. Some of England’s most impressive landmarks are an easy drive away, including the Neolithic wonder Stonehenge, the picturesque spa city Bath or Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern and Tower Bridge in the bustling capital of London. Discover 5,000 years of history and more on a Southampton cruise.

La Coruna, Spain

The fine port of La Coruña centres on a narrow peninsula that juts from Spain’s northern coast, 64km north of Santiago. A broad headland curves in both directions from the end of that peninsula to create two large bays: one facing across to Ferrol, and sheltering a large harbour, the other lying open to the Atlantic, lined by a long sandy beach. In the dynamic city in between, a five-minute walk by way of old stone alleyways, with tantalizing restaurants, tapas bars and nightspots jostling for attention, takes you from bustling modern port – where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return – to relaxed resort. The heart of La Coruña, poised between the old city and its modern sprawl just inland from the port, is the colonnaded Praza de María Pita. The narrow and atmospheric streets of the old town wind around the Romanesque churches of Santiago and Santa María del Campo, and are shielded from the sea by a high wall. The distinctive glass-fronted galleries of the sea-facing buildings, rising six storeys high along the Avenida da Marina in front of the port, form a magnificent ensemble . They were originally designed so local residents, whose lives were intertwined with the ocean, could watch the activity of the harbour in shelter. When sailing the Nothern Europe with MSC Cruises, the most obvious excursion from La Coruña is Santiago de Compostela, which ranks among the most beautiful cities in all Spain. A superb mix of twisting stone lanes, majestic squares and ancient churches, interspersed with countless hidden nooks and crannies, Santiago’s medieval core remains a remarkably integrated whole, all the better for being very largely pedestrianized.

Gijon

Gijón began as a fishing village nearly 3,000 years ago, according to the records of the Campa Torres Archaeological and Nature Reserve in Gijón. Today the city is an important port on the Atlantic coast of Spain. The historic fishing village, known as Cimadevilla, is located on a penninsula that divides the port in half. The village is the main tourist attraction of the city. Most of the streets are cobble stone and barely two cars wide. Many of the buildings have been renovated to display the colorful life of the village. Those that have not are evidence of centuries of construction designed to withstand the powerful forces of the Atlantic. A hike up the hill and through Cimadevilla leads to Cerro de Santa Catalina. It is a park on the tip of the pennisula that provides a view of the outstretched coastline forming the port. On the very edge of the penisula is a sculpture the size of a house, Eligio del Horizonte, or Praise of the Horizon. It is one of 16 large sculptures placed in public spaces throughout the city over the last decade. A brief look out to sea and the numerous cargo ships bring back the present. The busy commercial port is to the left. The port authority building not only houses plenty of information about the port, but also one of the cleanest public restrooms in Europe, at least at this time of the year. To the right is Playa del San Lorenzo, the main beach of the city, which in summer becomes very busy, too. During spring, the Atlantic brings cold nights, rainy mornings for the city and snow for the mountains nearby. By afternoon though, the clouds break off from the sea and the sun shines, urging everything on toward summer.

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Fare details

Fare details

Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
Verified 1 hour ago
Inside
$1,089
Oceanview
$1,219
Balcony
$1,309
Suite
$2,799
Tracked range
157 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Inside $1,089 $1,089 on Jun 6 $1,259 on Mar 25
Oceanview $1,219 $1,219 on Jun 6 $1,409 on Mar 25
Balcony $1,309 $1,259 on Jun 6 $1,509 on Mar 25
Suite $2,799 $2,669 on Jun 6 $3,209 on Mar 25
Cabin grades
32 total
Club BalconyBalcony · A1
Club BalconyBalcony · A2
Balcony CabinBalcony · BA
Balcony CabinBalcony · BB
Balcony CabinBalcony · BC
Balcony CabinBalcony · BD
Balcony CabinBalcony · BE
Balcony CabinBalcony · BF
Balcony Cabin - Partially Obstructed ViewBalcony · CA
Balcony Cabin - Partially Obstructed ViewBalcony · CB
Deluxe InsideInside · GA
Deluxe InsideInside · GB
Deluxe InsideInside · GC
Standard InsideInside · IA
Standard InsideInside · ID
Standard InsideInside · IE
Standard InsideInside · IF
Single InsideInside · LC
OceanviewOceanview · EB
OceanviewOceanview · EC
OceanviewOceanview · EF
Oceanview (Obstructed View)Oceanview · FB
Oceanview (Obstructed View)Oceanview · FC
Single OceanviewOceanview · KC
Princess SuiteSuite · P1
Princess SuiteSuite · P2
Grand SuiteSuite · Q1
Master SuiteSuite · Q2
Penthouse SuiteSuite · Q3
Penthouse SuiteSuite · Q4
Queen SuiteSuite · Q5
Queen SuiteSuite · Q6

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Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $1,089

$155 / night

Fare rows

Standard Inside

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,089

$155 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Oceanview

from $1,219

$174 / night

Fare rows

Oceanview (Obstructed View)

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,219

$174 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $1,309

$187 / night

Fare rows

Balcony Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,309

$187 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $2,799

$399 / night

Fare rows

Princess Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,799

$399 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

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Southampton

Day 1 Mar 28, 2027

Southampton

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Join us on Queen Elizabeth and immerse yourself in her evocative art deco elegance. Our newest Queen exudes style and has an especially refined feel. Prepare yourself for a truly remarkable voyage. Queen Elizabeth invites you to an uncrowded world where spacious decks set the perfect backdrop for you to savour a flawless Cunard experience. Immerse yourself in endless entertainment, luxurious accommodation and an array of dining choices. Her art deco features and gleaming chandeliers blend with contemporary attractions to ensure a remarkable holiday. Enjoy croquet on her Games Deck, stunning entertainment in her Royal Court Theatre or relax in her elegant conservatory. The choice is yours.

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