Explore this Queen Elizabeth route from Sydney, Australia to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Compare its port calls with your preferred pace of travel, then ask Deluxe Cruises about current Cunard sailings and suitable cabin or suite choices.
The reference route includes Brisbane, Australia; Port Douglas, Australia (for Cairns); Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Hong Kong (Overnight); Hong Kong Full; Da Nang/Hue (Chan May), Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam; Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand. Read the daily itinerary for the order of calls and time at sea; overnight descriptions and port timings need confirmation for your chosen departure.
Australia and New Zealand itineraries reward careful planning of flights and time ashore. Check entry requirements for each country and allow recovery time after a long flight.
For Asian ports, plan how you will travel between the terminal and the places you want to visit. Confirm port locations, local transport and entry requirements before arranging independent excursions.
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Queen Elizabeth itinerary reference
Sydney, Australia to Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 29 April 5 2027 - 36 Days
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Cunard QE - Months
Arrive
Cunard QE - Embark
February 2027
29 February 2027
Sydney, Australia
Full
Day & Evening
March 2027
1 March 2027
Cruising the Tasman Sea
2 March 2027
Brisbane, Australia
Full Day
3 March 2027
Cruising the Coral Sea
4 March 2027
Cruising the Coral Sea
5 March 2027
Port Douglas, Australia
(for Cairns)
Full Day
6 March 2027
Cruising the Arafura Sea & the
South China Sea
7 March 2027
Cruising the Arafura Sea & the
South China Sea
8 March 2027
Cruising the Arafura Sea & the
South China Sea
9 March 2027
Cruising the Arafura Sea & the
South China Sea
10 March 2027
Cruising the Arafura Sea & the
South China Sea
11 March 2027
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Full Day
12 March 2027
Cruising the South China Sea
13 March 2027
Cruising the South China Sea
14 March 2027
Hong Kong (Overnight)
Full Day & Overnight
15 March 2027
Hong Kong Full
Day & Evening
16 March 2027
Cruising the South China Sea
17 March 2027
Da Nang/Hue (Chan May),
Vietnam
Full Day
18 March 2027
Cruising the South China Sea
19 March 2027
Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My),
Vietnam
Full Day
20 March 2027
Cruising the Gulf of Thailand
21 March 2027
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Full Day
22 March 2027
Ko Samui, Thailand
Full Day
23 March 2027
Cruising the
South China Sea
24 March 2027
Singapore
Full Day
25 March 2027
Kuala Lumpur (Port
Kelang), Malaysia
Full Day
26 March 2027
Penang, Malaysia
Full Day
27 March 2027
Phuket, Thailand
Full Day
28 March 2027
Cruising the Bay of
Bengal
29 March 2027
Cruising the Bay of
Bengal
30 March 2027
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Full Day
31 March 2027
Cochin, India
Half Day - Afternoon
April 2027
1 April 2027
Cruising the Indian
Ocean
2 April 2027
Mumbai, India
Full Day
3 April 2027
Cruising the Arabian Sea
4 April 2027
Cruising the Arabian Sea
5 April 2027
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Full Day
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How do I check dates and current prices?
Email info@deluxecruises.com with your preferred ship, travel dates, guest count and cabin or suite preference. Mention Sydney, Australia to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We can help you compare current options and request our best available offer.
What should I confirm before arranging travel?
Confirm the departure and return dates, terminal, port schedule, entry requirements and cancellation terms for the actual sailing. Book flights and hotels only after checking the itinerary and the time needed for transfers.
Can this route help me plan a world cruise?
This reference can help you compare ports and the balance of sea days. Ask which current voyages or world cruise segments match the destinations you want to visit; an archive listing does not establish future availability.
