Home to amazing food, welcoming locals, and uniquely steep streets, you’ll relish your time in San Francisco. As you make your own way from the airport to your fashionable hotel, many cosmopolitan sights await you, including the iconic crimson Golden Gate Bridge and dramatic skyscraper, Transamerica Pyramid. Nature lovers could enjoy exquisite sights of the city on a walk up the nearby sunlit Fire Trail, as well as swimming lakes hugged by redwood trees at the nearby Tilden Regional Park.

Embark the regal Queen Elizabeth, one of the finest cruise liners sailing the five oceans and a ship that offers the finer things in life to all passengers who sail with her. Enjoy Cunard’s spectacular heritage, sense of occasion and huge array of activities, including ballroom-dancing and lawn bowls.

On board, you’ll find modern amenities blended with golden era-style service, along with exceptional fine dining. You could dance the night away in the Queens Room, while you have three main gourmet restaurants to choose from, promising gastronomic delights to suit all tastes. And with spacious accommodation, two lovely pool areas, and a tranquil spa, you’ll experience a comfortable and relaxing voyage.

The moment you arrive in this eclectic city, you’ll find yourself in awe of Honolulu’s landscapes, from its beautiful lagoons scattering the land to the striking volcanoes from which Hawaii was born. You’ll enjoy all the characteristic Hawaiian highlights, from watching lively hula dancers to seeing thrilling surfers riding glistening ocean waves. For a more cosmopolitan time, you could browse Honolulu’s many sophisticated boutiques and its exciting bar scene before unwinding on the sands of a sun-kissed beach.

Queen Elizabeth offers a range of elegant bars and lounges to suit every mood – during the day, you could sip tea and nibble on treats during traditional Afternoon Tea, enjoy pre-dinner drinks in Gin & Fizz, or dance the night away during Gala Evenings.

Gateway to neighbouring Samoa, you’ll encounter Oceania’s finest natural beauty in Apia from vivid blue waters to ivy-draped cave pools. Explore vibrant reefs and teeming underwater life while snorkelling at the Palolo Deep Marine Reserve or behold the gushing Papapapaitai Falls breaching the emerald-green undergrowth. To truly witness Apia’s old charm, gaze up at the striking white and gold Apia Town Clock Tower, or stop by the must-see Samoa Cultural Village for an authentic Samoan experience.

The entertainment on Queen Elizabeth is second to none, with a dazzling line up of acts and performances in venues that are known for their comfort and meticulously designed décor. Whether its live music, illusionists, West End-style cabaret, or stand-up comedians, the talent on show at the Royal Court Theatre is truly world-class, and you’ll find yourself going back for more.

Auckland is an urban city set in the surroundings of skyscrapers, beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and an abundance of shops, bars, and restaurants. This city has something for everyone, from walks in stunning countryside to lazing on black sand beaches or shopping in the city centre. A scenic ferry ride will allow you to uncover some of the 50 island gems in Auckland's majestic Hauraki Gulf.

Your wonderful holiday complete, you’ll bid a fond farewell to Queen Elizabeth today, before you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight home.