Indian Pacific South Pacific Secrets 2024 – Cunard Queen Elizabeth

An art deco vision, Queen Elizabeth evokes the heyday of Hollywood. This stunning Queen exudes style and has an especially refined feel. Her art deco features and gleaming chandeliers blend with contemporary attractions to ensure a remarkable holiday. Whether you relax in the spa, take a lap of the pool, indulge in fine dining, or enjoy a range of live entertainment – your time on board will be unforgettable. (D)

OVERNIGHT: 14 nights Queen Elizabeth

Familiarise yourself with the ship today. You’ll find a tempting array of restaurants, bars and lounges on board, including the relaxed Golden Lion pub, grand dining in the Britannia restaurant, or the more intimate appeal of The Verandah restaurant (charges apply) – and then there’s always 24-hour room service. (B,L,D)

Continue your exploration of the ship and enjoy the facilities available to you on the Queen Elizabeth. (B,L,D)

The Isle of Pines is one of the South Pacific’s best-kept secrets. Step off your cruise ship and into a seemly forgotten land, rugged and untouched by much of the modern world. Dazzling turquoise waters gently lap at pristine white sandy beaches. Towering pine trees await on land, while beneath the warm waves, swathes of beautiful coral reefs stretch out into the clear South Pacific waters. (B,L,D)

Enjoy your day at leisure. Perhaps visit the Queen Elizabeth’s Games Deck, offering al fresco entertainment. (B,L,D)

Perched on the west coast, Lautoka, is not only the second largest city among Fiji’s 332 islands, it is also the second gateway, after the capital city Suva, to Fiji’s experience of tropical paradise. Idyllic beaches lead to the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon that forms a circle around the land. In itself, this is a blissful scene to behold, framed with lush terrain. (B,L,D)

It may be Fiji’s capital with 85,000 inhabitants, but Suva’s laid-back atmosphere, spectacular scenery and village-style hospitality is something of an antidote to the typical perception of city life. What’s more, it may be on Fiji’s famed coast, but it’s not a beach resort. Suva is lined by mangroves, giving it a lush backdrop. (B,L,D)

Enjoy your day at leisure. Keep up with your exercise routine, or try something new, at fitness classes for all levels. (B,L,D)

Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu and has plenty of rambling streets and cafés to wander and appreciate. As you explore, every now and then you’ll catch yet another glimpse of the stunning harbour. (B,L,D)

Luganville, the second city of Vanuatu, lies on the largest island in the Vanuatu archipelago, Espiritu Santo. The indescribable beauty of this land of iridescent blue holes and champagne beaches was the perfect inspiration for James A Michener when he wrote the Tales of the South Pacific. (B,L,D)

Enjoy your day at leisure. soak up the sun in the conservatory, read a good book in the library, or take part in a lively presentation. The choice is yours with a range of facilities aboard Queen Elizabeth. (B,L,D)

This South Seas ‘Riveria’ has a distinctive French flavour among its boutiques and cafés. Noumea enjoys more sunshine than any other Pacific island, and beach lovers will fall for its string of bays. (B,L,D)

Enjoy your day at leisure. Perhaps devote an indulgent hour to the signature afternoon tea. (B,L,D)

Enjoy the many facilities available to you aboard Queen Elizabeth. Revisit your favourite restaurants, catch that last onboard performance, enjoy just one more cocktail, or perhaps have a flutter in the casino. (B,L,D)

This morning disembark the Queen Elizabeth and enjoy some time to explore the harbour city today. Make your way to the Sydney Opera House for a midday tour*of this oft-photographed venue, giving you insight into the history and architecture of the site. Discover the magic beneath the sails via an immersive digital experience and visit to selected venues and theatres within the centre.

*Tour time or day changes are permitted, depending on availability

Sydney Harbour is photogenic at any time of day, but as the sun sets and you get that pink glow, it really is something else. And of course, once the sun goes down, the city lights shine bright and you appreciate what a gleaming metropolis Sydney really is. The dinner cruise allows you to see the Harbour from both perspectives, all in sublime comfort and style. Dinner will be three courses paired with a selection of beers, wine, or soft drinks. Highlighting the multicultural influences that make Sydney cuisine special including local products of New South Wales. (B,D)

OVERNIGHT: 1 night Hilton Sydney

This morning transfer to Sydney Central Station to begin your epic adventure on board the Indian Pacific. The anticipation as you settle into your first evening on board, enjoying the fabulous food, wine, service and social atmosphere of this much-loved rail journey

OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (B,D)

As you wake, prepare for your first Off Train Experience in Broken Hill, exploring the beauty of the Silver City. Discover its mining history or the artistic culture that abounds in the area. Back on board enjoy breakfast as you approach the southern tip of the Flinders Ranges, and the train weaves its way into Adelaide. Here, you’ll have more afternoon Off Train Experiences to choose from before returning to the train. (B,L,D)

Today, wake up and marvel at the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain. Taking its name from the Latin meaning ‘no trees’, the ancient plain conjures a sense of limitless space and time, making this journey all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior. Dinner this evening is under an outback sky on the edge of the country’s largest sheep station at Rawlinna (seasonal). (B, L, D)

Watch the delightful Avon Valley pass by as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds before disembarking in Perth. (B, L)