☆HONG KONG- TO SOUTHAMPTON ☆
🚢 Queen Mary 2 World Cruise
Hong Kong to Southampton - 2018
🌍 The Last Ocean Liner's Epic Journey
Following the legendary route across oceans on Cunard's most famous luxury liner
🚢 Queen Mary 2 Highlights
🎥 Cruise Video Highlights
🌍 A World Cruise Story
🏙️ Hong Kong - Journey Begins
The adventure starts in the vibrant harbor of Hong Kong, where East meets West in spectacular fashion. Ed and Sarah board the magnificent Queen Mary 2, ready for the journey of a lifetime across the world's oceans.
"Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor has been the gateway to Asia for generations of travelers - the perfect starting point for a world cruise."
🏜️ Dubai - Desert Meets Ocean
They marveled at Dubai's vertical ambition, with Ed joking the Burj Khalifa could be seen from space. Sarah called it 'science fiction with shopping malls.' The contrast between ancient traditions and futuristic architecture fascinated them both.
"Once a pearl-diving village, Dubai is now home to the world's tallest building and largest shopping mall."
🏛️ Rome Sweet Rome – Civitavecchia
Arriving via Civitavecchia, they took a train to the Eternal City. Sarah tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain, while Ed devoured gelato in the shadow of the Colosseum. The weight of history surrounded them at every turn.
"Rome wasn't built in a day, but its legacy spans millennia — from Caesar to Michelangelo."
🍋 Amalfi Coast, Italy
They drove the coastal curves of Amalfi, where lemon groves met cliffside villages. The romance of Italy bloomed at every vista, with azure waters below and terraced vineyards above creating picture-perfect moments.
"A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Amalfi Coast is famed for its dramatic beauty and colorful cliffside towns."
🏰 Cadiz, Spain
Ed and Sarah wandered through the old alleys of Cádiz, marveling at the sea breeze that had shaped this port city since Phoenician times. The golden light of Andalusia painted everything in warm, magical hues.
"Founded over 3,000 years ago, Cádiz is often considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe."
🇬🇧 Southampton - Journey's End
The final approach to Southampton marked the end of an extraordinary journey. As the Queen Mary 2 glided into her home port, Ed and Sarah reflected on the memories made and friendships forged across the world's oceans.
"Southampton - where great ocean voyages begin and end, and where the Queen Mary 2 continues the golden age of transatlantic travel."
Ready for Your Own Ocean Liner Adventure?
The Queen Mary 2 continues to carry on the grand tradition of ocean liner travel, offering the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service in the world. Experience the difference between cruising and crossing.