Spain and Portugal, 7 Nights Cunard Queen Victoria, 2027
New ReleaseLisbon Excursion
Head south aboard Cunard’s accessible Queen Victoria on a seven-night car-supported cruise that visits the ports of Ferrol, Vigo and Lisbon.
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Discover Northern Spain and Spectacular Lisbon
Set sail for one of the continent’s coolest capitals and two charming Galician cities. Your first destination is Ferrol, a peaceful port city and an important base for the Spanish navy and maritime industries. Next, it’s onto Vigo, home to Europe’s largest fishing fleet and renowned for its divine seafood. Finally, we head for Lisbon - where trendy bars and world-class restaurants line city streets packed with history.
Intimate Cruising on the Queen Victoria
The smallest and most intimate ship in Cunard’s iconic fleet, the Queen Victoria features classically elegant interiors and an attention to detail that Limitless Travellers love. However, it still manages to pack an enormous amount in and boasts all the world-class entertainment, dining and leisure facilities you would expect of a modern cruise ship.
Limitless Holiday Support
Limitless provides expert end-to-end support, making it easy to plan, book, and enjoy a stress-free holiday at sea. Your personal Limitless travel advisor will help you find the perfect cruise, while also ensuring you get the care and assistance you need and arranging supplementary tailored care packages if required. We bring professional carers and a tour manager on every trip, so you can travel confidently knowing support is always available. See our FAQs for more information or call 0800 711 7112.
What's Included?
Door-to-Door Accessible Taxi Transfer - to and from Southampton (first 125 miles).
Seven nights in a fully accessible cabin on Cunard's Queen Victoria cruise ship.
Full-Board - includes three main meals, tea and coffee, and breakfast juices.
Group Support & Holiday Assistance - from an experienced Limitless Care Team.
Tailored Care Plans - personalised care for travellers with additional needs.
Three Port Visits - accessible port stops in Ferrol, Vigo and Lisbon.
Accessible Excursions - vetted accessible excursions and Limitless onshore support.
Private Excursion - exclusive Limitless tour of Lisbon incl. in the price of your holiday.
Check In & Boarding Support - Limitless offer boarding assistance for absolute ease.
Limitless Tour Manager - your ever-present point of contact on-board the Iona.
Personal Travel Advisor - always speak to the same accessible travel expert.
Home Pick-Up & Boarding Your holiday begins! Whether you’ve made use of the complimentary parking or the complementary Limitless accessible taxi transfer, our team will be there to help you check in your bags and board the ship. Those guests staying in an accessible cabin will also benefit from Priority Embarkation. We know check-in and boarding can be a nervous experience for some travellers, so Limitless assists with every aspect. You can learn about our check in and boarding support in greater detail in our FAQs.
Once aboard the cruise ship, you’ll have a chance to settle into your cabin, explore the ship, and meet your fellow Limitless Travellers. The Limitless Care Team is always available to provide support and ensure your holiday gets off to the best possible start.
Exploring the Queen Victoria Your first day at sea is all about exploring the ship and settling in. Typically, the Limitless Team meets with everyone in the morning to catch up over breakfast, make sure you had a comfortable night, discuss the day ahead, and plan activities. We often lunch and dine as a group as well, so you’re never short of company.
During days at sea, there’s plenty to see and do on the Queen Victoria. As a group, Limitless Travellers often enjoy a relaxed morning, followed by a group lunch and some afternoon fun - be it a theatre show or a musical performance. Then it’s time to get dressed up for a delicious dinner, followed by some fantastic evening entertainment. Of course, how you spend your day is entirely up to you! But it’s good to know that the Limitless Team and your fellow travellers are always around too.
Port Visit An important port city in the north of Spain, Ferrol has long been associated with the country’s navy and maritime industries. With its delicious seafood (its crabs and scallops are particularly famous) and a wide array of small shops selling souvenirs, crafts and local foods, Ferrol is a fantastic introduction to the regional Galician culture.
On arriving in Ferrol, the Limitless group can enjoy a walking tour of the area close to the water. We typically start by making our way to the accessible Museo Naval to learn more about regional and national maritime history. From there, there’s the opportunity to visit the CTB Art Museum and explore the parks and plazas in the city centre, where you’ll also find several bars and restaurants.
Port Visit Vigo is home to Europe’s largest fishing fleet and is a thriving modern city with a riveting history. A warm and welcoming place that’s perched on the southernmost point of Galicia’s rugged Atlantic coast, it’s renowned for its world-famous seafood. Pulpo (octopus) is a local favourite, especially when washed down with a glass of Galician Albariño.
As the ship docks right in the heart of the city, visitors are immediately surrounded by the lovely bars and cafes that line the marina. We highly recommend sampling the local cuisine and exploring the flatter city streets around the water. As Vigo is hillier as you move away from the marina, it can be difficult to navigate for Limitless Travellers.
Limitless Private Excursion Lisbon is one of Europe’s trendiest cities and a popular destination for foodies, sun-seekers, history fans and culture vultures alike. Iconic yellow trams rumble through postcard-perfect streets, locals linger over deliciously long alfresco lunches, and melancholic fado music seeps from darkened bars come evening time.
As part of the Limitless Lisbon experience, you can join an accessible 90-minute walking tour from the port to the country’s largest square, Praça do Comércio. After, you’ll enjoy a private wine-tasting experience and sample the local fish cakes and legendary pastéis de nata - Lisbon’s delightful custard tarts. Limitless Travellers can then explore the local area, grabbing a little more food, shopping, or checking out one of Lisbon’s many historical sites.
Onboard Entertainment From big stage spectaculars to intimate musical performances, there’s something for everyone aboard the Queen Victoria. Though the 800-seater Royal Theatre is the jewel in its crown, the ship hosts a wide range of other venues too. The Queens Room is an elegant homage to a bygone era, where guests can dance the night away to a live orchestra, and the Commodore Club offers excellent cocktails and even better piano performances. Fancy a little karaoke? The Yacht Club has you covered.
Alongside these performances, there are several other participatory activities to enjoy. If you want to learn something new, why not try one of the painting, photography, and cocktail workshops? And don’t forget the ever-popular Cunard Insights series!
Sailing Home By now, you will have spent a few days exploring the Queen Victoria and enjoying the facilities, activities and entertainment. But we guarantee there are still things you’re yet to see, do or find. Have you visited the onboard library? Tucked into a steak at The Verandah? Expanded your horizons at one of the Queen Victoria’s award-winning Cunard Insights talks?
As we make our way back to Southampton, this is a great opportunity to check out those parts of the Queen Victoria you’re yet to see or return to your favourite spots. Or just relax in total comfort and reminisce about the places you’ve seen over the course of your holiday. Have a chat with your Tour Manager in the morning and organise the perfect final day.
Disembark & Home Drop-Off Following your final breakfast aboard the ship, the Limitless team will assist with check-out. The ship’s crew will take down your bags, and we’ll help you disembark, make sure you reach your pick-up, and say our farewells. Your transfer will then get you home, dropping you off at your front door.
We can’t wait to see you on your next Limitless holiday!
The Ship
Queen Victoria Cunard
Launched in 2007, the Queen Victoria may be Cunard’s smallest cruise ship, but it’s also one of its most charming. With its timelessly elegant interiors and meticulous attention to detail, it’s the ideal choice for those Limitless Travellers who prefer a more intimate cruise experience.
Whether you’re catching a show at the magnificent Royal Theatre, socialising in the light-soaked, glass-roofed Winter Gardens, or relaxing in the fresh sea air on the upper decks, the Queen Victoria guarantees a memorable holiday. With two swimming pools, a fully equipped spa and wellness centre, and a remarkable array of dining and drinking options, the Queen Victoria ensures you have access to all the facilities you would expect from a world-famous cruise ship.
24 bars and restaurants
800-seat Royal Court Theatre
Live music, Broadway shows and comedy
Winter Garden with sea views
Painting, photography, and cocktail workshops
Mareel Wellness and Beauty Spa
Two swimming pools with hoist equipment
Shops, library and an art gallery
Queen Victoria Accessibility
Accessibility on the Queen Victoria is excellent and the ship benefits from step-free access to most public spaces, wheelchair-friendly cabins, wide corridors, and accessible entertainment spaces. Limitless Travellers booking an accessible cabin benefit from priority embarkation.
Learn more about the Queen Victoria’s accessible cabins in our FAQs.
Transport
Door-to-Door Transfer Service
Enjoy a stress-free journey to your cruise with our door-to-door accessible pick-up service. We provide taxis with ramped access for easy boarding and ample space for luggage and equipment. Our team will safely transport you to the cruise port and bring you back home at the end of your trip.
The service is free for journeys within 125 miles of the port. For trips over 125 miles, a charge of £3.25 per mile applies (up to 250 miles). Additional fees may apply for travelers in Yorkshire, North East England, or Wales.
FAQs
What’s included in an accessible Cunard Queen Victoria cabin?
Accessible cabins are available on request. However, they are limited and places sell out quickly. Accessible balcony cabins may also be available, though prices will vary. Every accessible cabin features:
Wide access doors
Space for mobility scooters to be stored
Showers with wide door access, pull-down chairs and grip handles
Air conditioning
Satellite TV with movie and music channels
Tea and coffee-making facilities
An equipment hire service is available and includes powered wheelchairs and hoists.
How does Limitless assist with check in and boarding?
Having met the Limitless Team at the port, we'll accompany you to the special assistance check-in. As it's separate from regular check-in, there are no crowds or lengthy queues.
You'll then be given a boarding time. Usually, we board as a group. However, if this isn't possible and you would like the assistance, we ensure a carer accompanies you onto the ship.
We board via the accessible gangway. This ramp connects the ship to the port. If you require support or assistance, both the Limitless Team and the ship's crew will be on hand to help. There are also manual wheelchairs available to make this transfer easier.
On some ships, the accessible gangway can be a little steep. In these instances, two crew members will provide support - one in front and one behind. You'll never be rushed and your safety and comfort are always the priorities.
Remember, you don't need to pre-book any special assistance at the port! We provide this assistance as standard with all Limitless cruises.
What is Limitless Group Support & Holiday Assistance?
Group Support & Holiday Assistance is included as standard with all Limitless holidays. It's what sets us apart from every other UK holiday provider!
This level of support is suitable for those who do not require physical support, but may need a helping hand to make the most of their holiday experience. We provide this assistance in a group setting, so you must be able to support yourself if you intend to leave the group at any point.
What does Group Support & Holiday Assistance include?
✓ Pre-holiday assistance from your Personal Travel Advisor, who will answer any questions you have and provide support with hiring any limited mobility equipment you require.
✓ During your holiday, the Limitless Team will assist you with making the holiday accessible day-to-day, including:
✓ Help with checking in to your hotel
✓ Assistance with luggage
✓ Help with accessing excursions
For more details, speak with a member of the Limitless team on 0800 711 7112.
What can Limitless do if I require additional care and support?
At Limitless, we offer a range of additional care packages if your require a little more assistance. This allows us to tailor care to individual Limitless travellers and ensure your needs are met while on holiday.
They range from our Morning, Evening & Occasional Daytime Care package for travellers who require intermittent assistance with personal care to our One-to-One Care With Hoisting package for travellers who would benefit from comprehensive, all-day care.
We always recommend getting touch with your Personal Travel Advisor to discuss care packages. They are always on hand to answer questions, provide information, and make recommendations about the package they think is most suitable for you. You can contact Limitless on 0800 711 7112.
In addition to this, our care team will also reach out to you three months before your holiday to confirm you have everything you need to travel with complete confidence.
What are anchor ports and is Limitless responsible for port changes?
At Limitless Travel, we carefully select cruise itineraries with minimal anchor ports. Anchor ports are those destinations where port logistics mean a small boat or ‘tender’ transport is required to ferry guests to shore. In the vast majority of cases, these tenders are not accessible and some Limitless Travellers will not be able to leave the ship.
Unfortunately, port changes can happen due to any number of reasons while at sea. Limitless Travel cannot be held accountable for any such port changes.
