Queen Elizabeth: 7-Night Europe
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Queen Elizabeth by Cunard Line sails from Barcelona to Istanbul, departing May 14, 2027, calling at Messina, Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, and returns May 21, 2027. Cabin prices start from $1,109 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 2 dates
Queen Elizabeth sails from Barcelona to Istanbul via these two ports on 2 dates between May 2027 and October 2027. In the table below, October 1, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
Barcelona cruise port is the busiest in the Mediterranean, handling millions of passengers a year across multiple terminals. The city behind it earns that traffic.
Read more →Messina cruise port sits at the northeastern tip of Sicily, directly across the narrow Strait of Messina from mainland Italy. Ships dock right at the city waterfront, making it one of the easiest Mediterranean ports to step off and explore.
Read more →Athens cruise port is in Piraeus, a busy port city about 10 kilometers southwest of central Athens. Piraeus is its own city, not just a terminal, and it handles cruise ships, island ferries, and commercial traffic all at once.
Read more →Istanbul cruise port is one of the most extraordinary arrivals in the world. Ships sail up the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia, past Ottoman palaces and Byzantine ruins, and dock at Galataport, the underground cruise terminal in the Karaköy neighborhood right in the center of the city.
Read more →Interior cabin
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Queen Elizabeth to these two ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs May 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2027 | Messina, Athens (Piraeus) | $1,109 | this sailing |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Messina, Athens (Piraeus) | $1,199 | +$90 |
Queen Elizabeth, Barcelona to Istanbul, 7 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Interior cabins start at $1,109 per person for the 7 nights, about $158 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $1,869, about $267 a night.
Is $1,109 a good price for this sailing?
It is $200 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($909 on July 10, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails from Barcelona to Istanbul and calls at Messina and Athens (Piraeus), with 3 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Queen Elizabeth sails this route on 2 dates between May 2027 and October 2027.
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