Incredible round the world voyage departing on 11th of January 2024 and returning on 28th of April 2024
Setting off from Southampton, you will begin your life at sea and get a taste of multiple continents during your round the world voyage.
Queen Victoria will embark on a classic 108-night complete western circumnavigation of the globe, calling at 29 ports in 19 countries where you’ll have access to no less than 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Providing more time ashore, there are overnight stays in San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Cape Town, and the thrilling experience of transiting the Panama Canal.
With a heart full of awe-inspiring landscapes, look ahead to the exotic Far East, and African adventure.
Departs: Southampton, UK – 11th of January 2024
Returns: Southampton, UK – 28th of April 2024
*Shorter elements of the world cruise can be booked – please ask for details
Details
107 Night World Voyage Aboard Queen Victoria
Multiple Accommodation options from stateroom to suite
Day time and Evening Entertainment on Board
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner in main restaurant
Traditional afternoon tea daily
Daily Steward Service & Room Service 24 hours a day
Additional amenities when booking a Britannia Club stateroom or a suite
Price from £12,119 per person (based on 2 people sharing a stateroom)
108 Night World Voyage Aboard the Queen Victoria by Cunard
Excursions, trips and tours available in destinations (please ask for details).
Day 1 – Southampton, England, UK
Days 2-7 – At Sea
Day 8 – Bermuda
Days 9-10 – At Sea
Day 11 – Port Canaveral, FL, USA
Day 12 – Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Days 13-14 – At Sea
Day 15 – Oranjestad, Aruba
Day 16 – At Sea
Day 17 – Transit the Panama Canal, Panama (Cruise-by)
Days 18-19 – At Sea
Day 20 – Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Days 21-23 – At Sea
Day 24 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Days 25-26 – At Sea
Days 27-28 – San Francisco, CA, USA
Days 29-32 – At Sea
Day 33-34 – Honolulu, HI, USA
Day 35-36 – At Sea
Day 37 – Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by)
Days 38-40 – At Sea
Day 41 – Apia, Samoa
Day 42 – At Sea
Day 43 – Suva, Fiji
Days 44-45 – At Sea
Day 46 – Auckland, New Zealand
Day 47 – At Sea
Day 48 – Wellington, New Zealand
Day 49 – Christchurch, New Zealand
Days 50-52 – At Sea
Days 53-54 – Sydney, NSW, Australia
Over Night
Day 55-56 – At Sea
Day 57 – Whitsunday Island (tours from Airlie Beach), QLD, Australia
Day 58 – Cairns, QLD, Australia
Day 59-62 – At Sea
Day 63 – Bitung, Indonesia
Days 64 – At Sea
Day 65 – Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Days 66 – At Sea
Day 67 – Manila, Philippines
Day 68 – At Sea
Days 69-70 – Hong Kong, China
Days 71-72 – At Sea
Days 73 – Ho Chi Minh City (tours from Phu My), Vietnam
Days 74 – At Sea
Day 75-76 – Singapore
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Day 80 – Colombo, Sri Lanka
Days 81-84 – At Sea
Day 85 – Port Louis, Mauritius
Days 86-89 – At Sea
Day 90 – Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Day 91 – At Sea
Days 92-93 – Cape Town, South Africa
Overnight
Day 94 – At Sea
Day 95 – Walvis Bay, Namibia
Days 96-103 – At Sea
Day 104 – Tenerife, Spain
Days 105- Funchal, Madeira
Days 106-108 – At Sea
Day 109 – Southampton, England, UK
TRANSIT THE PANAMA CANAL
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Cruise Highlight – Transit the Panama Canal
If you are interested in maritime engineering or iconic journeys, this should be high up your list of must-sails. This legendary canal is steeped with intrigue and blessed with ever-changing scenery.
As you pass through the locks at either side of Gatun Lake, you’re slowly rising to, and dropping from, 26 metres above sea level, avoiding the lengthy and treacherous alternative route via Cape Horn.
HONG KONG, CHINA
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Cruise Highlight – Hong Kong, China
Contradiction is part of Hong Kong’s attraction. While the city buzzes with modern commerce, soaring skyscrapers and sophistication, it remains a place of ancient beliefs and intriguing local customs.
Your guide to Hong Kong
Few cities balance old and new like Hong Kong. A city as fiercely modern as it is traditional, life here pulses with vigour and vitality while still honouring ancient customs and beliefs. Market traders hawk steaming dumplings on neon-lit streets. Sacred temples stand in the shadow of skyscrapers and luxury boutiques populate glossy shopping centres. Contradiction is all part of Hong Kong’s appeal, the city’s dynamic personality a complementary blend of Chinese and British influences. Heralded as one of the world’s foremost culinary, cultural and commercial capitals, a port call here provides myriad ways to satisfy your stomach, your senses and your suitcase.
Exploring
Hong Kong buzzes with grand galleries, thriving art complexes and auspicious temples. Retreat among the city’s parks, or travel back to the time of tea houses and Cantonese opera. Hong Kong’s rich history and contemporary flair shine through in Tai Kwun Centre, a fascinating and forward-thinking arts complex. Kowloon Park, with its two-tiered lotus pond and basking terrapins, provides the perfect refuge from city life, while climbing Victoria Peak reveals spectacular city views. Finally, pay a visit to the incense-infused Man Mo Temple. This sacred tribute to the Gods of War and Literature has welcomed worshippers in Hong Kong since the 19th century.
Eating and drinking
A true culinary capital, Hong Kong is home to over sixty Michelin-starred restaurants, countless traditional eateries and an abundance of street food vendors. The city’s ever-growing coffee scene also has plenty to offer, including top-of-the-line java and accomplished latte art. Stop in for dim sum at one of many contemporary restaurants or seek out traditional Sichuan dishes that evoke the romance of old Beijing. Whether you’re sipping cocktails from a rooftop bar in Kowloon or browsing the countless smouldering food stalls at Temple Street’s atmospheric Night Market, Hong Kong is an explosion of fragrance, colour and flavour.
Shopping
Shopping in Hong Kong is a thrilling experience. The city is home to countless speciality markets as well as world-class retail centres. Of the former, the Ladies’ Market is one of the most popular in the city, bustling with clothing and footwear stalls. Jade Market (as you might anticipate) specialises in jade jewellery, while Stanley Market is renowned for its Chinese handicrafts. Times Square Mall (inspired by its New York namesake) and Pacific Place are both gargantuan shopping plazas, while Landmark is considered Hong Kong’s Holy Grail of designer shopping, boasting an affluent blend of high-end labels and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Beyond Hong Kong
Venture beyond Hong Kong to the stunning metropolis of Macau, the small fishing village of Tai O or Tian Tan Buddha. Like its U.S counterpart, Macau is a casino capital with bright lights and glitzy hotels that echo the Las Vegas strip. The city is a world away from Tai O on Lantau Island, where fishermen live a humble existence in stilt houses straddling the water. While on Lantau, be sure to see Tian Tan Buddha (commonly known as Big Buddha). A glass-bottomed cable car will transport you to the summit, and the views on the way up are worth the trip alone.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
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Cruise Highlight – Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town isn’t just one of the most beautiful cities in the world – it’s also circled by magnificent beaches, rugged mountains and idyllic vineyards, all located on the stunning shores of Table Bay.
Your guide to Cape Town
Situated at the foot of Table Mountain, Cape Town inhabits one of the most enviable settings in the world. Soaring mountains, fertile valleys, sweeping beaches and a sunny climate are the norm here, while the city’s attractions include museums, gardens, historic buildings and superb restaurants to savour. If venturing beyond Cape Town, the verdant vineyards of Stellenbosch and the historical architecture of Simon’s Town are little more than an hour’s drive away. Alternatively, ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular at the awe-inspiring Cape Point or visit Boulders Beach where walking amongst native African penguins is just one way to pass the time.
Exploring
Cape Town’s most famous attraction, Table Mountain, has its own dedicated Aerial Cableway that delivers you from ground to summit in just five minutes. It’s outside of the city but if you choose to make the journey you won’t be disappointed. To say the views are spectacular is an understatement. Central Cape Town also offers plenty to explore, from the 18th Century Koopmans de Wet House and the Old Town House on Greenmarket Square – a small gallery housed in a former City Hall. Along Government Avenue you’ll find several other noteworthy sights including South Africa’s oldest gardens, St George’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and The South African Museum.
Eating and drinking
Cape Town is a gastronomic haven for foodies. The proximity to the sea means the freshest local catch is never in short supply and the city is now home to several popular sushi restaurants, while fish and chips – a British favourite – is also widely represented. For a truly authentic taste of South Africa try a traditional braai (BBQ) and choose Boerewors – a native South African sausage, popular throughout the region. A diverse selection of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines can be found along Victoria and Albert waterfront. The choice here is extensive and far-reaching, catering to everything from classic American to the freshest local oysters.
Shopping
From flea markets and malls to specialist boutiques, the shopping choices in Cape Town are infinite and the city offers a wealth of ways to source that all important holiday keepsake. Gold, diamonds and semi-precious stones are widely available while African woodcarvings and woven goods make great souvenirs. The flea market, held at Greenmarket Square, is the place to source these kinds of crafts and the Square itself is a delightful place to visit. Alternatively, head to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where Cape Town locals shop and eat. Largely pedestrianised, it’s a thoroughly worthwhile place to spend time and easily equals the waterfronts of Sydney and San Francisco.
Beyond Cape Town
Travelling beyond Cape Town unlocks more of South Africa’s salt white beaches and world-famous wineries. Several Cape vineyards are within an hour of the city and a historic double-decker tram travels between them, rewarding you with incredible views as you voyage. Also, just an hour from Cape Town is Simon’s Town – one of South Africa’s oldest towns – where you’ll be able to get up close to native African penguins at Boulders Beach. The area offers charming antique shops and quaint cafés, while a little further on still brings you to the awe-inspiring Cape Point and the chance to ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular.
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria is similar in size and layout to her sister ship, Queen Elizabeth, but with her own distinct personality and feel.
Her classical décor has an Edwardian elegance – warm-toned and plush – executed with Cunard’s hallmark flair. She’s also the holder of several firsts. The first Cunard ship to have a female Captain – Inger Klein Thorhauge, and the first in the world to offer private boxes at sea in the Royal Court Theatre.
Fans of Queen Victoria – and they are legion – often remark on her unusual cosiness. Because, while she’s every inch a grand ship in terms of size and décor, she has a particularly warm and intimate feeling throughout..
Queen Victoria Destinations:
World Voyages
Norwegian Fjords and Iceland
British Isles
Iberia, Atlantic Coast, and Canary Islands
Mediterranean
Short Cruises
Grand Voyages
Asia
Africa and Indian Ocean
Americas and South Pacific
Read more about what awaits you on board your Cunard voyage.
DINING
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Dining on your Cunard Cruise
If anything sums up the freedom of your voyage, it’s the array of places to eat. From healthy to hearty and from light bites to haute cuisine, often what’s on offer reflects where you are in the world as our chefs use fresh local ingredients.
You’ll also discover many delicious vegetarian dishes, and we’ll happily cater for special dietary requirements too. Whether you’re dining in the Britannia Restaurant or Grills, everything is beautifully presented and offered with a discerning selection of wines to complement your choice perfectly.
On board all Cunard ships, buffet-style dining is available throughout the day and until late evening. For those more informal lunches, the ever-popular Golden Lion Pub welcomes you with traditional gastro-pub fare. ‘Dining out’ is always an option. Every evening, in the Kings Court or Lido restaurants, our ships offer alternative dining options. Including Italian, Indian, Pan Asian, Mexican, and American Smokehouse menus, you can enjoy a change from your main restaurant anytime, and ‘dine out’ for a modest supplement.
An additional alternative is Steakhouse at The Verandah, which takes influence from both sides of the Atlantic. Our chefs have curated a menu showcasing prime USDA grain finished New York strip steak, Maine lobster, and Alaskan king crab, alongside dishes celebrating British provenance such as Scotch grass-fed dry-aged beef and Salt Marsh lamb rack. Offerings from further afield such as renowned Wagyu beef from Australia also feature.
ACCOMMODATION
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Accommodation Options on board Cunard Cruises
Britannia Staterooms
Sparkling wine welcomes you to your Britannia stateroom. Choose from an Inside, with no window, Oceanview with window, or staterooms with balcony. Each offers a blissful king-sized bed – or twin beds – topped with an exclusively-designed plush Sealy mattress.
Your steward is always on hand to help, while complimentary 24 hour room service keeps you refreshed – even in the middle of the night.
As well as generous storage, a widescreen TV, and a mini-bar, complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers are provided for your comfort. Every evening, there is a turndown service with a chocolate left on your pillow.
The Britannia Restaurant epitomises the glamour of classic sea travel. Dining here in the double height room, with a sweeping staircase, always feels like an event with the buzz of your fellow guests, sharing stories from the day.
Britannia Club
Britannia Club staterooms include a roomy private balcony and a pillow menu. Guests are welcome to dine anytime between 6.30pm and 9.00pm in the dedicated Britannia Club restaurant – the perfect setting for those who prefer a more intimate dining experience.
Single staterooms
Single staterooms offer refined and comfortable accommodation with generous single beds, spacious bathrooms, and a comfortable lounge area.
Cunard Grill Suites
Grill Suites are the epitome of the Cunard experience, where you can enjoy personal service and an abundance of relaxing space in your exclusive suite, with private lounge and beautiful terrace. Here, the finest food and wines in the Grill restaurants make your every meal something extra special to savour, where only the very best will do.
The Princess Grill Suite experience
Booking a Princess Grill Suite takes your travels to a new level of indulgence. Savour exquisite food, spacious suites with a separate living area, and a private Grills Lounge to experience ultimate comfort at sea.
Princess Grill Suite amenities:
Private balcony, with comfortable furniture and ocean views
Pillow concierge menu, offering a choice of nine different styles
Access to the Grills Lounge and outdoor terrace
Dine when you choose in the exclusive Princess Grill restaurant between 6.30pm and 9.00pm
As a Cunard Queens Grill Suite guest, you will experience the very pinnacle of luxurious ocean-going travel. Step into a sumptuous suite with separate living area and private balcony,* attentive butler service, and our exclusive Grills Lounge. Together with the very finest food served in the Queens Grill restaurant, this is an experience at sea without compare.
Queens Grill Suite amenities:
Expansive balcony,* perfect for relaxing and hosting impromptu soirées.
Your personal butler will take care of your every need
Marble bathrooms feature a shower, whirlpool tub, and exclusive Penhaligon’s toiletries
Pillow concierge menu, offering a choice of nine different styles
Access to the Grills Lounge and outdoor terrace
Savour the Queens Grill menu, course-by-course, in your suite
Dine when you choose in our Queens Grill restaurant between 6.30pm and 9.00pm
Chilled champagne and chocolates on arrival
Enjoy a complimentary in-suite bar (stocked with two bottles of wine or spirits of your choice and soft drinks)
Fresh fruit replenished daily
*Queen Anne Suite and Queen Victoria Suite on Queen Mary 2 do not have balconies
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
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Activities and Evening Entertainment on board your Cunard Cruise
So much to do, So much time
You could try something new with Cunard every day and never experience it all.
Escape into a world of possibilities with as much or as little to do as you please. Ease into a day of blissful relaxation, or explore the many experiences that await you.
You may care to stroll around the Promenade Deck; three laps of Queen Mary 2’s Promenade Deck is one mile. Or you may wish to lose yourself in the largest library at sea, discover the only floating planetarium, or join our sommeliers for a wine-tasting from our vast cellar.
Perhaps the time has come to start that novel; our classes can guide you. Or be taught to tango, try fencing, or learn how to mix the perfect Martini in our Martini Mixology classes. You might even meet an astronaut at one of our Insight lectures.
Guests often say there is so much to do, they rarely find time to appreciate their stateroom.
Evenings on Board
Evenings on board offer many pleasures: deciding where to dine, wondering whether to dance, mingle, or enjoy a show. Then, of course, there’s the fun of dressing for the occasion.
On our much-loved Gala Evenings, which are the highlight of the voyage for many, we invite you to dress to impress as the celebratory atmosphere is
heightened across the ship. There are two or three of these special Gala Evenings for every seven days of your voyage.
Many of our guests sail with Cunard precisely because they love a reason to step out in style. Of course, should you prefer to spend your evenings in more relaxed attire, a selection of casual dining and entertainment venues is always available for your enjoyment.
Every Evening is an Event!
On each ship, the full-sized Royal Court Theatre is the setting for West End-quality shows. Some nights feature singers or comedians, other times you might catch a classical drama or a spectacular musical.
On board Queen Victoria you can enjoy your own private box – the first of its kind at sea – where you can be served champagne.
If you’re feeling lucky, maybe the casino calls. Or the beautiful sprung dance floor in the Queens Room ballroom where our themed balls are held. Or one of our nightclubs.
As you explore the ship, live music is around every corner from solo harpists and classical recitals to jazz ensembles. In the Golden Lion pub, karaoke nights and quizzes always draw a lively and informal crowd.
SPA TREATMENTS
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Cunard Spa Treatments
Gently bubbling spa pools for luxuriating, balmy thermal suites for lounging, and vast ocean views for absorbing. Welcome to Cunard’s sensuous on board spas. These havens of pampering and wellness are tranquil retreats where you can soothe, rejuvenate, and detoxify with a wide assortment of indulgent treatments.
Between a soak in the whirlpool and a tête-à-tête with friends, you might choose to immerse yourself in a novel, or simply drift in and out of sleep on your warm tile bed.
Should you wish to slow the pace even further, you can listen to piano music in our Retreat Lounge before unwinding with a full body massage.
The service rexceived from Mulberry Travel from booking to the lead up to the trip was freindly, seamlessly and efficient taking all the worry out of the process. Many thanks.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Anita Jones
Booked a holiday on the Orient Express to Venicewith the lovely Sasha she sorted everything for us all we had to do was select the Hotel we wanted to stay in Venice for 3 nights . Nothing was to much trouble and answered any question we had very quickly ... would highly recommend Mulberry Travel to book holidays and so glad we came across them. Thank you all again for your help in booking us a fantastic holiday.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Fred Seymour
I recently travelled to Vienna and stayed in a five star hotel San Souci. After spending two days in Vienna my son and myself boarded the famous Orient Express train back to Paris and then onto London with Eurostar premium. The whole trip was organised by Mulberry Travel who arranged everything to perfection. I would recommend Mulberry travel to anyone. They took great care to ensure that we did not have any problems with our itinerary. The train ride on the Orient Express was in my opinion one of the best experiences of my life.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hilary Ware
Sasha at Mulberry Travel was a delight to work with and she curated a trip of a lifetime. All the transport was seamless, the hotel was fantastic and the event was an event of a lifetime. I will definetly work with Mulberry Travel again.
Posted 3 months ago
Angela Wakefield
Wow is all I can say about the trip that Lee and his team organised for my husbands 70th birthday surprise , Andrea Bocelli in his home town Lajatico celebrating 30 years of performing.
Florence was fabulous , Andrea Bocelli absolutely amazing , and Ed Sheeran “perfect”.
Every bit of the trip was obviously planned and organised with great professionalism and everything went smoothly.
I cannot recommend Lee his staff and Mulberry Travel enough I would have no hesitation in planning future trips with them .
A BIG thank you , Angie
Posted 3 months ago
Wendy Krstenic
Fantastic service from Sasha and the team at Mulberry Travel, they sorted everything to fit our requirements to make a perfect holiday. Thank you again
Posted 3 months ago
Sue
Mulberry looked after us well. All bookings went smoothly and we were well informed with clear documentation. The team always responded to our queries promptly and were very helpful. We recommend Mulberry Travel 100%.
Posted 4 months ago
Christine Derbyshire
My husband tells me that I don't usually "gush" about much as I can be quite critical.
However,I have not stopped "gushing" about the service I have received from Mulberry Travel
From the initial contact with Sasha, seeking a price for a package to the Monaco Grand Prix, to the end of the holiday, the service and attention to detail has been second to none.
Sasha carefully took details of my requirements, being that I wanted a complete package as a Pearl Wedding anniversary present for my husband.
She quickly provided an excellent itinerary which included flights,all transfers and a 2 night, 5* hotel stay in Barcelona prior to a 5 night cruise on the Azamara Pursuit ship. In addition, tickets to the Grand Prix in Monaco (Grandstand K, facing the marina) were included.
The cost of the package was very competitive and I so didn't delay in making a booking.
Sasha promptly issued a full itinerary and advised that as flight times weren't available at the time of booking, she informed me that she would contact me as soon as they were available; this duly occurred, offering the opportunity to book seats with extra leg room for an extra cost. I did this and an electronic confirmation of this was quickly issued.
Sasha also asked if transfers to the Grand Prix were required - they were - so she told me she would be in touch again once these were available.
A few weeks passed and I was pleased when Sasha contacted me to say that the transfers were now available. I purchased them and this was again confirmed by email.
Time passed until the final invoice payment was required.This was made via the Mulberry Travel secure payment process after which confirmation of receipt was issued.
I was also advised that travel documents would be sent via the post when available and my address was rechecked.
I was really surprised and very pleased to receive my documents altogether in a wallet. All appropriate flight tickets along with boarding passes, hotel and taxi vouchers were included in addition to the all important Grand Prix tickets.
As I had NEVER received documents for a holiday from any other company in this way, I contacted Sasha, just to clarify that I had, indeed, got everything I needed for this special holiday. She assured me that everything was there and all we needed to do was turn up on the day! She also asked me to let her know how the holiday was once we returned.
This,I feel, is excellent, especially for possibly older customers who are likely to feel assured they have everything to hand when going on holiday.
What a superb level of customer care!
The holiday was seamless from arriving at Manchester Airport, being picked up to take us to the hotel, picking us up to take us to the cruise terminal, cruise check in, and return taxi to the airport.
I couldn't fault it at all!
The Ohla Hotel in Barcelona is a 5* hotel, in a central location.
For future Mulberry Travel guests, we found the service there exceptional, the room a little quirky and well appointed and the breakfast very good.There is a beautiful Michelin 1* restaurant and we treated ourselves to a meal there. Nothing was too much trouble.
We stayed on the Azamara Pursuit ship. This was a "boutique " ship , small in size. It was an extremely comfortable, well-appointed ship with possibly the best food we have ever had on a cruise.
Our inside, midship stateroom - 7066 - was conveniently located, well appointed and quiet.
The service on the ship is attentive without being intrusive. The entertainment wasn't the best, but a White Night deck party was lovely. The food on that night was exceptional with lobster, t-bone lamb, succulent beef, fresh fish and salads.
Dessert lovers are spoiled on the Pursuit!
The Grand Prix day was excellent. The transfer to Monaco was quick, with a tour guide who gave relevant information. The walk to the race venue was quick and easy and the organisation around the event was excellent. Food and drink, unexpectedly, was not expensive given the luxurious location.
When we returned from our holiday, I received a Welcome Home email to ask how the holiday went.
I phoned Sasha and we chatted about it. She really seemed genuinely interested and pleased that we had had a brilliant time.
I cannot praise Sasha enough for her professional, personal, attentive and exceptional service and would most definitely contact her again to arrange future holidays!
Brilliant!
Posted 5 months ago
Susan Verrall
Great service, very helpful. Lee went to all the lengths to give us the Orient Express package that we wanted. Polite and knowledgeable.
We will be using them again.
Posted 11 months ago
Neil Dowlman
A very efficient, helpful and professional service. Particularly from Sasha who made our 25th Wedding Anniversary holiday very special with the care and attention to arranging excellent accommodation right down to logistics and some lovely touches on making it a holiday to remember - thank you
Posted 11 months ago
William Young
It is the first time we have used a travel agent to book a package holiday which included the travel, hotel and event as one booking so quite rightly your a little apprehensive that everything goes smoothly.
We were kept informed regularly before leaving and laterly presented with a very good presentation pack which included the itinerary in date order so we got off to a very good start.
The seating arrangements that were pre booked were in a prime position along with the quality of our hotel which Mulberry Travel recommended and could not be faulted due to its uninterrupted views overlooking the coast.
All in all this break represented very good value for money and took away a lot of the stress to organize something special whilst using the knowledge of Mulberry travel to good effect.
So 5 stars for value and quality from me.
Posted 1 year ago
Lizzie
Andrea Bocelli was absolutely sensational!! Probably the best experience of my life thus far! I'll definitely go again next year & the year after. Mulberry Travel did it all so well... every aspect, the hotel in the best location right by the Ponte Vecchio, the pick up from the airport, dinner before the concert was out of a dream... an absolute perfect dream plucked out of my mind 🥰
Thanks a million Lee at Mulberry Travel.... it was all perfectly seamless 😊😊
Posted 1 year ago
Vickie
Thank you to Lee and staff for a magical Trip to see Andrea Bocelli. The casa Del Nero was an amazing experience as well. We will definitely be working with you in the future. All the best.
Posted 1 year ago
Paul Lavelle
Mulberry Travel delivered an incredible bespoke travel experience, making all the arrangements for our trip to Florence combined with attending the Andrea Bocelli concert held in his home village in Tuscany.
All the travel arrangements were perfect, transfers etc were all on time and so professional. The hotel in Florence was fantastic, no complaints at all. The concert was fantastic and the location for the pre-concert dinner was stunning. An experience my wife and I will never forget! A big thanks to Sasha for making all the arrangements, first class customer service throughout.
Posted 1 year ago
Jim
We paid for five, star, we expected 5 star, and that's what we got! Superbly arranged by Mulberry travel, and I have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Posted 1 year ago
Eryl Drew
Really grateful to Sasha at Mulberry Travel for arranging our trip to Tuscany to see Andrea Boccelli.
Sasha arranged everything on my behalf and was an amazing experience.
We arrived at Pisa Airport where we we were collected by our own driver and taken to our hotel in Florence, a beautiful hotel that was ideally located.
The day of the concert we were driven through the Tuscan countryside for an alfresco 5 course meal......was something of a film set, afterwards we we were dropped off at the entrance to the venue.
Thanks to Mulberry Travel and Sasha for arranging everything on my behalf for an amazing experience.
We'll definitely be booking this trip again......thank you.
Posted 1 year ago
Angela Gledhill
Extremely well organised from start to finish. Had a wonderful trip!
Posted 1 year ago
Dave Box
A fantastic experience on the Belmond Pullman from London Victoria to Liverpool taking in the Grand National.
The food on board the train was sublime, I can say no more. Service from Tim, Andrew and Nigel was perfect within carriage Perseus.
The train was lovely and each carriage different.
Overall my party of four have applied for next year, hopefully we will be successful.
Posted 1 year ago
Glyn Farrar
As I had hoped it was a fabulous and unique experience from stepping out from the Clermont onto the concourse of Victoria Station and almost straight away being approached by Belmond staff to escort us to check in. The ratio of staff to guest on the whole journey was so high to ensure attentive service.
I know the British Pullman is denoted as the hors d’oeuvre with the VSOE the main positive course! For us however the Pullman was the ultimate experience. We feel it is our country Britain at its very best! Everything about it is so British with real quality and indulgence. I’m so so sorry and disappointed to hear that the British Pullman service is no longer going to be a feature of Orient Express journeys! I even took photos of the toilets with the mosaic tiles!
On the actual Orient Exoress, even though I had done all the research I thought I needed, we weren’t clear that certain wines and champagnes were complimentary Ian’s eyes popped out at the prices of some of the bottles! We enjoyed all our meals though the drinks for breakfast were served in cups and therefore were not hot
The transfer to the Ca Sagredo was really well organised and efficient. Though they didn’t say at reception as we checked in, it was clear on entering the room that it was not the Grand Canal Double and that we had been upgraded! We were shown to the Library Suite with balcony onto Grand Canal. Maybe it was through the membership of that hotel group that I have
The break in Florence was also lovely with attentive service and friendliness from staff at The Lungarno. That hotel has the best location in terms of proximity to Ponte Vecchio
Sasha we were also pleased with the efficiency of the agents you use for the transfers. The timings were so accurate and agsin service very attentive
The only slight snag we had was as we got off the water taxi at Venice Santa Lucia. We know now it was separate from that service. A porter was waiting with a barrow and started to load our luggage! It was a short distance to the station concourse yet we were charged 20 Euros as an official transaction with a machine issuing a receipt
Apart from that we enjoyed a truely memorable holiday which I can recommend as a unique treat for a special celebration.
Posted 1 year ago
Jeremy Willson
Our trip on the Orient Express can only be described as amazing.
From meeting the Pullman at Victoria and travelling through the English countryside the level of Service was impeccable.
Meeting the Orient Express in Calais was one of those Wow moments. We were met by the VSOE staff and escorted on to the train the champagne was opened and the Golden age of travel was revived.
Lakes and mountains as you travel through the countryside are simply breathtaking.
The cuisine on the train was amazing as was our steward that looked after us through out our trip.
Arriving in Venice the boat transfers were seamless, and another great experience arriving at our hotel.
We stayed at the Liassidi palace hotel, perfectly situated in the city.
Venice is just amazing.
Wonderful, faultless, brilliantly organised holiday.
Posted 2 years ago
Anonymous
My husband and I have recently returned from a trip on the Orient Express to Venice which was organised for us by Sasha at Mulberry Travel. The holiday was fabulous and went perfectly due to Sasha's excellent organisation. We were glad to have found Mulberry Travel as they made everything very efficient and easy. We would highly recommend them.
Vivien