Queen Elizabeth on her Transatlantic crossing in 2011.

Itinerary
Friday 24th September 2021	-	Southampton, UK
Saturday	-	at sea
Sunday	-	at sea
Monday	-	at sea
Tuesday	-	at sea
Wednesday	-	at sea
Thursday	-	at sea
Friday 1st October 2021	-	Southampton, UK

Our earlier trip on Queen Elizabeth in April having been cancelled, Cunard eventually announced their long-awaited return to cruising but they began cautiously, with a few scenic British Isles cruises and three 'seacation' voyages "to wherever the sun shines".

Queens Grill Suite 4193 (Q5-grade, aft starboard)		Bathroom (Jacuzzi bath!)		Dressing Room My study at night!		Corner Balcony long and narrow

Once again, we opted for a 'Queens Grill Suite' - but we had no idea where we would be going, although in just 7 days, we knew it wouldn't be too far from home! In the event, the ship headed south and spent four days wandering the Bay of Biscay seeking (with reasonable success) the best of the weather. There was even a mid-voyage diversion for a helicopter evacuation off La Rochelle for an ill passenger!

The Grills Sun-Deck		The Queens Grill		Duck a l'Orange		Captain's Coffees in the Commodore Club

We did actually find some sunshine, enjoying the exclusive top-deck and although there were no ports to visit, we had a week of excellent food and attentive service in the restaurant, two formal nights (covid-style) and plenty of 'Captain's Coffees' in the Commodore Club!

Formal Night Covid-style!		The Midships Pool		Aft Lido Pool (a bit exposed!)		A Spa Day

I also enjoyed an early morning swim in one of the outside pools on most mornings and even had seaweed-wrap and massage in the spa!

All photos and a number of video-clips taken on this 'seacation' can all be seen here at at Captain Martini >>

In addition, my photo-tour of Queen Elizabeth on her delivery in 2010 can be found here at Captain Martini >>

Cruise Mileage: 1,742 nautical miles
Total Mileage to date: 215,889 n miles