Cunard Cruises: Queen Elizabeth | Australian Literature Festival at Sea

In 2024, travel on the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner for 5-nights celebrating the Australian Literature Festival at sea.

This 5-night roundtrip, sailing from Sydney with calls in Tasmania, is designed for literature lovers. Take part in thought-provoking talks, hear accomplished authors share the secrets of their creative process and finesse your own literary skills in hands-on workshops and interactive Q&As.

On board, The Queen Elizabeth cruise liner offers its guest a spacious layout filled with lots of entertainment options. Including, the games deck, a feature unique to Cunard. It is a garden-like space to enjoy games like bowls, deck tennis and croquet, while protected from the sun. Golf nets are also available to hone your putting skills, with staff available for a few pointers, and friendly tournaments available to compete in.

Other features include live entertainment in The Royal Court Theatre or relaxing in the conservatory. With two pools outdoors, the Pavilion pool and the Hydrotherapy pool, both heated between 27°C to 28°C to swim in. For others, reading is an essential part of a holiday. The Queen Elizabeth's library sits on decks 2 and 3 near the centre of the ship, featuring a grand staircase with hundreds of books to choose from.

Cruise Liner: Queen Elizabeth

2024 departure date: Dec 11

Itinerary: Sydney > Hobart > Great Oyster Bay > Sydney