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December 2007 saw the launch of iconic Queen Victoria, for the first time in their history the three Queens sailed together under the Cunard banner.
To set eyes on her sleek outline, with her distinctive black and red livery, is to recognise her instantly as the latest Classic Cunarder, a unique marriage of heritage and innovation.
Upon embarkation you will encounter the dramatic three-tier Grand Lobby, whose magnificent staircase and eye-catching artwork offers a lavish taste of life aboard. Walk around the ship and you’ll see elaborate chandeliers adorn the Queens Room double height ceiling to enhance its calm grandeur. The Winter Garden is all light and relaxation, very much colonial in tone, with decked floors and leafy foliage – its glass roof even opens to the warm breeze.
Elegant and stylish, every public room will create a unique ambience where their renowned White Star Service™ will continue to surpass expectations.
| Queen Victoria Vital Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staterooms | 990 | Guests | 2,000 | Decks | 12 |
| Speed | 24 Knots | Tonnage | 90,000 grt | Length | 294 m |
The pleasurable diversions and distractions on board Queen Victoria ensure you are as thoroughly entertained and entirely relaxed as you would wish to be. It's simply a question of matching your mood to the many pleasures in front of you.
If pampering is your priority, give yourself over to rejuvenating spa therapies and revitalising beauty treatments in the Cunard Royal Spa & Fitness Centre. When discovery calls, compare regional subtleties in wine-tasting classes in the Midships Lounge or expand your expertise with an engaging guest speaker at ConneXions™. In sunny climes, saunter outdoors onto 10,000 square feet of glorious open deck. Challenge yourself to a length or two of the outdoor pool before tea. Or dive into an enthralling novel - picked from the Library's 6,000 titles.
Later the curtain rises on sparkling entertainment. The splendid Royal Court Theatre seats 830 and has the first private boxes at sea. Then waltz on the beautifully crafted dance floor beneath the Queens Room's glittering chandeliers.
Offering a more casual, bright and airy ambience by day and night, this venue, with seating for 450 guests, provides the perfect setting for a more relaxed dining experience.
After a pre-dinner tipple in the exclusive Grills Lounge, P category guests prepare for the main event in the intimate Princess Grill on 11 Deck. Over a leisurely single seating, delicate flavours, textures and ingredients combine superbly on an imaginative Á la carte menu, complemented by fines wines from the four corners of the globe.
When you see the world from the comfort of the Britannia Staterooms, you'll revel in the splendid nighly occasion of dining in the magnificent two-tiered Britannia Restaurant on Decks 2 and 3. Your table awaits, where the attentive service is perfectly unobtrusive and the creative artwork provides and eye-catching centrepiece. Choose from early or late dining.
Reservations at this stylish restaurant are your ticket to the fabulously intense flavours and inspiration drawn from around the Med. Each course continues your sumptuous odyssey to this region rich in culinary flair.
For guests staying in Queens Grill accommodations, this is the ultimate expression of understated dining excellence, where your waiter guides you through the delicious possibilities and your chef endeavours to fulfill any request. A la carte menus encourage the most sublime culinary adventures, where service is only ever flawless and the ambience always perfectly refined.
Grill guests may dine or sip civilised afternoon tea in this exclusively reserved area as Queen Victoria enhances Cunard’s esteemed Grill Experience al fresco.
Pampering is par for the course in this extensive health and fitness area, where the latest spa and beauty treatments, as well as a hydro-pool and thermal suite are there for your pleasure and relaxation.
Burn off the calories in an expansive gymnasium and aerobics area with state-of-the-art cardiovascular fitness equipment including inclining treadmills and bikes complete with their own personal LCD television screens.
Queen Victoria offers a variety of activities for the more energetic including two swimming pools and fun in the sun with traditional Ocean Liner games from shuffleboard to quoits. With daily tournaments to hone your competitive edge, you'll be an expert before you know it!
Step onto the dance floor of the Opulent Queens Room and with help from dance professionals brush up the basic moves or perfect your waltz, tango or samba at daytime dance classes.
Improve your computer skills with daily lessons and presentations from email to the internet and a full selection of computer programmes.
Enjoy their unique museum display of maritime memorabilia and artefacts, and enhance your own Cunard Collection in the Gift Shop nearby.
Just off the Grand Lobby, improve your computer skills and keep up-to-date on email with friends back home.
Children can have a whale of a time in the children's programme on deck 10 on board Queen Victoria. Run by qualified nannies, for their younger guests, these facilities feature both inside and outside areas dedicated to children ages 1-12, parents may drop off their children in their fun and exciting centre to enjoy a host of activities from arts to crafts, board games and sports.
Choose from one of the most impressive collections at sea in serene, stately ambience. Browsing the 6,000 titles is a real pleasure where warm mahogany, the ornate spiral staircase and leather sofas invite quiet contemplation.
This uniquely glamorous venue occupies three impressive stories with tiered seating and intricately fronted private boxes. The stage is set for 830 guests to applaud the gleaming line-up of star performances and glittering West-End-style productions.
Discover shopping as shopping should be in the uncrowded elegance of The Royal Arcade. Inspired by London's Burlington and Royal Arcades, the wood panelling, wrought iron, green marbles and white stone combine to stylish effect.
Gaze across to the sun-dappled horizon in almost every direction from this grand conservatory, filled with greenery. A retractable glass roof even allows you to feel the warm sunshine on your face without setting foot outside.
Step into the Queens Room to appreciate an ambience reminiscent of that enjoyed by Queen Victoria in her much loved home, Osborne House. Contemporary meets classic with an unmistakable sense of occasion. Cantilevered balconies, ornate frescos and backlit glass panels rise to the height of two decks
Here is the setting for two timeless Cunard traditions: indulgent afternoon tea served by white gloved waiters offering a choice of teas from around the world, and cucumber sandwiches followed by scones served with lashings of jam and clotted cream.
Evenings boast another of Cunards finest traditions as guests take to the floor to enjoy elegant ballroom dancing with a mix of beats to accompany the glittering ball gowns and tuxedoed guests as they whirl and spin to the resident orchestra. Captains cocktail parties, themed balls, the social scene is endless in this most impressive of ballrooms.
Court Lady Luck, where roulette wheels whirl and blackjack tables beckon.
With the Britannia Restaurant next door, an elegant pre-dinner cocktail is certainly in order as you relax amongst the decor of this nautically themed lounge and bar.
After dinner, settle into an armchair and savour their rich worldwide selection.
This occupies the proud forward position on 10 Deck, where memories of Cunard's past contrast with panoramic views over the bow and into the future.
Impressive beer and cider selections complement tasty gastro pub-style menus in this authentic and traditional Cunard venue.
Here, wine connoisseurs can compare delicious grape varieties and explore regional subtleties.
Succumb to the varieties of speciality teas, rich coffees and indulgent pastries.
Swing into the rhythm of the band under the splendid glass-domed roof of the contemporary stunning nightclub.
Note: All Queen Victoria details were correct at the time of publication.
On Queen Victoria, over two thirds of the staterooms have private balconies to catch the sea breeze. Upholding the classic tradition at sea, your choice of accommodation is matched to your dining style. Luxuriate in sumptuous Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites with marble bathrooms and butler service in the highest categories.
Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about their Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 2,131 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
| Stateroom Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Suites (Q1) | approx 1,918-2,131 sq. ft.* | ||||
| Master Suites (Q2) | approx 1,100 sq. ft.* | ||||
| Stateroom Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penthouse (Q3-Q4) | approx 520-707 sq. ft.* | ||||
| Queen Suites (Q5 - Q7) | approx 508-771 sq. ft.* | ||||
For guests in their Princess Suites, the delights of their Grills Experience are more pronounced than ever before. Catch the sea breeze on the Grills Upper Terrace reserved for the exclusive use of their Grill Guests, or relax in feather-soft terry robes on your own private balcony, charting your position in the atlas. Your lavish suite occupies up to 513 square feet, with flourishes that include personalised stationary, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit and a concierge service - there's even a pillow concierge to ensure you sleep soundly. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Princess Grill Restaurant.
| Stateroom Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Suites (P1 - P4) | approx 335-513 sq. ft.* | ||||
At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 472 square feet, provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. Their turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
| Stateroom Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony (A1 - A7) | approx 242-472 sq. ft.* | ||||
| Oceanview (C1 - C5) | approx 180-201 sq. ft. | ||||
| Standard Inside (D1 - D8) | approx 152-243 sq. ft. | ||||
Queen Victoria is under construction and images featured on the website are artist impressions only. Final designs and decor may vary.
*Includes Balcony
Note: All Queen Victoria stateroom images are representative samples. Certain staterooms may vary in size and configuration.
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