Queen Victoria will delight you with her special appeal, where elegance and unique features combine seamlessly with outstanding hospitality. You'll discover an extraordinary way to see the world. Take a voyage on Queen Victoria and you'll soon discover why she's established herself as a favorite way to explore the world. You'll find that her unique atmosphere and warmth encourage a sense of escapism. This special appeal has recently been elevated still further with the introduction of an expanded sun deck and Britannia Club dining, as well as a newly enhanced Chart Room and Winter Garden. These new levels of refinement combine perfectly to offer you an extraordinary base for your holiday.
Escape the every day on this much-loved vessel and immerse yourself in superior levels of refinement. Discover new favorites at your own pace, with more possibilities on board than you have time to discover. As always with Cunard, the choice is yours.
Queen Victoria Onboard Activities
Delight in the sheer amount of choice that awaits on this indulgent ship that offers new experiences alongside renowned signature venues.
- Evening performances: Every evening during your cruise promises a stellar array of entertainment choices. So, whether you're in the mood for music, dance performances, or even magic shows, prepare to settle into your seat. Watch the resident Royal Court Theatre stage dazzling West End-style productions or abridged Shakespeare performances. Cunard has also hand-picked a talented line-up of vocalists and instrumentalists, aerial performers and illusionists, stand-up comedians, and a variety of entertainers.
- Live music: The accomplished resident musicians will create an enticing ambiance, during relaxing moments and on grand social occasions. The string trio provides a warm welcome on board and melodic accompaniment to Afternoon Tea. The resident pianist sets an elegant tone to evening dinner drinks in the Commodore Club, and you'll also find harpists and contemporary bands in public rooms and lounges throughout the ship.
- Swimming pools: Whichever ship you decide on you can choose from a refreshing variety of pools and whirlpools - each heated to just the right temperature.
- Art classes: On each of the Queens, you'll have the opportunity to take part in watercolor art classes, hosted each morning and afternoon on sea days. Classes are designed for all ability levels and are equally attended by beginners and more experienced artists alike, so you're guaranteed to be in good company, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before!
- Insights and enrichment: During your voyage, you may be joined by some famous faces with fascinating stories to share - perhaps a famous writer, actor, or musician, or possibly an eminent scientist, explorer, or politician. Join one of the Cunard Insights talks to be entertained and informed by thought-provoking stories, occasionally in intimate settings.
- Classical concerts: On every sea day you will find a classical recital to indulge in. With a wide variety of talented guest musicians, each voyage is sure to delight with new and varied programs.
- Indoor games: Doing what you enjoy most really defines the Cunard experience and games enthusiasts will love every minute. Options range from popular board games to traditional favorites such as cards, Mahjong, backgammon, and chess - or you may prefer a game of darts in the Golden Lion pub. On sea days join Cunard for Bridge lessons with expert tuition for beginners and improvers. Alternatively, the many social games held on board such as pub quizzes are a great way to meet (and challenge!) new friends.
Queen Victoria Bars & Lounges
With a choice of inspiring outdoor destinations to discover, each with its distinctive look and feel, spending time in the open air on Queen Victoria provides plenty of moments to remember. Lose yourself in an unputdownable vacation read in the calming oasis of The Pavilion, savor elevated ocean views from the Sky Bar, or unwind to the sounds of a live band at the Panorama Pool Club.
- Aft pool: With impressive sea views and a prime position aft of the ship, the Panorama Pool Club is a vibrant destination in which to soak up the sunshine and make the most of luxurious days on board Queen Victoria. Slide into a seat at the bar as DJs and live bands fill the air with the soundtrack to your vacation, lay back on your choice of sun lounger, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool waters of her monochrome-striped pool. Enjoy plenty of opportunities for al fresco nibbles throughout the day, and a full waiter service ensures a freshly shaken cocktail is always close to hand. You'll also find a selection of seating styles from which to admire the sweeping views out to sea, and a canopy offering day-round shade if ever you're seeking a little respite from the sun.
- The Pavilion: The Pavilion is a favorite venue for each one of the Cunard Queens, and Queen Victoria is no exception. Find a wealth of pastime choices in this clever space that boasts a specially designed glass dome roof that retracts in warmer climates. This is the ideal spot for getting lost in a book enjoying a dip in the pool by day and meeting new friends over a glass of wine in the evening. Romantic, dappled lighting and the moon and stars above work in perfect harmony to create an inviting setting for evenings spent on board. The central stage and screen are perfect for open-air theater, cinema screenings, live music, and more.
- Grills Terrace: Take pleasure in the sweetness of doing nothing, whiling away hours in the beautiful Grills Terrace, exclusive to guests of the Princess and Queens Grill Suites. Accessed with your suite room key, this peaceful space features two infinity hot tubs with a view out to the horizon, as well as an array of different seating options, ideal for sunbathing with a book or enjoying a glass of something cold and some nibbles. Attentive waiters are on hand to attend to drinks orders and other requests, and to ensure that your time spent here is as idyllic as possible. Found in a central location, the Grills Terrace is a superb option for relaxing after lunch, before heading back to your suite to get ready for the evening ahead.
- Sky Bar: Find a sit-up bar offering the perfect vantage point from which to immerse yourself in the surrounding scenery, perhaps with one of the signature Cunard cocktails, and simply while away the hours relaxing and enjoying some time for yourself. You'll also find a choice of deck games here, to keep you entertained on sunny days at sea. From a full-sized paddle tennis court to a putting green, driving range, deck quoits, and shuffleboard, there is always something to do at Queen Victoria's Sky Bar and Observation Deck.
- Cabana: Inspired by sun-drenched, tropical beach bars, this enticing spot is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the company of your travel companions, or perhaps some new friends. Find a selection of vibrant, rum-based cocktails, as well as other bar favorites, and a few nibbles. The space is partially covered so you can find a shaded area if you prefer, but you'll also find plenty of uncovered open space in which to soak up the sunshine. The theme here is laid-back leisure, so simply take it easy, or if you do feel like some gentle entertainment there are a few games nearby including giant chess. The Cabana bar is also home to two horizon telescopes that can be used to spot other ships or maybe even some ocean wildlife.
- Winter Garden: Located between the Lido restaurant and swimming pool on Queen Victoria, the Winter Garden is a light and bright space that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass roof flood the lounge with natural light during the day, and lend it a starlit ambiance at night.
Queen Victoria Onboard Dining
Like her fellow Queens, the newest ship leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to cuisine. With even more choices, Queen Victoria debuts some exciting new options in addition to the classic, much-loved restaurants. Queen Victoria will offer more choice than ever before in cuisine and dining styles, from the ultimate in fine dining experiences to casual meals, light bites, spontaneous indulgent treats, and the signature Afternoon Tea. In addition to the much-loved restaurants from across the fleet, Queen Victoria debuts some exciting new options. Feel free to dine as you wish with an array of flavors to choose from all over the ship, throughout the entire day.
- Britannia Club dining: The Britannia Club Restaurant offers an exemplary dining experience and a sense of intimate exclusivity. Here you can enjoy the added pleasure that comes from knowing you have a table reserved throughout your voyage. Even the most discerning of tastebuds will find dishes to please from a menu that offers a varied selection of contemporary and international choices.
- Princess Grill dining: The exclusive Princess Grill Restaurant will offer an exquisite and unforgettable dining experience. You'll be met with an array of tempting choices to delight the tastebuds and pique your curiosity for the next course. Be greeted by waiters who will provide unparalleled service as you dine at the same table throughout your voyage. Whenever you wish to dine, you'll find your seat and excellent service waiting for you.
- Queens Grill dining: The Queens Grill Restaurant is truly the epitome of luxurious, intimate dining. With a stellar menu and an atmosphere to match, enjoy the ultimate in sophistication and exclusivity. At the Queens Grill Restaurant, attentive waiters will be on hand to take care of your every wish as you dine whenever you like, at a table that stays reserved for you throughout your voyage. Whether you'd like to make a special culinary request or you're looking for a specific accompanying wine, the choice, as always with Cunard, is yours.
- Main dining: Your table is reserved for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in one of the sophisticated main restaurants on board. Each is the home of deliciously imaginative menus, exceptional wines, and impeccable service. Starters might include salmon gravlax with poached quail's egg or a croquette of suckling pig. For your entree, you might be in the mood for Dover Sole Meuniere or a Chateaubriand, perhaps rounded off with a rich bitter chocolate souffle or a lighter mango panna cotta.
- Champagne Afternoon Tea: Served in the intimate surroundings of the Champagne Bar on Queen Mary 2, and in The Verandah on Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, this exquisite experience makes for a truly elevated Afternoon Tea. Delicate finger sandwiches, a symphony of patisserie delights, and of course, the all-important scones await you. Wash down these delicious treats with a crisp glass of either Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose, Brut, or Demi Sec. It is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion on board, but equally, you can enjoy this indulgent treat on board whenever the fancy strikes.
- Al Fresco dining: On board Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, you can dine al fresco when the weather permits and make the most of every second of sunshine. With a Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring freshly prepared salads, grilled meat, fish, and classic light bites, this open-air venue blends mouthwatering flavors with an ocean backdrop.
- Steakhouse at The Verandah: Do you crave an exquisite steak, seared to perfection? Or perhaps a taste of the ocean? Whether you're in the mood for surf or turf or just somewhere extra special to dine out on board, Steakhouse at the Verandah offers just the place. With a menu that celebrates the finest steaks and seafood throughout the world today, dining at Steakhouse at The Verandah is sure to be a culinary highlight of your voyage. Perfect for special occasions (or just because), Steakhouse at The Verandah celebrates the best of land and sea. Buttery soft wagyu. Dry-aged Angus beef. A fruit de mer platter is laden with lobster, Scottish langoustines, and Alaskan crab.
- Complimentary room service: Whether you're craving a leisurely breakfast in bed, or you simply don't feel like leaving your stateroom for dinner, make the most of the generous room service menu at least once during your voyage. Room service is included in your fare. Breakfast must be pre-ordered the night before, but you can expect food throughout the rest of the day to be delivered around 30-40 minutes after placing an order. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available. If you have any other dietary requirements, please contact us in advance.
- The Lido and Kings Court: Wonderfully laidback, no matter what time of day you visit, the Lido is a dining experience anchored around buffet-style self-service, inviting you to indulge as much or as little as you like. An ideal spot to grab a passing snack between mealtimes or to enjoy a variety of different dishes in a single sitting, you'll encounter a host of much-loved flavors on every visit, hailing from popular holiday spots around the world.
- The Pavilion Wellness Cafe:After time spent nurturing your health physically, boost your well-being even further with nutritious dining at The Pavilion Wellness Cafe. From fresh fruit smoothies to vibrant plant-based cuisine and wholesome meat, fish, and dairy options, you'll find the perfect dish to keep you feeling your best.
Queen Victoria Alternative Dining
For an extra special evening, instead of dining at your main restaurant consider booking a table at one of the alternative options on board. From Mediterranean flavors and tastes of Japan to a flagship steakhouse and grill, Queen Victoria offers an exciting array of cuisines to cater to the tastebuds of all guests. In every restaurant find the impeccable White Star Service that Cunard is known for, a warm and welcoming ambiance, and choose dishes from menus that feature the finest ingredients from around the globe. Al Fresco is weather dependent, and the dress code is smart (jacket optional) after 6.00 pm. As a delicious alternative to your main restaurant, it's bookable on board at an additional cost.
- Tramonto: The golden glint of olive oil. The salty tang of the sea. The sweetness of ripe tomato. Close your eyes and find yourself spirited away to seductive summer nights in the likes of Sicily, Sardinia, and Seville at Queen Victoria's evening-only dining experience, Tramonto. Inspired by fresh Mediterranean flavors, with a sprinkling of African and Arabic influences, Tramonto offers simple and authentic dishes that pay homage to Europe's sunshine region. With sun-soaked flavors and sparkling sea views, wherever you are in the world, Tramonto will bring the sunshine to you.
- Aji Wa: Aji Wa, meaning "harmony of flavors," combines the signature tastes of Japan with the artistry of skilled chefs for a truly authentic dining experience. Menus evolve across the year to reflect the seasonality of ingredients and Queen Victoria's location. Where you choose to sit (and the time of day you visit) will also influence how your experience unfolds. Choose a table in the main restaurant, savoring fluffy bao buns, pan-fried gyozas, and feather-light tempura from the all-day menu. Fill up on freshly pressed sushi rolls and slithers of sashimi at the sit-up sushi bar. Or indulge in delicately seared Wagyu beef from the yakitori grill, perhaps with sake or a signature Aji Wa cocktail. You'll also find a Japanese twist on Afternoon Tea, while in the evening, you can let the chefs surprise you with a sublime tasting menu.
- Sir Samuel's: Paying homage to Cunard's founder, Sir Samuel's is a culinary coupling of land and ocean, where nothing (least of all the ingredients) comes as standard. The most succulent steaks are subtly smoked and served with your choice of knife. Fruit de mer platters infused with all the flavors of the sea. Irresistible Dover sole delicately deboned at your table. These are the signature tastes Sir Samuel's invites you to indulge in. Everything here is best in class, selected for its sustainability and its provenance. You'll find the menu as well-traveled as the ships, with prime cuts from around the world, expertly dry-aged in perfect temperature-controlled chambers.
- Aranya: Designed to delight and surprise, Aranya (meaning forest or wilderness in Sanskrit) will take you on a sensory tour of the Indian subcontinent with playful interpretations of classic Indian cuisine. Where you choose to take your taste buds to is up to you, be it the sprawling bazaars of Delhi, the lush green pastures of Kerala, or perhaps the golden sands of Goa. At Aranya, every evening is a new adventure and you're at the helm. Warm papadams dipped into fruity chutneys. Fluffy rice, perfumed with fragrant cardamon. Delicately spiced sauces that flood your palate with flavor. Whatever you choose, quintessential Indian flavors are creatively reimagined with an original Aranya twist.
- The Golden Lion: Sunday roasts with lashings of gravy. "Proper" pints served straight from the tap. Bloody Marys as red as the ship's funnels. If the day calls for classic British pub fare, look no further than Queen Victoria's Golden Lion. In this stylish yet casual watering hole, there's no need to dress formally or book in advance. Even on Gala Evenings, a relaxed dress is welcome. Simply turn up and slide into a leather banquette, pull up a stool at the bar, or take a seat by the stage for a prime view of the live entertainment.
Queen Victoria Pavilion Wellness Studio
Further to these much-loved features of the Mareel Wellness & Beauty collection found across the Cunard fleet, find time to delight in a new addition that makes its debut on Queen Victoria: The Pavilion Wellness Studio. Harnessing the inspiring views of the surrounding ocean, here you can relish a sense of calm as you lose yourself in a sequence of yoga postures or mindful meditation, while the sun sets over the horizon. From pilates to circuits, treasure unique fitness sessions with the ocean backdrop providing a focal point like no other. Let the world's natural elements support your wellness once again, by allowing the fresh ocean air to cool you during laps of the generous outdoor deck space.
Queen Victoria Spa & Beauty
Taking inspiration from the waters on which Cunard sails, Mareel is designed to indulge the senses and soothe mind, body, and soul. Let stress melt away in the steam bath or sauna, feel reinvigorated in the new icy cold room and Himalayan salt sauna, and find a sense of weightless relaxation as you float in the thermal pool. After a swim or steam, enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the thermal loungers. Here you can close your eyes and absorb the peaceful atmosphere, or perhaps read a magazine while waiting for a luxurious marine-inspired treatment.
- 1,300m squared of space
- Salon offering hairdressing, barbering, and other treatments
- 9 treatment rooms
- 1 wellness suite with two massage beds, large relaxation bed (with sea view), infrared sauna (with sea view), steam room, and large shower.
- 1 steam room
- 1 Thermal pool
- 8 heated loungers
- 1 dry sauna
- 1 Himalayan salt sauna
- 1 cold room
- 4 experience showers
- 4 reflexology foot baths
Queen Victoria Staterooms
From parties of one to families of four, you'll find a variety of spacious staterooms and suites on board the ships to make your voyage as comfortable as possible. With luxurious flourishes enhanced by stylish decor, every day on Queen Victoria offers a chance to sail the world in unparalleled comfort.
- Britannia Inside: With a variety of locations to choose from on board, the well-appointed Inside staterooms are a haven of comfort and style during your voyage.
- Britannia Oceanview: Offering special sea views, the ocean-view staterooms provide a private enclave to watch the world go by. .
- Britannia Balcony: Drink in sparkling ocean views from your own private, outdoor space in the balcony staterooms.
- Britannia Club Balcony: Enjoy prime ocean views from your private, outdoor space in one of the Britannia Club Balcony staterooms.
- Princess Grill Suites: Delight in a prime, central location on board with ocean views that can be enjoyed from both in and outside your Princess Grill Suite. Sumptuous red and gold tones highlight the impeccable design of each Princess Grill Suite, bringing the best in luxury, comfort, views, and entertainment space.
- Queens Grill Suites:Retreat to an exclusive world of luxury with your private residence at sea. Striking interior designs bring each space in your suite to life, indulging your senses with a rich tapestry of colors, materials, and art. An attentive butler is on hand at all times to truly customize your voyage experience.
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