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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.
From the moment you step on board, you're immersed in an enchanting world of pleasure and escapism. Pass leisurely days soaking up the sunshine or gazing out at the tranquil ocean from her light-filled Winter Garden. Learn something new with our Cunard Insights speakers, or simply unwind with a good read. As evening falls, choose from a delectable array of dining options, and enjoy world-class entertainment in the Royal Court Theatre. On Queen Victoria the freedom to create your perfect trip is all yours.
I joined Queen Victoria in Fort Lauderdale for the last two weeks of her 2025 Grand Voyage circumnavigating South America, this piece getting back to the UK from Fort Lauderdale. Embarkation was a slog - big lines to get through security and then to check in, but they did move reasonably quickly. I'm not sure how many joined the ship in FLL, but it appeared that we all arrived at the port to board at the same time (I arrived ~30 minutes before my scheduled arrival time, but the line kept getting longer after I arrived.) A few unfortunate things happened that were entirely out of Cunard's control - the weather the first few days was rough, and we missed our port call into Bermuda due to the weather (the wind made it unsafe to get out of the harbour), but the missed port stop was replaced by an extra day in Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Communication on both (the missed port stop and the extra day in Azores) was prompt and extensive - it was announced over the tannoy, which announcement was then followed up with a letter to the cabin. We did have 7 straight sea days, instead of the 3 and then 4 scheduled, but as always, Cunard did an excellent job at providing entertainment during the day and into the evening. The Insights speakers that I saw were solid, and the rest of the activity options seemed to be well attended, from what I saw. (I cruise to relax, so I generally take my knitting and my book and find a corner to while away the hours, so I can't speak to most of the activities.) I didn't attend any of the main theatre shows, but I did attend quite a few of the concerts done by Aileen and Sticks, the Irish folk duo who played in the pub or the Winter Garden most evenings. The service on QV was wonderful. I was last on board in February 2024 (which was my first time on board), and multiple staff members remembered me and greeted me by name when I boarded this time. Staff greeted you by name by the second or third time you entered a venue, remembered your regular order, and were always friendly and smiling. One particular incident stands out - I attended afternoon tea on the last sea day, arriving about 30 minutes after the start. They found me a spot at a shared table, and the waiter who escorted me to the table made sure that I had tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones brought pretty much immediately, and checked in with me a number of times to make sure that I had everything I needed. I had never seen this waiter around before, he just took it on himself to make sure that I had a wonderful final tea experience. And that's just one of many such experiences that I had over my two weeks on board. The food was overall pretty good. The menus in the Britannia Restaurant were occasionally a bit boring, but there was always something to have in the Lido buffet if the MDR didn't suit. I never felt like I needed to venture to one of the specialty restaurants, nor pay for a supplemental item. The Lido's themed dinners (German, American, British, Indian...) were well received, and I very much enjoyed them. Disembarkation was a breeze. Cunard brought UK Border Force agents on board in the Azores, and they did the passport checks on board during the last 3 days of the crossing, so we were able to just walk off the ship. The luggage hall was a zoo, but that's because many of the people on board had been on board for up to 78 days, and so had a lot of luggage (one woman told me that she had had to go down to the purser's desk to get additional bag tags, because they had 'only' provided 4, instead of the 8 that they required,) and many of the cabins I walked past on the last night had 4+ suitcases sitting outside waiting to be picked up. One thing to remember, though, is that QV, like other Cunard ships, puts the clocks ahead at midday on eastward voyages, which makes the days that much shorter. In summary, I had a wonderful time, and if budget and vacation time permitted, I would be back on board QV in a shot.
Unfortunately, having taken the Alaskan cruise on Queen Elizabeth last year, comparisons were inevitable. On the surface, initially , everything was the same. However, little things started to surface. The food on Q.E. was hands down better than Victoria. An instance of this was that bread and butter pudding was on the menu at least four times in two weeks. It was a few times on Q.E. also but different versions of it. Their “petit fours” were things like little squares of carrot cake or shortbread and chocolates, the flavour of which they had no idea because the centres were rarely what they claimed.. The lunch menu was probably where we noticed the biggest change.. we just ate in the Lido most of the time but it was pretty busy on sea days. The restaurant staff were wonderful. But in the Lido, the afternoon tea scones were not served with clotted cream although that was what they claimed it was. They did use clotted cream in the Queens Room though. In the cabin, they now provide a half bottle of bubbly instead of a whole one. We had an issue in the second week with a cabin steward who three times walked into our cabin unannounced after the beds had been turned down on the flimsiest of excuses. My husband was in bed and I was in the shower on one occasion and I was alone on another. I complained after the third time and he was replaced. Toiletries were normal on the Q.V. which was a switch from the watered down stuff on the Q.E. though. This may all sound a bit petty but these things added up The lectures were excellent and the entertainment not bad. A short Memorial Service was held while passing through the Dardanelles which was a nice touch as many people on board were from Australia and New Zealand with relatives who had served there. Embarkation and disembarkation were very smooth. The balcony door to the next cabin was broken so free access was available from either cabin. Would we sail with Cunard again? I am truly not sure.
FLIGHT and Embarcation poor. If Cunard only pay sub-contractors peanuts, customers suffer. STAFF & SERVICE - excellent, as usual. ENTERTAINMENT - good if you can get it. Many like to have a drink, dinner and show. The Ent's Director's comment that we should have the show before dinner not well received. All negative comments brushed aside - definitely not listening to us. On the other hand his talks were execellent. Queens Room entertainment getting closer to 21st Century music and busier than when only formal dancers with stiff expresions held the floor Art gallery is almost the same as 10yrs ago. Great talks, but heard them all before. Wine TOUR in Katakolon was 8 times the price of arranging it locally. Always check Trip Advisor to see if you can do it better. WI-FI - free on other lines in the group - an expensive gouge by Cunard OVERALL - throughout the decade of cruising, the Cunard 'offer' got cheaper in quality and more expensive in reality. Next cruise (previously booked) will be the last. QV - never seen her so rustly and tired, pictures faded.
Our first trip with Cunard in 30 years. It was excellent. 22 nights Southampton to Rome. A lovely ship in great condition. Easy to navigate round the ship and find everything. Excellent food. Excellent Service. Excellent entertainment, both the ship's company and the regular musicians round the ship (especially Habit To Duo and D'Power Of Trio) and the imported entertainers. Main restaurant open for lunch every day. We don't usually like Open-Dining due to waiting times but we abandoned our pre-booked slot for the main restaurant and went every evening without a pre-booking and were always given a table right away (party of 4 adults). Evening turndown service which many cruise lines have now abandoned. The only negatives for us were 1) the bathroom is small and the shower tiny with a curtain not a door, 2) we felt the WiFi was expensive and 3) No usb points in the cabin despite the fact this is the 21st century.
I joined Queen Victoria in Fort Lauderdale for the last two weeks of her 2025 Grand Voyage circumnavigating South America, this piece getting back to the UK from Fort Lauderdale. Embarkation was a slog - big lines to get through security and then to check in, but they did move reasonably quickly. I'm not sure how many joined the ship in FLL, but it appeared that we all arrived at the port to board at the same time (I arrived ~30 minutes before my scheduled arrival time, but the line kept getting longer after I arrived.) A few unfortunate things happened that were entirely out of Cunard's control - the weather the first few days was rough, and we missed our port call into Bermuda due to the weather (the wind made it unsafe to get out of the harbour), but the missed port stop was replaced by an extra day in Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Communication on both (the missed port stop and the extra day in Azores) was prompt and extensive - it was announced over the tannoy, which announcement was then followed up with a letter to the cabin. We did have 7 straight sea days, instead of the 3 and then 4 scheduled, but as always, Cunard did an excellent job at providing entertainment during the day and into the evening. The Insights speakers that I saw were solid, and the rest of the activity options seemed to be well attended, from what I saw. (I cruise to relax, so I generally take my knitting and my book and find a corner to while away the hours, so I can't speak to most of the activities.) I didn't attend any of the main theatre shows, but I did attend quite a few of the concerts done by Aileen and Sticks, the Irish folk duo who played in the pub or the Winter Garden most evenings. The service on QV was wonderful. I was last on board in February 2024 (which was my first time on board), and multiple staff members remembered me and greeted me by name when I boarded this time. Staff greeted you by name by the second or third time you entered a venue, remembered your regular order, and were always friendly and smiling. One particular incident stands out - I attended afternoon tea on the last sea day, arriving about 30 minutes after the start. They found me a spot at a shared table, and the waiter who escorted me to the table made sure that I had tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones brought pretty much immediately, and checked in with me a number of times to make sure that I had everything I needed. I had never seen this waiter around before, he just took it on himself to make sure that I had a wonderful final tea experience. And that's just one of many such experiences that I had over my two weeks on board. The food was overall pretty good. The menus in the Britannia Restaurant were occasionally a bit boring, but there was always something to have in the Lido buffet if the MDR didn't suit. I never felt like I needed to venture to one of the specialty restaurants, nor pay for a supplemental item. The Lido's themed dinners (German, American, British, Indian...) were well received, and I very much enjoyed them. Disembarkation was a breeze. Cunard brought UK Border Force agents on board in the Azores, and they did the passport checks on board during the last 3 days of the crossing, so we were able to just walk off the ship. The luggage hall was a zoo, but that's because many of the people on board had been on board for up to 78 days, and so had a lot of luggage (one woman told me that she had had to go down to the purser's desk to get additional bag tags, because they had 'only' provided 4, instead of the 8 that they required,) and many of the cabins I walked past on the last night had 4+ suitcases sitting outside waiting to be picked up. One thing to remember, though, is that QV, like other Cunard ships, puts the clocks ahead at midday on eastward voyages, which makes the days that much shorter. In summary, I had a wonderful time, and if budget and vacation time permitted, I would be back on board QV in a shot.
Unfortunately, having taken the Alaskan cruise on Queen Elizabeth last year, comparisons were inevitable. On the surface, initially , everything was the same. However, little things started to surface. The food on Q.E. was hands down better than Victoria. An instance of this was that bread and butter pudding was on the menu at least four times in two weeks. It was a few times on Q.E. also but different versions of it. Their “petit fours” were things like little squares of carrot cake or shortbread and chocolates, the flavour of which they had no idea because the centres were rarely what they claimed.. The lunch menu was probably where we noticed the biggest change.. we just ate in the Lido most of the time but it was pretty busy on sea days. The restaurant staff were wonderful. But in the Lido, the afternoon tea scones were not served with clotted cream although that was what they claimed it was. They did use clotted cream in the Queens Room though. In the cabin, they now provide a half bottle of bubbly instead of a whole one. We had an issue in the second week with a cabin steward who three times walked into our cabin unannounced after the beds had been turned down on the flimsiest of excuses. My husband was in bed and I was in the shower on one occasion and I was alone on another. I complained after the third time and he was replaced. Toiletries were normal on the Q.V. which was a switch from the watered down stuff on the Q.E. though. This may all sound a bit petty but these things added up The lectures were excellent and the entertainment not bad. A short Memorial Service was held while passing through the Dardanelles which was a nice touch as many people on board were from Australia and New Zealand with relatives who had served there. Embarkation and disembarkation were very smooth. The balcony door to the next cabin was broken so free access was available from either cabin. Would we sail with Cunard again? I am truly not sure.
From comfortable inside staterooms, to a lavish Queens Grill Duplex, complete with expansive balcony and private butler service - Queen Victoria provides something to suit every taste and budget.
Queen Grill Suites - All grades of Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites received an interior refresh during Queen Victoria’s refit, to maximise space while ensuring unsurpassed levels of elegance and comfort. In the Grand Suites, a clever configuration of furniture maximise the comfort and spacious appeal of this accommodation, creating an even more desirable sanctuary or space to entertain.
Britannia Club - The introduction of 43 new Britannia Club staterooms in prime locations on decks seven and eight feature all the hallmarks of Cunard style and comfort. Britannia Club is enhanced with premium balconies, a nine-pillow concierge menu and the freedom to dine whenever you choose between 6.30pm and 9.00pm in the new Britannia Club restaurant. This restaurant is located on deck two.
Britannia Staterooms - All Britannia staterooms feature newly designed carpets and soft furnishings, taking inspiration from Cunard’s heritage and bold colour palettes. For extra comfort, tea and coffee making facilities and new flat screen HD televisions are available in all staterooms.
Queen Victoria maintains Cunard's proud culinary traditions, with three main restaurants and the elegant new Verandah Restaurant. All offering delicious menus created by Cunard’s Global Culinary Ambassador, Jean-Marie Zimmermann.
There's also a host of alternative dining options from the relaxed Lido Buffet and Golden Lion Pub, through to a variety of tempting global cuisines.
Enrichment programs and lectures on contemporary and classical subjects are popular features on Cunard cruises. Queen Victoria covers a wide range of activities from ballroom dancing to computing lessons.
Queen Victoria provides you with a wealth of engaging experiences to keep you entertained day and night. From the glamorous Royal Night Balls, to the excitement of the Empire Casino, there's something to keep everyone happy.
The ship features a fantastic array of health and fitness facilities for passengers that wish to stay active or relax and be pampered. These include, a spa, a fitness centre, a games deck, sports courts and much more.
For younger cruise passengers, there are a number of facilities available to keep them entertained. Running primarily during the school holidays, kids clubs are available for children or teens travelling on Queen Victoria.
