Queen Victoria sails to a range of exciting destinations, and offers a selection of fine dining, immersive shore excursions and glamorous evening entertainment, ranging from gala balls to live music. With lots of activities and amenities to take advantage of, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable voyage onboard Queen Victoria.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2007
- Tonnage 90,000
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 10
- Decks 12
- Lifts 12
- Pools 3
- Restaurants 5
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2,489
- Crew 981
- Refurbished 2017
What's onboard
Dining
Queen Victoria's lucky passengers will be sure to appreciate her subtle blend of classical style and contemporary innovation as they are indulged by the legendary Cunard White Star Service – guaranteed to surpass all expectations. Onboard the magnificent Queen Victoria, the all-British Cunard crew will continue to live up to their first-class gastronomic reputation as they serve up a delightful array of culinary creations. With a fabulous choice of restaurants onboard, including the Queen's Grill and the Britannia Restaurant, Queen Victoria guests will enjoy a fine dining experience every night of their Cunard cruise holiday.
Included dining- Britannia Restaurant- a large, elegant main dining room, serving classic dishes and contemporary flavours from morning to evening.
- Golden Lion Pub- home comforts, including bangers and mash, wherever in the world you are.
- Queens Room- no cruise with Cunard would be complete without an Afternoon Tea
- The Lido- casual dining at its finest.
- Britannia Club Restaurant - exclusive dining for those staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom
- Princess Grill/Queens Grill- exclusive dining just for those staying in these suites.
- The Verandah- the best place for steakhouse classics
Entertainment
Passengers onboard Cunard Cruises' Queen Victoria can soak up the refined elegance of the Queens Room whilst enjoying a sophisticated evening of entertainment. One of the most popular venues at night is the Golden Lion Pub, where guests can expect classic pub entertainment and live music. For a late night dance, head over to the Yacht Club - which is also host to silent discos on selected evenings. If you’re feeling lucky, try your hand at one of the slot machines or table games at the casino.
Other bars and lounges:- The Chart Room
- Queens Room
- Midship Lounge
- Winter Garden
- The Commodore Club
- Admiral’s Lounge
- Cafe Carinthia
- Champagne Bar
- Pavillion Bar
- Churchill’s Cigar Lounge
Things to do
There are many ways to keep yourself occupied on Queen Victoria. Traditional pastimes on the ship include a stroll around the Promenade Deck and a game of shuffleboard or quoits, while many guests enjoy challenging each other to a game of table tennis or swimming a few lengths of the pool.
If you’d like to get involved in the fitness classes, trained professionals lead groups in Pilates, aerobics and spinning, while personal trainers are on hand for an experience that’s tailored to you.
Cunard also welcomes children onboard, offering tailored activities to suit all ages, including arts and crafts, sports, computer games and even trips to the cinema and theatre on the ship.
Upcoming changes to Cunard's Youth Programme
Cunard is elevating the Youth Programme available across its fleet, and some major changes are coming to the teen-focused facilities available onboard.
Following Queen Victoria's refit (which is scheduled for November 2026), Cunard will introduce a consistent Youth Programme fleetwide, which will mean the dedicated Teen Zone onboard will no longer be available. Rather than focusing on the Teen Zone, activities and events tailored to guests ages 13 to 17 will be hosted around the ship, so there's still a lot to look forward to.
Useful Information
Event Voyages in 2025
Queen Victoria will be embarking on one of Cunard's thrilling Event Voyages in 2025: Voyage du Vin, a wine-tasting tour in Portugal and Spain. With so many unique and wonderful experiences waiting, you can find out more about all the Cunard 2025 Event Voyages right here; don't wait to book, though, they're popular!
Dress Code
The Cunard Queen Victoria dress code is elegantly formal, in keeping with the fabulous standards onboard and understated elegance of Cunard Line's stunning ships. The main dining rooms and speciality restaurants are where you can dress to impress each evening. For those days of late shore excursions, or long days by the pool, there is also the casual buffet dining to choose from.
Queen Victoria is one of the cruise ships that are offering cruises that depart from the UK. To find out more, along with the other ships that are departing from Southampton, read our recent blog post - Cruise Ships Departing From Southampton.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Queen Victoria
This was our 3rd time on QV over the last 10 yrs and she did not disappoint, everything was of a very good standard. Food and entertainment was excellent, however there was a lot of ballroom dancing which is not our bag. The ports of call were good apart from the fact that in some ports she docked some distance away from the ports and a chargeable shuttle was required.
Lovely ship, cabins comfortable & well equipped. Food excellent. Shows were enjoyable but one singer wasn’t really for us. So two shows were too much. Didn’t go on any trips but did the Behind the Scenes tour. This was expensive but excellent. My only negative point is the photo taken with the Captain could have been included rather than an extra $40.
Enjoyable cruise on Queen Victoria. Food and entertainment ticked all the boxes for us.
Had a great time aboard Queen Victoria. It was the first time we had been ona Cunard cruise ship but it met our expectations. The staff in the Brittania restaurant upper were very friendly and also our cabin steward. We were in room 1107 outside canin on deck 1. The cabin was a decent size and had a nice size window. The shower was a bit small with a curtain but overall no complaints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Queen Victoria?
Cabins are tied to dining tiers: Britannia (Inside/Oceanview/Balcony), Princess Grill Suites, and Queens Grill Suites.
Families and Kids
Is Queen Victoria family-friendly?
Yes, it is very family-friendly. The ship features dedicated kids' clubs, family activities, and youth staff.
Does Queen Victoria have waterslides?
No, this ship focuses on a more relaxed, elegant pool deck experience without waterslides.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Queen Victoria?
Enjoy complimentary, multi-course meals in the elegant Main Dining Room, or visit the casual buffet for relaxed, flexible dining.
What speciality dining is there on Queen Victoria?
The ship offers premium dining venues like steakhouses, Italian trattorias, or Asian-fusion restaurants. Cover charges usually apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does Queen Victoria usually sail out of?
This ship sails from various global ports depending on the season. Please check specific itineraries for exact departure locations.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Queen Victoria?
Its traditional White Star Service, elegant formal nights, and classic ocean-liner design.
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