Queen Victoria
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 welcome 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. The young guests are divided into two groups - The Play Zone for two to seven year olds and The Zone for eight to seventeen year olds - and are supervised by youth staff to ensure that they have as much fun as possible.
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
Amazing trip. The staff deserve a medal, they worked so hard to fill our voyage with luxury and a feel of a bygone era.
Queen Victoria is definitely due to be refurbished and is in need of it. The ship though is beautiful very quintessential. All staff are attentive to every need. Food exceptional.
Lovely ship, generally great service however some staff not the usual Cunard standard. Good itinerary, fabulous food overall a great holiday.
Our forth time on Queen Victoria the food entertainment and the weather was great The ship is looking tired in certain areas but it is going in dry dock for a re-fit in October looking forward to seeing it when finished
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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