They are the landmarks that define our world — the towering ruins of the ancient Egyptian temples at Karnak and Luxor; the massive locks of the Panama Canal; and the Acropolis in Greece, where Socrates taught philosophic ideals to his student, Plato. And, the most captivating sights — a silk vendor outside a Malaysian mosque, a Maori dancer in Auckland, the daring cliff divers in Acapulco or musicians strolling a sandy stretch of the Arabian Sea. On this holiday of a lifetime, you will cross the world’s many great oceans, visiting all these destinations and more. And you will have the added excitement and privilege of being on the Maiden World Cruise of Cunard’s newest royal — Queen Victoria. Like her sister ships, she captures all the elegance of the Cunard vessels of the past, with many fantastic new features — including the gorgeous indoor/outdoor Winter Garden, the stunning two-level Library, a three-tiered Grand Lobby, the Royal Court Theatre with private boxes, and al fresco Grill dining in The Courtyard — to name just a few. So come, sail the world with Queen Victoria — and like those who have made similar journeys before you, return forever changed.

Queen Victoria Ship Facts

More interesting facts

• 86% of staterooms are outside
• 71% of staterooms feature balconies

Queen Victoria joined the Cunard fleet in December 2007. She proudly upholds the heritage and traditions made famous by Cunard. With luxurious marbles, warm woods, plush carpets, rich fabrics and soft furnishings, this ship simply exudes elegance. Queen Victoria’s many diversions and distractions ensure you are as thoroughly entertained and entirely relaxed as you could wish to be.

Dining

Café Carinthia Succumb to the varieties of speciality teas, rich coffees and indulgent pastries.

Golden Lion Let the exploration continue in the Golden Lion through an impressive selection of beer and cider. Once you’ve whet your appetite, you can satisfy it in cosy traditional surroundings from the heart gastro pub menu..

Queens Room Appreciate an ambience reminiscent of that enjoyed by Queen Victoria in her much loved home, Osborne House. This is also where waiters orchestrate a sublime white gloved serving of afternoon tea.

Queens Grill 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 fulfil any request. Á la carte menus encourage the most sublime culinary adventures, where service is only ever flawless and the ambience always perfectly refined.

Princess Grill After a pre-dinner tipple in the exclusive Grills Lounge, P category guests prepare for the main event in the intimate Princess Grill on Deck 11. Over a single leisurely single seating, delicate flavours, textures and ingredients combine superbly on an imaginative Á la carte menu, complemented by fine wines from the four corners of the globe.

Britannia Restaurant When you see the world from the comfort of the Britannia Staterooms, you’ll revel in the splendid nightly 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 an eye-catching centrepiece. Choose from early or late dining.

Todd English Restaurant Reservations at this stylish restaurant are your ticket to the fabulously intense flavours and inspiration drawn from around the Mediterranean. Each course continues your sumptuous odyssey to this region rich in culinary flair.

Lido Dining 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.

The Courtyard 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.

The Grills The Grills Lounge – Accessed by private elevator and opening onto the Grills Terrace, this peaceful haven of calm provides the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks, canapes and champagne. The Grills Terrace – An exclusive and sophisticated outdoor oasis offering unobtrusive yet attentive deck service to Princess Grill and Queens Grill guests. The Grills Upper Terrace – Escape to this scenic private spot to soak up the rays on comfortable sun loungers.

Empire Casino Court Lady Luck, where roulette wheels whirl and blackjack tables beckon.

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Entertainment

Queens Room Ballroom 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.

Chart Room 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.

Royal Court Theatre Queen Victoria steals the show with her Royal Court Theatre – a grand, stylish West-End-style venue. This is the first Theatre at sea with Private boxes bringing you unobstructed views of extraordinary entertaining productions.

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Other Areas of the Ship

Cunardia Browse maritime memorabilia and artefacts in the first museum at sea and enhance your own Cunard Collection in the Gift Shop nearby.

ConneXions™ ConneXions™ Internet Centre – Just off the Grand Lobby, improve your computer skills and keep up-to-date on email with friends back home. Charges apply for internet and email access. ConneXions™ Conference Center Expand your mind in ConneXions™ during days at sea, where engaging experts and celebrity speakers are the stars of our enrichment programme.

Churchills Cigar Lounge After dinner, settle into an armchair and savour our rich worldwide selection of cigars.

Commodore Club 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.

Library 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.

Midships Lounge Here, wine connoisseurs can compare delicious grape varieties and explore regional subtleties.

The Royal Arcade 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.

Winter Garden 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. Statistics: Year Built: 2007 Year Refurbished: N/A Year Entered Present Fleet: 2007 Previous Name: N/A Country of Registry: Great Britain Tonnage (GRT): 90,000 Guests (Lowers): 2,000 Total Guests: 2172 Passenger Decks: 12 Number of Crew: Approx. 900 Officers’ Nationality: British Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International Staterooms: Total Rooms (all categories): 1007 Suites: 127 Balconies: 718 Ocean/River View: 864 Interior: 143 Accessible: 20