December
2007 sees the arrival of a new Queen to the Cunard fleet, Queen
Victoria, the second largest Cunarder ever built. For the first time in
168 years, three Queens will sail together under the Cunard banner for
the first time in Cunard history.
Distinguished
by her red and black livery, Queen Victoria is a true Cunarder proudly
upholding the famous heritage and traditions. She was ceremoniously
named, by the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince
Charles, in her home port of Southampton.
Her
interiors are warmly reminiscent of a more gracious era with a dramatic
three-tiered Grand Lobby and sumptuous marbles, woods, plush carpets,
rich fabrics and soft furnishings that simply exude elegance.
To set eyes on her sleek outline, with her distinctive black and red
livery, is to recognise her instantly as the latest Classic Cunarder, a
unique marriage of heritage and innovation. As one of the first guests
ever to embark, you will encounter the dramatic three-tier Grand Lobby,
whose magnificent staircase and eye-catching artwork offers a lavish
taste of life aboard. Walk around the ship and you’ll see elaborate
chandeliers adorn the Queens Room double height ceiling to enhance its
calm grandeur.
The Winter Garden is all light and relaxation, very much colonial in
tone, with decked floors and leafy foliage – its glass roof even opens
to the warm breeze.
Following
Cunard's finest traditions
Warmly
reminiscent of a more gracious era, modern technology combines
seamlessly with her classic yet contemporary interior. Crafted to exude
elegance with intricate mosaics, gleaming chandeliers and luxuriant
marbles. Crafted too, for
sublime comfort with plush carpets, rich fabrics and soft furnishings.
Her
arrival in December 2007 marked years of anticipation. In January 2008,
she makes her first show-stopping global debut as her thrilling Maiden
World Cruise is destined for seafaring folklore. It's a classic Cunard
tradition magnificently reinterpreted. Would you expect anything else? Queen
Victoria is, after all, a Classic Cunarder.
January
2008 will see another proud moment in our history. As Queen
Victoria
sets off for
New York
on the first stage of her Maiden World Cruise, her sister, QE2 will join
her on an historic tandem Transatlantic Crossing. These elegant
Cunarders will sail on
January 6, 2008
arriving in
New York
on January 13 to meet their sister, Queen Mary 2 for a great
meeting of the three
Queens
. A momentous occasion not to be missed.
Builder: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Spa
(Marghere Shipyard near Venice)
This is the first Cunard Line ship
built by Fincantieri, one of the most technically advanced
shipbuilders in the world who have built more than 7,000 vessels.
Facts and Figures
| Key
Dates |
Official start date of work: 14
April 2005
Keel Laying: 12 May 2006
Float Out: January 2007
Sea Trials: August 2007
Naming Ceremony: December
2007
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| Guest
Accommodation |
990 staterooms
|
| Gross
Tonnage |
90,000
tons |
| Length |
964.5
feet (294 metres) |
| Width |
106
feet (32.3 metres) |
| Draft |
25.9
feet (7.9 metres) |
| Height |
179
feet (54.5 metres) |
| Guest
Capacity |
2,000 |
|
Guest Decks
|
12 |
Here
the Exceptional is to be Expected
Queen
Victoria's pleasurable diversions and distractions ensure you are as
thoroughly entertained and entirely relaxed as you would wish to be. It's
simply a question of matching your mood to the many pleasures in front
of you.
If pampering is your priority, give yourself over to rejuvenating spa
therapies and revitalising beauty treatments in the Cunard Royal Spa
& Fitness Centre. When discovery calls, compare regional
subtleties in wine-tasting classes in the Midships Lounge or expand
your expertise with an engaging guest speaker at ConneXions™. In
sunny climes, saunter outdoors onto 10,000 square feet of glorious
open deck. Challenge yourself to a length or two of the outdoor
pool before tea. Or dive into an enthralling novel - picked from
the Library's 6,000 titles.
Later
the curtain rises on sparkling entertainment. The splendid
Royal Court Theatre seats 830 and has the first private boxes at sea. Then
waltz on the beautifully crafted dance floor beneath the Queens Room's
glittering chandeliers.
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Cunardia
Browse maritime memorabilia and artefacts in the first museum at sea and
enhance your own Cunard Collection in the Gift Shop nearby.
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.
Café
Carinthia
Succumb to the varieties of speciality teas, rich coffees and indulgent
pastries.
Children's
Programme
For our younger guests, these facilities feature both inside
and outside areas dedicated to children ages 1-12. More...
Cunard
Royal Spa & Fitness Centre
Join an aerobics class, work out on bikes and treadmills complete with
their own LCD TV, or unwind with a range of indulgent spa therapies
and beauty treatments. More...
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.
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.
Empire
Casino
Court Lady Luck, where roulette wheels whirl and blackjack tables
beckon.
Golden
Lion
Impressive beer and cider selections complement tasty gastro
pub-style menus in this authentic and traditional Cunard venue.
Hemispheres
Swing into the rhythm of the band under the splendid glass-domed roof of
the contemporary stunning nightclub.
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.
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. More...
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.
The
Terrace
A sophisticated outdoor oasis offering unobtrusive yet attentive deck
service.
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.
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The
Warmest Welcome
On
Queen Victoria, over two thirds of the staterooms have private
balconies to catch the sea breeze. Upholding the classic
tradition at sea, your choice of accommodation is matched to your
dining style. Luxuriate in sumptuous Queens Grill and Princess
Grill suites with marble bathrooms and butler service in the highest
categories.
Cunard
still maintains a class distinction onboard their ships. The category
of cabin you reserve dictates the diningroom you will dine in. You
will be in either the Britannia, Princess Grill or Queen's Grill
diningrooms from cabin categories of the same name.
Queens
Grill
Queens
Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about the
Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights.
Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 2,131
square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths.
An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect
for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer.
Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or
butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a
reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
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Exclusive
Queens Grill Amenities
- Priority embarkation and
luggage delivery
- Pillow concierge (a
selection of pillows and duvets to suit your preference)
- Daily fresh fruit
- Bon Voyage bottle of Champagne
and strawberries on embarkation
- Butler and concierge
service
- Personalised stationary,
atlas and books
- Complimentary bottled
water
- Access to Queens Lounge
and private deck area
- Single-seating dining in
the Queens Grill
- In-suite dining
- Complimentary broadsheet
newspaper
- Flower arrangement in
stateroom
- Board games and computer
games console
- Bar stocked with spirits,
wines and soft drinks
- Priority disembarkation
and tender service (Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4)
- DVD player (Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4)
|
Standard Amenities
- Complimentary 24-hour room
service
- Interactive TV with multi
language film and music channels
- Direct-Dial telephone
- Refrigerator, safe and
hair dryer
- Soft Terry Robes &
slippers
- Nightly turndown service
with pillow chocolate
- Daily shipboard newspaper
- 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin
Sockets
Q1 Grand Suite
Q3 Penthouse
|
|
Grand Suites (Q1)
|
approx 1,918-2,131 sq. ft.*
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|
Master Suites (Q2)
|
approx 1,100 sq. ft.*
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|
Penthouse (Q3-Q4)
|
approx 520-707 sq. ft.*
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|
Queen Suites (Q5 - Q7)
|
approx 508-771 sq. ft.*
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*Includes Balcony
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Princess Grill
For
guests in our Princess Suites, the delights of our Grills Experience
are more pronounced than ever before. Catch the sea breeze on
the Grills Upper Terrace reserved for the exclusive use of our Grill
Guests, or relax in feather-soft terry robes on your own private
balcony, charting your position in the atlas. Your lavish
suite occupies up to 513 square feet, with flourishes that include
personalised stationary, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit
and a concierge service - there's even a pillow concierge to ensure
you sleep soundly. Guests dine at a reserved table in the
single seating Princess Grill Restaurant.
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Exclusive
Princess Grill Amenities
-
Priority
embarkation and luggage delivery
-
Bon
Voyage bottle of sparkling wine and strawberries on
embarkation
-
Concierge
service
-
Personalised
stationary, atlas and books
-
Daily
fresh fruit
-
Complimentary
bottled water
-
Access
to Queens Lounge
-
Single-seating
dining in the Princess Grill
-
In-suite
dining
-
Pillow
concierge (a selection of pillows and duvets to suit
your preference)
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Standard
Amenities
-
Complimentary
24-hour room service
-
Interactive
TV with multi language film and music channels
-
Direct-Dial
telephone
-
Refrigerator,
safe and hair dryer
-
Soft
Terry Robes & slippers
-
Nightly
turndown service with pillow chocolate
-
Daily
shipboard newspaper
-
220V
3-pin and 110V 2-pin Sockets
|
|
Princess
Suites (P1 - P4)
|
approx
335-513 sq. ft.*
|
*Includes Balcony
Britannia
Staterooms
At
any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 472 square
feet, provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap
yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle
down to a film on your TV. Our turndown service sets the tone
for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table
for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
|
Amenities
include
-
Complimentary
24-hour room service
-
Half
bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation
-
Interactive
TV with multi language film and music channels
-
Direct-Dial
telephone
-
Refrigerator,
safe and hair dryer
-
Bath
robe & slippers
-
Nightly
turndown service with pillow chocolate
-
Daily
shipboard newspaper
-
Daily
fresh fruit (on request)
-
220V
3-pin and 110V 2-pin Sockets
|
|
|
Balcony
(A1 - A7)
|
approx
242-472 sq. ft.*
|
|
Oceanview
(C1 - C5)
|
approx 180-201
sq. ft.
|
|
Standard Inside (D1 - D8)
|
approx 152-243 sq. ft.
|
*Includes Balcony
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Dining:
An Inspired Selection
Inventive
variety is the very hallmark of the flavours, sensations and cuisines in
each of our main restaurants. Yet the culinary adventure aboard Queen
Victoria extends beyond their elegant menus. So you're always free to
act on the impulses of your taste buds and seek out options ranging from
the sublimely creative to the superbly casual. Remember too, room
service is on call at any time of the day or night from your suite or
stateroom. Whatever the moment, excellence and choice always combine
memorably on Queen Victoria.
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 11
Deck. Over a single leisurely single seating, delicate flavours,
textures and ingredients combine superbly on an imaginative a la carte
menu, complemented by fines wines from the four corners of the globe.
Dining
Alternatives:
You
can also enjoy your pick of these fabulous alternative dining options:
Todd
English Restaurant
Reservations at this stylish restaurant are your ticket to the
fabulously intense flavours and inspiration drawn from around the Med.
Each course continues your sumptuous odyssey to this region rich in
culinary flair.
Lido
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.
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
Grill
