Cunard’s Queen Victoria has a refreshed look after a three-week refurbishment at a shipyard in Rotterdam.
The experience begins as soon as moment you step on board, as the triple-height Grand Lobby has been refreshed with elegant, regal details.
The Queens Room, which hosts afternoon tea, live music and gala evenings has new design details inspired by the vibrant floral borders found in Royal Palaces and Queen Victoria‘s beloved orange blossom jewellery, gifted to her by Prince Albert. Butterflies also feature in the design, offering a subtle nod to the Royal Family’s longstanding commitment to the natural world.
The Pavilion Wellness Café, a new addition to Queen Victoria following the refit. First introduced on Queen Anne and Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria is now the third ship in the Cunard fleet to offer guests this luxury wellness experience.
Open for breakfast, lunch and daytime dining, the Pavilion Wellness café puts plant-based cuisine at the heart of its offering, alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy options.
The Grill Suites Lounge and surrounding lift lobby have received their own updates, with design inspiration drawn from Queen Victoria’s favourite jewels. And the Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites have also received design enhancements.
Eight additional Brittania staterooms have been introduced, including three in a new premium category: Britannia Deluxe Oceanview .Floor-to-ceiling windows are designed to make the most of the views from these staterooms.
Paul Ludlow, president of Cunard, described the transformation as carefully designed to celebrate Queen Victoria’s “timeless elegance, distinctive character and uniquely warm atmosphere” while introducing “thoughtful enhancements that reflect the expectations of today’s luxury traveller.”
From January 10, 2027, Queen Victoria will sail on a 109-night Cunard World Voyage, visiting 32 ports across the globe. Highlights include Hong Kong, Sydney, and Cape Town, as well as maiden calls to Dakar in Senegal and Durban in South Africa.
Wallace Immen, The Cruisington Times
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