Cunard Queen Victoria

If you are staying in Britannia class accommodation, then the Britannia Restaurant is where you will dine and choose from a selection of à la carte specialities. There are two Grill Rooms – Queens Grill and Princess Grill – and the one in which you can dine depends on your accommodation grade. Both are exclusive eateries boasting impressive a la carte menus. For an alternative choice, there is a brand-new dining venue on-board called the Verandah, which boasts a menu created by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Marie Zimmermann. Casual eateries include The Lido Café, which has a buffet where you can help yourself, and the always popular Golden Lion Pub, where traditional British pub food is served, including fish and chips and steak and mushroom pie.

Second only to Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 when it comes to size, the Queen Victoria certainly offers a lot of choice when it comes to accommodation. From Balcony Staterooms to Queen’s Suites, half of the ship’s decks feature accommodation which is spacious and provides the perfect place to watch the sunset from your balcony.

Queen Victoria offers an array of activities. In warm weather, deck 9 is the place to be, with a choice of two swimming pools and five whirlpools in which to relax. For either a gentle or more demanding workout, there is a fully equipped gymnasium and fitness classes including yoga, Pilates and aerobics. In what is a first at sea, Queen Victoria also offers fencing lessons – perfect if you want to try something a little different. If you are feeling competitive, there is a choice of both shuffleboard and deck quoits, and if you are a keen golfer, you can practice your swing with the help of the on-deck golf nets. If maritime history interests you, explore the ships museum. Displaying maritime memorabilia and artefacts complemented by an interactive programme, it brings many a tale of seafaring yesteryear to life. If you love to shop, you will find illustrious names like Harrods, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood in the Royal Arcade.

In the evenings, you can take your seat and watch a spectacular show in the magnificent Royal Court Theatre. If you have brought your dancing shoes with you, waltz around the dance floor in the elegant Queens Room or move to the sounds of the resident band in Hemispheres. In contrast, you can test your mind in the pub quiz or enjoy a flutter in the Empire Casino. There are also various bars and lounges around the ship where you can relax with your favourite tipple and talk amongst friends. These include Café Carinthia, Chart Room, Churchill´s, Commodore Club, Golden Lion Pub and Hemispheres.

Deck 9 offers a choice of two swimming pools and five whirlpools in which to relax. Her Royal Spa by Elemis boasts a range of indulgent treatments and massages, including the Ionithermie Revitalising Leg Therapy – perfect if you suffer from stiff and sore joints. Then there is the Royal Bath House, where you will find the hydrotherapy pool: the perfect way to soothe those aching muscles. For a long-lasting manicure or pedicure, be sure to call in at the Royal Spa’s Nail Bar. Hair treatments are available, too, and barber services are on-hand for gentlemen. Another relaxing place is the Library - the perfect for unwinding with one of the rooms 6,000 books.

On Queen Victoria, children have their very own dedicated play area, The Play Zone. Filled with toys, games and activities, it is a great place for the kids to hang out, where British nannies supervise the youngsters.