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 – with Queens Grill exclusive to Grill Suite guests. Both of the Grill dining venues are exclusive eateries boasting impressive a la carte menus. For an alternative choice, there is 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 Inside, Oceanview and 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.

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.

Queen Victoria offers an array of activities. There are two swimming pools and five whirlpools, as well as 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 where maritime memorabilia and artefacts are complemented by an interactive programme. If you love to shop, you will find illustrious names like Harrods, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood in the Royal Arcade.

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.

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.