# Queen Victoria

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-03
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/queen-victoria

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Size: Large
- Market segment: Classic luxury (mid-size)
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Class: Vista class (Cunard ship)
- Year built: refurbished 2026
- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean, Other

A mid-sized Vista-class ship launched in 2007 that strongly preserves the classic British ocean-liner style, with private theater boxes and the glass-roofed Winter Garden. With about 2,000 guests, it is relatively small within the fleet and offers a calm atmosphere suited to long voyages. It will enter dry dock at the Damen shipyard in Rotterdam from October 17 to November 5, 2026, for updates to the Grand Lobby, Queens Room, and Grill Suite areas, plus a new Wellness Cafe. After refurbishment, it will lead a 109-night World Voyage departing Southampton on January 10, 2027, alongside shorter itineraries in the Mediterranean, Norway, and the Canary Islands.

- Adult-oriented
- Luxury
- Long cruises
- World cruises

Checked: 2026-07-03

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/queen-victoria/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 90,049 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 2,075 |
| Crew | 980 |
| Decks | 12 |
| Cabins | 1,007 |
| Length | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Year built | 2007 |
| IMO number | 9320556 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 2 |
| Adults | 5 |
| Luxury | 4 |
| First-time cruisers | 3 |
| Entertainment | 4 |
| Dining | 4 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

Long world cruises
Adults who prefer calm mid-sized ships
Travelers enjoying dance and music events
European touring

### Less suited to

Travelers seeking a large ship with modern facilities
Families prioritizing children's facilities
Travelers wanting casual fun on short trips

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Estimated | — | — | [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-spa) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food included in the fare | Official | — | — | [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-dining) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese language support | Japanese-speaking staff and menus | Secondary source | — | Line-wide | [numero.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://numero.jp/20230531-queenelizabeth-1/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Official | — | Line-wide | [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/frequently-asked-questions) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Official | — | — | [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/ja-jp/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-bars-and-lounges) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Official | — | — | [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/find-a-cruise/V613/V613) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Power outlets | Plug types: A, G | Official | — | — | [tours.cunard.com](https://tours.cunard.com/agents/viewer-full-screen.aspx?lang=en&pano_id=104&show_help=False&virtual_tour_id=12) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Kids club | Yes |
| Adults-only areas | No |
| Waterpark | No |
| Casino | Yes |
| Theater and shows | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Cinema | No |
| Accessible cabins | Yes |
| Solo cabins | Yes |
| All-inclusive | No |

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Inside Stateroom | A total of 154 rooms combining standard inside categories such as IA, ID, IE, IF, and LC (116 rooms, about 152 sq ft) with the slightly larger Deluxe Inside categories GA, GB, and GC (38 rooms, about 200 sq ft). Single-occupancy cabins, including 8 outside and 1 inside cabin newly built during the 2015 dry dock, are also included in the inside/oceanview categories. | 154 cabins | 14.1–18.6 m² (152–200 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/cabins.php?ship=Queen-Victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Britannia Oceanview | A category with fixed windows but no balconies, including EB, EC, EF, FB, FC, and KC, at about 180 sq ft. It accounts for about 14% of all cabins, or 147 rooms, and sits between inside cabins and the main balcony category. | 147 cabins | 16.7 m² (180 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/cabins.php?ship=Queen-Victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Britannia Balcony / Britannia Club Balcony | The largest category onboard, accounting for about 70% of all cabins: A1, A2, BA–BF, CA, and CB, at about 190 sq ft plus a balcony of about 54 sq ft. The upper Britannia Club grade has the same size and adds access to the private Britannia Club restaurant, priority boarding and disembarkation, and other benefits. | 609 cabins | 17.7–20.3 m² (191–219 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/cabins.php?ship=Queen-Victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Princess Suite | Princess Grill-class suites of about 291 sq ft plus a balcony of about 90 sq ft, in categories P1 and P2. There are 61 rooms, with access to the private Princess Grill restaurant. | 61 cabins | 35.4 m² (381 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-3 people / Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/cabins.php?ship=Queen-Victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Queens Suite / Penthouse / Master Suite / Grand Suite | The highest category, arranged in four levels: Queens Suite (Q5/Q6, about 484 sq ft, 12 rooms), Penthouse (Q3/Q4, about 520 sq ft, 48 rooms), Master Suite (Q2, about 1,100 sq ft, 2 rooms), and Grand Suite (Q1, about 1,918 sq ft, 4 rooms), totaling 66 rooms. Every room has a private butler, and the category sits at the top of White Star Service. | 66 cabins | 45–178.2 m² (484–1,918 ft²) (Estimated) | 2–4 guests (grand suites are higher-tier and have multiple separate bedrooms) / King bed. Higher-level suites have a separate bedroom and a living area. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/cabins.php?ship=Queen-Victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-07-03

- Onboard currency: USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Britannia Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International, traditional British cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (large two-level dining room with an atrium; dinner has two sittings)

Main dining for inside, ocean-view, and balcony stateroom guests. An a la carte menu with meat, fish, vegan, and other options, included in the cruise fare.

#### Britannia Club Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International, traditional British cuisine (premium version)
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Dining exclusively for Britannia and Club-level guests. A dedicated menu offers both traditional and modern cuisine served with white-glove service.

#### Princess Grill Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International fine dining
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; fixed tables

Small dining venue exclusively for Princess Suite guests. Traditional Cunard-style reserved seating ensures the same table throughout the voyage.

#### Queens Grill Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International, top-tier fine dining
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; open seating; 24-hour in-suite service

The ship's premier dining venue, available only to guests in Queens Suites and above. It works with dedicated butler service and forms the core of White Star Service.

#### Lido

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International buffet (including traditional British cuisine and sushi)
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and a late-night buffet; afternoon tea is also served from 15:00

Self-service buffet venue. A wide selection runs from traditional British cuisine to fresh sushi and salads. A late-night buffet is also available.

#### The Golden Lion Pub

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Traditional English pub fare
- Hours: Lunch and dinner

Offers ploughman's plate, meat pie, black pudding, fish and chips (with mushy peas), Scotch egg, sticky toffee pudding, and more. Most dishes are included in the fare, but some limited menus cost extra.

#### Traditional Afternoon Tea at the Queens Room

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Traditional English afternoon tea
- Hours: 15:30-16:30 (daily)

Cunard's signature traditional afternoon tea. White-gloved staff serve scones and sandwiches on large platters as part of the presentation, and it is included in the cruise fare.

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### The Verandah

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): Dinner $58.50 (advance) / $65 (onboard); lunch $31.50 (advance) / $35 (onboard)
- Cuisine: Steakhouse (aged meat, seafood)
- Hours: Lunch (sea days only) and dinner

Paid steakhouse centered on aged meat and seafood platters. Formerly operated under the "Todd English" brand, it is now renamed "The Verandah." Advance reservations are about 10% cheaper than booking onboard.

- Beer: $7.10 (pint, Cunard Gold and other own-brand beers)
- Soft drinks: $3.50(200ml)
- Water: $2.50 (Harrogate still or sparkling small bottle)

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Seafood platter (oyster, lobster, crab) | Unknown |
| Aged Black Angus and Wagyu steak | Unknown |

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Highlights

- White-glove afternoon tea and ballroom dancing in the spiral-staircase Grand Lobby and Queens Room: Cunard's distinctive formal social tradition
- Separate dining arrangements by cabin grade (Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill and Queens Grill): The core mechanism of White Star Service
- Three-tier Royal Court Theatre modeled on British architect Frank Matcham's style
- Traditional library housing about 6,000 books
- Traditional promenade deck circling Deck 3, plus lawn bowls and croquet on Deck 11
- Formal dress-code dinners at gala evenings (formerly formal nights)

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Queens Room | Included | Other | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Cunard signature social space with a spiral staircase and a large ballroom designed exclusively for Queen Victoria. It hosts afternoon tea during the day and live-performance dance parties at night. | Unknown |
| Royal Court Theatre | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Three-level main theater spanning Decks 1-3, with approximately 850 seats and 12 private box seats. Its interior is inspired by the style of British architect Frank Matcham, and it presents full-scale stage production shows. | Unknown |
| The Library | Included | Library | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Cunard traditional library with an extensive collection of approximately 6,000 books. A lending service is also available. | Unknown |
| Royal Spa | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: No, For children: No | 50-minute massage from $179; 2-hour thermal suite pass $59 (Estimated) | Spa facilities offering treatments including hair care, massages, acupuncture, and nail services. The thermal suite (sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and heated ceramic lounge) is an additional-fee area available with time-slot reservations. | Unknown |
| Casino | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Unknown | Non-smoking casino at the forward end of Deck 2, with approximately 560 m2, approximately 115 slot machines, and approximately 11 table games. Open only while sailing. | Unknown |
| Swimming Pools | Included | Pool | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Three pools in total: two outdoor pools and one indoor pool. | Unknown |
| Winter Garden | Included | Other | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Bright indoor-outdoor conservatory-style lounge between the Lido buffet and pool. A Queen Victoria-specific space corresponding to Queen Elizabeth's Garden Lounge. | Unknown |
| Fitness Centre | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Some personal training sessions and similar services cost extra. (Estimated) | Gym equipped with cardio and weight-training equipment. | Unknown |
| The Zone | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Free (Estimated) | Free children's program on Deck 10 with three groups: Play Zone for ages 2-7, Kids Zone for ages 8-12, and Teen Zone for ages 13-17. | Unknown |
| Night Nursery | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Free (Estimated) | Nighttime nursery service for infants under 2 years old. | Unknown |
| Commodore Club | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Sea-view lounge bar at the forward end of Deck 10. It is known for signature cocktails named after past commodores (captains) and an afternoon canape service. | Unknown |
| Hemispheres | Extra charge | Nightclub | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Lounge adjoining the Commodore Club that becomes a disco and nightclub after 21:30. It was renamed during the 2017 refurbishment to match the nightclub on Queen Elizabeth. | Unknown |
| Promenade Deck | Included | Promenade | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Traditional promenade around Deck 3, used for walking and jogging. | Unknown |
| Bowls, Croquet & Deck Tennis | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Sports area on Deck 11 where guests can enjoy British-style deck games such as lawn bowls, croquet, and deck tennis free of charge. | Unknown |
| Chart Room | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Classic cocktail bar. | Unknown |
| Boutiques | Extra charge | Shop | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Onboard boutiques selling clothing, accessories, duty-free goods, and more. | Unknown |

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Children and families

- The Zone — Free children's program on Deck 10 with three groups: Play Zone for ages 2-7, Kids Zone for ages 8-12, and Teen Zone for ages 13-17.
- Night Nursery — Nighttime nursery service for infants under 2 years old.

### Adults-only areas

- Casino — Non-smoking casino at the forward end of Deck 2, with approximately 560 m2, approximately 115 slot machines, and approximately 11 table games. Open only while sailing.

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | USD |
| Gratuities | From boarding, the "Hotel & Dining Service Charge" is added automatically to your onboard account one day at a time. You can ask the Purser's Office (Guest Services) to adjust or remove the amount. A separate 15% service charge is automatically added to bar, wine and spa purchases, and this is effectively mandatory. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | 220V/110V, 60Hz. Note that this differs from standard households on mainland Britain (240V/50Hz). |
| Formal nights | Cunard's policy is to hold at least 2 Gala Evenings on a 7-night cruise (at least 1 is guaranteed on voyages of 3 nights or more). The number rises with longer cruises, and the line is known for a higher frequency of formal nights than other lines. |
| Medical facilities | There is a medical center on board, and all examinations and treatment are charged (about $110 for an initial consultation, with additional charges depending on the treatment). Travel insurance is recommended. |
| Bringing items onboard | Each adult may bring up to 1 bottle of wine or champagne (750 ml or less); spirits and beer are not allowed. A corkage fee of $25 applies if opened in a restaurant or bar (free if drunk in your cabin). Alcohol purchased at ports of call can generally be brought on board without being confiscated, but this practice may be reviewed. |
| Mobile and connectivity | At sea, service goes through the carrier's maritime network (Cellular at Sea and the like) and tends to cost more than regular roaming. It is recommended to switch to airplane mode, connect to the onboard Wi-Fi and, if your carrier supports it, use Wi-Fi calling. |

- Japanese support: Staff: Unknown / Menus: Unknown / Announcements: Unknown

Checked: 2026-07-03

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## Itineraries on this ship

### [109-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-109n-southampton)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2027-01
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 109 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton
- Port: Southampton › New York › Panama Canal › +8 › Southampton
- Cruise type: Round trip / 12
- Amount: From ¥3,400,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [26-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-26n-sydney-australia-to-singapore)

- Region: Southeast Asia
- Itinerary: Feb–Mar 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02, 2027-03
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 26 nights
- Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Singapore
- Port: Sydney (Australia) › Brisbane › Darwin › +5 › Singapore
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From ¥1,350,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-14n-southampton)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-09
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton
- Port: Southampton › Gibraltar › Cadiz › +5 › Southampton
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: From ¥500,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [11-Night Cruise from Port Louis to Cape Town](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-11n-port-louis-to-cape-town)

- Region: Other
- Itinerary: Mar 2027
- Departure months: 2027-03
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Louis → Cape Town
- Port: Port Louis › Le Port (Reunion) › Durban › Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) › Cape Town
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [19-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Hong Kong](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-19n-sydney-australia-to-hong-kong)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 19 nights
- Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Hong Kong
- Port: Sydney (Australia) › Airlie Beach › Townsville › +4 › Hong Kong
- Cruise type: One way / 8
- Amount: From ¥1,050,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-83n-los-angeles-to-southampton)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: Queen Victoria
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 83 nights
- Departure / arrival: Los Angeles → Southampton
- Port: Los Angeles › Hilo › Honolulu › +23 › Southampton
- Cruise type: One way / 27
- Amount: From ¥3,580,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Included in the fare / extra

| Item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Meals (main restaurants) | Included |
| Alcohol | Extra charge |
| Gratuities | Extra charge |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge |
| Specialty dining | Extra charge |
| Shore excursions | Extra charge |

Unlike MSC's Bella/Fantastica-style fare grades, there are no separate fare grades; cabin grades such as Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill, and Queens Grill directly correspond to dining and benefit levels under Cunard's unique tiered system. Suites in Queens Grill and Princess Grill come standard with a free minibar replenished with wine, spirits, and soft drinks.

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | $7.10 (pint; own-brand beer such as Cunard Gold) (Estimated) |
| Soft drinks and water | Extra charge | Soft drinks $3.50 (cola and similar drinks, 200 ml) / Water $2.50 (Harrogate still or sparkling small bottle) (Estimated) |
| Drink package | Extra charge | $49.50-$94.50/night (Beverage Collection; varies by advance purchase and cruise length); the higher-tier Premium Beverage Collection is $63-$108/night (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | Essential $22 (advance purchase)/$28 (onboard, 24 hours); Premium $30 (advance purchase)/$44 (onboard, 24 hours) (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Extra charge | $17/day (Britannia/Britannia Club), $19/day (Princess Grill/Queens Grill) (Estimated) |
| Spa (60 minutes) | Extra charge | $179 (50 minutes) to $209 (75 minutes) (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Extra charge | Self-service laundry, including washers, dryers, irons, and detergent, is free to use (approximate operating hours: 8:00-20:00). Finished valet laundry is paid and charged per item, such as about $5 for a T-shirt; rush service adds 50%. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Shore excursions cost extra depending on the content and port. Additional purchases can be made through the advance booking website or onboard desk. (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/service-charges)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/disclaimer/hotel-and-dining-service-charge-policy)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cunard-gratuities/)
- [my.cunard.com](https://my.cunard.com/en-us/mycruise/articles/money-service)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/cruise-ship-plug-socket-guide/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/cunard-line-smoking-policy.html)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/frequently-asked-questions)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/accessibility/medical-services)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/medical-care-cost-on-a-cruise/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/staying-connected)
- [cruisebooking.com](https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/cunard-cruise-tips/cunard-wifi-cost-packages)
- [paulandcarolelovetotravel.com](https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/cunard-laundry-prices/)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/cunard-cruise-line-laundry-price-list-services-and-packages/)
- [best1cruise.com](https://www.best1cruise.com/user_data/purpose/japan_staff.php)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cunard-drinks-package-guide/)
- [sailawaze.com](https://sailawaze.com/uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/cunard-drinks-package-prices-guide/)
- [worldofcruising.co.uk](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/advice/cunard-dress-code-complete-guide)
- [allthingscruise.com](https://allthingscruise.com/princess-grill-vs-britannia-on-cunard-whats-the-difference/)
- [my.cunard.com](https://my.cunard.com/en-us/mycruise/articles/embarkation)
- [checkin.cunard.com](https://www.checkin.cunard.com/)
- [passportsandvisas.com](https://www.passportsandvisas.com/cruise/lines/cunard-line)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/cruise-and-stay/hotels)
- [rolcruise.co.uk](https://www.rolcruise.co.uk/blog/where-to-stay-in-southampton-before-your-cruise)
- [thepointsguy.com](https://thepointsguy.com/cruise/cunard-world-club-cruise-loyalty-program-guide/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/whats-included)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/activity-types/evening/gala-balls)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: No
- Home ports: Southampton (United Kingdom)
- Departure ports: Southampton, New York (segment embarkation), Los Angeles (segment embarkation), Sydney (segment embarkation), Hong Kong (segment embarkation), Singapore (segment embarkation), Cape Town (segment embarkation)

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- A Vista-class ship (Cunard specification) that entered service in 2007 and was refurbished in 2023. While sharing its basic design with its sister ship Queen Elizabeth, it has its own interior differences, such as Queen Victoria's unique Winter Garden and the Hemispheres nightclub, which was renamed to match the name used on Queen Elizabeth. The interiors blend Art Deco with a classic British style, and the spiral staircase of the Queens Room and the 3-level Royal Court Theatre create a sense of formality. On Gala Evenings (formerly formal nights), the basic dress code is a tuxedo/dark suit for men and an evening dress for women, and the tiered hospitality by cabin grade known as White Star Service is a feature. Compared with casual ships, the pace is more relaxed, and the traditional style of 'enjoying the voyage itself,' with ballroom dancing, the library, afternoon tea, croquet and more, remains strong.
- Guests are mainly from the United Kingdom and the United States, with an average age around 60, considerably higher than the cruise industry average. There are many repeat guests among regular Cunard fans who value dress codes and manners, and couples and seniors make up a larger share than families.

[CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Deck Plans](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/Queen-Victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

[Cunard official: Queen Victoria ship overview page](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cruise-ships/queen-victoria) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

Uses diesel-electric propulsion with four 16-cylinder and two 12-cylinder diesel engines, producing about 63.4 MW in total. Propulsion uses two ABB Azipods and offers good fuel economy, maneuverability, and quietness. Support for alternative fuels such as LNG could not be confirmed, and it is not a dual-fuel design like Queen Anne, which is newer than its sister ships.

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cruise-ships/queen-victoria)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/ja-jp/cruise-ships/queen-victoria)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-dining)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/activity-types/bars-and-lounges/winter-garden)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/activity-types/bars-and-lounges/winter-garden)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-bars-and-lounges)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/activity-types/children/the-kids-zone)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/activity-types/spa/the-aqua-therapy-centre)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cunard-stories/Queen-Victoria-World-Cruise-2027)
- [myvoyage.cunard.com](https://myvoyage.cunard.com/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/my-voyage)

### Cabins, dining, facilities and ship details

- [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Deck Plans](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/Queen-Victoria)
- [CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins](https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/cabins.php?ship=Queen-Victoria)

### Boarding notes and videos

- [Daily Cruise Diary: Our 14-Day Voyage Crossing the Atlantic on Queen Victoria – All Things Cruise](https://allthingscruise.com/daily-cruise-diary-our-14-day-voyage-crossing-the-atlantic-on-queen-victoria/)
- [Cunard - Queen Victoria \| Full Ship Tour \| December 2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fckTCJbNtxE)
- [Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal](https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cunard-queen-victoria-4-nights-cruise-may-2008-my-journal/)

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Queen_Victoria)
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cunard-reveals-plans-for-extensive-queen-victoria-transformation-302828769.html)
- [marinelog.com](https://www.marinelog.com/news/cunard-reveals-plans-for-queen-victoria-refit/)
- [cunardcruceros.com](https://www.cunardcruceros.com/cunard/cruiseship/queenvictoria-dining.html)
- [allthingscruise.com](https://allthingscruise.com/cruise-line-specialty-restaurants/cunards-specialty-restaurants/)
- [kengoescruising.co.uk](https://kengoescruising.co.uk/speciality-dining-on-cunard-queen-victoria-at-the-verandah/)
- [thecunardcritic.wordpress.com](https://thecunardcritic.wordpress.com/2022/08/30/cunards-steakhouse-at-the-verandah/)
- [beyondships2.com](https://www.beyondships2.com/cunard-queen-victoria-todd-english-review.html)
- [luxurycruiseclub.co.uk](https://www.luxurycruiseclub.co.uk/facilities/queen-victoria-kids-zone)
- [paulandcarolelovetotravel.com](https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/cunard-spa-prices/)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cunard-gratuities/)
- [paulandcarolelovetotravel.com](https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/cunard-laundry-prices/)
- [library.e.abb.com](https://library.e.abb.com/public/17d730a2cfcddab9c1257b1a005b7847/Queen%20Victoria.pdf)
- [cunard-queen-victoria.triptalkr.com](https://cunard-queen-victoria.triptalkr.com/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-spa)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-dining)
- [numero.jp (Language: Japanese)](https://numero.jp/20230531-queenelizabeth-1/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/frequently-asked-questions)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/ja-jp/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/queen-victoria-bars-and-lounges)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/find-a-cruise/V613/V613)
- [tours.cunard.com](https://tours.cunard.com/agents/viewer-full-screen.aspx?lang=en&pano_id=104&show_help=False&virtual_tour_id=12)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/service-charges)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/disclaimer/hotel-and-dining-service-charge-policy)
- [my.cunard.com](https://my.cunard.com/en-us/mycruise/articles/money-service)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/cruise-ship-plug-socket-guide/)
- [icruise.com](https://www.icruise.com/cruise-lines/cunard-line-smoking-policy.html)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/frequently-asked-questions)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/accessibility/medical-services)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/medical-care-cost-on-a-cruise/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/staying-connected)
- [cruisebooking.com](https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/cunard-cruise-tips/cunard-wifi-cost-packages)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/cunard-cruise-line-laundry-price-list-services-and-packages/)
- [best1cruise.com](https://www.best1cruise.com/user_data/purpose/japan_staff.php)
- [cruisemummy.co.uk](https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cunard-drinks-package-guide/)
- [sailawaze.com](https://sailawaze.com/uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/cunard-drinks-package-prices-guide/)
- [worldofcruising.co.uk](https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/advice/cunard-dress-code-complete-guide)
- [allthingscruise.com](https://allthingscruise.com/princess-grill-vs-britannia-on-cunard-whats-the-difference/)
- [my.cunard.com](https://my.cunard.com/en-us/mycruise/articles/embarkation)
- [checkin.cunard.com](https://www.checkin.cunard.com/)
- [passportsandvisas.com](https://www.passportsandvisas.com/cruise/lines/cunard-line)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/cruise-and-stay/hotels)
- [rolcruise.co.uk](https://www.rolcruise.co.uk/blog/where-to-stay-in-southampton-before-your-cruise)
- [thepointsguy.com](https://thepointsguy.com/cruise/cunard-world-club-cruise-loyalty-program-guide/)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/whats-included)
- [cunard.com](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/activity-types/evening/gala-balls)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9320556)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9320556)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/queen-victoria/scale)
- [109-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-109n-southampton)
- [26-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-26n-sydney-australia-to-singapore)
- [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-14n-southampton)
- [11-Night Cruise from Port Louis to Cape Town](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-11n-port-louis-to-cape-town)
- [19-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Hong Kong](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-19n-sydney-australia-to-hong-kong)
- [83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-83n-los-angeles-to-southampton)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9320556)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9320556)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## Cruise stories and videos on external sites

3 links

These are articles and videos by other publishers, not Cruise Pitta. Their content is their own and has not been reviewed by us. Links open in a new tab.

| Title | Kind | Language | Disclosure | Site | Sailed | Link checked | Link treatment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Daily Cruise Diary: Our 14-Day Voyage Crossing the Atlantic on Queen Victoria – All Things Cruise](https://allthingscruise.com/daily-cruise-diary-our-14-day-voyage-crossing-the-atlantic-on-queen-victoria/) | Article | English | — | allthingscruise.com | 2025-03-14 | Checked: 2026-10-04 | follow (noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Cunard - Queen Victoria \| Full Ship Tour \| December 2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fckTCJbNtxE) | YouTube | English | — | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-05 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal](https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cunard-queen-victoria-4-nights-cruise-may-2008-my-journal/) | Personal blog | English | — | tipsfortravellers.com | 2008-05-02 | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-03

[Official ship page](https://www.cunard.com/en-us/cruise-ships/queen-victoria)

Photo: Hans Hillewaert / CC BY-SA 4.0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MS_Queen_Victoria_(Zeebrugge).jpg

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Source: Wikipedia “[MS Queen Victoria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Queen_Victoria)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))