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Vista class · refurbished 2026 · 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.
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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.
Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite
Confirmed services
Japanese-speaking staff and menus
Formal nights
Line-wide details: 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.
Plug types: A, G
Line-wide details: 220V/110V, 60Hz. Note that this differs from standard households on mainland Britain (240V/50Hz).
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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.
Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
| Cabins | Size | Occupancy and 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) | 2-4 people Queen bed (convertible to twins). | CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins | |
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) | 2-4 people Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Window: Yes | CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins |
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) | 2-4 people Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes | CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins |
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) | 2-3 people Queen bed (convertible to twins). | Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: Yes | CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins |
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) | 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: YesWindow: YesConcierge: Yes | CruiseDeckPlans: Queen Victoria Cabins |
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.
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.
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (large two-level dining room with an atrium; dinner has two sittings)
Dining exclusively for Britannia and Club-level guests. A dedicated menu offers both traditional and modern cuisine served with white-glove service.
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Small dining venue exclusively for Princess Suite guests. Traditional Cunard-style reserved seating ensures the same table throughout the voyage.
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; fixed tables
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.
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; open seating; 24-hour in-suite service
Self-service buffet venue. A wide selection runs from traditional British cuisine to fresh sushi and salads. A late-night buffet is also available.
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and a late-night buffet; afternoon tea is also served from 15:00
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.
Hours: Lunch and dinner
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.
Hours: 15:30-16:30 (daily)
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)
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.
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.
Cunard traditional library with an extensive collection of approximately 6,000 books. A lending service is also available.
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.
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.
Three pools in total: two outdoor pools and one indoor pool.
Bright indoor-outdoor conservatory-style lounge between the Lido buffet and pool. A Queen Victoria-specific space corresponding to Queen Elizabeth's Garden Lounge.
Gym equipped with cardio and weight-training equipment.
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.
Nighttime nursery service for infants under 2 years old.
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.
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.
Traditional promenade around Deck 3, used for walking and jogging.
Sports area on Deck 11 where guests can enjoy British-style deck games such as lawn bowls, croquet, and deck tennis free of charge.
Classic cocktail bar.
Onboard boutiques selling clothing, accessories, duty-free goods, and more.
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