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<p>Queen Victoria will delight you with her special appeal, where elegance and unique features combine seamlessly with outstanding hospitality. You’ll discover an extraordinary way to see the world.</p>

Cunard Line

On Board Queen Victoria

Departure Date: 1 January 1970

Duration: Nights

Queen Victoria will delight you with her special appeal, where elegance and unique features combine seamlessly with outstanding hospitality. You’ll discover an extraordinary way to see the world.

Take a voyage on Queen Victoria and you’ll soon discover why she’s established herself as a favourite among many of our guests. You’ll find her unique atmosphere and warmth encourages a sense of escapism. This special appeal has recently been elevated still further with the introduction of an expanded sun deck and Britannia Club dining, as well as a newly enhanced Chart Room and Winter Garden. These new levels of refinement combine perfectly to offer you an extraordinary base for your holiday.

Holiday Highlights

Passenger type: kids allowed
Children facilities: available
Nursery
Smoking: some
Gratuities:

During your time on board, you’re certain to receive our famous White Star service from all of our crew. Additionally, there are many more people behind the scenes supporting those who look after you directly. For your convenience, a Hotel and Dining charge will be automatically added to your on board account.

This charge, which varies for Grills and Britannia guests, will be shared amongst those crew members who helped provide and support your holiday experience, including the restaurant and accommodation staff, stateroom and buffet stewards and others. You can amend these charges any way you wish by contacting the Purser’s Office once on board.

For all bar and wine purchases, a 15% service charge is added to your account and this is shared amongst the beverage staff. A 12.5% salon service charge is passed directly to the crew member who has looked after you. This charge is also automatically added to your on board account.

Naturally, you are free to tip any member of the crew over and above these amounts, at your discretion.

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Day 1 - Southampton - England

Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

Day 2 - Cruising

Day 3 - Hamburg - Germany

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.

Day 4 - Cruising

Day 5 - Aarhus - Denmark

Århus is Denmark's second-largest city, and, with its funky arts and college community, one of the country's most pleasant. Cutting through the center of town is a canal called the Århus Å (Århus Creek). It used to run underground, but was uncovered a few years ago. Since then, an amalgam of bars, cafés, and restaurants has sprouted along its banks. At all hours of the day and night this waterfront strip is abuzz with crowds that hang out on the outdoor terraces and steps that lead down to the creek.The VisitÅrhus tourist office has information about the Århus Passport, which includes passage on buses, free or discounted admission to the 12 most popular museums and sites in the city, and tours.

Day 6 - Bornholm Island - Denmark

Day 7 - Cruising

Day 8 - Helsinki - Finland

A city of the sea, Helsinki was built along a series of oddly shaped peninsulas and islands jutting into the Baltic coast along the Gulf of Finland. Streets and avenues curve around bays, bridges reach to nearby islands, and ferries ply among offshore islands.Having grown dramatically since World War II, Helsinki now absorbs more than one-tenth of the Finnish population. The metro area covers 764 square km (474 square miles) and 315 islands. Most sights, hotels, and restaurants cluster on one peninsula, forming a compact central hub. The greater Helsinki metropolitan area, which includes Espoo and Vantaa, has a total population of more than a million people.Helsinki is a relatively young city compared with other European capitals. In the 16th century, King Gustav Vasa of Sweden decided to woo trade from the Estonian city of Tallinn and thus challenge the Hanseatic League's monopoly on Baltic trade. Accordingly, he commanded the people of four Finnish towns to pack up their belongings and relocate to the rapids on the River Vantaa. The new town, founded on June 12, 1550, was named Helsinki.For three centuries, Helsinki (Helsingfors in Swedish) had its ups and downs as a trading town. Turku, to the west, remained Finland's capital and intellectual center. However, Helsinki's fortunes improved when Finland fell under Russian rule as an autonomous grand duchy. Czar Alexander I wanted Finland's political center closer to Russia and, in 1812, selected Helsinki as the new capital. Shortly afterward, Turku suffered a disastrous fire, forcing the university to move to Helsinki. The town's future was secure.Just before the czar's proclamation, a fire destroyed many of Helsinki's traditional wooden structures, precipitating the construction of new buildings suitable for a nation's capital. The German-born architect Carl Ludvig Engel was commissioned to rebuild the city, and as a result, Helsinki has some of the purest neoclassical architecture in the world. Add to this foundation the influence of Stockholm and St. Petersburg with the local inspiration of 20th-century Finnish design, and the result is a European capital city that is as architecturally eye-catching as it is distinct from other Scandinavian capitals. You are bound to discover endless engaging details—a grimacing gargoyle; a foursome of males supporting a balcony's weight on their shoulders; a building painted in striking colors with contrasting flowers in the windows. The city's 400 or so parks make it particularly inviting in summer.Today, Helsinki is still a meeting point of eastern and western Europe, which is reflected in its cosmopolitan image, the influx of Russians and Estonians, and generally multilingual population. Outdoor summer bars ("terrassit" as the locals call them) and cafés in the city center are perfect for people watching on a summer afternoon.

Day 9 - Tallinn - Estonia

Estonia's history is sprinkled liberally with long stretches of foreign domination, beginning in 1219 with the Danes, followed without interruption by the Germans, Swedes, and Russians. Only after World War I, with Russia in revolutionary wreckage, was Estonia able to declare its independence. Shortly before World War II, in 1940, that independence was usurped by the Soviets, who—save for a brief three-year occupation by Hitler's Nazis—proceeded to suppress all forms of national Estonian pride for the next 50 years. Estonia finally regained independence in 1991. In the early 1990s, Estonia's own Riigikogu (Parliament), not some other nation's puppet ruler, handed down from the Upper City reforms that forced Estonia to blaze its post-Soviet trail to the European Union. Estonia has been a member of the EU since 2004, and in 2011, the country and its growing economy joined the Eurozone. Tallinn was also named the European City of Culture in 2011, cementing its growing reputation as a cultural hot spot.

Day 10 - Visby - Sweden

Gotland is Sweden's main holiday island, a place of ancient history, a relaxed summer-party vibe, wide sandy beaches, and wild cliff formations called raukar (the remnants of reefs formed more than 400 million years ago). Measuring 125 km (78 miles) long and 52 km (32 miles) at its widest point, Gotland is where Swedish sheep farming has its home. In its charming glades, 35 varieties of wild orchids thrive, attracting botanists from all over the world.

Day 11 - Cruising

Day 12 - Kiel - Germany

Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.

Day 13 - Skagen - Denmark

Day 14 - Cruising

Day 15 - Southampton - England

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Queen Victoria maintains Cunard's proud culinary traditions, with three main restaurants and the elegant new Verandah Restaurant. All offering delicious menus created by Cunard’s Global Culinary Ambassador, Jean-Marie Zimmermann.

There's also a host of alternative dining options from the relaxed Lido Buffet and Golden Lion Pub, through to a variety of tempting global cuisines.

In the beautifully appointed Queens Grill you can savour the ultimate in dining sophistication.

As a guest in our Queens Grill suites you’ll enjoy a remarkable dining experience. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner you’ll savour flawless service and impeccably prepared dishes ranging from exquisite contemporary creations to Cunard Classics. Enjoy the daily menu or go A La Carte, you choose. This evening you may relish a Terrine of Kentish Goats Cheese or Devon Crab Cannelloni, followed by Wild Atlantic Turbot or Onley Grounds Chateaubriand, rounded off with Grand Marnier Souffle.

As a Princess Grill guest dining here you’ll appreciate style and elegance, whatever the occasion.

As a guest in our Princess Grill suites you may choose to join us in the elegant Princess Grill for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whatever the occasion you’ll always feel special with personal and intuitive service. Join us for dinner anytime from 6.30 to 9.00, whenever suits you best.

Choose from dishes such as Goats Cheese Souffle or Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare to start, perhaps followed by Rack of Dartmoor Lamb or Pan Roasted Halibut, all rounded off with a delicious Chocolate Pecan Terrine.

Our main restaurant invites you to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with a real sense of occasion.

Dining is a highlight of each Cunard voyage and the Britannia Restaurant ensures that it's unforgettable, especially on Gala Evenings. Experience a stylish and vibrant atmosphere and be tempted by freshly prepared dishes which range from twists on traditional favourites to contemporary selections. If you decide to join us here for breakfast or lunch you’ll find it traditional and relaxed, whereas at dinner this glamorous venue really sparkles.

Britannia Club guests will appreciate the more intimate surroundings of this stylish restaurant.

As you’d expect, menus change daily and in addition to the full selection from the Britannia restaurant you can savour a range of enhancements for an extraordinary dining experience.

Guests can now choose to reserve a table at any time of the evening alongside the more traditional early and late seating options.

The Verandah is Queen Victoria's formal alternative dining venue and is your invitation to savour contemporary French cuisine that uses traditional ingredients sourced directly from France.

Should you prefer a club sandwich or a light bite in the afternoon head for the Lido restaurant where buffet dining is available throughout the day. By evening it transforms into one of Cunard's regional venues: Asado is a South American Grill; Jasmine serves up exquisite Asian cuisine; while Aztec tempts you with interpretations of Mexican classics.

The Golden Lion is an authentic British pub with a great selection of beer and cider. This is complemented by a traditional pub lunch menu with favourites such as cottage pie and fish and chips

You can devote an indulgent hour each and every day to our signature Afternoon Tea.

If anything perfectly encapsulates Cunard’s service and sense of occasion, it is our prized daily ritual: Afternoon Tea, served by white-gloved waiters from 3.30 to 4.30pm every day in the Queens Room. Indulgent finger sandwiches, scones and pastries accompany Twinings fine leaf teas, as the orchestra provides a melodic backdrop. Our Grills guests may also retreat to the more intimate Princess Grill restaurant, while a more casual interpretation awaits in the Lido or King’s Court.

Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared food delivered direct to your room with our compliments.

We’re on hand 24 hours a day to bring you a delicious snack or something more substantial, whenever you fancy it. Whether it’s a lazy breakfast in bed, a tempting afternoon snack, a delicious evening burger or even a naughty midnight treat, just give us a call.

After all, exploring the world can be hungry work and you may simply fancy the convenience of dining in your own stateroom or suite. And If you’re a Grills Guest you can even order from the full Princess Grill or Queens Grill menu.

For younger cruise passengers, there are a number of facilities available to keep them entertained. Running primarily during the school holidays, kids clubs are available for children or teens travelling on Queen Victoria.

Succumb to the charms of this magical bar, which takes pride of place overlooking the bow of the ship.

Savour the view of the world as it unfurls across the bow from this stunning location and discover just why the Commodore Club is such a remarkable venue. Taking inspiration from our Cunard Commodores who have expertly steered the fleet, join us here to enjoy pre dinner cocktails. Admire the sun setting over the sparkling ocean as you relax to the soothing tones of the pianist. Enjoy a delicious signature martini or sample a cocktail inspired by one of our seven most decorated Commodores.

Join us in our Monte-Carlo inspired Casino where you’ll find a winning combination of elegance and excitement.

During the day meet our expert croupiers and take the chance to learn the rules and sharpen your game.

As night falls the casino comes alive. From first flutters to high-rollers, there’s something for everyone. Unleash your daring side with our wide selection of slots and tables or simply soak in the atmosphere whilst sipping on a Cunard Martini – the choice is yours.

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of a real pub with great beers, scrumptious lunches, live sport and pub games.

A popular venue on each member of the Cunard fleet, the Golden Lion is a warm, inviting space for a daytime brew, a hearty lunch, or an evening pub quiz.

Choose a pub classic from the food menu - included at no extra cost as one of your dining options - and wash it down with one of the Golden Lion's thirst-quenching range of ales, lagers and ciders, including a range of drinks exclusive to Cunard.

Relax in our comfortable booths with your chosen beverage and watch the world sail by. Challenge yourself and your travelling companions with a game of darts, join one of our regular pub quizzes or visit for an after-dinner drink and karaoke.

Experience the grandeur of the largest ballroom at sea and the social hub of the ship.

You'll soon discover that it’s the elegant Queens Room which plays centre stage to so much of your social calendar and is frequently a hub of activity. By day this stunning venue hosts dancing classes, fencing, music recitals and our grandest interpretation of Afternoon Tea. When darkness falls join us as the orchestra strikes up for an evening of dancing or simply to enjoy the atmosphere over a cocktail. And it's on Gala Evenings when you'll really love the sparkling sense of occasion here.

Be tempted by the classic allure and impressive drinks range of this refined cocktail bar.

You'll appreciate on your holiday that there's a bar to suit every occasion and when you require somewhere especially refined you'll love the allure of this classic venue. Through charts and cartography, the elegant menu pairs classic drinks with light canapés and snacks – and delectable Godiva chocolates.

Sample the flavours of signature specials drawing inspiration from destinations on your voyage, and when evening falls be tempted by the unique character of our 20 Zodiac themed cocktails.

Join us here by day for a range of inspiring activities or as night falls for music and dancing.

Blessed with exceptional views, the Yacht Club on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth hosts many entertaining events. Join us here by day and return later to dance under the glow of the evening stars. As evening approaches, jazz fans in particular may find themselves here as the Yacht Club transitions into a lively pre- and post-dinner venue with superb live jazz. Later that evening those who love to party will relish the fact that the resident DJ and dance band play late into the night.

You'll find this airy lounge is flooded with daylight and is always relaxing at any time of day.

On board Queen Victoria, close to the pool and Lido buffet, this is the place to experience a more informal atmosphere until late in the evening. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow sweeping views from this comfortable and relaxing venue.

Take inspiration whilst on holiday and immerse yourself in the largest book collections at sea.

For many, a good read is an essential part of a relaxing holiday and there's no better time to indulge this passion than whilst on board with us. You'll find the range of titles available in our beautiful libraries is as impressive as the refined surroundings.

So, find yourself a good book, pull up a leather armchair and enjoy some quiet contemplation. You may even wish to join the Cunard Book Club where thought provoking literary discussions with fellow guests are led by the ship's librarian.

Experience the thrill of a vibrant music and dance extravaganza in our full sized theatres.

You'll find our elegant Royal Court Theatres as impressive as any in the West End or Broadway and they're the perfect setting for you to enjoy invigorating, high-tech dance productions. We're constantly introducing new shows performed by our highly talented Royal Cunard Singers and Dancers. Popular recent productions including the cutting-edge dance shows 'La Danza' and 'Rhythm of the Night,' which takes audiences on a magical journey through the sights and sounds of Latin America.

A relaxing venue offering light bites by day and small plates with entertainment in the evening.

You'll find our elegant Champagne Bar the perfect venue to enjoy delicious premium Champagne.

Cunard is proud to offer guests a comprehensive collection of Laurent-Perrier's premium champagnes across the fleet.

By day admire the expansive panoramic views that stretch from horizon to horizon, and by night dance to the beat of the big band and DJ. All set under the splendid glass-domed roof of this stunning contemporary nightclub.

Art connoisseurs can enjoy a choice of three galleries. Cladendon Fine Art features original artwork and lithographs by 20th and 21st century artists. Cunardia and Cunarder’s Gallery each focus on artefacts from past Cunard lines, black and white photography of famous faces and stories of those who have travelled with Cunard over the years.

The ship features a variety of shops for those who enjoy a spot of retail therapy. Passengers can find designer brands in the Royal Arcade boutiques, pick up souvenir photographs in the Image Photo Gallery, or check out the nautical literature and memorabilia in the bookshop.

Churchill's Cigar Lounge is located on deck 10.

Games enthusiasts will take pleasure in the compelling selection of games to enjoy.

Doing what you enjoy most really defines the Cunard experience and games enthusiasts will love every minute. Options range from popular board games to traditional favourites such as cards, Mahjong, backgammon and chess - or you may prefer a game of darts in the Golden Lion pub. On sea days join us for Bridge lessons with expert tuition for beginners and improvers. Alternatively, the many social games held on board such as pub quizzes are a great way to meet (and challenge!) new friends.

Join our guest choir whilst on board.

Sit back and listen to some of your favourite music or discover new compositions at one of our classical concerts.

On every sea day you will find a classical recital to indulge in. With a wide variety of talented guest musicians, each voyage is sure to delight with new and varied programmes.

Discover new ways to learn and grow with the remarkable guest speakers and classes we host on board.

During your voyage, you may be joined by some famous faces with fascinating stories to share - perhaps a famous writer, actor or musician or possibly an eminent scientist, explorer or politician. Join one of our Cunard Insights talks to be entertained and informed by thought provoking stories, occasionally in intimate settings. You can even improve your iPad and computer skills with our i-Study Enrichment Programme.

Our renowned dance classes will help you to hone your moves, whatever your standard.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or simply keen to perfect your steps you'll love the opportunity to join the variety of dance classes on offer. Available on voyages of 7 nights or more, classes are lead by coupled instructors and include ballroom as well as Latin and line dance. And when evening falls, what better way to showcase your new moves than in the chandeliered grandeur of the Queens Room?

Express yourself with our activities for art lovers or purchase a special piece to enjoy at home.

When you experience the freedom of being at sea you'll soon realise it's the perfect time to indulge in the joys of art. You can join a range of activities including watercolour classes, talks, seminars and discussions lead by well known artists and art historians. Take time to browse the eclectic portfolio on display in the Clarendon Fine Art Gallery and choose a new addition to your collection at home. Watercolour classes are available on all cruises that have full sea days.

Wherever on earth our flagship carries you, set off on an adventure through the stars.

You know you’re on a special ship indeed when you can settle into your comfortable seat in the largest planetarium at sea. More than this, Illuminations is a luxury 3D cinema and a classical music venue. The planetarium dome can send you on an epic voyage across the solar system, teach you to navigate by the stars, or show other science and natural history films, with up to four screenings on each sea day. With the dome retracted, Illuminations hosts 3D films and stunning concerts and recitals.

From comfortable inside staterooms, to a lavish Queens Grill Duplex, complete with expansive balcony and private butler service - Queen Victoria provides something to suit every taste and budget.

Queen Grill Suites - All grades of Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites received an interior refresh during Queen Victoria’s refit, to maximise space while ensuring unsurpassed levels of elegance and comfort. In the Grand Suites, a clever configuration of furniture maximise the comfort and spacious appeal of this accommodation, creating an even more desirable sanctuary or space to entertain.

Britannia Club - The introduction of 43 new Britannia Club staterooms in prime locations on decks seven and eight feature all the hallmarks of Cunard style and comfort. Britannia Club is enhanced with premium balconies, a nine-pillow concierge menu and the freedom to dine whenever you choose between 6.30pm and 9.00pm in the new Britannia Club restaurant. This restaurant is located on deck two.

Britannia Staterooms - All Britannia staterooms feature newly designed carpets and soft furnishings, taking inspiration from Cunard’s heritage and bold colour palettes. For extra comfort, tea and coffee making facilities and new flat screen HD televisions are available in all staterooms.