Queen Victoria Reviews

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Western Europe

We cruised on the QE11 had such a wonderful time, entertainment just right, food lovely, and we could not wait to have a cruise on the QM2 which was every thing one could expect from such a beautiful ship now we can't wait to cruise the Queen Victoria. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Western Europe

I was lucky enough to have a preview of QV on Saturday. Being a loyal QE2 passenger for over twenty years I was not sure that I would like the newcomer to the fleet! As soon as we went aboard we were delighted by what we saw. The interiors are beautiful. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We have been lucky enough to be on the Maiden Voyage (Cunard only do Voyages not Cruises)up the North Sea to Scandinavia. At first we were concerned about the destinations, but while they were cold the weather has been great and the seas settled. The ship has been amazing considering its ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Baltic

Just back from the Maiden Voyage of the Queen Victoria, and I do not care what any one says there is only one Maiden Voyage and that is the cruise with the first paying passengers on. First impression as we boarded her, 'this is Cunard' the elegance was wonderful. After a few ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

Maiden Voyage to the Christmas Markets. 11th to 21st December 2007. This was our first cruise with Cunard. Unfortunately it did not quite come up to our expectations of the `Cunard Experience`, however we did enjoy the cruise. Our cabin on deck 4 was bright and had all the necessary facilities, but ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Baltic

Have just returned fron Queen Victoia's maiden voyage,she is a beautiful elegant ship and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.There were a few problems on board namely no hot water on some decks and noisy airconditioning in some staterooms.We had very few problems maybe the food in the lido/Britannia restaurant could have ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We were fortunate to have two staterooms on the Maiden Voyage of the Queen Victoria and were absolutely delighted with the Voyage to the Christmas Markets. The ship is quietly elegant with luxurious fabrics, linens and carpets and some magnificent wrought iron balustrading in the bars and staircases. having lived ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

Maiden Voyage on Cunard's Queen Victoria (11/12/07 to 21/12/07) The embarkation procedure was adequate, with a fairly lenghty wait to recieve our boarding passes and register credit card details but subsquently a short time spent in the departure lounge before embarkation was called. We booked ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We sailed on the first cruise of the Queen Victoria on 11/12/2007. We arrived to lots of people arriving who were all very excited, some were actully dressed in Victorian costums. Getting on was a long prosess and we had to walk quiet a long way up various walkways and stand in the ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

I cruised with Cunard for the 2nd time in December, having been previously disappointed with the QE2 earlier last year I thought the Queen Victoria was truly amazing. Such elegance and sophistication in the public areas and beautiful lobby. Fine dining in the Brittania Restuarant was a treat every night and ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

Was lucky enough to be on the maiden voyage of the queen victoria sailing through Northern Europe in December,although would think again of doing this itienery at that time of year due to the very cold temperatures of these countries,we went out on the tours always dressed like explorers due to ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

My wife and I have just returned from Cunard's Queen Victoria's maiden Christmas cruise to the Canary Islands. Contrary to many reports in the press it was a very enjoyable trip, the problems with the virus having been greatly exaggerated by a few professional moaners. Although we will always love the QE2 ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Hi. Just got back from a Cruise on the new Queen Victoria. Very disappointed with the value. !! The ship has plenty of room and seating in the public areas and the food is of good quality, but never HOT. Even the food in the Lido buffet under lamps ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Having booked our places on the Queen Victoria before she was built we eventually sailed on the Maiden Canaries Voyage setting off on 21st December 2007. We have previously cruised on QE2, Queen Mary and Caronia - our expectations were high. Our inside Deluxe Cabin was very spacious offering a ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

It was two years ago that we booked on Queen Victoria's 'Maiden Christmas Cruise' and I suppose we had built up our expectations. The ship is very attractive with many public rooms that give an excellent impression of a much better than average cruise ship. The entertainment was also excellent, and ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

My wife and I have just returned from the Maiden Canary Island Cruise on board the Queen Victoria. We had a wonderful time and would like to say how well we were looked after by the staff on board. The ship is very luxurious and comfortable, however the cabins ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

QUEEN VICTORIA V811.MAIDEN MEDIT. CRUISE 21/12/07 - 06/01/08. ============================================================= The cruise as such was just about right, if not fascinating. At any rate, missing the calls at Casablanca and Gibraltar, for political and meteo reasons, respectively, has been very disappointing. All in all, say, above average' ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Left Southampton 21 Dec 07 & returned 6 Jan 08. The cruise included visits to Vigo-Spain, Lisbon-Portugal, Malaga-Spain, Casablanca-cancelled for secrity resons, then to Madeira & onto the Canaries -Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, 1.1/2 days in Tenerife & should then have been Gibralta which was abandoned due to bad weather so spent ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

The Q.E.2.proved to be everything we had expected.Although fairly old in nautical terms she had an air of elegance that had not diminished with the passage of time.Our stateroom was comfortable. The stewards both, cabin and dining room were most attentive.The food,entertainment and excursions provided lived up to the reputation richly ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

I was on the Maiden voyage of the Queen Victoria in December. I found the ship to be excellent in every way, i wondered how it would be as I had sailed on the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary 2 and I can say that the QV is the same ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Transatlantic

just returned from the maiden world cruise transatlantic sector. queen victoria is not as stable as her sisters the first night was memorable as she spent most of the night and the next day nosing down bottoming out and having a good old roll about. the food ,the service and the ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

Just returned from the maiden cruise on the Queen Victoria. Having cruised on the QE2 on many previous voyages,we looked forward to the updated version of the cunard fleet. To have just about everything up and running with such professionalism can only be admired,and a yard stick for other companies to aspire to. The ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

I had the pleasure of sailing on the maiden voyage of the Queen Victoria and, having sailed on that of the Queen Mary 2, was looking forward eagerly to the experience. The start, however, was disastrous, with a total shambles on the boarding arrangements, caused by the use of the City terminal ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Baltic

Having just returned from the maiden voyage of the Queen Victoria, we were absolutely delighted with all aspects of the trip. The ship is a credit to Cunard and must rank as the top of the fleet. The art deco etc is incredible and getting around the ship is ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
North America

We have just returned from the maiden transatlantic crossing of Queen Victoria to New York. Check-in/security at Southampton was a rather protracted affair taking 2 hours of queueing/waiting. Perhaps this, whilst necessary, is an issue that needs to be addressed. Our room, a balcony on deck 5, was spacious and, being ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Transatlantic

We just got home yesterday from our transatlantic cruise on Cunard's Queen Victoria. She sailed in tandem with the QE2 all the way to Fort Lauderdale via New York. Check-in at Southampton on 6th January was chaotic, one would have thought Cunard would have this down to a fine art! ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
North America

Queen Victoria Cunard Tandem Transatlantic crossing departing 6 January. Despite having 2 ships to deal with no problems encountered on check in at Southampton & luggage delivered very promptly. Very impressive on board. No drawer space was only difficulty for us in the staterooms. Sea a little rough, especially ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
North America

I took the first week, Southampton to New York of Queen Victorias maiden world cruise.My previous cruising experience has not been with Cunard and I suppose I wanted to note the comparison with P&O as I have known most their ships. I personally found the decor impressive and the theatre and queens ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Well where do i start! Before booking the Christmas/New Year cruise on the Queen Victoria, we had are suspicions due to a bad experience on the QE2, although we thought we would give Cunard a second chance...What a bad idea that was! As we had cruised with Cunard before, we were ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Queen Victoria 21.12.07-6.1.08 We booked two years in advance for the Queen Victoria Christmas and New Year cruise but it was worth the wait. The ship is beautiful and the public rooms elegant and spacious, although the standard outside cabins are quite small and with very limited storage space. There are places ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We sailed on the Queen Victoria on her maiden voyage Dec 11th-21st 2007 to celebrate my wife's birthday and what a treat we had. This ship is just superb the grand lobby as you step on board is just, well, grand as was the rest of the ship. Our cabin was well laid ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Caribbean

This was my second cruise on the Queen Mary 2. I sailed on her second Voyage which was a short 'taster' cruise, and all the glitches that are inevitable on a new ship had been ironed out. We ate in the Britannia Restaurant and it is hard to choose whether to ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

As a Christmas present to myself,I booked a Queens Grill Suite.This was a real treat,the suite was obviously the best accommodation I have ever had, quite sumptuously appointed,and the Butler service was first class.Dining in the Queens Grill was like a 5star hotel,with most delicious food attractively presented by the ever ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Panama Canal

In keeping with traditional Maiden Voyages, Queen Victoria left Southampton in a blaze of fireworks and music for a 10 night Baltic Ports Voyage. The ship is elegant, with an interior design to equal a Five Star Hotel, including artwork and memorabilia displays to rival any Bond Street Art Gallery. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Transatlantic

Our daughter drove us to Southampton to the Cunard Departure Lounge were we waited in comfort to embark the Queen Victoria for the celebrated Tandom North Atlantic crossing with QE2. There was a little delay in boarding but these things happen, we boarded the Queen Victoria to be shown to a ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

11th December 2007 check-in at Southampton City Cruise Terminal. Very disappointed with the orginisation and control of what should be a routine activity for “Cunard”. At the end of this activity, some 3 hours later, my wife and I felt like cattle, with little or no personal assistance or ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

I recently sailed on Queen Victoria's maiden voyage visiting the christmas markets of Northern Europe. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, one of the highlights of which was the fireworks display during our sailaway from Southampton. The design of Queen Victoria is generally good with some elements being superior ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

What a fabulous experience! we were delighted to be involved in such an historic occasion as the Meeting of the 3 Queens in NY despite the inclement weather.The fireworks were fantastic.Having sailed in previous years on the QE2 (Iberian Getaway) and the QM2 (Transatlantic -both ways) we were curious to see ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We were lucky enough to be booked on the maiden voyage of Queen Victoria, Cunard's latest ship. We had put down a deposit in 2003 to be assured of the stateroom of our choice and in no way were we disapponted with the excellence of the facilities offered - it ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

My wife & I were aboard QV for her maiden season Canary Islands festive celebration. Media reports of the 'bug' aboard should not deter future guests. Cunard were diligent and contained the outbreak rapidly. We had a memorable voyage. The ship is beautifully furbished, public rooms - especially the theatre and ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
North America

We were so looking forward to joining Victora for this momentous occasion of travelling on the maiden transatlantic crossing and in tandem with QE2 - we were then to meet up with QM2 in New York! The Victoria did not disappoint, she is a beautiful ship and we shall certainly ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Transatlantic

We decided to celebrate a big birthday by doing something different. Having spent years saying that cruising was not for us we decided to give it a go. We booked the 1st leg of the QV into NY, the checking in at Southampton was slow but this was due to a ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

My wife and I recently sailed from Southampton to Sydney on the Queen Victoria. The ship itself is splendid and the art collection on board must be the best on board any ship and the library is well stocked with a good rang of books. However if you are a smoker ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Western Europe

I have cruised with several companies. I have never smoked but have recently cruise on Black Watch and it was awful going into the Theatre area, and it also caome into that area when a show was on. Ok we could have sat the other side but we ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We were fortunate to secure a stateroom on Queen Victoria’s maiden voyage through a cancellation, and were keen to compare our experience with our previous maiden voyage on Queen Mary 2. Embarkation at Southampton took a while but was considerably less stressful than checking in at Heathrow. We soon found our way ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

Being a brand new ship we were full of excitement at the prospect of a magnificent Christmas and New Year cruise aboard a luxurious Cunard liner. Unfortunately, we for one, were to be disappointed. Ports of call were cancelled without any prior notice, poorly trained staff, unfinished equipment installation, sickness bug, ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

Cunard Queen Victoria. Maiden Cruise to Christmas Markets of Northern Europe. December 2007 On any cruise the most important moment is how you are treated at the terminal, and how efficient the initial checking of paperwork, and the boarding of the vessel was carried out. I personally felt the reception area at ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

We have cruised many times but this was a first with Cunard. I have read most of the reviews and yes I agree there are no decent drawers and the shower is tiny. We had a balcony stateroom which was wonderful and could be made even better with the addition ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

My wife and I have just returned from a 10 night cruise to Madeira and the Canary Islands on the Queen Victoria out of Southampton.The ships public areas are tastefully designed and decorated in the classical style and we found the Queens Room to be particularly attractive with its Victorian features.The ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

This was our first Xmas away but not our first cruise we were very disappointed with the Cruise you could not fault the ship I have to say but the lack of training of the staff , the lack of good entertainment, no drawer space and heavy duty mugs in the ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

To be blunt the QV is not up to the standard that you would expect from Cunard. You are unable to walk around the promenade deck, it's a horseshoe, the deck is not made of wood but a laminate like you can by from B&Q. The problem ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

A recent reviewer asked where the decent waiters had gone from the QE2. The best are in the Princess Grill of the QV. For wonderful food beautifully served the grill can't be beaten, and it's no wonder the grills are popular in spite of the much dearer prices. She's a lovely ship, ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

we have just returned from 10 nights on the queen victoria, she is a fantastic ship but does roll about in bad weather! one or two standards have dropped compared with the qe2 but overall nothing to complain about. the queen victoria has a stack of beautifull lounges and bars and ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

My partner being a Cunard platinum member and myself being a gold member found our recent Cunard cruise disappointing. Being our first time on the QV we would have liked to see the Cunard customs and practices from the QE2 continued (I think 'elf-n-safety' may be responsible for the plastic candlelights ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

The start of the cruise got off to a bad start! We arrived at the cruise terminal in Southampton at 12.30 hrs and even with priority check-in as a Platinum Member we did not board the ship until 15.00 hrs, most of the time standing, so we were not in ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

THE GOOD AND THE NOT SO GOOD Ten days on the QV was long enough as we were quite disappointed with our experience. However, although there were some very good features, the overall impression was that there was a great deal which could be improved upon. The Cabin (it has to be ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We drove to Southampton for the maiden voyage of the new Queen Victoria, and the first sight of her was very exciting. As platinum club members we were able to embark immediately, but things did not start well with passengers embarking on two separate decks and some, including us, missing ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Iberia

What a fantastic ship and so slenpdard,Cabin was a outside state room with a balcony and it was used when in port but was port side so shaded in the morning plenty of wardrobe space but shortage of draw space queen size bed was great. Britania restuarant good service and food ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

The Queen Victoria is an amazing ship. We watched the three queens sail from Southampton to various locations. We were new to Cunard and were not disappointed! We had a beautiful room with a balcony, sofa, coffee table and comfy bed! The ship itself was fantastic with a champagne bar (which ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

We have recently returned from the Maiden World Cruise on Queen Victoria. We are still reeling from the amazing experience we had both aboard and on shore. It was our first cruise so, unlike many passengers onboard, we had nothing to compare the ship to which was possibly an advantage. The ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Iberia

What a wonderfull sight to see the 3 queens together for the only time in Southampton.What a marvel the ship is and is just wonder inside. Food is good but not as good has on QE2. Food in lido was a little cold at times and plates cold,plates for a sweet where warm ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mini Cruises

Truly the most comfortable ship we've been on! Everything was so well organised, the staff very helpful, embarking and diembarking a doodle. Food in the Queen Grill, coupled with impecable service made this a trip to remember. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mini Cruises

Just returned from mini cruise. The ship is beautiful, with stylish Atrium, bars and public areas. Also many smaller areas just to sit and people watch. The food variety and quality in the Britannia restaurant was very good, particularly the rib eye steak. However I was disappointed with the cheese, as ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

We recently joined the Queen Victoria in Singapore for the 5-week sail to her home port of Southampton and it was an excellent and special experience for my husband and myself. We had no problem with embarkation or disembarkation and our luggage was outside our cabin before we arrived there. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

A magnificent ship, well laid out. Problems - No shelf space in the cabin or shower area. For the most part the entire crew were excellent but in some cases their inexperience showed,namely in the "food" area. The replenishment of popular consumables was "slow" i.e.Toast etc. The Pursers staff.? We are ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
North America

fab entairment and excerllant food and freindly 24 hour room service ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

We were on the Maiden World Cruise of the ‘Queen Victoria’ and for us the experience exceeded our expectations in that that the atmosphere and ambience of the ship was so happy, relaxed, elegant and comfortable, that it became our home away from home. The public rooms, with their décor, artwork and ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mini Cruises

This was our first trip in cunard. The ship is lovely inside traditional whilst trying to capture the Curnard heritage. We had a A5 cabin with a super balony which was a sun trip, from here we enjoyed the veiw as we left Southampton drinking our complementary bottle of champagne. We had 3 stops; ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

As this was our first cruise we selected what looked like a luxurious ship. We chose a Princess Grill Suite which was absolutely beautiful, very well equipped and kept spotlessly clean. There is only word to describe the ship and that is "wow". The decor is sumptuous - ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Have just returned from a wonderful cruise on the new Cunard ship-Queen Victoria,in true Cunard style everything was first class and very British.Being a brand new ship all was shiny and very clean,the members of the crew had obviously been trained to cunard standard.Food was top class(some complained but then ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Ship not up to decor. expected. Food very good.Room service execelent Waiters slow at first but improved.Cabins small, no draws in wardrobes.would not like to stay over 2 weeks. Shows very good. ship good for wheelchairs. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

Dear Girls at Victoria Travel This is my appraisal of the above cruise aboard Cunard's new ship Queen Victoria on their mediterranean cruise. The ship is elegance itself it is only when you are onboard that the full beauty of the public rooms, Queens room, Theatre,Lido to rival even the charasmatic ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Canaries

Having cruised wih 2 other Cunard ships my wife and I were keen to compare those experiences with the new Queen Victoria. Our cruise was 10 nights from/returning Southampton to the Canaries taking in ports of call in Spain and Portugal. Our overall impression of the ship was very good. Public room are ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

This was our first cruise on the QV (but we are 'old stagers' on the QE2). It was only 4 nights, but impressions were good - and favourable. The ship is lovely, accommodation (Q6 level) is good, cuisine is good. At 76 years of age, we tend not to get much ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

We sailed from Southampton on the QV on 6th May 2008 for a med cruise for fourteen nights. The embarkation went really smoothly - everyone was pleasant and efficient. The ship was totally fantastic. Entering the main lobby was definitely a wow factor. We had a state room ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

An interesting cruise with a range of destinations. Because of a small collision between ship and the quay in Malta the visit to Tunisia was cancelled. Cunard immediately arranged for compensation to all passengers for the change to the itinerary. The ship is beautiful and in many ways looks ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

This was to be our "trip of a lifetime". Unless a lottery win came our way there would be no repeats if we got it wrong this time.Were we disappointed? Certainly not! I suppose it was a bit of a gamble plumping for a full world cruise especially as we had previously ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

We went on the Mediterranean Delights voyage (6th - 20th may 2008) Embarkation was really smooth as we were grill guests dining in the Princess Grill. Within five minutes of entering the terminal we were onboard the ship. The kids director Paul was waiting to greet my son Benedict and told him that he ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Western Europe

Well we booked up a suite with queens grill dinning so we were supposed to have the best of everything. half way through the cruise we stopped eating in the queens grill and eat in Todds English reason the waiting’s staff behaviour full of self importance and did not take no for ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

The QV is a magnificent ship with excellent public rooms and an extensive number of shops - rather too many as it turned out when we received our onboard account - but generally reasonably good value. Our cabin with a balcony was most comfortable - however the other members of ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

We have just returned from a long awaited cruise on the new Queen Victoria. I had read all the reviews I could and there certainly appear to be very differing experiences. Our first impression was that the ship was not as impressive as the QM2 from the outside at least. ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

My Mother and I have just returned from a week aboard the Queen Victoria, cruising around the Norwegian Fjords. Plus points: Both the embarkation and disembarkation process were efficient and quick. CPS were also very efficient with the parking at the terminal. Our cabin was an A3 grade – stateroom 6095 with a ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

Our Cunard experience started off well. Embarkation at Southampton was slick and we were in our stateroom in a very short time. The stateroom we chose (#7098) had a lovely big forward facing corner balcony. Unfortunately, the weather during our cruise prevented us from making full use of it. The room ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

My wife and I have just returned from our first ever cruise. We sailed with Cunard on the Queen Victoria to the Norwegian Fjords. The ship was first class from start to the finish of our holiday. The food was excellent in all the restaurant we tried, we dined in ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

We have just returned from the Norwegian Fjiords Cruise - 20 to 27 May 2008 on the "Queen Victoria". We have cruised several times before on different cruise lines, but this was our first Cunard cruise. The problem with cruising with different cruise lines is that you are always comparing ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

The check in Southampton was really smooth with Cunard staff directing passengers to vacant check in desks. Glass of Champagne on board and after security checks we found our way to the cabin, lovely and clean with a large balcony. We set out to explore the ship and just about to leave ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

If you are looking for wonderful service, amazing food and excellent entertainment then look elsewhere. We recently returned from Norway. The ship was beautifully laid out but with 2,000 pasengers there would have been a problem if more than 20 people wanted to swim. Whilst the menu in the main restaurant ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

This was our first cruise and not sure what to expect. Swift service at Southampton. Having stopped in a Cunard recommended Hotel luggage was taken from the Hotel and next sighting was in our cabin. Check in procedure was excellent quick and efficient and all staff very helpful. Cabin and service ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

We have previously cruised with both Cunard (QE2 and QM2) and Celebrity (Millennium) and wanted to see how the Queen Victoria compared. Initial impressions were very good, with efficient check-in and quick boarding. Unlike the QE2, we were not shown to our cabin but this was not too much of a problem ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

This was a very enjoyable cruise. The ship's interior decor is beautiful, with much polished hardwoods, marble and lovely fitted carpets. The ship travels very smoothly and quietly, with no motion, even in a Force 6, and it's hard to believe you're at sea. The Britannia Restaurant food and service were ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

This was our first cruise and so we were unsure of what to expect. We found the pre cruise administration excellent as was the embarkation at Southampton. The ship was superb, spotlessly clean, the service in all areas second to none. The stateroom! was excellent and better than we had ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Transatlantic

WARNING! I LOVED MY CRUISE ON THE QV (AND OTHERS WITH CUNARD) AND SINCE THERE ARE COUNTLESS REVIEWS WHICH DETAIL LITTLE NIGGLES THAT APPARENTLY "SPOIL" YOUR HOLIDAY, I JUST THOUGHT I'D CHEER EVERYONE UP WITH A SPOOF REVIEW WHICH IS NOT MEANT TO OFFEND. The day finally came that my wife and ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Norwegian Fjords

This was Q.V.s first short cruise after her inaugral world tour, and therefore everything was new, so the cabins were very quiet, though not over generous in size, and the public rooms pristine. The ship was not really tested as the North Sea was exceptionally calm, but we detected virtually no ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

We joined the ship at Southampton, where the embarkation was very smooth and efficient we actually only spent five minutes in the embarkation lounge before boarding. Refreshments were available as soon as we were on board. It was the first time we had travelled on a new ship and we were impressed ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

Queen Victoria is in every way a magnificent cruise liner. She maintains the Cunard 'Queen-ships' tradition for designs of enduring character, grace and royal splendour. We have travelled on many cruise ships yet never one that took heavy seas so smoothly and seemingly without effort. As a new ship she still ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

Queen Victoria, Mediterranean cruise 6th to 20th May 08. Our first impressions were good, the embarkation was very straightforward for Grill passengers and we were in our cabin within 20 minutes arrival at the terminal. Our luggage was right behind us and we were able to unpack before we explored the ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

This was the first cruise for my wife and me. From what we had read and been told, our expectations were high. From the moment of embarkation at Southampton to the moment of disembarkation there 14 days later, our expectations were exceeded. Cunard's tradition and elegance was apparent ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Mediterranean

Cunards queen victoria 1st class ship,with 1st class service and dining a magnificent ship,we had a balcony stateroom,only fault was the shortage of shelve space for sweaters etc, the ships resident band, singers and dancers were the jewels in the crown, one or two nights some guest performers not up to ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
World Cruise

QUEEN VICTORIA WORLD CRUISE 2008 – LOS ANGELES –SINGAPORE Prior to embarking on the above cruise, you may recall that we had several telephone conversations with yourself whilst you sorted out a number of problems that had occurred during booking. During one of these phone calls you said you would be very ...More

Cunard Cruises,
Queen Victoria,
Northern Europe

We have been on many modern cruise ships over the last few years. This ship certainly had the wow factor, tastefully appointed whilst using modern materials. I thought the ship was fabulous. The ship was smooth even in quite rough seas. Our cabin was an inside cabin on the ...More