She is one of the grand dames of the seas, and now Cunard’s iconic Queen Victoria is preparing for a multi-million-dollar refurbishment of her staterooms and public spaces.
Queen Victoria is set to enter dry-dock this coming May for a $54 million facelift that stretches from bow to stern.
Part of the makeover will see the addition of 43 brand new Britannia Club category staterooms to the Cunard liner with a new dedicated restaurant, a redesign of the liner’s Grand Suites and Deck 8 aft Penthouse Suites, as well as a new Chart Room bar.
While the refurbishment will see many new modern touches, the nostalgia of Queen Victoria’s art deco past will certainly remain.
Cunard Senior Vice President Simon Palethorpe, said the investment in Queen Victoria demonstrated Cunard’s passion for delivering an experience that exceeded guests’ expectations in luxury travel by sea.
“For the first time on Queen Victoria, guests can enjoy an elevated experience with large, well-appointed balcony staterooms in prime locations and the new Britannia Club Restaurant will be the perfect setting for those who prefer a more intimate dining experience in one of the finest restaurants at sea,” Mr Palethorpe said.
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New Staterooms
The new dining room will debut at the same time as 43 new Britannia Club staterooms are introduced in a prime, mid-ship location, located on Decks 7 and 8.
Cunard’s Grand Suites Aquitania, Berengaria, Mauretania and Laconia, will also see a reconfiguration with enhanced comfort and entertainment options.
Similar in size to suites found on sister ship Queen Elizabeth, the 133 square-metres per cabin will be among some of the largest at sea and will include:
- floor-to-ceiling windows and doors
- a separate service entrance and hospitality preparation area
- separate snug room with TV
- beautifully-appointed lounge
- master bathroom with sea view
- second bathroom with guest access
- bedroom TV that folds down from the ceiling
- walk-in wardrobe with additional storage units and
- a generous dual aspect balcony.
The refreshed design will also adopt a new colour scheme, drawn from inspiration of the line’s history.
Penthouse Suites
Located on Deck 8 aft, five new Penthouse Suites will feature with separate living and sleeping spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and bathrooms with natural light.
New colour schemes will reflect Cunard’s signature jewel tones of deep red and captivating geometric patterns.
Queen Victoria Penthouse Suite.
Chart Room
As part of the refit, the new Chart Room will be located on Deck 2, just off the Grand Lobby, serving up illy coffee, Godiva chocolates and other light bites and treats.
The new space will replace the current Café Carinthia, which will be a casual café by day, transforming into a classic cocktail lounge by night.
A new Gin & Fizz cocktail menu will be introduced to the midship lounge with a variety of old and new favourites such as local wines, Proseccos, Cavas and Champagne, alongside premium spirits, all blended to create fresh and inspiring cocktails with a modern twist.
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