With the launch of Queen Victoria in December 2007, three Queens will sail together under the Cunard banner for the first time in our history.
To set eyes on her sleek outline, with her distinctive black and red livery, is to recognise her instantly as the latest Classic Cunarder, a unique marriage of heritage and innovation.
As one of the first guests ever to embark, you will encounter the dramatic three-tier Grand Lobby, whose magnificent staircase and eye-catching artwork offers a lavish taste of life aboard. Walk around the ship and you’ll see elaborate chandeliers adorn the Queens Room double height ceiling to enhance its calm grandeur.

Queen Victoria Ship Facts

Class: Panamax

Crew: British & Int.

Passenger capacity: 2,014

Stability Rating: Excellent

Gross tonnage: 90,000

Length: 964.5 feet

Height: 179 feet

Guest Decks: 12

Staterooms: 1,007 staterooms



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One stroll along London’s exclusive High Street is all one needs to appreciate the quality and exclusivity of the Royal Arcade aboard Cunard’s newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria. Moving seamlessly from one fashionable space to another, the Royal Arcade unfolds as a series of seven luxurious shopping boutiques, each showcasing the most celebrated names in British luxury, including Harrods, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton. Tax and duty free, the shopping aboard Queen Victoria will include high-end fashion jewelry, fine watches, fragrances and cosmetics. Within the shops, guests will also find Queen Victoria branded formal and everyday wear and a range of sundries.

The Cunardia Museum Shop features a full assortment of exclusive limited edition fine gifts crafted especially for Queen Victoria by many of the world’s best-known luxury brands, including Waterford, Swarovski, Faberge and Staffordshire. Among the keepsake pieces for collectors are Waterford Crystal decanters, Faberge Rose Quartz gemstone dishes, Swarovski paperweights and a selection of Staffordshire enamel pill boxes, all featuring the image of Cunard’s newest ocean liner. In addition, there are limited edition ship models of Queen Victoria by Maritime Replicas, crystal ship models by Crystal Galleria, and a selection of etched glassware and decanters by Glencairn Crystal. Aft of the Royal Arcade, the Bookshop will offer an array of maritime-related books, maps and luxury stationary goods, as well as a wide variety of Cunard-specific keepsakes.

Modeled after London’s Burlington Arcade, the double-height Royal Arcade features a dramatic staircase with intricate wrought-iron detailing. Shades of deep green, gold and cream create the atmosphere of a traditional Victoria shopping arcade and, lest shoppers loose track of time, the focal point of the space is a classically designed freestanding clock by Dent & Co., the clockmaker to HRH Queen Victoria and the makers of London’s famed Big Ben.

The picture looks great! What a beautiful ship! Where will I be able to see her?

You will be able to see her at NY on January 13

"On Sunday, January 13, 2008, Cunard Line operator of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World will, for the first and only time, sail their three luxury liner Queens - flagship Queen Mary 2, famed Queen Elizabeth 2 and the new Queen Victoria - together out of New York harbor. The regal fleet is scheduled to depart at 6:30 p.m. Queen Mary 2 will depart from her home port, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal while QE2 will depart from Pier 92 and Queen Victoria will depart from Pier 88 both at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Then, the three Queens will rendezvous and sail past the Statue of Liberty during a spectacular fireworks celebration by Grucci at approximately 7:00 p.m."

I would love to see this magnificent event. unfortunately I don't live in NY!