Cunard reveals refreshed Queen Victoria following three-week refit

Cunard has unveiled the first images of Queen Victoria following a three-week refurbishment at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam.

The 2,000-guest ship now features a refreshed Grand Lobby, a redesigned Queens Room, enhanced Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites, and the addition of The Pavilion Wellness Café.

The refurbishment also introduces eight Britannia staterooms, including three in a new Britannia Deluxe Oceanview category with floor-to-ceiling windows.

“Queen Victoria has long been loved by our guests for her timeless elegance, distinctive character and uniquely warm atmosphere,” Paul Ludlow, president of Cunard, said.

“This transformation has been carefully designed to celebrate those qualities while introducing thoughtful enhancements that reflect the expectations of today's luxury traveler.”

Refreshed signature spaces

The ship’s three-storey Grand Lobby has been updated with regal details, while the Queens Room — the setting for afternoon tea, live music, dancing and Gala Evenings — draws inspiration from the floral borders of royal palaces.

The design also references Queen Victoria’s orange blossom jewellery, a gift from Prince Albert, with butterfly motifs providing a nod to the Royal Family’s connection to the natural world.

Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites feature updated furnishings and design details. The Grill Suites Lounge and elevator lobby have also been redesigned, with interiors inspired by Queen Victoria’s favourite jewels.

Queen Victoria becomes the third Cunard ship to feature The Pavilion Wellness Café, following its introduction aboard Queen Anne and Queen Elizabeth.

The venue serves breakfast, lunch and daytime dining focused on plant-based dishes, alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish and dairy options.

“Whether guests are enjoying the reimagined Queens Room, relaxing in our enhanced Grill Suites or dining at The Pavilion Wellness Café, every aspect of the refurbishment has been created to enrich the experience on board,” Ludlow said.

“We are delighted to share this first look and look forward to welcoming guests on board for Queen Victoria's next chapter.”

World Voyage departs in January

Queen Victoria’s sailing program includes the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords and Canary Islands.

On Jan. 10, 2027, the ship will depart on a 109-night World Voyage, calling at 32 ports, including Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape Town. The itinerary also includes maiden calls to Dakar, Senegal, and Durban, South Africa.

Travel advisors can contact their business development manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com or call 1-800-528-6273.

More information on the refurbishment is available through Cunard Stories.

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