Cunard has revealed plans for an extensive transformation of Queen Victoria, with the elegant ship set to emerge from dry dock this fall with refreshed signature spaces including Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café.
The 2,000-guest ship will enter dry dock at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam from Oct. 17 to Nov. 5 returning to service ready to welcome guests on board for the remainder of her 2026 voyages and 2027 program.
Transformation
Queen Victoria’s signature spaces will each be revitalized, with a refreshed Grand Lobby to enhance the sense of arrival and reinforce the timeless elegance she is renowned for. The iconic Queens Room will also be reimagined, ensuring it continues to set the perfect scene for Cunard’s signature Afternoon Tea, live music and glamorous Gala Evenings.
Cunard’s Grill Suites experience – a hallmark of Cunard’s luxury offering – will be refreshed and elevated. Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suites will be enhanced with sumptuous furnishings, sophisticated detailing, and thoughtful design, delivering the ultimate in comfort and style at sea.
Eight additional Britannia staterooms will also be introduced, including three from a new premium category, Britannia Deluxe Oceanview, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic ocean views. The new staterooms are now on sale for voyages sailing from Nov. 11.
Pavilion Wellness Café
Reflecting the growing importance of wellness to today’s luxury traveller, Queen Victoria will become the third Queen in the Cunard fleet to introduce The Pavilion Wellness Café, following its highly successful launch on Queen Anne in 2024 and introduction on Queen Elizabeth in 2025. This wellness-focused venue will serve breakfast, lunch and daytime dining with a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish and dairy.
Queen Victoria will return to service on Nov. 7 to begin a 2027 program of voyages spanning the Mediterranean, the Norwegian Fjords, the Canary Islands and beyond.
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