QV Interesting Facts

  

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The Cunard Queens enjoy many Cunard fleet exclusives and firsts, and the Queen Victoria will be no exception. She too will offer some innovations of her own.
  • Reminiscent of a grand West End theatre, the 800 seat Royal Court Theatre will be classically elegant in style and feature a cruising first - private boxes on the upper level, with a dedicated lounge area where guests can enjoy a drink before the show.
  • Cunard aficionados will be able to while away the hours viewing the unique collection of Cunard memorabilia and artefacts in a floating museum at sea called 'Cunardia' whilst adding their their own Cunard collections by visiting the adjacent Cunardia shop.
  • The famous Cunard Grill experience will be taken to new heights with alfresco Grill dining in 'The Courtyard Terrace' and exclusive access for Grills guests to their own 'Upper Terrace Deck', with dedicated staff in attendance, as well as to their Grills Lounge and Bar.
  • A grand conservatory, complete with a central fountain and greenery, retractable glass roof, moveable glass wall to the open swimming pool, luxurious rattan furniture and ceiling fans, reminicent of Britain's colonial past.
  • A 270 degree lounge called 'Hemispheres' - the ideal venue for classes, lectures or simply relaxing by day before transforming into a stunning nightclub by night.
  • A two-storey wood-panelled library connected by a spiral staircase, with over 6000 books and two full-time librarians.
  • The ship can reach speeds of more than 23 knots.
  • She will have three anchors weighing 11 tonnes each.
  • The ships four lifts can carry 18 people each.



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