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Cunard Queen Victoria Cruise: 4 nights onboard

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 97K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 42:56

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a four night cruise aboard the Cunard Queen Victoria, beginning with the embarkation process at the Mayflower Terminal in Southampton. The video provides a detailed look at various ship amenities, including an ocean view stateroom, the swimming pool area, the promenade deck, and the wellness and beauty center. The creator explores multiple dining options, ranging from the main Britannia restaurant and the Golden Lion pub to the specialty Indian restaurant, Coriander. Throughout the voyage, the creator experiences different social settings, such as afternoon tea in the Queen's Room and cocktails at the Commodore Club. The journey includes sailing through the Sound of Mull, where the creator observes thick fog from the deck. While the creator expresses high praise for the food quality, cabin comfort, and service, they offer a critical view of the Top Hat entertainment performance, describing it as uninspiring. The cruise concludes with a reflection on the relaxing atmosphere and a desire to return to the ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Queen Victoria
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Queen Victoria
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 4 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm ready for you kunard boarding C by row security done within about 10 minutes and it's to the ship here we go on we go exciting

the food was Exceptional from the risoto to the cob salad the cauliflower soup of course I had to go for the roast turkey and a cheesecake

I will 100% be back

Queen Victoria is a beautiful ship I had a wonderful cabin the service is absolutely top-notch and the food Sublime

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check in advance on arrival at the terminal and drop your bags at the appropriate baggage pod
Use the myvoyage.cunard.com web page whilst onboard for information and dining reservations
Attach luggage labels to your bags and leave outside your cabin on the last night before departure

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress code for formal nightFollow the stated dress code (trousers and open collar), and someone will inform you if more effort is needed
Navigating the ship and finding venuesUse the ship's map on myvoyage.cunard.com or call reception for assistance

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on Cunard's Queen Victoria?
QWhat dining options are available onboard?
QWhat activities and entertainment are offered on a short cruise?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton4 Happy Bacon
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