Cunard has revealed plans for Queen Victoria to undergo an extensive transformation. The 2,000-guest ship will enter dry dock at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam on 17 October, emerging with refreshed signature spaces, including Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café.
Queen Victoria will return to service on 7 November 2026, beautifully prepared to welcome guests for a 2027 program of voyages spanning the Mediterranean, the Norwegian Fjords, the Canary Islands and beyond.
The Atrium, Queen Victoria
About the updates: Queen Victoria‘s signature spaces will each be “thoughtfully revitalised,” with a refreshed Grand Lobby to enhance the sense of arrival and reinforce its “timeless elegance.” The iconic Queens Room will also be refreshed, ensuring it continues to set the perfect scene for Cunard’s signature Afternoon Tea, live music and Gala Evenings.
Cunard’s Grill Suites experience will be elevated, as well. Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suites will be enhanced with new furnishings, detailing and design. Eight additional Britannia staterooms will also be introduced, including three from a new premium category, Britannia Deluxe Oceanview, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. The new staterooms are now on sale, for voyages sailing from 11 November 2026.
The Queens Room, Queen Victoria
Reflecting the growing importance of wellness to today’s luxury traveller, Queen Victoria will become the third 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 featuring plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish and dairy.
Said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard: “From the Grand Lobby to the Queens Room, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to ensure Queen Victoria continues to deliver the timeless luxury she is known and loved for. We can’t wait to welcome guests back on board to experience these beautiful enhancements for themselves.”