The world's most anticipated ship has arrived. She is a sonnet in motion. Destined for legendary status from the moment she first touched the sea. Queen Victoria gracefully blends timeless British tradition with a rich array of modern amenities.

Relish the contemporary sophistication and timeless elegance of her magnificent venues such as the soaring Grand Lobby, where you will feel as if you've stepped back to a more sophisticated era. Or the spectacular Royal Court Theatre featuring the first-at-sea private boxes bringing you unobstructed views of entertaining productions.

In warm weather, 9 deck is the place to be with a choice of two inviting swimming pools. Pampering is par of the course too, with four whirlpools and a range of indulgent treatments in the Cunard Royal Spa & Fitness Centre. For relaxation of the mind, browse an array of titles in the library where rich wood paneling, stained glass and a spiral staircase create a haven of tranquility.

For retail therapy, stroll through The Royal Arcade on 3 deck, where designer names reside in porticoes adorned with fabulous wrought iron flourishes. Then retreat to the magnificent Winter Garden adjacent to the main pool, sipping fresh fruit juice, the retractable roof lets you feel the warmth of the sun on your face without stepping outside.

Step onto the dance floor of the Opulent Queens Room and with help from dance professionals brush up the basic moves or perfect your waltz, tango or samba at daytime dance classes.

Improve your computer skills with daily lessons and presentations from email to the internet and a full selection of computer programmes.

Enjoy our unique museum display of maritime memorabilia and artifacts, and enhance your own Cunard Collection in the Gift Shop nearby.

Just off the Grand Lobby, improve your computer skills and keep up-to-date on email with friends back home. Charges apply for internet and email access.

For our younger guests, these facilities feature both inside and outside areas dedicated to children ages 1-12 years.

Our revered enrichment programme presents fascinating lectures, Q&As and more with experts in the arts, history, science, world cultures and other fields.

Join an aerobics class, work out on bikes and treadmills complete with their own LCD TV, or unwind with a range of indulgent spa therapies and beauty treatments.

Choose from one of the most impressive collections at sea in serene, stately ambience. Browsing the 6,000 titles is a real pleasure where warm mahogany, the ornate spiral staircase and leather sofas invite quiet contemplation.

Appreciate an ambience reminiscent of that enjoyed by Queen Victoria in her much loved home, Osborne House. This is also where waiters orchestrate a sublime white gloved serving of afternoon tea.

Fun in the sun with traditional Ocean Liner games from shuffleboard to quoits. With daily tournaments to hone your competitive edge, you'll be an expert before you know it!

Queen Victoria steals the show with her Royal Court Theatre - a grand, stylish West-End-style venue. This is the first Theatre at sea with Private boxes bringing you unobstructed views of extraordinary entertaining productions.

Discover shopping as shopping should be in the uncrowded elegance of The Royal Arcade. Inspired by London's Burlington and Royal Arcades, the wood paneling, wrought iron, green marbles and white stone combine to stylish effect.

Gaze across to the sun-dappled horizon in almost every direction from this grand conservatory, filled with greenery. A retractable glass roof even allows you to feel the warm sunshine on your face without setting foot outside.

Inventive variety is the very hallmark of the flavors, sensations and cuisines in each of our main restaurants. Yet the culinary adventure aboard Queen Victoria extends beyond their elegant menus. So you're always free to act on the impulses of your taste buds and seek out options ranging from the sublimely creative to the superbly casual. Remember too, room service is on call at any time of the day or night from your suite or stateroom. Whatever the moment, excellence and choice always combine memorably on Queen Victoria.

For guests staying in Queens Grill accommodations, this is the ultimate expression of understated dining excellence, where your waiter guides you through the delicious possibilities and your chef endeavours to fulfill any request. A la carte menus encourage the most sublime culinary adventures, where service is only ever flawless and the ambience always perfectly refined.

After a pre-dinner tipple in the exclusive Grills Lounge, P category guests prepare for the main event in the intimate Princess Grill on Deck 11. Over a single leisurely single seating, delicate flavors, textures and ingredients combine superbly on an imaginative a la carte menu, complemented by fine wines from the four corners of the globe.

When you see the world from the comfort of the Britannia Staterooms, you'll revel in the splendid nightly occasion of dining in the magnificent two-tiered Britannia Restaurant on Decks 2 and 3. Your table awaits, where the attentive service is perfectly unobtrusive and the creative artwork provides an eye-catching centerpiece. Choose from early or late dining.

Reservations at this stylish restaurant are your ticket to the fabulously intense flavors and inspiration drawn from around the Mediterranean. Each course continues your sumptuous odyssey to this region rich in culinary flair.

Offering a more casual, bright and airy ambience by day and night, this venue, with seating for 450 guests, provides the perfect setting for a more relaxed dining experience.

Let the exploration continue in the Golden Lion through an impressive selection of beer and cider. Once you've whet your appetite, you can satisfy it in cozy traditional surroundings from the heart gastro pub menu.

Grill guests may dine or sip civilized afternoon tea in this exclusively reserved area as Queen Victoria enhances Cunard's esteemed Grill Experience al fresco.

Queen Victoria's grand and elegant public rooms are each dedicated to setting the right tone for your relaxation and pleasure. In the Royal Court Theatre, three levels create a grand auditorium and intricately fronted private boxes provide extra glamour in a setting worthy of scintillating entertainment. The Commodore Club gloriously recalls our rich heritage as you contemplate what lies beyond the horizon or watch the sun set over the bow. Your perspective from Hemispheres, with its domed glass roof, is equally spectacular. Sip exotic cocktails as the band swings and the illuminated main pool gives off a turquoise glow below. Yet this is only the merest hint of what you can expect on board.

Court Lady Luck, where roulette wheels whirl and blackjack tables beckon.

With the Britannia Restaurant next door, en elegant pre-dinner cocktail is certainly in order as you relax amongst the decor of this nautically themed lounge and bar.

After dinner, settle into an armchair and savour our rich worldwide selection.

This occupies the proud forward position on 10 Deck, where memories of Cunard's past contrast with panoramic views over the bow and into the future.

Impressive beer and cider selections complement tasty gastro pub-style menus in this authentic and traditional Cunard venue.

Swing into the rhythm of the band under the splendid glass-domed roof of the contemporary stunning nightclub.

Here, wine connoisseurs can compare delicious grape varieties and explore regional subtleties.

Appreciate an ambience reminiscent of that enjoyed by Queen Victoria in her much loved home, Osborne House. This is also where waiters orchestrate a sublime white gloved serving of afternoon tea.

Queen Victoria steals the show with her Royal Court Theatre - a grand, stylish West-End-style venue. This is the first Theatre at sea with Private boxes bringing you unobstructed views of extraordinary entertaining productions.