Cunard·Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria - Adriatic & Central Mediterranean

4.2(166 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|4 Ports|2 Sea Days

A one-way late-summer run from Trieste to Barcelona that strings together the Adriatic and the central Med in a single week. Queen Victoria calls at Roman-era Zadar and walled Dubrovnik before crossing to Valletta's Grand Harbour and finishing with a day in Palma de Mallorca.

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Price Range

$$

Mid-Range

DepartureTrieste, Italy
Dress CodeFormal Nights
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Cunard before booking.

Ship Details — Queen Victoria

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Year Built

2007

Tonnage

90,049 GT

Passengers

2,061

Crew

981

Decks

12

Class

Vista

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Royal Spa
Queens Room Ballroom
Royal Court Theatre
Casino
Library
Winter Garden
Swimming Pools
Specialty Dining
Fitness Center
Commodore Club
Garden Lounge
Hemispheres
Britannia Restaurant
Queens Grill
Princess Grill
Lido buffet
The Verandah (steak & seafood)
Golden Lion pub
Queens Room ballroom
Royal Arcade shops
Health Club & Spa
Two-deck library
Lido pools

Cruise Highlights

Sailing into Valletta's Grand Harbour beneath the fortress walls
Dubrovnik's Old Town city walls and cable car to Mount Srd
Zadar's Roman forum and the Sea Organ at sunset
One-way Trieste-to-Barcelona routing with two restful sea days

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Queen Victoria

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Queen Victoria sailing. Based on 2,000 discussions.

Queen Victoria is Cunard's mid-size liner of tradition - a 2007-built ship that trades waterslides for chandeliers, marble, dark wood, and a genuinely British ocean-going atmosphere. After a 2017 lengthening that added an aft section and raised the stateroom count, she feels calmer and more grown-up than contemporary ships, with a formal-leaning, refined vibe built on gala evenings, ballroom dancing, afternoon tea, and enrichment.

What People Love

  • Classic British ocean-liner atmosphere with dark wood, marble, chandeliers, and vintage Cunard ship art
  • Daily white-gloved afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream in the Queens Room - a signature ritual
  • Queens Room ballroom with a live orchestra and formal dancing nearly every night

Common Complaints

  • Aging 2007 hull, with reviewers citing visible exterior rust and a worn look next to newer fleetmates
  • Recurring maintenance complaints, including reports of water dripping in public areas
  • Britannia main dining and the buffet are rated good but not great for the price
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