Activities on Queen Victoria
Embrace active living
Treadmills and table tennis. Deck games and exercise classes. Queen Victoria’s sports and activities offer something for every taste and skill level. Channel Wimbledon’s finest in a friendly match of paddle tennis, amidst stunning sea views, or see how many hoops you can ring in a leisurely round of Quoits.
In her state-of-the-art fitness centre, you’ll find cardio and strength-training machines to help you build, tone, and burn calories. You could even book a few personal training sessions with our accredited instructors or join a group exercise class to meet likeminded fitness enthusiasts. From gentle stretch to speed cycling, there’s so much to choose from.
In her state-of-the-art fitness centre, you’ll find cardio and strength-training machines to help you build, tone, and burn calories. You could even book a few personal training sessions with our accredited instructors or join a group exercise class to meet likeminded fitness enthusiasts. From gentle stretch to speed cycling, there’s so much to choose from.
A casual stroll or jog around Queen Victoria’s expansive Promenade Deck, located on Deck 3, is another perfect way to pass a little time on board each day. Three circuits is just shy of a mile, and there’s additional joy to be found in looking out for dolphins or passing ships as you journey your way around.
Whether you prefer to be constantly on the go or you like a more leisurely pace to your days, you’re sure to find your perfect equilibrium on a Queen Victoria cruise.
Whether you prefer to be constantly on the go or you like a more leisurely pace to your days, you’re sure to find your perfect equilibrium on a Queen Victoria cruise.
Nurture your wellbeing
If a spot of relaxation and rejuvenation is more to your liking, look no further than Queen Victoria’s on board spa, Mareel Wellness & Beauty. Offering a range of holistic therapies inspired by the ocean, there’s no better place to indulge your body and mind on board than this luxurious spa and salon.
Whether you want to ease away aching muscles or exfoliate your skin, Mareel Wellness & Beauty offers just the remedy. Draw out impurities with a deep cleansing body scrub. Restore volume and vitality with a contouring facial. Turn back the clock with a non-invasive aesthetic treatment. The list of spa therapies goes on and on.
Whether you want to ease away aching muscles or exfoliate your skin, Mareel Wellness & Beauty offers just the remedy. Draw out impurities with a deep cleansing body scrub. Restore volume and vitality with a contouring facial. Turn back the clock with a non-invasive aesthetic treatment. The list of spa therapies goes on and on.
Our expert practitioners use the latest technologies and advancements to help you achieve your beauty and wellbeing goals. Be it losing stubborn fat from hard to shift areas, relieving tightness and troublesome niggles, or reversing the tell-tale signs of aging, a visit to Mareel Wellness & Beauty could leave you looking – and feeling – brand new.
Before or after your treatment, why not take the opportunity to unwind in the serene ambiance of her hydrotherapy pool, sauna, or steam room. Or continue your journey to a whole new you with a manicure or haircut from our professional salon stylists.
Before or after your treatment, why not take the opportunity to unwind in the serene ambiance of her hydrotherapy pool, sauna, or steam room. Or continue your journey to a whole new you with a manicure or haircut from our professional salon stylists.
Learn something new
A cruise on Queen Victoria also opens the door to many new discoveries. You could spend your days indulging in a favourite – or newfound – passion.
With watercolour painting, photography lessons, and cocktail workshops to choose from, you could try something new almost every day on your cruise and still have more to discover. If you have a passion for food and wine, our Lunch and Learn sessions, hosted by our ship’s sommelier, are a perfect choice. Or, if you’re a fan of art, the engaging talks from our Clarendon Gallery team are sure to inspire.
With watercolour painting, photography lessons, and cocktail workshops to choose from, you could try something new almost every day on your cruise and still have more to discover. If you have a passion for food and wine, our Lunch and Learn sessions, hosted by our ship’s sommelier, are a perfect choice. Or, if you’re a fan of art, the engaging talks from our Clarendon Gallery team are sure to inspire.
More fascinating tales are on offer at Queen Victoria’s Insights talks. These special seminars cover a range of topics, from science and sports to history and journalism, each hosted by an expert in their field. Past Insights speakers have included Jason Bird, Chief Executive of Society of London Theatre; novelist Mark Billingham; and polar explorer, Alan Chambers MBE.
If you have a special love for Queen Victoria or you’re just interested in the inner workings of a cruise ship, booking one of her Behind-the-Scenes tours is a great way to experience a hidden world on board your ship. These limited space tours are offered on cruises of seven nights or more and take you into a range of crew-only areas, such as the ship's galley to joining her Officers at the Bridge.
If you have a special love for Queen Victoria or you’re just interested in the inner workings of a cruise ship, booking one of her Behind-the-Scenes tours is a great way to experience a hidden world on board your ship. These limited space tours are offered on cruises of seven nights or more and take you into a range of crew-only areas, such as the ship's galley to joining her Officers at the Bridge.
Find a treasured holiday keepsake
Fashion and fine jewellery. Cosmetics and fragrances. Souvenirs and electronics. You’ll discover a world of elegance and sophistication at the boutiques of Queen Victoria’s Royal Arcade.
Found on Deck 3, this on board shopping boulevard offers you a curated selection of luxury brands and designer goods, some of which are exclusive to Cunard. Perhaps you’ll come away with a new pair of polarised sunglasses – the perfect way to protect your gaze from the glint of the sun on the sea – or a stylish clutch bag you can debut on Gala Evening (why wait until you get home?).
Found on Deck 3, this on board shopping boulevard offers you a curated selection of luxury brands and designer goods, some of which are exclusive to Cunard. Perhaps you’ll come away with a new pair of polarised sunglasses – the perfect way to protect your gaze from the glint of the sun on the sea – or a stylish clutch bag you can debut on Gala Evening (why wait until you get home?).
If you’re looking for a memento of your time on board, look no further than our own brand store. From caps and sweatshirts to cuddly bears and pens, you’ll find all manner of Cunard merchandise to tempt you. Then there’s the glittering displays of Queen Victoria’s radiant fine jewellery shop, with its glass plinths of designer watches and Creations Theo Fabergé eggs. The shops in the Royal Arcade regularly offer special savings and promotions, so be sure to keep an eye on your Daily Programme for details of each day’s discounts and deals.
Whether seeking a special keepsake for yourself or a gift for someone back home, Queen Victoria’s boutiques offer a memorable shopping experience on board, and a perfect way to part with a little of your complimentary On Board Credit.
Whether seeking a special keepsake for yourself or a gift for someone back home, Queen Victoria’s boutiques offer a memorable shopping experience on board, and a perfect way to part with a little of your complimentary On Board Credit.
Immerse yourself in entertainment
Day and night, you’ll find a dazzling line-up of entertainment to choose from on Queen Victoria, all of it included in your cruise fare. Experience captivating live productions in the Royal Court Theatre, the soothing sounds of a concert pianist in the Commodore Club, and the spectacle of a silent disco on the Queens Room dancefloor.
The Queens Room is also the destination to let your hair down at our ‘Music Nights’, of which you’ll find a few on your voyage. Be entertained by live singers backed up by a full band, following one of several musical themes. These legendary nights are always popular among our guests.
The Queens Room is also the destination to let your hair down at our ‘Music Nights’, of which you’ll find a few on your voyage. Be entertained by live singers backed up by a full band, following one of several musical themes. These legendary nights are always popular among our guests.
Some evenings, the Yacht Club offers karaoke, giving you a chance to entertain – and be entertained by – your fellow holidaymakers on board. Many of our guests live for these evenings when they can showcase their skills in front of an audience. Later, the Yacht Club transforms into a venue for late night dancing, with a live DJ taking song requests and a dancefloor flooded with feet.
You’ll also find much to keep you entertained in Queen Victoria’s ever-popular Golden Lion pub. Modelled on a traditional British public house, this casual all-day venue is a hit among our guests, particularly at lunch time when the kitchen serves up complimentary portions of fish and chips, pie and mash, and sticky toffee pudding. Quizzes and acoustic performances are a regular fixture here and live sports are often screened during the day.
You’ll also find much to keep you entertained in Queen Victoria’s ever-popular Golden Lion pub. Modelled on a traditional British public house, this casual all-day venue is a hit among our guests, particularly at lunch time when the kitchen serves up complimentary portions of fish and chips, pie and mash, and sticky toffee pudding. Quizzes and acoustic performances are a regular fixture here and live sports are often screened during the day.
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