She reflects her two predecessors in interior grandeur, decor and style, but with a modern twist
The Queen Elizabeth became the third in Cunard’s fleet of Queens, joining Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, and together these three liners define a new golden age of ocean liner travel.
She was named by the Queen at a star-studded celebration in Southampton on October 11, 2010, before setting sail on her maiden voyage the following day.
The latest Queen Elizabeth references her two predecessors in interior grandeur, decor and style, but with a modern twist.
From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery hints at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This is most evident in the ships adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double and triple height public rooms on a grand scale, luxuriously endowed with rich wood panelling, intricate mosaics, gleaming chandeliers, and cool marbles.
Art Deco features pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth, and allows the new ship to reflect a more civilised era of travel.
And in addition to the extensive Cunard entertainment programme on board, Queen Elizabeth offers some unique strands inspired by the era of the first Queen Elizabeth such as country house parties, Ivor Novello style piano evenings, and period dancing, from traditional ballroom to the jitterbug and the jive – all within the setting of this 21st century ship.
As successor to Queen Elizabeth 2, the ship also reflects this great liner through artworks and memorabilia, and its very own Yacht Club.
Queen Elizabeth also pays homage to the links Cunard and the maritime world have enjoyed with Royalty over the years, with photography, memorabilia and exhibits.
Public areas include:
- The Queens Room – a new take on the traditional Cunard ballroom, with artwork depicting views from royal palaces, and a photography of our current Queen and Royal family, along with its 1000-square foot dance floor, for grand balls and tea dances at sea.
- The Garden Lounge, with its magnificent vaulted glass ceiling creating a conservatory feel inspired by the glass houses of Kew Gardens, where Supper Clubs will mix dining with dancing under the stars.
- The Games Deck offers croquet, paddle tennis and traditional British bowls, celebrating the oldest surviving bowls green in Cunards home port of Southampton.
- The art deco style Britannia Restaurant, with its unique and elegant sweeping staircase, where ladies can create an enviable grand entrance.
- The Britannia Club for single seating dining for those in the top balcony staterooms
- The Midships Bar which pays homage to her namesake liner, the first Queen Elizabeth, with memorabilia displayed from that era.
- The lines celebrated luxury Grills accommodation and dining, with its al fresco dining option on an exclusive deck terrace, beautiful restaurants, Grills Lounge and sunbathing deck.
And, of course, Queen Elizabeth has been constructed with impressive sea keeping qualities that will enable her to travel easily and efficiently through the worlds oceans.
PASSENGERS : 2092
BERTHS : 1046
CREW : 996
FACILITIES : And in addition to the extensive Cunard entertainment programme on board, Queen Elizabeth offers some unique strands inspired by the era of the first Queen Elizabeth such as country house parties, Ivor Novello style piano evenings, and period dancing, from traditional ballroom to the jitterbug and the jive
