Everyone has their favorite cruise ship. Some extoll the modern convenience of Queen Elizabeth. Others swear by the majesty of Queen Mary 2.
For me, Queen Victoria is Cunard's best-kept prize: a ship large enough to offer the usual cruise ship fare yet small enough to be intimate. For this voyage, I traveled for the first time in the Queen's Grill. There has been a lot written on Cruise Critics' boards about Queen vs. Princess Grill Suites. Many wonder if the different experiences are worth the difference in price.
I had a wonderful journey in the Queen Victoria's Princess Grill Suite last summer so I can understand the questions. However, having gone up a level I can tell you that the queen's grill experience is superior. Our butler was quietly efficient and our housekeeper was prompt and cheery. The stall shower in the bathroom itself was a true luxury. The room layout, with a curtain able to separate the sleeping area from the couch in front of it was airy and roomy. Our favorite spirits were always well stocked and small treats, like hors d'oeuvres before meals were appreciated.