CRUISE REVIEW - CUNARD QUEEN VICTORIA - SOUTHAMPTON TO VENICE, AUGUST 1 - 13, 2008, Stateroom 5054 Cat A5
This was a much-anticipated cruise for me and my two children age 20 (son) and 15 (daughter). It was our 8th cruise, with previous voyages having been onboard Holland America (old Westerdam, new Westerdam, Zuiderdam), Royal Caribbean (Enchantment, Adventure), Carnival (Destiny), and Celebrity (Galaxy).
My daughter was attending a 4 week program in the UK to obtain a high school credit. Our selection of Queen Victoria depended heavily upon the following criteria: embarkation in England, timing coincided with the end of my daughter's course, and the itinerary included Florence, Rome, and Venice among other ports.
premium sized cabin, larger than average balcony, microscopic bathroom