Southampton to Europe - Western Mediterranean Cunard Queen Victoria Cruise Reviews

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Dessert in the Verandah restaurant
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Pasta dish from the Children's Menu in the Britannia restaurant
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An very tired ship
"Apparently Cunard were well aware that the ship had a cracked propeller -so our 15 night cruise was changed to include a three day stay in Cadiz - in a dry dock.Cunard are certainly losing the good will of their regular passengers with this tired old ship...."Read More
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Dreadful standards and attitudes from many staff including managers

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Queen Victoria

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Disgruntled23
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I couldn't afford a Christmas cruise so opted for this one. Really wish I hadn't as so many things in the room went wrong all cruise and on the last night KPOP/Bollywood music blaring out on deck one which could be heard from the lifts by the atrium. Cruise Director thought it was fine to have this music disturbing everyone because it was motivational! What a load of claptrap. He then lied ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


No longer welcoming for solo travellers

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Solowidow
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Since my husband passed away, I have travelled on 6 Cunard cruises as a solo passenger. Since COVID the first thing that you notice is the lack of staff which makes things awkward for solos. On the first evening there used to be a solo travellers get together where the Social Host/Hostess and Dance Hosts would make you feel welcome (with a glass of bubbly) and get you talking to other solo ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Disappointed

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Morrissenior
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Cunard really need to get it’s act together, the ship is failing in so many areas. Constantly changing the excursion itinerary, length of stay at ports, even the various destinations of the cruise is both annoying and frustrating. Information provided via the pamphlets left in cabin bare no relationship to the information on their onboard website. Confuse the two at your peril - cancellation ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Excited about this cruise but felt a bit let down by the end.

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47SusieBee
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

** We chose this cruise because we wanted to spend Christmas and New Year on a cruise and we particularly wanted to see the New Year fireworks in Madeira as well as liking the varied itinerary.. ** It was trouble free embarkation - very well organised. ** My partner wanted to be on Cunard as he has always appreciated Cunard's style. There were some very good moments and some that were a bit ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony


An very tired ship

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multivalve
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Liked the itinerary - which unfortunately was changed - once we had boarded. Apparently Cunard were well aware that the ship had a cracked propeller -so our 15 night cruise was changed to include a three day stay in Cadiz - in a dry dock. As the ship was off next on a lengthy ‘ round the world ‘ trip - why not fit the repair in to that cruise ? We were told by the Captain that it was a rare ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Oceanview


Disappointed

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Minnie29
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We have cruised with Cunard several times mostly recently last summer on Queen Elizabeth. We were excited to try Queen Victoria and to experience our first pre-Christmas cruise. We had several emails from Cunard on the weeks leading up to the cruise, most of which were reminding us of the health and safety protocols. We were also reminded of the need to bring proof of our COVId vaccination ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony


Underwhelming

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kbt cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 15th cruise and and first on Cunard. I would rate it 10th or 11th. Seeyoujimmy's review further down echoes our experience. Ship is lovely but very noisy in the back of the restaurant, no conversation possible on Deck 2. It also "wags it's tail" in bad weather. Many folks missed the first gala night. Turned out the propeller was broken, we stopped for 2 nights in Cadiz to change it ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Overated Overpriced

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Queen Victoria

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raymon73
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Chose cruise on recommendation. Brittania Outside with Balcony on Deck 4. Cabin nice but not exceptional, shower particularly small. Steward did a good job. Corridors on several of the lower decks were at times smelly and were well in need of re-decoration. Main public areas were much better but our biggest criticism was more related to other guests. Commodore Bar at times almost empty and half ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview


Like P&O with bells on, except for the restaurant which was abit crap ..

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littlemisscouchsurfer
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

went on this Cruise with my elderly Mum as her companion , and though i might not be your typical cruiser in some way , i'm 53 and been on various other cruises ( princess-5 , P&O-3 , FredOlsen-2 , etc ) , so not a newbie as far as cruising goes , the getting on board all seemed to go smoothly enough , though that's helped by the fact , mum asks for wheelchair/mobility assistance at the port ...
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Sail Date: December 2019


Lovely ship/poor quality food

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Dottie2
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this ship because it was recommended by a friend. The ship is a good size ship and we expected Cunard to be of a high standard. Cabin - good size.good size balcony. excellent housekeeping. Buffet - good selection at breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was hit and miss as to whether the hot food was hot, tepid or cold. Bread - cheap supermarket bread which I would not consider ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


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