Queen Victoria Review
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Only decided at Easter to book the cruise as we don't normally go at this time of year but so glad we did. We had been on the QM2 before so knew it would be great but this ship was even better. The service was impeccable and we had wonderful evenings in Hemispheres, chatting to Djean who is truly a first class bar steward who can make amazing cocktails with old fashioned pizazz.
Food in the Brittania was wonderful and it was great to enjoy the Royal Spa menu nightly, knowing I wasn't being too naughty as the calories were always around 600 for the full 3 courses meaning the occasional midnight treat was fine. The only criticism is that it would be nice to have a calorie counted meal in the lido too. I know we like to over indulge on holiday but with so many wonderful options to choose this would have helped my choice as making decisions has never been my strong point.
Like many other reviewers have said the bed is so comfortable and having cruised 10 times I can honestly say Cunards are the best.
Cabin Review
Balcony
Clean, tidy, comfortable and well looked after by Mariam
Port Reviews
Southampton
Great embarkation port. Really good port parking service and complimentary magazines in the waiting area
Vigo
Easy to navigate around and a lovely old town area. Enjoyed a Sangria and my other half a nice cold beer in a really friendly, traditionally Spanish little bar from where we could see the ship. Great shopping mall at the port with some designer brands at great prices
Lisbon
Such a hot day. Architecture in Lisbon is amazing just take care as there are pick pockets about and street vendors trying to sell very poor quality sun glasses!
Porto (Leixoes)
We took the free shuttle bus and Oporto is beautiful. My favourite port on the cruise . Easy to navigate and some beautiful churches to visit. If you struggle with walking you may want to take a tour as it is quite hilly and on a hot day getting up those hills is hard work even when you are a mobile 40 something!
St. Peter Port (Guernsey)
Having been there before we knew our way around and it is nice to wander around and pop in to shops and cafes and enjoy some people watching.