Queen Victoria

  • Year of Build: 2007 / Age: 17
  • Flag State: Bermuda
  • Builder: Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
  • Building Cost: GBP 270 million (USD 400 million)
  • Speed: 24 kn / 44 km/h / 28 mph
  • Length (LOA): 293 m / 961 ft
  • Beam (Width): 32 m / 105 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 90049 gt
  • Passengers: 2074 - 2489
  • Crew: 900
  • Passengers-to-Space Ratio: 36
  • Decks: 12
  • Cabins: 1037
  • Decks with Cabins: 7
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Sister Ship: Queen Elizabeth
  • Christened By: HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
  • Owner: Carnival Corporation & PLC
  • Operator: Cunard Line Ltd (UK)

Step aboard the Queen Victoria, a magnificent cruise ship that embodies the grace and sophistication of classic ocean travel. With its timeless design, luxurious amenities, and rich cultural experiences, this vessel offers an unforgettable journey across the seas.

Accommodations

The Queen Victoria features a range of beautifully appointed staterooms and suites, each designed to provide comfort and elegance. Guests can enjoy options from cozy interior cabins to lavish suites with private balconies, all equipped with modern amenities to enhance your cruising experience.

Dining

Culinary delights await aboard the Queen Victoria, where dining is an experience to savor. With several dining venues, guests can indulge in a variety of cuisines, from traditional British fare to international dishes. The ship's main dining room offers formal dining, while specialty restaurants provide unique culinary experiences in more intimate settings.

Onboard Activities

There’s no shortage of activities on the Queen Victoria. Relax by the pool, unwind at the spa, or participate in fitness classes. The ship also offers engaging lectures, art classes, and cooking demonstrations, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Entertainment

Evenings on the Queen Victoria are vibrant and full of life. Guests can enjoy Broadway-style shows, live music, and themed events, creating a lively atmosphere that makes every night memorable. The ship's grand theater is a highlight, showcasing a variety of performances throughout the voyage.

Destinations

The Queen Victoria sails to some of the world’s most enchanting destinations, from the breathtaking fjords of Norway to the sun-soaked beaches of the Caribbean. Each carefully crafted itinerary is designed to immerse guests in the local culture and beauty of each port of call.

Heritage and Tradition

As part of the Cunard Line, the Queen Victoria carries a rich maritime heritage. With an emphasis on tradition, the ship features classic elements such as afternoon tea and formal nights, allowing guests to experience the elegance of cruising as it once was.

Sustainability

Committed to preserving the oceans, the Queen Victoria incorporates sustainable practices into its operations. From reducing waste to promoting responsible tourism, the ship strives to protect the marine environment for future generations.

Om Colombo-distriktet

Colombo er Sri Lankas største by og handelshovedstad. Den ligger på øens vestkyst og støder op til Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lankas hovedstad. Colombo er en travl og pulserende by med en blanding af moderne liv og koloniale bygninger og ruiner og en bybefolkning på 647.100. Colombo Metropolitan Region, defineret af distrikterne Colombo, Gampaha og Kalutara, har en anslået befolkning på 5.648.000 og dækker et areal på 3.694,20 km².

Colombo er en multietnisk, multikulturel by. Det er den mest folkerige by i Sri Lanka med 642.163 mennesker, der bor inden for bygrænsen. Befolkningen i Colombo er en blanding af adskillige etniske grupper, primært singalesere, maurere og tamiler. Der er også små samfund af mennesker med kinesisk, portugisisk, hollandsk, malaysisk og indisk oprindelse, der bor i byen, samt adskillige europæiske udlændinge.

Langt de fleste srilankanske virksomheder har deres hovedkontorer i Colombo. Nogle af industrierne omfatter kemikalier, tekstiler, glas, cement, lædervarer, møbler og smykker. I bymidten ligger Sydasiens næsthøjeste bygning - World Trade Center.

Om Western Province

Western Province er den tættest befolkede provins i Sri Lanka. Den er hjemsted for den lovgivende hovedstad Sri Jayawardenapura samt Colombo, landets administrative og forretningsmæssige centrum. Western Province er opdelt i 3 hoveddistrikter kaldet distrikterne Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1.386,6 km²) og Kalutara (1.606 km²). Som Sri Lankas økonomiske centrum er alle de store lokale og internationale virksomheder til stede i byen, og det samme gælder alle de store designer- og detailhandlere, så vær klar til at forkæle dig selv med shoppingterapi i Western Province.

Med den højeste befolkning i alle provinser er næsten alle de førende uddannelsesinstitutioner på øen placeret i Western Province. Universiteterne i provinsen omfatter University of Colombo, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University og University of Moratuwa. Den vestlige provins har det største antal skoler i landet, herunder nationale, provinsielle, private og internationale skoler.