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Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth
Named after the original RMS Queen Elizabeth (1936 - 1968) the Queen Elizabeth is slightly larger than the Queen Victoria but smaller than RMS Queen Mary II. The Queen Elizabeth will also repeat another similarity with her predecessor, in that when the Royal navy receive their new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, there will be two vessels afloat with the same name, albeit one HMS and one MS.

Although the interior setup is the same as the Queen Victoria, the decor is very different. The ship is a tribute to the two previous Queen Elizabeths, the original Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Elizabeth II or QE2. It remembers the era of the 1930s, the decade the first Queen Elizabeth was launched, with many art deco interior touches.

Ship Stats

Launched: 5 January 2010
Start of service: 11 October 2010
Decks: 12
Lifts: 7
Length: 294 m
Beam (width): 32.3 m
Tonnage: 90,901 GRT
Propulsion: 2 Propellers
Speed: 23.7 knots
Capacity: 2547 passengers
Crew and staff: 1021
Registry: Hamilton, Bermuda

Ship Features

5 restaurants (additional dining in bars available)
10 bars & lounges including the poolside pavillion
Pub with Karaoke and evening supper club
air-conditioned throughout
2 swimming pools & 4 whirlpools
health club, sports deck & sauna
card room, library with internet access
beauty salon & boutiques
stabilised worldwide satellite telephone, telex and fax
Childrens activities run by qualified nannies & medical centre
Enrichment programme such as Astromony and book clubs

Ship particulars

Food
Cunard still operates a form of passenger classes when it comes to dining. Passengers with some of the more expensive and exclusive suites have access to some very special dining rooms. Queens Grill guests dine in this magnificent restaurant on Deck 11. This is the epitome of Cunard dining excellence, where sparkling crystal glints against understated creams and golds and the à la carte menu is perfectly accompanied by the attentive service and air of refinement.

Up on Deck 11, the intimate single seating Princess Grill Restaurant captivates guests staying in Princess Grill Suites with flawlessly attentive service and the acclaimed pinnacle of our à la carte excellence. Menus wonderfully combine different flavours, textures and ingredients to surpass expectations evening after evening. There is also a Britannia dining room for Britannia staterooms, but there are other dining options on board including a Lido restaurant featuring fabulous buffet dining throughout the day. By evening it transforms into a regional dining venue offering Asian or Mexican foods.

Excercise

The Royal Spa can be found on Deck 9 and run by Steiner Leisure. Inside the spa is the Royal Bath House which includes the Thermal Suite and thalassotherapy pool. You will also find a beauty salon and a Wellness Centre to learn more about yourself and keeping well and happy.

The modern gym features regular classes, roughly 3 or 4 a day, some of which are free, including spinning. Being Cunard, you would expect some of the more elite offers and you will not be dissappointed, with classes such as fencing also available.

For those after a more rlxing health break, there are the two pools to either swim or relax in. Each pool has its own bar and two Jacuzzis.

Formal nights

The Cunard Queen Elizabeth is a fantastic ship with some suites going for many thousands of pounds. There are formal and semi formal nights during your crusie. Men do not necessarily need a tuxedo for these formal nights, and could use a dark suit, however, the majority do wear the full tuxedo. Importantly, the dress codes are for the formal dining rooms and ballroom and do not apply to the buffets / lounges and entertainment. Be prepared to change out of your swiming costumes or shorts for the evening though.

Smoking

Smoking is no longer permitted in any public area with the exception of Churchill’s Cigar Lounge (cigars only) and designated areas on the open decks. Smoking is permitted on private balconies.