Cunard Line

MS Queen Elizabeth

Rating: Submit your review here Operator: Cunard Line Year Built / Last Refurbished: 2010 / 2010 Length / Tonnage: 965 / 90,900 Number of Cabins / Passengers: 925 / 1,850 Officers / Crew: British / International Operating Area: Transatlantic, Europe, Caribbean, New England

Deck Plans Deck 12 Deck 11 Deck 10 Deck 9 Deck 8 Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3 Deck 2 Deck 1 Deck Legend

Queen Elizabeth joined the Cunard fleet in October 2010. She is designed to relive the high society events of the 1930s and 1940s. Grace ornate rooms whose rich décor recalls the heritage of the first Cunarder to bear her name. Images and features from her predecessors, Queen Elizabeth and QE2, sit comfortably alongside her modern charm.

Queen Elizabeth offers passenges a wide variety of public rooms.

Cafe Carinthia features luxurious drapes and chandeliers create a golden glow as you sip speciality teas and indulge in delicious pastries. In a central position on Deck 2 overlooking the Grand Lobby, this is the place to see and be seen.

After dinner, settle into an armchair at Churchills wheere you can savour a rich worldwide selection of fine cigars and cognacs. Also on offer is a wonderful choice of Single Malt Whiskys, Plantation Rums and Ports.

At the Commodore Club you can sink into the leather chairs of this club-like observation lounge with sweeping views over the bow and choose from a wide selection of delicious martinis, or something special from our Commodore Club Luxury Collection.

The Midships Bar celebrates the original Queen Elizabeth and is a warm and sophisticated venue perfect for pre-dinner drinks or a relaxing evening around the piano.

The Queens Room is a Grand Ballroom whose artworks and murals reflect our cherished royal links. The setting for Royal Nights themed balls and white-gloved afternoon tea.

The Garden Lounge is light and sociable room reminiscent of a resplendent conservatory. What a wonderfully atmospheric venue for the occasional 'Supper Clubs' that combine dining and dancing under the stars.

The Pavilion features a swimming pool where you an get in a few laps and then relax in one of the two whirlpools or sit back on a sun lounger with a refreshing drink.

If you fancy a glass of bubbly before taking your table for dinner then the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar is the perfect location. Guests may choose from among seven different Veuve Clicquot Champagnes, served by the bottle or the glass.

The Yacht Club is name after the lively QE2 venue, with its quirky nautical features, including the compass-shaped dance floor, this exciting addition to our gracious new Cunarder will be the scene for lively evening and sunny days.

Queen Elizabeth featurs three main dining rooms and a number of specialty dining venues.

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.

Guests sailing in the comfort of the Britannia staterooms can make their dramatic evening entrance into this elegant two-tier dining room with a graceful descent of its grand staircase, gleaming beneath the eye-catching art deco chandelier. Choose from early or late dining and revel in the sumptuous menus and perfectly attentive service.

Guests staying in AA category balcony accommodation dine in the Britannia Club Restaurant. The tempting menus are to be savoured at a time of your choice in this intimate venue under patterned glass ceilings flecked with gold and silver leaf.

Aside from the main dining rooms, Queen Elizabeth offers the following specialty dining vernues.

Cafe Carinthia offers several varieties of speciality teas and rich aromatic coffees that can be found in this delightfully relaxing venue, not to mention the indulgent pastries that are on offer.

The Lido Restaurant features buffet dining throughout the day. By evening it transforms into one of our regional venues: Asado is a South American Grill; Jasmine serves up exquisite Asian cuisine; while Aztec tempts you with interpretations of Mexican classics.

The Golden Lion is an authentic British pub with a great selection of beer and cider. This complements a traditional pub lunch menu with favourites such as cottage pie and fish and chips to the standard you would expect.

The Courtyard is for Grill guests and is a place where the can enjoy afternoon tea outside in the sunshine or evening dining al fresco.

Afternoon tea in the Queens Room is a Cunard signature not to be missed. White-gloved waiters serve delightful cucumber sandwiches, fresh scones and tea accompanied by the beautiful sounds of the orchestra.

The Verandah, Queen Elizabeth's formal alternative dining venue is your invitation to savour contemporary French cuisine that uses ingredients sourced in France along with an ambience that recalls the legendary Verandah Grill aboard the original Queen Elizabeth.

As with the other ships in the Cunard fleet, accomodations on Queen Elizabeth are tied to passenger's dining venues.

Queens Grill Suites - Relax in Queen Elizabeth’s most spacious and luxurious accommodation, culminating in the six Master and Grand Suites named in honour of those past Cunard Commodores who have received knighthoods. Light woods and luxurious upholstery add elegance to your sublime retreat, occupying 508 to 1,493 square feet and featuring a full bathroom, as you would expect. Summon champagne to your own private veranda, dine in-suite from the Queens Grill menu, and let your concierge arrange an excursion ashore. To ensure the privilege extends to every moment, you’ll appreciate the services of a butler, plus priority embarkation and disembarkation.

Princess Grill Suites - Priority embarkation ensures a feeling of privilege before you even step inside your superbly appointed suite, where a bottle of wine and succulent fresh strawberries are waiting for you. These are among the thoughtful flourishes that make you feel so warmly welcome, such as the fresh fruit replenished each day and personalised stationery. Should you wish, invite new friends for pre-dinner champagne and canapés in your separate living area – your concierge will gladly assist with any arrangements. After all, this is your refined and relaxing retreat. Here, you can seek out idyllic seclusion on your private balcony, complete with reclining seats.

Britannia Club Balcony - It would be impossible not to cherish the relaxing lounge area of your balcony stateroom with direct and private access to the ocean breeze. Comfortable and stylish, your luxury Britannia Club Balcony stateroom shall be your inviting home from home throughout your memorable voyage. Guests in AA Club Balcony staterooms will enjoy single seating dining in the intimate Britannia Club Restaurant. And, with your choice from the nine styles featured on our pillow concierge menu, anticipate a wonderfully restful nights sleep, ready for another unforgettable day on board.

Britannia Balcony - At any time of the day your luxury stateroom, occupying up to 472 square feet, provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV or watch the world go by from your own balcony. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.

Britannia Oceanview - At any time of the day your luxury stateroom provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable night's sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.

Britannia Inside - This Standard staterooms are anything but ordinary. The smallest is more like a "deluxe" guestroom on other cruise ships. And they're beautifully decorated with fine prints on the walls, soft colours on the sofas and coverlets and turndown service when it's time to retire. Guests dine in the Britannia Restaurant with a choice of an early or late sitting.

During the day, passengers hvae a range of activities to keep them busy.

If you are looking for some quiet time, you can sip afternoon tea beneath ornate cantilevered balconies in the Queens Room, or shop in the chic boutiques of the Royal Arcade. Relive the golden age of ocean travel at the magnificent Garden Parties and Country House Soirees.

You can also participate in Cunard's onboard enrichment program which includes a unique collection that links Cunard with royalty and British maritime heritage. Join a computer class to keep in touch with those at home and be thrilled by our Cunard Insights programme with a wide variety of guest speakers to inspire you.

If you are looking to relax, you can take in the simple pleasures of a 6,000 book library or sign up for state-of-the-art spa treatments or watch films from the golden era or ocean liner travel.

If you are looking for something a bit more active there is plenty of choice from fitness classes and sports courts, to swimming and traditional deck sports. Join a dance class and learn the lindy hop or for the first time enjoy a game of croquet on the games deck.

Evenings boast another of Cunard's finest traditions as guests take to the floor to enjoy elegant ballroom dancing. Or discover more intimate venues like the Yacht Club and dance until the small hours with the resident DJ.

You can also applaud lavish productions from private boxes, as you savour chocolates and champagne in the Royal Court Theatre or sit back and enjoy a screening of you favourite movie. The resident Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company presents an imaginative repertoire in the Royal Court Theatre, which includes stunning musical productions and abridged Shakespeare classics.

If you are looking for music the Commodore Club welcomes you each evening with soft relaxing music from Queen Elizabeth’s resident pianist. A string quartet is the perfect accompaniment to white-gloved Afternoon Tea in the Queens Room and also sets the tone for the sparkling Royal Night Balls.

Following the conclusion of her innaguaral world voyage, Queen Elizabeth will spend the remainder of the year in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, calling on exotic and unique ports such as the Norwegian Fjords, St. Petersburg, the Holy Land and Canary Islands.