Cunard Details Design of New Queen Victoria

Cunard’s newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria, will feature interiors inspired by the well-recorded and history of previous Cunard ocean liners. From the ship’s double and triple-height spaces-a design feature of grand liners of the past-to rooms imbued with an understated British charm, the overall effect is both contemporary and historically classic.

“This will be a unique ship offering our guests a glorious taste of grand ocean liner travel from days gone by, along with every modern convenience. Even the most experienced travelers will be impressed. The ship demonstrates such extraordinary attention to detail, not only in craftsmanship but in the thought that has gone into exceeding our guests’ expectations,” said Carol Marlow, Cunard’s president and managing director.

According to Teresa Anderson, vice president of interior design, “Much of Queen Victoria’s interior design was inspired and carefully planned to take maximum advantage of the ship’s grand spaces. Classical motifs, along with art deco and nouveau touches blend in a subtle continuity and add an element of surprise.”

The Grand Lobby will be the center of onboard activity and the core from which the ship’s other public rooms flow. The Grand Lobby will feature a triple-height ceiling, sweeping staircase and sculpted balconies. A signature piece of artwork will anchor. An earth tone color palette of creamy beige, chestnut brown and gold is carried throughout, from light mahogany walls and circular hand-woven area rugs to intricately designed marble floors.

Off the Grand Lobby are the Cunardia museum display and the double-height Queens Room, designed to be reminiscent of a grand ballroom in a large country house with crystal chandeliers and the use of gold leaf.

Specially commissioned murals by British artists reinforce the line’s British heritage, as do the activities which will take place here, including afternoon tea, formal balls with a live orchestra, the traditional captain’s cocktail parties, Cunard World Club events and even fencing classes.

In contrast is Hemispheres, a circular room with a backlit perforated metal sphere encapsulated in decorative glazed screens. The room will have floor-to-ceiling windows and light mahogany wood paneling, leather-clad columns and metallic wall surfaces, executed in shades of dark blue, burgundy and gold. The circular dance floor is handcrafted wood and is highlighted by a chandelier. The 90,000-ton Queen Victoria will enter service in December.