Key Dates: Official start date of work: 14 April 2005
Keel Laying: 12 May 2006
Float Out: January 2007
Queen Victoria Panama Canal Cruise
17 nights from New York
January 10–27, 2009
Cunard Queen Victoria
Pied Piper proudly presents...
A Panama Canal Cruise on the brand new Queen Victoria!
A Seventeen Night Sailing from New York City to Los Angeles. Departs January 10, 2009. Passengers may also embark in Ft. Lauderdale for a fourteen day sailing. (Prices are the same for the Ft. Lauderdale embarkation.) Be among the first to sail on the newest ocean liner to be built for the Cunard fleet! A worthy successor to the ocean liners of the 20th century, the Queen Victoria will be one of the most exciting vessels to sail the seas!
With the launch of Queen Victoria in December 2007, three Queens will sail together under the Cunard banner for the first time in our history.
To set eyes on her sleek outline, with her distinctive black and red livery, is to recognise her instantly as the latest Classic Cunarder, a unique marriage of heritage and innovation.
As one of the first guests ever to embark, you will encounter the dramatic three-tier Grand Lobby, whose magnificent staircase and eye-catching artwork offers a lavish taste of life aboard. Walk around the ship and you'll see elaborate chandeliers adorn the Queens Room double height ceiling to enhance its calm grandeur. The Winter Garden is all light and relaxation, very much colonial in tone, with decked floors and leafy foliage - its glass roof even opens to the warm breeze.
Elegant and stylish, every public room will create a unique ambience where our renowned White Star Service™ continue to surpass expectations.
New York, USA
See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Explore the 'Venice of America', with its lacework of over 165 miles of canals and yachts as huge as the mansions they're moored at. Stroll along the tree-lined Las Olas, and wander into its upscale boutiques and wonderful restaurants. Enjoy the shops and cafés of Riverwalk, close to the Arts and Science District.
Panama Canal (Cruising)
"The land of the divided, the world united." It's hard to imagine a more fitting motto for what in no uncertain terms irrevocably changed the Western Hemisphere forever. For fifty miles the canal transects the exotic emerald jungles of Panama and gives one an appreciation of what a Herculean task it was to build this waterway before the advent of computers and giant earth movers.
Willemstad, Curacao
Enjoy your visit to the capital of this former Dutch colony, divided in two by St. Anna Bay, the biggest harbour in the Caribbean. In Punda, the oldest part of the city, discover the beautiful 17th- and 18th-century Dutch-style architecture. Or stop by the floating market, so named because of the vendors who sail by sea from Venezuela each morning to sell their fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood.
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Delve into the mysteries of an ancient race. Built on Mayan ruins, Guatemala City showcases the customs and traditions, most dramatically in the Museo Ixchel's colourful displays. It's an illuminating experience.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A traditional Mexican village inhabited by genuinely warm people, Puerto Vallarta features beautiful beaches, boutique shopping and some of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in the Western Hemisphere.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Stunning scenery beckons you to the tip of the Baja Peninsula. La Playa del Amor is a romantic sun-kissed spot lapped by clear water. And take a boat to El Arco, the natural rock formations jutting from the sea - sunset makes it look simply wonderful.
Los Angeles, USA
Welcome to the gateway to fame and fortune, with its endless beaches and non-stop excitement. There are wonderful restaurants, exceptional museums, fabulous stores, dazzling nightlife, unlimited recreation and sporting attractions, and a rich multiculturalism that adds international allure.
Queen Victoria Panama Canal Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
10 January
New York, NY
5 PM
11 January
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean
12 January
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean
13 January
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7 AM
5 PM
14 January
Cruising the Great Bahama Bank
15 January
Cruising Caribbean Sea
16 January
Willemstad, Curacao
8 AM
5 PM
17 January
Cruising Caribbean Sea
18 January
Panama Canal, Panama
7 AM
4:30 PM
19 January
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
20 January
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
21 January
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
7 AM
6 PM
22 January
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
23 January
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
24 January
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
7 AM
4 PM
25 January
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
7 AM
2 PM
26 January
Cruising the Pacific Ocean
27 January
Los Angeles, USA
7 AM
Endless Potential for Enjoyment
In warm weather, 9 deck is the place to be with a choice of two inviting swimming pools. Pampering is par of the course too, with four whirlpools and a range of indulgent treatments in the Cunard Royal Spa & Fitness Centre. For relaxation of the mind, browse an array of titles in the library where rich wood panelling, stained glass and a spiral staircase create a haven of tranquility.
For retail therapy, stroll through The Royal Arcade on 3 deck, where designer names reside in porticoes adorned with fabulous wrought iron flourishes. Then retreat to the magnificent Winter Garden adjacent to the main pool, sipping fresh fruit juice, the retractable roof lets you feel the warmth of the sun on your face without stepping outside.
Here the Exceptional is to be Expected
Queen Victoria's pleasurable diversions and distractions ensure you are as thoroughly entertained and entirely relaxed as you would wish to be. It's simply a question of matching your mood to the many pleasures in front of you.
If pampering is your priority, give yourself over to rejuvenating spa therapies and revitalising beauty treatments in the Cunard Royal Spa & Fitness Centre. When discovery calls, compare regional subtleties in wine-tasting classes in the Midships Lounge or expand your expertise with an engaging guest speaker at ConneXions™. In sunny climes, saunter outdoors onto 10,000 square feet of glorious open deck. Challenge yourself to a length or two of the outdoor pool before tea. Or dive into an enthralling novel - picked from the Library's 6,000 titles.
Later the curtain rises on sparkling entertainment. The splendid Royal Court Theatre seats 830 and has the first private boxes at sea. Then waltz on the beautifully crafted dance floor beneath the Queens Room's glittering chandeliers.
The Warmest Welcome
On Queen Victoria, over two thirds of the staterooms have private balconies to catch the sea breeze. Upholding the classic tradition at sea, your choice of accommodation is matched to your dining style. Luxuriate in sumptuous Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites with marble bathrooms and butler service in the highest categories.
Queen Victoria Panama Canal Cruise Rates
(Updated 07.04.08. - Current prices/availability.)
Category
Description
Availability
D5-Standard Inside cabin Britannia Class
At 152-243 square feet these staterooms provide spacious comfort. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 243 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 3,150
D4-Standard Inside cabin Britannia Class
At 152-243 square feet these staterooms provide spacious comfort. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 243 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 3,194
D3-Standard Inside cabin Britannia Class
At 152-243 square feet these staterooms provide spacious comfort. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 243 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 3,247
D2-Deluxe Inside cabin
Britannia Class
At 152-243 square feet these staterooms provide spacious comfort. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 243 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 3,345
D1-Deluxe Inside cabin Britannia Class
At 152-243 square feet these staterooms provide spacious comfort. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 243 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 3,672
C4-Standard outside cabin Britannia Class
At 180-201 square feet these oceanview staterooms provide comfort with a separate living area. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 201 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
C4 and C5 Staterooms have views obstructed by lifeboats.
$ 3,600
C3-Standard outside cabin Britannia Class
At 180-201 square feet these oceanview staterooms provide comfort with a separate living area. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 201 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
N/A
C2-Standard outside cabin Britannia Class
At 180-201 square feet these oceanview staterooms provide comfort with a separate living area. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 201 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 3,945
C1-Standard outside cabin Britannia Class
At 180-201 square feet these oceanview staterooms provide comfort with a separate living area. At any time of the day your stylish stateroom, occupying up to 201 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
N/A
A6-Premium balcony cabins Britannia Class
Britannia Balcony staterooms are approximately 242-472 square feet and feature a living area and balcony. At any time of the day your stylish 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 4,622
A5-Premium balcony cabins Britannia Class
Britannia Balcony staterooms are approximately 242-472 square feet and feature a living area and balcony. At any time of the day your stylish 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
N/A
A4-Premium balcony cabins Britannia Class
Britannia Balcony staterooms are approximately 242-472 square feet and feature a living area and balcony. At any time of the day your stylish 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 4,634
A3-Premium balcony cabins Britannia Class
Britannia Balcony staterooms are approximately 242-472 square feet and feature a living area and balcony. At any time of the day your stylish 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 4,944
A2-Premium balcony cabins Britannia Class
Britannia Balcony staterooms are approximately 242-472 square feet and feature a living area and balcony. At any time of the day your stylish 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 5,332
A1-Premium balcony cabins Britannia Class
Britannia Balcony staterooms are approximately 242-472 square feet and feature a living area and balcony. At any time of the day your stylish 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. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.
$ 5,773
P2-Princess Suite Princess Grill Class
These lovely Princess Grill suites feature a spacious living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Approximately 335-513 square feet. For guests in our Princess Suites, the delights of our Grills Experience are more pronounced than ever before. Catch the sea breeze on the Grills Upper Terrace reserved for the exclusive use of our Grill Guests, or relax in feather-soft terry robes on your own private balcony, charting your position in the atlas. Your lavish suite occupies up to 513 square feet, with flourishes that include personalised stationary, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit and a concierge service - there's even a pillow concierge to ensure you sleep soundly. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Princess Grill Restaurant.
$ 8,653
P1-Princess Suite Princess Grill Class
These lovely Princess Grill suites feature a spacious living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Approximately 335-513 square feet. For guests in our Princess Suites, the delights of our Grills Experience are more pronounced than ever before. Catch the sea breeze on the Grills Upper Terrace reserved for the exclusive use of our Grill Guests, or relax in feather-soft terry robes on your own private balcony, charting your position in the atlas. Your lavish suite occupies up to 513 square feet, with flourishes that include personalised stationary, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit and a concierge service - there's even a pillow concierge to ensure you sleep soundly. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Princess Grill Restaurant.
$ 9,034
Q6-Queens Suite Queens Grill Class
At approximately 508-771 square feet, these luxurious Queens Suites feature a spacious living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 771 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
$ 10,086
Q5-Queens Suite Queens Grill Class
At approximately 508-771 square feet, these luxurious Queens Suites feature a spacious living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 771 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
$ 11,555
Q4-Penthouse Suite Queens Grill Class
Queen's Grill Penthouse suites feature a living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Approximately 520-707 square feet. Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 707 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
$ 14,105
Q3-Penthouse Suite Queens Grill Class
Queen's Grill Penthouse suites feature a living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Approximately 520-707 square feet. Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 707 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
$ 14,465
Q2-Master Suites Queens Grill Class
Situated on Deck 7, Queen Victoria's expansive Master Suites offer a living area, bathroom with bath and shower, and a balcony. Approximately 1,100 square feet. Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 707 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
N/A
Q1-Grand Suites Queens Grill Class
Queen Victoria's Grand Suites on Decks 6 and 7 are the most lavish suites afloat. Offering expansive living and dining areas, a bathroom with bath and shower, and an oversized balcony. Approximately 1,918-2,131 square feet. Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 2,131 square feet. featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, prefect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant.
CUNARD PAST PASSENGERS: Please ask about special discounted rates available.
All prices are per person, double occupancy, and include all meals, accommodations and entertainment!
SINGLE TRAVELERS: Single supplements are 175% for Categories D1 to D5, C1-C2, B1-B5, A1-A2, and 200% for categories Q1 to Q6, and P2 to P1. LOWER SINGLE FARES ARE CAPACITY CONTROLLED AND, THEREFORE, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
Prices are cruise only and DO NOT INCLUDE airfares! Please ask for airfare add-ons back to your home city.
Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Also included are the traditional PIED PIPER escort and activities, subject to minimum participation.
Port charges are also included in the above fares. Taxes, gratuities, and optional insurance are additional.
With the launch of Queen Victoria in December 2007, three Queens will sail together under the Cunard banner for the first time in our history.
See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.
Explore the 'Venice of America', with its lacework of over 165 miles of canals and yachts as huge as the mansions they're moored at. Stroll along the tree-lined Las Olas, and wander into its upscale boutiques and wonderful restaurants. Enjoy the shops and cafés of Riverwalk, close to the Arts and Science District.
"The land of the divided, the world united." It's hard to imagine a more fitting motto for what in no uncertain terms irrevocably changed the Western Hemisphere forever. For fifty miles the canal transects the exotic emerald jungles of Panama and gives one an appreciation of what a Herculean task it was to build this waterway before the advent of computers and giant earth movers.
Enjoy your visit to the capital of this former Dutch colony, divided in two by St. Anna Bay, the biggest harbour in the Caribbean. In Punda, the oldest part of the city, discover the beautiful 17th- and 18th-century Dutch-style architecture. Or stop by the floating market, so named because of the vendors who sail by sea from Venezuela each morning to sell their fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood.
Delve into the mysteries of an ancient race. Built on Mayan ruins, Guatemala City showcases the customs and traditions, most dramatically in the Museo Ixchel's colourful displays. It's an illuminating experience.
A traditional Mexican village inhabited by genuinely warm people, Puerto Vallarta features beautiful beaches, boutique shopping and some of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in the Western Hemisphere.
Stunning scenery beckons you to the tip of the Baja Peninsula. La Playa del Amor is a romantic sun-kissed spot lapped by clear water. And take a boat to El Arco, the natural rock formations jutting from the sea - sunset makes it look simply wonderful.
Welcome to the gateway to fame and fortune, with its endless beaches and non-stop excitement. There are wonderful restaurants, exceptional museums, fabulous stores, dazzling nightlife, unlimited recreation and sporting attractions, and a rich multiculturalism that adds international allure.
Queen Victoria's pleasurable diversions and distractions ensure you are as thoroughly entertained and entirely relaxed as you would wish to be. It's simply a question of matching your mood to the many pleasures in front of you.
The Warmest Welcome
