The Big Band Special Event was really terrific, the food was so below par.

Item: Queen Victoria
Rating: 3.5
Author: poshfrocksmuma

Queen Victoria Cruise Review to Europe

poshfrocksmuma

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

5 Night Bruges And Amsterdam (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 13, 2017

Ship: Queen Victoria

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4136

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Exceptional Band, really enjoyed the music, the pub musician good too. Again I was disappointed with port days and oh the inferior food served. But, on the good side the ship was immaculate the staff lovely.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Probably our fault took longer than normal, as we were Platinum but staff were saying Grill or Balcony class to go ahead at the time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

So disappointing as have been on 11 Cunard cruises and always loved the food. MDR especially not normal standard.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

I can only think because it was a 5 day trip it was regarded as a mini cruise and therefore activities during day apart from quizzes did not actually exist. Sea day was good as there were lectures. No films of any worth if at all on other days.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The Big Band Kenny Martin were absolutely amazing, the Queens Room was packed with dancers and the Theatre evening was electric. Well done to the Band and to Cunard for putting them on.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff were all without a doubt good.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the whole ship, especially the ladies loos.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The sofa was showing signs of wear, but the actual comfort was fine. The cleanliness and room stewardess Christina could not have been more caring and welcoming.