New Cunard ship a return to the Golden Age of ocean travel
The Queen Victoria is putting her own stamp what has been known as Cunard’s luxury tradition of a butler to unpack a traveler’s luggage, champagne served in Waterford glasses, fresh orchids and personalized stationary.
They were all hallmarks of the Cunard Grills, defined by the cruise line as an “exclusive world virtually unknown to all but the most seasoned and sophisticated travelers…during the Golden Age of ocean travel.”
“When she enters service in December 2007, Queen Victoria will usher in a new era of Cunard innovation while showcasing the distinctive features that make a Cunard vessel the world standard-bearer,” says a news release.
The ship will have both a Queens Grill and a Princess Grill, a pair of exclusive dining rooms on Deck 11. White Star staff will provide cool towels, fresh fruit, sorbets and tea sandwiches to sun-seeking guests.
Among the Grills’ most distinguishing features is its more private location. Access is by private elevator and the Grills’ themselves are enclosed by gently curving panoramic glass walls on the seaboard side.
“Aboard our newest ship, we are taking our historic Cunard Grills experience to the next level,” said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line.
Within the Queens’ Grill and Princess Grill, guests will find plush ambiance and single-seating dining that rival the finest restaurants in the world, according to Cunard.
The Grills’ offer extensive menus dedicated to the day’s diverse specialties and much loved a la carte favorites such as Lobster Thermidor, Dover sole, and Chateaubriand. In the Queens Grill, the menu functions merely as a guide because the staff accommodates any request, on or off the menu, if available.
Report by David Wilkening
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