Cunard’s Queen Victoria has emerged from drydock after spending three weeks at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam.

According to a company statement, more than 50 travel agents were welcomed onboard for a ship visit in Southampton on November 11.

The 2,000-guest ship then set sail on a 16-night Portugal, Spain and Morocco voyage.

“Queen Victoria has long been loved by our guests for her timeless elegance, distinctive character and uniquely warm atmosphere. This transformation has been carefully designed to celebrate those qualities while introducing thoughtful enhancements that reflect the expectations of today’s luxury traveler,” said Paul Ludlow, President of Cunard.

The company previously shared that the extensive transformation would include refreshed signature spaces.

At the heart of the refurbishment was a refreshed Grand Lobby embellished with regal details.

The Queens Room has also been reimagined, with the new look inspired by the floral borders of the Royal Palaces as well as Queen Victoria’s orange blossom jewelry.

Next, the Grill Suites experience has been enhanced, with Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites and their restaurants getting new furnishings, and design upgrades, paired with redesigned Grill Suites Lounge and lift lobby.

The Queen Victoria has also become the third ship in the Cunard fleet to feature The Pavilion Wellness Café.

Following introductions on the Queen Anne and Queen Elizabeth, the venue offers breakfast, lunch and daytime dining.

The refurbishment has also introduced eight additional Britannia staterooms, including three in a new premium category, Britannia Deluxe Oceanview, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Queen Victoria will now continue offering winter cruises roundtrip from Southampton, visiting Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco.

On January 10, 2027, it will depart on the company’s 109-night world cruise.

Visiting the Caribbean, North America, Hawaii, Australia, Asia and Africa, the  itinerary will be the longest offered by Cunard during the 2026-27 winter season.