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QUEEN VICTORIA
PHOTO TOUR AND COMMENTARY SHOPS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREASQUEEN VICTORIA has an extensive shopping area. However, it is not set up as
a discount department store designed to move merchandise. Rather, inspired by the Burlington Arcade and the Royal Arcade in London, the stores are separated into little shops along a Victorian style mall. Connecting the upper and lower levels is a dark wood staircase that sweeps around a clock made for the ship by the company that made the clock in the tower with Big Ben overlooking the Houses of Parliament. (Big Ben is actually a bell in the tower, not the clock as is often assumed). |
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At one point the Clarendon Art Gallery was in one of the shops. Now it occupies part of the passage into the Queens Room mezzanine on Deck 3. It offers works of art for sale (above left). Nearby is the Book Shop, which features Cunard and maritime-related books, prints and posters.
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The ship's Library has 6,000 volumes and covers two decks connected by a spiral staircase. The upper level features a balcony and a stained glass ceiling (right).
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Above left: The Internet Café. Above right: Cunard Connexions where passengers can learn about computers and
other enrichment topics.
In the Alcove (below left), guests can work on a giant jig saw puzzle. Nearby is the Card Room (below right), which
is used for a number of purposes but which is primarily a spot for playing bridge and other card games.
other enrichment topics.
In the Alcove (below left), guests can work on a giant jig saw puzzle. Nearby is the Card Room (below right), which
is used for a number of purposes but which is primarily a spot for playing bridge and other card games.
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Queen Victoria has a team of professional photographers
who take pictures in the ports of call and portraits on board. Their photos as well as camera accessories are available in the Images Photo Gallery. |
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Cruise ship photo tour and commentary - - Cunard Line - - Queen Victoria - - Shopping and Other Public Areas