Queen Victoria to the Mediterranean 6 – 20 May 2008
7th June 2008

Another major family birthday provided the motive to sample the latest ship in the Cunard fleet. She would never replace our beloved Queen Elizabeth 2, but would she win a place in our hearts alongside the magnificent Queen Mary 2?

These pictures can be looked at alongside a full review of the cruise, which has been placed on various newsgroups. If you would like a copy of the review, please email me on pjh.weblinks@btinternet.com and request a copy of the 4 page Word document.

Click on the title bar above to see thumbnails of each picture. Click on each thumbnail to see the full picture. Email me on
pjh.weblinks@btinternet.com to request a full size image file to be emailed to you: don't forget to quote the DSCF number(s)!

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The Queen Victoria that never was - P&O's Arcadia leaves Southampton on 5 May. Compare with DSCF4646.
The Queen Victoria that never was - P&O's Arcadia leaves Southampton on 5 May. Compare with DSCF4646.
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 On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
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 On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
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 On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
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On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
On the morning of 6 May, Queen Victoria is at the Queen Elizabeth II terminal in Southampton, seen from the Hythe ferry
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 A large window of our room looks out over the bow
A large window of our room looks out over the bow
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 The highest vantage point aft on Queen Victoria. Fake teak decking; real teak steps and platform
The highest vantage point aft on Queen Victoria. Fake teak decking; real teak steps and platform
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 The view forward from the lookout on Deck 12
The view forward from the lookout on Deck 12
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The view aft from the lookout on Deck 12
The view aft from the lookout on Deck 12
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 The characteristic Cunard funnel, from Deck 12
The characteristic Cunard funnel, from Deck 12
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 Mor fake teak deck, real teak steps on Deck 10
Mor fake teak deck, real teak steps on Deck 10
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 These fine oak lifejacket chests grace the open decks
These fine oak lifejacket chests grace the open decks
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