Queen Victoria Refit Update

[Oahucruiser]

Saw this question re Televisions on QV on Facebook and the response from Cunard.

 

"We'll be taking the QV's world cruise next year and wonder if the large flat screen TV's were installed during her recent refit. Thank you.

 

CUNARD Hi Patricia, yes, flat screen TVs were installed during Queen Victoria's refit! We look forward to welcoming you on board next year! Best wishes."

 

 

Very odd response, given the first hand experience of Poole Boy who is actually onboard . !

 

Cheers, Will.

 

I am the Patricia that Cunard responded to on the Facebook page. Very strange reply when we know from Poole Boy that it isn't true. Or, maybe they installed them in the Grills only.

Edited January 21, 2015 by Oahucruiser

[WillH]

Hi Patricia

 

I hope that you didn't mind me quoting your Facebook query on here !

 

 

My wife and I are on the 2016 QV World Cruise (from Southampton to Singapore), hence my interest in this topic. I did see that there was another Facebook response from Cunard saying that they would post some photos of the refit, so it will be interesting to see them.

 

In any case looking forward to being on QV again next year. We were originally on the QM2 World Cruise but changed our booking when the planned refit was postponed until the end of 2016. We felt that QM2 was already getting a little tired when we were on the ship at the end of the 2014 World Cruise.

 

Will

[Bell Boy]

I do have to laugh at all the posting about the flat screen TVS ( are they fitted or not :D)

Folks, I posted about two weeks ago ( from the QE Hamburg) that unfortunately the flat screen TVs wouldn't be fitted in time for the departure of Victoria on 20th Jan. ;)

 

Punkic , It doesn't surprise that the Saturday girls ;) at Carnival House/Face Book posted incorrect information re the Q.Vic TVs. This morning I telephoned Cunard UK to make a booking for my next cruise. The agent answered the telephone with "Good Morning P&O cruise lines, can I help you" ...:D:D Honestly !

[Oahucruiser]

Hi Patricia

 

I hope that you didn't mind me quoting your Facebook query on here !

 

 

My wife and I are on the 2016 QV World Cruise (from Southampton to Singapore), hence my interest in this topic. I did see that there was another Facebook response from Cunard saying that they would post some photos of the refit, so it will be interesting to see them.

 

In any case looking forward to being on QV again next year. We were originally on the QM2 World Cruise but changed our booking when the planned refit was postponed until the end of 2016. We felt that QM2 was already getting a little tired when we were on the ship at the end of the 2014 World Cruise.

 

Will

 

Will ~ I don't mind at all that you quoted my question to Cunard on Facebook.

 

We have booked the QV 2016 world cruise from San Francisco to Southampton and then the QM2 to New York. We opted for the QV's voyage because there are no stops in India and China. Having had to go through the expensive, difficult and lengthy process of applying to those two places several times, we chose an itinerary that doesn't include them.

 

There is a roll call on CC's roll call page for the QV's 2016 world cruise. Not a lot of activity yet but there will be. Cheers, Patti

[Gazroberts80]

Queen Victoria, Cunard Official refit video link

 

 

 

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[Ray66]

About 2 minutes in on the video you can see them ripping out one of those alcoves that I mentioned before and replacing it with a service area for hot drinks

 

 

New mattresses and the awnings on deck 9 are good news though.

[Gazroberts80]

I had a look on QE to see where those alcoves where as I did remember them from Victoria. The hot drinks is a good idea but it was clear the staffs priority was to clear tables, which I totally agree with as I hate plates being left and the ship needs high food hygiene standards. It meant that probably only a relatively small proportion of tea/coffee was served at tables. I agree the alcoves were nice, so it's a shame to lose them but at least the Lido's on QE/QV have plenty of good tables, unlike the Kings Court, where you need to battle to secure premium positions

 

 

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[Salacia]

So, I'm watching the video when the person identified as Gerard Tempest, Chief Commercial Officer Carnival UK starts talking about 23 seconds into the video and I think, oh gosh, they made a mistake in identification - that's Richard Meadows, President of the Cunard Line North America!

 

Of course, there was no mistake, but they look remarkably alike, IMHO. Photo of Mr. Meadows here http://www.travelpress.com/cruising-top/#.VMHUzWc5DIV

 

But seriously, that video seemed to focus on the contractors and the excellent level of service they received during the re-fit, which is nice to see. Let's hope they tipped the staff that took care of them :)

 

I was a bit surprised to see the contractors weren't wearing some kind of mask while removing the rugs and padding about 45 seconds into the video. Also stated in the video text was "2,000 people working on refit" "600,000 man hours". Math is not my strong suit, but wouldn't that mean that on average, each person worked 3,000 hours during the refit? And the refit was how many days?

 

The new mattresses and the awning look very nice, and as Ray said, they are good news.

Edited January 23, 2015 by Salacia

[Salacia]

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... Also stated in the video text was "2,000 people working on refit" "600,000 man hours". Math is not my strong suit, but wouldn't that mean that on average, each person worked 3,000 hours during the refit? And the refit was how many days?

 

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Told you math wasn't my strong suit...I just replayed the video and it does say "2,000 people working on refit" "600,000 man hours". So that would mean that 2,000 people worked how many hours on average during the refit? Not 3,000 as I previously estimated, that's for sure! - But 300,000 man hours average per worker hardly seems possible.

[roscoe39]

Queen Victoria, Cunard Official refit video link

 

 

 

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AND word is getting around...... in todays Liverpool Echo

 

 

 

The Liner the Queen Victoria has begun her 2015 World Voyage ahead of her visit to Liverpool as part of The Three Queens celebrations in May.

 

After a multi-million pound refit in Hamburg the ship sailed from Southampton past a fusillade of fireworks to mark the start of her round the world journey.

 

Around 2,000 contractors representing 30 different nationalities replaced all 20,000 square metres of carpet in the passenger areas, enough to carpet one whole face of the Shard skyscraper in London. They also renewed all 3,167 mattresses on board and replaced over 3.75 miles of pipe work insulation. More than 10,000 litres of paint were used inside and out, enough to paint 54 Boeing 737’s.

 

As well refreshing existing furnishings, nine brand new single staterooms were installed as part of a refurbishment of the casino area.

 

Angus Struthers, Cunard’s Marketing Director said: “We are really pleased with the results of Queen Victoria’s refit – the ship is looking immaculate. We pride ourselves on listening to what our passengers want, and are delighted to have added the nine single staterooms in response – a similar addition is already proving popular with single travellers on Queen Elizabeth since her refit last year. “

 

“I’m sure our passengers will notice the new internet stations in the library that will add to their enjoyment of the ship’s signature 175th anniversary World Voyage.”

 

The ship’s first call will be Ponta Delgada in the Azores on 23 January before she sails to the Caribbean, transits the Panama Canal and heads for Hawaii and Australia.

 

Her world voyage will end on May 3 giving her time to prepare to meet her sister ships, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, in Liverpool later in the month to mark Cunard’s 175th anniversary.

[japyke]

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Told you math wasn't my strong suit...I just replayed the video and it does say "2,000 people working on refit" "600,000 man hours". So that would mean that 2,000 people worked how many hours on average during the refit? Not 3,000 as I previously estimated, that's for sure! - But 300,000 man hours average per worker hardly seems possible.

 

Here, Salacia, let me see if I can help. And yes these are big numbers. 600,000 man hours/2000 men =about 300 hrs per man. QV arrived in hamburg Jan 4 around 9PM EST and left Jan 17 around 7AM EST. That means she was at Blohm/Voss for about 12.5 days. This means the average man was working 24 hours per day?!

 

I suspect one must add in the ships/Cunard's crew to the worker count as well. If we redo the math adding another 1000 cunard crew (Hotel/Restaurant aboard and shoreside) we end up with 200 hours worked per person. If we again divide this by 12.5 days we are left with the average worker being on the job for 16 hours per day which sounds just about right. Plus, How about all the B&V workers replacing the propulsion bearing and cleaning and applying new anti-fouling paint to the hull? Just carrying 2000 mattresses on and off the ship would be quite a job. Does anyone know (that would be Roscoe) if the carpet was replaced in all the staterooms?

[Ray66]

“I’m sure our passengers will notice the new internet stations in the library that will add to their enjoyment of the ship’s signature 175th anniversary World Voyage.”

 

No, not at all. As I mentioned after being on the QE last month, everyone in the library who walks past can see what website you are on and what you are typing/reading. It's not at all private like it used to be in the computer room.

 

How can it add to anyone's enjoyment? :confused: :rolleyes:

[Poole Boy]

Sun screen on deck 9 lido pool

 

 

 

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[Salacia]

Here, Salacia, let me see if I can help. And yes these are big numbers. 600,000 man hours/2000 men =about 300 hrs per man. QV arrived in hamburg Jan 4 around 9PM EST and left Jan 17 around 7AM EST. That means she was at Blohm/Voss for about 12.5 days. This means the average man was working 24 hours per day?!

 

I suspect one must add in the ships/Cunard's crew to the worker count as well. If we redo the math adding another 1000 cunard crew (Hotel/Restaurant aboard and shoreside) we end up with 200 hours worked per person. If we again divide this by 12.5 days we are left with the average worker being on the job for 16 hours per day which sounds just about right. Plus, How about all the B&V workers replacing the propulsion bearing and cleaning and applying new anti-fouling paint to the hull? Just carrying 2000 mattresses on and off the ship would be quite a job. Does anyone know (that would be Roscoe) if the carpet was replaced in all the staterooms?

 

Hi japyke. Thanks! My mind was completely boggled by the text in the video stating that 2,000 people worked on the re-fit for 600,000 man hours in less than two weeks. Of course if we up the count on the number of workers as you suggested, then it makes more sense:) Cheers, -Salacia

[Salacia]

No, not at all. As I mentioned after being on the QE last month, everyone in the library who walks past can see what website you are on and what you are typing/reading. It's not at all private like it used to be in the computer room.

 

How can it add to anyone's enjoyment? :confused: :rolleyes:

 

Ray, I guess it would add to the enjoyment of those who like to peep at what other's are doing on the computer :eek::) -S.

[Sandra Smudger]

If you look through the website at future Victoria cruises, unlike Elizabeth there are no Club Balcony cabins, so it definitely backs up rumours the Chart Room has survived the refit :)

 

 

Does anyone know if the Queen Victoria now has single cabins after her recent refit?

[capnpugwash]

If you look through the website at future Victoria cruises, unlike Elizabeth there are no Club Balcony cabins, so it definitely backs up rumours the Chart Room has survived the refit :)

 

 

Does anyone know if the Queen Victoria now has single cabins after her recent refit?

 

Yes,6 or 7. But compare their prices because they may not be such an attractive option when compared to a standard cabin.

[Sandra Smudger]

You're right. I've just compared a standard obstructed view cabin with the single cabins and there's not much difference in price but the standard cabin is more central so better placed and there's a lot more room. This is ridiculous and thanks for pointing it out.

[Pennbank]

 

Yes,6 or 7. But compare their prices because they may not be such an attractive option when compared to a standard cabin.

 

Capn

Their are 8 Outside with full length windows and 1 inside (were there was not a window in the casino)

 

On QE they were numbered even only 2002 to 2018 with 2012 being the non window one)

 

Pic of one of the outside

Edited January 27, 2015 by Pennbank

[Pennbank]

 

Capn

Their are 8 Outside with full length windows and 1 inside (were there was not a window in the casino)

 

On QE they were numbered even only 2002 to 2018 with 2012 being the non window one)

 

Pic of one of the outside

 

Another from different Angle.

[Sandra Smudger]

 

Capn

Their are 8 Outside with full length windows and 1 inside (were there was not a window in the casino)

 

On QE they were numbered even only 2002 to 2018 with 2012 being the non window one)

 

Pic of one of the outside

 

 

Thank you so much for the picture. These cabins look really good and love the size of the window. This is a picture of a single cabin isn't it?

[Pennbank]

 

 

Thank you so much for the picture. These cabins look really good and love the size of the window. This is a picture of a single cabin isn't it?

 

Sandra yes it is of QE Oceanview single

2006 to 2018 are similar, however 2012 is similar without window,

2004 and 2002 are different shape with window but a bit smaller especially 2004

 

They are shown as Twin beds but in fact are 4ft single

 

Stateroom 2002

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0160 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2004

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0133 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2008

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

Size: 0168 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2010

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0166 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2014

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0162 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

 

Stateroom 2016

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0167 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2018

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0161 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

Edited January 27, 2015 by Pennbank

[Sandra Smudger]

 

Sandra yes it is of QE Oceanview single

2006 to 2018 are similar, however 2012 is similar without window,

2004 and 2002 are different shape with window but a bit smaller especially 2004

 

They are shown as Twin beds but in fact are 4ft single

 

Stateroom 2002

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0160 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2004

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0133 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2008

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

Size: 0168 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2010

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0166 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2014

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0162 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

 

Stateroom 2016

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0167 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

Stateroom 2018

Deck 2, Midship-Forward, Port, Oceanview.

 

Size: 0161 sq. ft

Bed options: Twin

Note: No mobility scooters

 

 

Thanks Pennbank. Good to know about size differences. 2008 looks like the biggest one. Are they the same on QV?

[Lanky Lad]

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More of a PR exercise for Cunard but there are a few pictures of the work done on board.

[Sandra Smudger]

Thanks for the pics. I was on this ship earlier this year for the first time and thought it was wonderful. Amazed to see it was going in for a refit as it looked pretty good to me as it was.