We invite you, by formal invitation delivered to your stateroom, to a Gala Evening at least once on every voyage of three nights or more, with the dress code always revealed in advance of sailing so you can pack accordingly.
On these nights you’ll witness your ship transform, with a flurry of decorations, signature dining menus and speciality cocktails. There’ll be a complimentary drink awaiting you at dinner, musicians to entertain you long into the night and a heightened sense of celebration throughout your ship.
It really is a magical time to be on board.
While our mouthwatering menus change, our exceptional culinary standards remain the same.
Your table is reserved for breakfast, lunch and dinner in one of the sophisticated main restaurants on board. Each is the home of deliciously imaginative menus, exceptional wines and impeccable service.
Starters might include salmon gravlax with poached quail’s egg or a croquette of suckling pig. For your entrée, you might be in the mood for Dover Sole Meunière or a Chateaubriand, perhaps rounded off with a rich bitter chocolate soufflé or a lighter mango panna cotta.
You can always let your taste buds lead you somewhere deliciously different on board.
If anything sums up the freedom of your cruise, it is the array of places to eat, from healthy to hearty, from light bites to haute cuisine. It’s simply a case of deciding what you’re in the mood for.
In Steakhouse at The Verandah, treat yourself to speciality seafood and tender cooked-to-order prime cuts.
During Dinner at the Lido, part of the Lido restaurant on board Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth (Kings Court on Queen Mary 2) transforms into a contemporary and intimate dining experience each evening. Delight in a menu that celebrates locally sourced and artisan ingredients, hailing from field, farm and ocean.
On board Queen Anne, you can explore a diverse array of alternative dining venues, including contemporary Indian cuisine, Mediterranean flavours and tastes of Japan, pub classics reimagined by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux, and a flagship steakhouse and grill.
Queen Elizabeth’s Games Deck is a unique feature among our ships, offering al fresco entertainment.
Spend time in the great outdoors wherever you are in the world. This refined, expansive area is a garden-like space in which to enjoy games such as bowls, deck tennis and croquet, shaded from the sun. You could also hone your putting skills in our golf nets, perhaps with a few pointers from the helpful entertainment team. And if you’re ready for a challenge, you could sign up to one of our friendly tournaments to add a little competitive edge.
Every Cunard experience plays out to a backdrop of fabulous live music on board.
Live music will be an unmistakable signature of every moment on your ship. Our accomplished resident musicians will create an enticing ambience, during relaxing moments and on grand social occasions. The string trio provides a warm welcome on board and melodic accompaniment to Afternoon Tea. The resident pianist sets an elegant tone to evening dinner drinks in the Commodore Club, and you’ll also find harpists and contemporary bands in public rooms and lounges throughout the ship.
Enjoy an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement at this stylish midship bar.
This centrally located bar, which boasts a generous menu of premium gins and world-class champagnes, is the perfect spot to begin a sparkling evening.
Order champagne, prosecco, or cava by the glass or bottle, or choose from a selection of premium gins including our own Cunard 4 Queens Gins, crafted exclusively for Cunard. At Gin & Fizz, the menu celebrates the delicate and complex botanicals that influence each gin’s flavour. To impart a more distinctive character, some gins are even poured from an old-fashioned spirit tap straight into your ‘Copa de Balon’ gin glass.
Should you need guidance in choosing your gin – and, just as importantly, your tonic – our expert bartenders are on hand to help. You’ll also find a selection of gin-based cocktails to sample if you prefer something more fruity or floral.
Located close to the Grand Lobby on Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, Gin & Fizz is a wonderful location for pre-dinner drinks, or to simply soak up the atmosphere of the ship.
When evening falls, the curtain rises. Our cast of talented performers is ready to delight you.
Every evening during your cruise promises a stellar array of entertainment choices. So, whether you’re in the mood for music, dance performances or even magic shows, prepare to settle into your seat. Watch the resident Royal Court Theatre stage dazzling West End style productions or abridged Shakespeare performances. We’ve also hand-picked a talented line-up of vocalists and instrumentalists, aerial performers and illusionists, stand-up comedians and variety entertainers.
