Mini but mighty, a Queen Victoria mini cruise is full to the brim with things to do, as ROL Cruise team member Haydn learned last month. He spent four nights onboard Cunard’s ship sailing from Southampton to Amsterdam.
During his time onboard, Haydn explored the daily programme in detail, uncovering just how much guests can enjoy on a short sailing. From relaxed daytime activities like watercolour painting to elegant evening entertainment like dancing with the Queens Room Musicians, Queen Victoria’s experiences showcase the very best of Cunard’s signature style.
Whether you’re curious about the atmosphere, the activities or simply how much you can fit into a four-night getaway, this guide brings together the highlights so you know exactly what to expect on a Queen Victoria mini cruise.
Key:
🎤 Live Entertainment
🔎 Cunard Inisghts
📚 Learn Something New
🥂 Social Gatherings
🎲 Let’s Play
💎 Something Special
Day One: Embarkation Day
Thursday, 6 November 2025
📍 Southampton
Today’s Activities
Embarkation day sets the tone for the voyage, and Queen Victoria certainly makes a memorable first impression.
Once aboard in Southampton, guest can ease into their cruise with a varied programme of entertainment, social gatherings and lively sailaway celebrations.
Noon to Early Evening (11:30 - 19:00)
🎤 11:30 Welcome aboard music with solo musician, Atanas Stavrev
🥂 14:00 Guest meet-up with social bridge
🎤 16:15 Sailaway party with DJ Mimi
📚 17:15 Sailaway quick hit music trivia
🥂 18:00 Recorded ballroom, latin and sequence dance music
🎤 19:00 Early evening dancing with the Queens Room Musicians
Evening (19:15 - Late)
💎 19:45 Welcome aboard, showtime with Sarah Sax
🥂 19:45 Recorded ballroom and Latin dance music
🎤 20:00 Cocktail pianist, George Gazsi
🎲 20:45 Welcome aboard trivia with the entertainment team
🎤 21:30 Traditional folk experience duo
🥂 22:15 Silent Disco: Battle of the DJs
🎤 23:15 Late-night full-house party
Day Two: Sailing
Friday, 7 November 2025
📍 At Sea
Today’s Activities
A full day at sea on Queen Victoria offers the opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in everything the ship has to offer.
From energising morning activities to insightful guest lectures, creative workshops and elegant afternoon tea, the daytime programme is wonderfully varied.
Morning to Early Afternoon (06:00 - 14:00)
🥂 09:15 Chairobics with entertainment host, Mimi
🎲 09:45 The Great Queen Victoria photo scavenger hunt
🔎 10:00 Cunard Insights with Ian Lloyd
📚 10:00 Watercolour art class with instructor, Rebecca Anning
🔎 11:00 Cunard Insights with Robin Cousins
🔎 12:15 Cunard Insights with Malcolm Nelson
🎤 13:30 The Sounds of New Orleans with the Queen Victoria orchestra
🥂 14:00 Guest meet-up with Masonic Brethren Gathering
Afternoon to Early Evening (14:15 - 19:00)
💎 14:45 Afternoon Tea with Imprezza Strings
🥂 16:15 Ballroom dance class with dance couple, Debby and Nico
🎤 16:15 Aftenoon team trivia
🥂 17:00 Guest meet up - solo travellers get together
🎤 19:00 Early evening dancing with Radio Duo
Evening (19:15 - Late)
📚 19:15 Wipeout trivia at the Golden Lion Pub
💎 19:45 Showtime with John Martin
🎤 20:30 Solo music with Atanas Stavrev
🎤 22:30 70’s rewind with the Queens Room Musicians
🥂 22:45 Request Express with DJ Carrie
Day Three: Arriving in Amsterdam
Saturday, 8 November 2025
📍 Amsterdam
Today’s Activities
With the ship docked in Amsterdam, guests can choose to make the most of their time ashore or immerse themselves in Queen Victoria’s thoughtfully curated daytime programme.
From social gatherings and quizzes to afternoon tea and live musical performances, there’s something for everyone.
Morning to Early Evening (06:00 - 18:45)
🥂 09:00 Guest meet up - Christian fellowship gathering
🎲 11:00 Stop the Clock quiz
💎 14:45 Afternoon tea with solo musician, Atanas Stavrev
🥂 16:15 Ballroom dance class, beginners rumba with Debby & Nico
🥂 17:00 Guest meet up - LGBTQIA+ social hour
🎤 17:15 Imprezza Strings
🎤 18:45 Cocktail pianist, George Gazsi
Evening (19:00 - Late)
💎 19:45 Showtime: The Flyrights
🎤 19:45 Hosted sequence dancing in the Queens Room
💎 20:45 A special performance by dance couple, Debby & Nico
🎲 21:00 Finish the lyrics game show
🥂 21:15 Request Express with DJ Reece
🥂 22:00 Karaoke
🎤 23:00 Radio Duo in the Yacht Club
Day Four: Sailing
Sunday, 9 November 2025
📍 At Sea
Today’s Activities
The final full day at sea offers another varied programme, showcasing the breadth of experiences available aboard Queen Victoria.
The daytime schedule provides something for every interest, and as the evening unfolds, guests can enjoy elegant dancing, captivating performances and late-night entertainment.
Morning to Early Afternoon (06:00 - 13:30)
🥂 09:15 Chairobics with entertainment host, Mimi
🎲 10:00 Morning team trivia in the Winter Garden
🥂 10:00 Zumba class with entertainment host, Carrie
💎 10:00 Remembrance Day Service
🎲 10:30 Shuffleboard competition
📚 11:00 Unlocking the Secrets of 20th Century Art
📚 12:00 Captain’s noon broadcast
💎 13:15 Introduction to foil fencing with entertainment host, Francisco
🔎 13:30 Cunard Inisghts with Ian Lloyd
Afternoon to Early Evening (14:00 - 18:45)
🥂 14:00 Guest meet up - retired and serving military personnel
🔎 14:15 Cunard Inisghts with Robin Cousins
🔎 15:00 Inisghts Up Close with Ian Lloyd
🎤 17:15 Imprezza Strings
🔎 17:15 Insights Up Close with Malcolm Nelson
Evening (19:00 - Late)
🎤 19:00 Early evening dancing with A&D Melody Duo
💎 19:45 Showtime: John Martin
🥂 20:00 Get the Party Started with DJ Carrie
🎤 20:15 Piano entertainer, Jacqueline Waugh
🎤 20:30 Party night with The Flyrights
🎲 20:45 Jokers Wild Trivia
🎤 22:15 Jazz lounge with the Queens Room Musicians
🥂 23:15 Rock It ‘Til We Dock It
