With a staircase like this, you can’t help but make a splashy entrance in the three-deck Grand Lobby. With most of the Victoria’s bars and lounges clustered on Deck 2 around the Grand Lobby, it’s the hub of the ship. (Luigi Costantini / Associated Press)
The Queen Victoria’s signature black and red livery and elongated bow identify it as a Cunard ship. Along with elegance, Cunard sells Britishness. It clings fiercely to British traditions on its ships, including afternoon tea -- cucumber sandwiches and scones, served by white-gloved waiters. (Gareth Fuller / Associated Press)
