Queen Victoria to mesmerise kochites
Published March 13, 2008 | Kochi, March 13
If you are cruise lover and wish to onboard a ship then a magnificent cruising beauty, Queen Victoria is all set to make its appearance at the Cochin Port on March 26. Queen Victoria is the largest ship after the RMS Queen Mary 2, and the newest vessel in the fleet of Cunard Liners. This giant ship is a brilliance of engineering and design making it a unique one.
Earlier Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner had been to Kochi and this time it’s the charming floating beauty Queen Victoria which will add spark to the Kochi port. The liner is on its first global voyage and apart from Kochi, Queen Victoria will halt at Chennai and Mumbai.
The ship bestows all luxuries to complement a remarkable journey for the voyagers. Built at Fincantieri Marghera shipyard, Italy Queen Victoria is 294 metre in length. With 16 decks, the ship can hold up to 2014 passengers and about 900 officers and crew members. Queen Victoria has been designed to make sure that passengers enjoy an opulent trip. With all other attractions to facilitate the passengers, Queen Victoria has 7 restaurants, 13 bars and clubs, 3 swimming pools, casino, large library and a theatre with a seating capacity for 830 spectators.
The voyage of this cruising beauty will be a great opportunity for kochites to have a glimpse and experience a memorable journey in this huge vessel. After Kochi the next halt of this ship will be in Mumbai. So kochites stay tuned till this cruise ship makes its mark in the Kochi waters.
