The ship will be taken out of service on May 5 to undergo enhancements at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy, scheduled for completion on June 4.

The “nostalgia of Queen Victoria’s art deco past” will remain but new additions will be Britannia Club dining, with the addition of an intimate restaurant and 43 Britannia Club staterooms on Decks 7 and 8.

The new and refreshed staterooms will feature newly-designed carpets, soft furnishings, new flat screen TVs, as well as tea and coffee facilities.

The new Britannia Club restaurant will offer guests the flexibility to dine whenever they choose. In addition, the ship’s Grand suites and Deck 8 Penthouse suites have been completely redesigned, and a new Chart Room bar will be introduced.

The news comes as TTG revealed last week that Cunard will also be refitting Queen Elizabeth towards the end of 2018.

Simon Palethorpe, senior vice president, Cunard, said: “This investment in Queen Victoria just goes to demonstrate Cunard’s passion for delivering an experience that exceeds guests’ expectations in luxury travel by sea.

“For the first time on Queen Victoria, guests can enjoy an elevated experience with large, well-appointed balcony staterooms in prime locations and the new Britannia Club restaurant will be the perfect setting for those who prefer a more intimate dining experience in one of the finest restaurants at sea."