The Queen Victoria will benefit from the adding of Britannia Club staterooms when it is dry docked in June 2017 following their popularity on its two sister ships.

Cunard director Angus Struthers said: “The changes being made are a direct response to our discerning passengers increasing desire for space and style, and to meet their rising expectations of luxury.”

Meanwhile, the Queen Mary 2, which will be in dry dock from May 27 to June 21, will see several enhancements including 30 additional Britannia Club Staterooms, 15 new single staterooms, and an expansion of the ship’s dedicated kennel for cats and dogs.

All staterooms will be remastered by the start of the ship’s 2017 world cruise.

Struthers added: “Cunard was the innovator of the luxury suite category, and this remastering will further showcase the richness of ship’s stateroom design, intimate dining experiences and White Star Service.

“Guest feedback was especially important as we explored the redesign of the staterooms. We believe the new designs on board provide a more distinctive Cunard character and will elevate the guest experience.”