This artist's impression of a new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria, was released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard. The 90,000-ton vessel will be built at the Fincantieri shipyard near Venice, Italy. The 964-foot-long ship will cost around $521 million and it will be capable of speeds of more than 23 knots. The Victoria is expected to leave on her maiden voyage in December 2007.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard showing the Royal Court Theatre on its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard showing a stateroom with a balcony on its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard showing the library on its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard showing the Britannia Restaurant on its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard showing the Queen's Room on its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard showing the Royal Arcade of its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.
An artist's drawing released Feb. 16, 2006, by shipping company Cunard, showing the Grand Lobby of its new cruise liner, the Queen Victoria.