Boxes in queen victoria theatre

How do you get a balcony (box) in the theatre on Queen Victoria ? do you have to pay extra ?

How do you get a balcony (box) in the theatre on Queen Victoria ? do you have to pay extra ?

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Private Boxes - Production Show Evenings

Passengers on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth can experience private boxes.

Celebrate special evenings in the Royal Court Theatre with our Theatre Box programme. You will be offered finger desserts and champagne cocktails in a private lounge area. At performance time, you will be guided to your private box, where bar staff will serve you chocolates and Verve Clicquot champagne. You can make a reservation via the Purser's Office.

Please note reservations close at 3pm on the day of the performance. A charge of US$55 + 15% Service Charge per couple applies, which will be added to your on board account.

Private Boxes Further Information

If the theatre is showing a comedian, film or other such entertainment the boxes are complimentary and available on a ‘first come first served' basis.

It is not possible to reserve a box or any seat in the theatre prior to embarkation.

Please note that Queen Mary 2 does not have any Royal Boxes.

There are steps that lead down into each box, however there are 2 boxes which are wheelchair accessible, a guest may join you however please note that space is restricted to one wheelchair and this may lead to guests feeling a little cramped.

The boxes are first come, first served. On formal nights there are several boxes on right and left rear than are reserved for people who pay extra for a special experience with a private reception area, champagne and food, before you go into the box and you then receive another split of champagne. There are 4 seats which can be reserved by the twos or all four at additional cost. Check with the pursers office early about availability.

Would you say it was worth the extra cost? How is the view of the stage? I will be celebrating a birthday while we are on the Elizabeth and it sounds a nice way to finish off the day.

Queen Victoria Theatre

How many people does a box accommodate ? Can you just have one for two people ?

Up to 4 but most of them are for 2.

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The view depends on the box you choose, some are right at the side of the stage. I like them because they are roomier than the mian auditorium.

Buying the package depends on what you like. I found the sweet treats they served far too sickly. After the sweet treats we found the chocolates weren’t eaten and the champagne wasn’t to my personal taste. So personally, I wouldn't buy this package again, however, it would be a special event for a special day.

If the boxes aren't reserved, you can use them anyway - if you get there in time. And we always try to get there in time.

Is it part of the ,' extras' you get if in Queens Grille Suite...i.e. a reserved box in the theatre ? do you still have to pay ?

We usually get a box but only for the space and a table for a drink, we don't bother paying for the extras.

There used to be waiter service but for the last couple of cruises we get our own drinks from the Golden Lion.

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Is it part of the ,' extras' you get if in Queens Grille Suite...i.e. a reserved box in the theatre ? do you still have to pay ?

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Currently on QE and on t5he nights when there is a charge for the boxes it costs $60 + 15% service charge. Do not think it is worth it and from my experience others t5hink the same as nobody seems to have puchased it for the 10-30pm shows.