After a massive $40 million refurbishment project, Cunard Line's iconic Queen Victoria made its return to Southampton Thursday with an array of new features and upgrades.

Some of the changes made to the historic cruise ship include the addition of the Britannia Club Restaurant and 43 new Britannia Club staterooms. The vessel was also enhanced with redesigned Grand and Penthouse Suites, as well as a new sun deck and Winter Garden.

Every stateroom will also now include large flat screen TVs along with tea and coffee making facilities.

"The combined investment of $172 million for Queen Victoria's refit along with Queen Mary 2's remastering is a testament to Cunard's commitment to our iconic vessels and enhancing our passenger experience," Cunard North America senior vice president Josh Leibowitz said in a statement. "With the new designs and enhanced onboard offerings, Queen Victoria is poised to sail the next generation of Cunarders offering unparalleled voyages."

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The Queen Victoria was taken out of service on May 5 to undergo renovations at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo, Italy. It returned to service as part of a special Festival of Flowers voyage to the Canary Islands.

Earlier this year, the Queen Victoria became the largest passenger ship to sail the Amazon River in South America. It sailed between the dark Rio Negro and the pale Amazon River in Manaus, Brazil, before making a stop in Manaus.

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