THE spirit of the ‘Roaring twenties’ has been invoked as Southampton-based Cunard reveal a first glimpse of plans to transform Queen Mary 2’s Winter Garden into an elegant new venue - the Carinthia Lounge.

Named after Cunard’s much loved Carinthia ships, the new Carinthia Lounge will take shape during Queen Mary 2’s multimillion pound refit from 27 May to 21 June next year.

Designed to be one of the most stylish and talked-about spaces on the Cunard flagship, the Carinthia Lounge, says the Cruise line, is planned to transition seamlessly throughout the day, from a serene and cheery lounge serving light breakfast and lunch dishes, to an elegant evening destination.

The Carinthia Lounge will feature a fresh colour palette of powder blue, cream and gold, and versatile seating layouts including dining chairs and tables near the new patisserie and chic curved lounge seating under decorative lights. The spacious venue will also feature a wine wall, vertical metal Art Deco-inspired screens, and a dark walnut timber dance floor.

The Lounge will feature a dedicated patisserie and an afternoon tea service, and be the venue for a special Veuve Cliquot Champagne Afternoon Tea experience. When the sun sets, the atmosphere will evolve into an inviting evening spot with premium wine, small plates and relaxed entertainment.

Angus Struthers, Cunard Director, said: “In the roaring twenties Carinthia embodied the spirit of travel which saw the rise in popularity of world cruises and winter voyages – a concept Cunard can proudly claim to have introduced among its many innovations and firsts over the last 175 years! It is only fitting to remember the legacy of Carinthia and bestow this name onto our new lounge set to launch following refit. We believe this space will truly elevate the Queen Mary 2 experience, adding new innovative culinary options, as well as another level of refined relaxation and entertainment for our guests”.

Both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth already feature the popular Carinthia Cafes.