
Travelling solo has never looked so glamorous.

Cunard has unveiled its elegant single cabins set to be added in 2016 as part of the Queen Mary 2 liner's multi-million-pound interior refurbishment.

The new rooms will feature a single bed, small seating area and desk, with the décor of the room paying tribute to the liner's iconic art deco heritage.

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Travelling in style: Cunard have revealed renderings of its new luxury single cabins set to be launched on the liner next year

The new rooms will feature a single bed, small seating area and desk, with the décor of the room paying tribute to the liner's iconic art deco heritage

One of the 30 Britannia Club cabins on QM2, decorated in rich imperial blue and gold highlights. These luxury rooms even come with a pillow menu to help passengers get a good night's sleep

Fresh designs include a contemporary carpet pattern inspired by the geometric diamond designs seen on Cunard's original Queen Mary.

In addition to renderings of the 15 new single cabins, Cunard has released an image of one of its 30 Britannia Club cabins which will be constructed during the refit.

These luxurious suites will feature Penhaligons toiletries and a pillow menu in the hope of providing a perfect night’s sleep.

Britannia Club guests will have the freedom to eat whenever they choose, in the dedicated Britannia Club Restaurant – a setting geared towards those who prefer a more intimate dining experience.

The new suites will be fitted in a 25-day transformation of the Queen Mary 2 that begins in May of next year in Hamburg.

Along with the very popular kennels being expanded to cater for the high demand, there will also be a range of new guest experiences introduced.

Angus Struthers, Cunard Director said: 'The number of cruisers choosing to travel alone is increasing and we continue to focus on this expanding market.

'Having already been introduced on Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, when our flagship re-enters service in June 2016 all three Cunard ships will offer single cabins.'

The Queens Grill suites feature a large sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and a spacious private balcony. There is also a butler who is always on hand to ensure your stay is exactly as you wish

Guests can dine whenever they like between 6.30pm and 9pm in the exclusive Queens Grill restaurant

The redesign of the interior of the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship is 'set to impress guests and ensure the flagship retains her leading position'

QUEEN MARY 2 STATISTICS Overall length - 1,132ft Tonnage - 151,400 gross tonnes Hull Plates - (thickness) Varies from 23mm to 30mm (compared to 20mm on most modern cruise ships) Horsepower - 157,000 Cruising Speed - 28.5 knots Fuel Consumption - 4ft/gallon Number of passengers - 2,620 Officers and Crew - 1,253 Number of Decks - 17 Date Launched - December 2003 Advertisement

The refurbishment will introduce completely new areas and venues to the ship, from staterooms to dining, as well as refreshes to existing areas.

Launched in March 2003, the Queen Mary 2 is capable of holding up to 2,620 passengers, and is the largest vessel ever to have been built for Cunard.

The firm said that throughout the development process, three principles have been key: ensuring the designs give each area a distinct and confident look and feel, that the areas are intuitive to use with layouts optimised for guest use and that they harness the heritage of Cunard.

Cunard appointed SMC Design to lead the development of the interior spaces.

Andrew Collier, SMC managing director, said: 'Cunard has a unique rich heritage in both the nautical and design fields and we have researched into these and looked to incorporate aspects of pattern and design into our plans.

'Particular attention has been paid to taking inspiration from the original Queen Mary and our aim is to enhance existing designs as well as implement a decorative overhaul, looking to emphasise the feeling of understated elegance.

'Clean lines and simple designs will instill as sense of glamour and relaxation. We are very excited to be part of the project to bring a new look and style for the world's most famous ship.'

Princess Grill suites feature separate sleeping and living areas and a private balcony - and will take on a new, sleek design

The Princess Grill's restaurant: The dining experience will be reconfigured to offer more sought-after tables for two

CUNARD'S ROYAL THREE Cunard owns three 'royal ships; the Queen Mary 2, the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Victoria. Queen Mary 2 is the matriarch of the group – and the biggest. Launched in March 2003, she is capable of holding up to 2,620 passengers, and is the largest vessel ever to have been built for Cunard. She is also four years older than her nearest relative Queen Victoria, who was completed in January 2007, and is smaller than the QM2, with a capacity of 2014 people. The baby of the bunch is Queen Elizabeth. Advertisement

The first parts of the ship that will be spruced up are the renowned Queens and Princess Grill suites and restaurants - which are said to offer the same standard as the world's finest five star hotels.

The fresh design direction aims to preserve the ship's classic art deco heritage, while offering updated crisp, contemporary interiors.

The Cunard Grills experience offers guests large, well-appointed suites, all with prime locations and private balconies.

While the experience remains the same, all 172 Grills suites on the Queen Mary 2 will receive a comprehensive restyling, reconfigured to maximise space.

There will be soothing muted tones and elegant textures, Cunard said, with new bespoke luxury carpet throughout featuring design work inspired by rugs from the original Queen Mary.

The Grills dining experience will also be enhanced and Queen Mary 2's two Grill restaurants will both be reconfigured, with more tables for two, increased space between the tables and additional loose tables for flexibility and an improved ambiance, Cunard stated.

The decor and furnishings will be redesigned to offer 'beautiful and elegant' dining rooms that will 'compliment the enticing menus and excellent White Star service'.

Back in July this year crowds gathered in Liverpool to celebrate as the Queen Mary 2 set off on an Atlantic crossing, recreating Cunard's first journey of that kind back in 1840

There will again be a clearer differentiation between the Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants through design, colour scheme and furnishings.

Under the moniker 'Queen Mary 2 remastered,' there will be a host of further innovations and enhancements announced in the coming months.

Angus Struthers, Cunard Director, said: 'Queen Mary 2's Grill suites and restaurants are already rated as the best of the best. The work to be undertaken in 2016 will ensure they continue to be the finest luxury experience at sea, with an unparalled glamour and sophistication.

'I am confident that the new Grills experience on board the world's most iconic ship will attract even more accolades and exceed the expectations of all those who book to sail Queens Grill or Princess Grill.'

This year Cunard is celebrating its 175th anniversary of the first Atlantic crossing. The cruise liner first changed the face of sea travel back in 1840, when its Britannia ship successfully set sail from Liverpool, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 14 days later.