P&O Cruises
Arcadia
- Cruises
- 79
- From
- $458
Ship comparison
Arcadia vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 176
- From
- $599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Arcadia is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 2,094 passengers. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010. Arcadia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Arcadia if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $458 (vs $599).
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 176 cruises on sale (vs 79).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Arcadia | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 84,342 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 2,094 | 2,068 |
| Crew | — | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.3 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | — | 16 |
| Length | 935 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | — | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 79 | 176 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 193 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 126 nights | 3 to 113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $458 (better) | $599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Arcadia has no Bliss scores yet.
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P&O Cruises
Arcadia
Sailing now
79 cruises on sale, from $458.
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth of Cunard Line received the royal treatment in 2010 when Her Majesty the Queen formally named the ship. When it joined sister ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, Elizabeth became a favorite among many travelers who adore her rich Art Deco interiors and plush decor.
Highlights
- Traditional afternoon tea is served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travelers.
- Enjoy a drink of champagne or afternoon tea in the Garden Lounge, inspired by Kew Gardens London.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians in the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
176 cruises on sale, from $599.
Questions
Arcadia or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Arcadia or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is bigger at 90,900 gross tons, against 84,342 gross tons for Arcadia. Arcadia carries 2,094 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.3 on Arcadia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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