Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
Eurodam vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 182
- From
- $799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Queen Elizabeth for family friendly (6.2 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $129 (vs $799).
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Eurodam for active (6.0 vs 4.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.8) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Eurodam | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2010 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 86,273 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 2,104 | 2,068 |
| Crew | 929 | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 936 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 182 |
| Upcoming sailings | 115 | 200 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–22 nights | 3–113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Eurodam leads on 2 of the ten, Queen Elizabeth on 7, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Holland America Line
Eurodam
Continually ranking No. 1 among Holland America Line's ships based on passenger ratings, ms Eurodam offers travelers a stylish, sophisticated blend of the old and the new.
Highlights
- The chefs do an excellent job in all seven of the ship’s restaurants.
- The nightly entertainment is good, ranging from comedy to classical music.
- Room service at any time is included in your fare — great for a lazy morning at sea.
- Elevators are fast and efficient, making it easy to move about the ship.
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $129.
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
182 cruises on sale, from $799.
Questions
Eurodam or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Eurodam or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is bigger at 90,900 gross tons, against 86,273 gross tons for Eurodam. Eurodam carries 2,104 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which ship is newer, Eurodam or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2008 for Eurodam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 41.0 on Eurodam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Eurodam.
Which is better for families?
Eurodam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.2 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Elizabeth.
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