Princess Cruises
Island Princess
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $529
Ship comparison
Island Princess vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 182
- From
- $799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Island Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,214 passengers, in service since 2002. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Island Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Queen Elizabeth for family friendly (7.4 vs 5.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and party (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want a newer ship, a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores Island Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2002).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Island Princess | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2009 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 2,214 | 2,068 |
| Crew | 900 | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.2 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 34 | 182 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 200 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–50 nights | 3–113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $529 (better) | $799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Island Princess leads on 4 of the ten, Queen Elizabeth on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Island Princess
Princess Cruises's Island Princess was built to Panamax size. This means she can offer you the exclusive experience of sailing through the Panama Canal!
Highlights
- Travel Europe, and visit Cannes, Mykonos, Barcelona and Venice on an Island Princess Mediterranean cruise.
- Ogle the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal, right from your stateroom or balcony!
- Swim against the current in the lap pool or practice your putting on the nine-hole putting green.
- What could be more exhilarating than watching a first run movie under the stars at sea?
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $529.
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
Island Princess or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Island Princess or Queen Elizabeth?
Island Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 90,900 gross tons for Queen Elizabeth. Island Princess carries 2,214 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which ship is newer, Island Princess or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2002 for Island Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 43.2 on Island Princess. 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 2.5 on Island Princess.
Which is better for families?
Island Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.4 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Elizabeth.
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