Cunard Line
Queen Anne
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $249
Ship comparison
Queen Anne vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 176
- From
- $599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Queen Anne is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,996 passengers, in service since 2024. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Queen Anne if you want a newer ship or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2010) and its cruises start from $249 (vs $599).
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or more culture: it outscores Queen Anne for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 6.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Queen Anne | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Cunard Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 113,000 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 2,996 | 2,068 |
| Crew | 1,225 | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.7 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 16 |
| Length | 1,060 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 111 | 176 |
| Upcoming sailings | 128 | 193 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 115 nights | 3 to 113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $249 (better) | $599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Queen Anne leads on 0 of the ten, Queen Elizabeth on 5, with 5 level.
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Cunard Line
Queen Anne
The 3,000-passenger Queen Anne, the fourth ship in the Cunard Line family, debuted in May 2024 out of Southampton, England, with a number of Cunard signature spaces as well as new guest experiences in dining, entertainment and more.
Sailing now
111 cruises on sale, from $249.
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
Queen Anne or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Queen Anne or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Anne is bigger at 113,000 gross tons, against 90,900 gross tons for Queen Elizabeth. Queen Anne carries 2,996 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which ship is newer, Queen Anne or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Anne is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2010 for Queen Elizabeth.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Queen Anne. 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 2.4 on Queen Anne.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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