Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 182
- From
- $799
Ship comparison
Queen Elizabeth vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Queen Victoria for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 182 cruises on sale (vs 81).
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Queen Elizabeth for family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $299 (vs $799).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Queen Elizabeth | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Cunard Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,900 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 2,068 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 1,005 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.0 | 45.2 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 964 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 27 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 182 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 200 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–113 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $799 | $299 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Queen Elizabeth leads on 1 of the ten, Queen Victoria on 2, with 7 level.
- Active
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- Dining
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- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria joined the Cunard Line fleet in December 2007, making Victoria the second oldest of the cruise line's three ships alongside Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Like all of them, its decor and style draws heavily on the line's British roots and is inspired by the colors and shapes of the Art Deco era.
Highlights
- Enjoy the shows on board in one of the private boxes while being served champagne and desserts.
- Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with white-glove waiter service in the Queens Room Ballroom.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travellers.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians as part of the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria?
Queen Elizabeth is bigger at 90,900 gross tons, against 90,000 gross tons for Queen Victoria. Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria?
Queen Elizabeth is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2007 for Queen Victoria.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 gross tons per passenger against 44.0 on Queen Elizabeth. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.1 on Queen Elizabeth.
Which is better for families?
Queen Victoria scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Elizabeth.
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