Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
- Cruises
- 143
- From
- $359
Ship comparison
Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Queen Mary 2 is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,620 passengers, in service since 2004. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Queen Mary 2 if you want more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Queen Victoria for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 45.2).
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Queen Mary 2 for family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $299 (vs $359).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Queen Mary 2 | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Cunard Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 151,400 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 2,620 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 1,253 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.8 (better) | 45.2 |
| Decks | 17 | 16 |
| Length | 1,132 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 148 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 35 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 143 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 204 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–35 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $359 | $299 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Queen Mary 2 leads on 2 of the ten, Queen Victoria on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2, flagship of the 184-year-old Cunard Line, embodies the grace and classic heritage of ships from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. She is the only ship in operation that retains a scheduled transatlantic service, from New York to England and back.
Highlights
- The planetarium shows
- Lectures by leading academics, scientists, politicians, entertainers and historians
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Thalassotherapy pool, if you can afford it
- The transatlantic crossings from New York to Southampton are really one of a kind.
Sailing now
143 cruises on sale, from $359.
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 Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Queen Mary 2 is bigger at 151,400 gross tons, against 90,000 gross tons for Queen Victoria. Queen Mary 2 carries 2,620 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2004 for Queen Mary 2.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with 57.8 gross tons per passenger against 45.2 on Queen Victoria. 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 Mary 2.
Which is better for families?
Queen Victoria scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Queen Mary 2.
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