Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Queen Victoria vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $353
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007. Rhapsody of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,998 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a more romantic trip, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Rhapsody of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2007 (vs 1997).
Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if you want a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Queen Victoria for active (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Queen Victoria | Rhapsody of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Cunard Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 1997 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,000 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 1,990 | 1,998 |
| Crew | 981 | 765 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.2 (better) | 39.3 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 964 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 111 nights | 4 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 (better) | $353 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Queen Victoria leads on 5 of the ten, Rhapsody of the Seas on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
78 cruises on sale, from $309.
Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas from Royal Caribbean delivers an unforgettable cruise experience, no matter the hemisphere. Get out to sea and relax away the stress of life on land at the Vitality Spa or glass-canopied Solarium adults-only pool.
Highlights
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Vitality Spa's extensive treatment menu
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $353.
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Questions
Queen Victoria or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Queen Victoria or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Queen Victoria is bigger at 90,000 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Rhapsody of the Seas. Queen Victoria carries 1,990 passengers and Rhapsody of the Seas carries 1,998.
Which ship is newer, Queen Victoria or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 1997 for Rhapsody of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 gross tons per passenger against 39.3 on Rhapsody of the Seas. 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 2.6 on Rhapsody of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Rhapsody of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 6.0 for Queen Victoria.
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