Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Arcadia
Queen Elizabeth
Gross Tonnage
Arcadia
83,781 GT
Queen Elizabeth
90,900 GT
Length
Arcadia
285 m
Queen Elizabeth
294 m
Beam
Arcadia
32 m
Queen Elizabeth
32 m
Passengers
Arcadia
2,094
Queen Elizabeth
2,081
Crew
Arcadia
866
Queen Elizabeth
1,005
Decks
Arcadia
—
Queen Elizabeth
—
Year Built
Arcadia
2,005
Queen Elizabeth
2,010
Space Ratio
Arcadia
40.0 GT/pax
Queen Elizabeth
43.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Arcadia
2.42 :1
Queen Elizabeth
2.07 :1
| Specification | Arcadia | Queen Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | Cunard |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,005 | 2,010Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 83,781 GT | 90,900 GTWinner |
| Length | 285 m | 294 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,094Winner | 2,081 |
| Crew | 866 | 1,005Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.0 GT/pax | 43.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1 | 2.07:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9169524 | 9477438 |
Queen Elizabeth is the larger vessel at 90,900 GT — 8% more than Arcadia's 83,781 GT. Built in 2010, Queen Elizabeth is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Queen Elizabeth edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.1:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Elizabeth |
| Capacity | Queen Elizabeth |
| Modernity | Queen Elizabeth |
| Service | Queen Elizabeth |
| Spaciousness | Queen Elizabeth |
Bottom line: Queen Elizabeth wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Arcadia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Queen Elizabeth
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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