Spots going fastArcadia vs Queen Elizabeth
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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.
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Category
Arcadia
Queen Elizabeth
Size
83,781 GT
90,900 GT
Passengers
2,094
2,081
Year Built
2005
2010
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:2.1
Space Ratio
40.0
43.7
Decks
—
—
Length
285m
294m
From Price
—
$1,099/pp
Comparison Verdict
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 |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Queen Elizabeth |
| Fleet Power | Queen Elizabeth |
Bottom line: Queen Elizabeth leads 7–0 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Queen Elizabeth for overall superiority; pick Arcadia if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Queen Elizabeth if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 5yr newer)
- Size matters to you (90,900 GT)
- Better service ratio (2.1:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (43.7 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Arcadia | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $1,099 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 20 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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