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 Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Arcadia
83,781 GT
Queen Victoria
90,049 GT
Length
Arcadia
285 m
Queen Victoria
294 m
Beam
Arcadia
32 m
Queen Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Arcadia
2,094
Queen Victoria
2,014
Crew
Arcadia
866
Queen Victoria
900
Decks
Arcadia
—
Queen Victoria
—
Year Built
Arcadia
2,005
Queen Victoria
2,007
Space Ratio
Arcadia
40.0 GT/pax
Queen Victoria
44.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Arcadia
2.42 :1
Queen Victoria
2.24 :1
| Specification | Arcadia | Queen Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | Cunard |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,005 | 2,007Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 83,781 GT | 90,049 GTWinner |
| Length | 285 m | 294 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,094Winner | 2,014 |
| Crew | 866 | 900Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.0 GT/pax | 44.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1 | 2.24:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9169524 | 9320556 |
Queen Victoria is the larger vessel at 90,049 GT — 7% more than Arcadia's 83,781 GT. Queen Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.7 GT per passenger versus 40.0. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Victoria |
| Capacity | Arcadia |
| Modernity | Queen Victoria |
| Service | Queen Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Queen Victoria |
Bottom line: Queen Victoria wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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 Victoria
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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