across 5 categories
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)
Norwegian Sky
Queen Anne
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Sky
77,104 GT
Queen Anne
113,000 GT
Length
Norwegian Sky
258 m
Queen Anne
322 m
Beam
Norwegian Sky
32 m
Queen Anne
36 m
Passengers
Norwegian Sky
2,002
Queen Anne
2,996
Crew
Norwegian Sky
891
Queen Anne
1,225
Decks
Norwegian Sky
—
Queen Anne
—
Year Built
Norwegian Sky
1,999
Queen Anne
2,024
Space Ratio
Norwegian Sky
38.5 GT/pax
Queen Anne
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Sky
2.25 :1
Queen Anne
2.45 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Sky | Queen Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Cunard |
| Class | Sun Class | Pinnacle Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,999 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 77,104 GT | 113,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 258 m | 322 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,002 | 2,996Winner |
| Crew | 891 | 1,225Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.5 GT/paxWinner | 37.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.25:1Winner | 2.45:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Lloyd Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9128532 | 9867892 |
Queen Anne is the significantly larger vessel at 113,000 GT — 47% more than Norwegian Sky's 77,104 GT. Built in 2024, Queen Anne is 25 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Sky edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Anne |
| Capacity | Queen Anne |
| Modernity | Queen Anne |
| Service | Norwegian Sky |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Sky |
Bottom line: Queen Anne wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Norwegian Sky
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Queen Anne
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8 m | 8.1 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |