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)
Queen Anne
Queen Elizabeth
Gross Tonnage
Queen Anne
113,000 GT
Queen Elizabeth
90,900 GT
Length
Queen Anne
322 m
Queen Elizabeth
294 m
Beam
Queen Anne
36 m
Queen Elizabeth
32 m
Passengers
Queen Anne
2,996
Queen Elizabeth
2,081
Crew
Queen Anne
1,225
Queen Elizabeth
1,005
Decks
Queen Anne
—
Queen Elizabeth
—
Year Built
Queen Anne
2,024
Queen Elizabeth
2,010
Space Ratio
Queen Anne
37.7 GT/pax
Queen Elizabeth
43.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Queen Anne
2.45 :1
Queen Elizabeth
2.07 :1
| Specification | Queen Anne | Queen Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Cunard | Cunard |
| Class | Pinnacle Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 2,010 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,000 GTWinner | 90,900 GT |
| Length | 322 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,996Winner | 2,081 |
| Crew | 1,225Winner | 1,005 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.7 GT/pax | 43.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.45:1 | 2.07:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9867892 | 9477438 |
Queen Anne is the significantly larger vessel at 113,000 GT — 24% more than Queen Elizabeth's 90,900 GT. Queen Elizabeth offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.7 GT per passenger versus 37.7. Built in 2024, Queen Anne is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Anne |
| Capacity | Queen Anne |
| Modernity | Queen Anne |
| Service | Queen Elizabeth |
| Spaciousness | Queen Elizabeth |
Bottom line: Queen Anne wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
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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32 m |
| Draft | 8.1 mWinner | 8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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