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 Elizabeth
Queen Mary 2
Gross Tonnage
Queen Elizabeth
90,900 GT
Queen Mary 2
148,528 GT
Length
Queen Elizabeth
294 m
Queen Mary 2
345 m
Beam
Queen Elizabeth
32 m
Queen Mary 2
41 m
Passengers
Queen Elizabeth
2,081
Queen Mary 2
2,691
Crew
Queen Elizabeth
1,005
Queen Mary 2
1,253
Decks
Queen Elizabeth
—
Queen Mary 2
—
Year Built
Queen Elizabeth
2,010
Queen Mary 2
2,004
Space Ratio
Queen Elizabeth
43.7 GT/pax
Queen Mary 2
55.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Queen Elizabeth
2.07 :1
Queen Mary 2
2.15 :1
| Specification | Queen Elizabeth | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Cunard | Cunard |
| Class | Vista Class | Queen Mary 2 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,900 GT | 148,528 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 m | 345 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 41 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,081 | 2,691Winner |
| Crew | 1,005 | 1,253Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.7 GT/pax | 55.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.07:1Winner | 2.15:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9477438 | 9241061 |
Queen Mary 2 is the significantly larger vessel at 148,528 GT — 63% more than Queen Elizabeth's 90,900 GT. Queen Mary 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 43.7. Built in 2010, Queen Elizabeth is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Mary 2 |
| Capacity | Queen Mary 2 |
| Modernity | Queen Elizabeth |
| Service | Queen Elizabeth |
| Spaciousness | Queen Mary 2 |
Bottom line: Queen Mary 2 wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Queen Elizabeth
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Queen Mary 2
55 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8 m | 10.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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