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 Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Queen Elizabeth
90,900 GT
Queen Victoria
90,049 GT
Length
Queen Elizabeth
294 m
Queen Victoria
294 m
Beam
Queen Elizabeth
32 m
Queen Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Queen Elizabeth
2,081
Queen Victoria
2,014
Crew
Queen Elizabeth
1,005
Queen Victoria
900
Decks
Queen Elizabeth
—
Queen Victoria
—
Year Built
Queen Elizabeth
2,010
Queen Victoria
2,007
Space Ratio
Queen Elizabeth
43.7 GT/pax
Queen Victoria
44.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Queen Elizabeth
2.07 :1
Queen Victoria
2.24 :1
| Specification | Queen Elizabeth | Queen Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Cunard | Cunard |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,900 GTWinner | 90,049 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8 m | 8 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,081Winner | 2,014 |
| Crew | 1,005Winner | 900 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.7 GT/pax | 44.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.07:1Winner | 2.24:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9477438 | 9320556 |
Built in 2010, Queen Elizabeth is 3 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 Victoria |
Bottom line: Queen Elizabeth wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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 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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