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
Westerdam
Gross Tonnage
Queen Elizabeth
90,900 GT
Westerdam
82,862 GT
Length
Queen Elizabeth
294 m
Westerdam
285 m
Beam
Queen Elizabeth
32 m
Westerdam
32 m
Passengers
Queen Elizabeth
2,081
Westerdam
1,916
Crew
Queen Elizabeth
1,005
Westerdam
817
Decks
Queen Elizabeth
—
Westerdam
—
Year Built
Queen Elizabeth
2,010
Westerdam
2,004
Space Ratio
Queen Elizabeth
43.7 GT/pax
Westerdam
43.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Queen Elizabeth
2.07 :1
Westerdam
2.35 :1
| Specification | Queen Elizabeth | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Cunard | Holland America Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,900 GTWinner | 82,862 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 285 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,081Winner | 1,916 |
| Crew | 1,005Winner | 817 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.7 GT/paxWinner | 43.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.07:1Winner | 2.35:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9477438 | 9221281 |
Queen Elizabeth is the larger vessel at 90,900 GT — 10% more than Westerdam's 82,862 GT. Built in 2010, Queen Elizabeth is 6 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 Elizabeth |
Bottom line: Queen Elizabeth wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Westerdam
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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