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Queen Mary 2 vs Queen Victoria

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Queen Mary 2 wins 6 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Queen Mary 2
Queen Victoria
Size
148,528 GT
90,049 GT
Passengers
2,691
2,014
Year built
2004
2007
Crew ratio
2.1 guests per crew
2.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
55.2 GT per guest
44.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
345 m
294 m
From price
$449 pp
$1,079 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Queen Mary 2 is the significantly larger vessel at 148,528 GT, 65% more than Queen Victoria's 90,049 GT. Queen Mary 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 44.7. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 3 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeQueen Mary 2
CapacityQueen Mary 2
ModernityQueen Victoria
ServiceQueen Mary 2
SpaciousnessQueen Mary 2
DecksNo data
LengthQueen Mary 2
Fleet PowerQueen Mary 2

Bottom line: Queen Mary 2 leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Queen Mary 2 for overall superiority; pick Queen Victoria if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Queen Mary 2 if

  • Size matters to you (148,528 GT)
  • More onboard variety (2,691 guests)
  • More crew per guest (2.1 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (55.2 GT per guest)
Book Queen Mary 2

Choose Queen Victoria if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2007, 3 years newer)
Book Queen Victoria

Prices

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Queen Mary 2

from $449 per person

Book Queen Mary 2

Queen Victoria

from $1,079 per person

Book Queen Victoria
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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailQueen Mary 2Queen Victoria
Cheapest$449 pp$1,079 pp
Per night$64 pp$154 pp
DepartingNov 10Nov 27
Duration7 nights7 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 sailing from Southampton, England

25 Night Caribbean Cruise

Cunard • Queen Mary 2

Nov 10, 2026 · 25 nights

United Kingdom

$2,639/person$106/night
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Queen Mary 2 sailing from Southampton, England

7 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Mary 2

Nov 10, 2026 · 7 nights

United Kingdom

$449/person$64/night
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Queen Mary 2 sailing from New York, New York

18 Night Caribbean Cruise

Cunard • Queen Mary 2

Nov 17, 2026 · 18 nights

United Kingdom

$1,698/person$94/night
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Upcoming Sailings on Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton, England

16 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Nov 11, 2026 · 16 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$2,199/person$137/night
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Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton, England

7 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights

United Kingdom

$1,079/person$154/night
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Queen Victoria sailing from Southampton, England

12 Night Europe Cruise

Cunard • Queen Victoria

Dec 4, 2026 · 12 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$1,469/person$122/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.