Virgin Voyages vs Cunard — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Brilliant Lady (2025) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Queen Anne (2024). Queen Anne is the larger hull at 113,000 GT (~3% bigger). Brilliant Lady sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,770 vs 2,996).
| Spec | Brilliant Lady | Queen Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 113,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,770 | 2,996 |
| Guests (max) | 2,770 | 3,000 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Queen Anne has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.