Disney Cruise Line vs Cunard — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Disney Fantasy (2012) is the newer ship by 9 years versus Queen Mary 2 (2003). Queen Mary 2 is the larger hull at 151,400 GT (~17% bigger). Disney Fantasy sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,500 vs 2,620).
| Spec | Disney Fantasy | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2012 | 2003 |
| Tonnage | 129,750 GT | 151,400 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,500 | 2,620 |
| Guests (max) | 4,000 | 2,695 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Disney Fantasy has one thing the other doesn't: Wheelchair rentals.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.