Two Cunard ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Queen Elizabeth (2010) is the newer ship by 7 years versus Queen Mary 2 (2003). Queen Mary 2 is the larger hull at 151,400 GT (~67% bigger). Queen Elizabeth sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,081 vs 2,620).
| Spec | Queen Elizabeth | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2010 | 2003 |
| Tonnage | 90,901 GT | 151,400 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,081 | 2,620 |
| Guests (max) | 2,547 | 2,695 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.