September 6, 2026
14-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$2,419
Price / day
$173
Queen Anne|Queen Mary 2
Queen Anne vs Queen Mary 2
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Queen Anne
Built in 2024
20 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Queen Mary 2
$162 / day
$7 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Queen Anne vs Queen Mary 2: Quick Comparison
Queen Anne is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2024, it is 20 years newer than Queen Mary 2, which entered service in 2004. Queen Anne also carries 376 more passengers. Queen Anne has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while Queen Mary 2 has sailings in Transatlantic. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Queen Anne | Queen Mary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2024Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | 149,215 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,996 | 2,620 |
| Space per Passenger | — | 57 GT |
| Length | 322.15 m | 345.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Queen Anne vs Queen Mary 2
Age
Queen Anne was built in 2024, making it 20 years newer than Queen Mary 2, which was built in 2004.
Passenger capacity
Queen Anne carries up to 2,996 passengers compared with 2,620 aboard Queen Mary 2, a difference of 376 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Queen Anne (Mediterranean) and Queen Mary 2 (Transatlantic) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day at $162 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Queen Anne
Italy, France And Spain, 14 Nights
- Departure Port
- Southampton
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Southampton
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Cartagena
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026La Spezia
- Day 9 · Sep 14, 2026Marseille
- Day 10 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 16, 2026Malaga
- Day 12 · Sep 17, 2026Gibraltar
- Day 13 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 19, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Sep 20, 2026Southampton
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Queen Mary 2
Westbound Transatlantic Crossing, 10 Nights
- Departure Port
- Hamburg
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Hamburg
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Zeebrugge
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026Southampton
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 12, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Queen Anne
September 20, 2026
9-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$1,489
Price / day
$165
Queen Mary 2
September 2, 2026
10-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Hamburg
From
$1,379
Price / day
$138
September 5, 2026
14-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$2,599
Price / day
$186
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Queen Anne
Average
$169 / day
VS
Queen Mary 2
Average
$162 / day
Queen Mary 2 has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$162/day vs $169/day
About $7 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Queen Anne if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Southampton works for your plans.
Choose Queen Mary 2 if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Transatlantic.
- Departing from Hamburg and Southampton works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Queen Anne.
Queen Anne vs Queen Mary 2: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Queen Anne
Built in 2024
20 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Queen Mary 2
$162 / day
About $7 less per day
- Queen Anne is 20 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Queen Anne carries 376 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Queen Anne or Queen Mary 2?
Queen Anne is newer. It was built in 2024, while Queen Mary 2 was built in 2004, making Queen Anne 20 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Queen Anne has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,996, compared with 2,620 for Queen Mary 2.
Which ship is cheaper, Queen Anne or Queen Mary 2?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Queen Mary 2 has the lower average starting price per day at $162 per day versus $169 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Queen Anne sail?
The upcoming Queen Anne sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Southampton.
Where does Queen Mary 2 sail?
The upcoming Queen Mary 2 sailings currently listed cover Transatlantic, departing from Hamburg and Southampton.
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